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Moogerfooger replacement options???

MisticoRitualista

MisticoRitualista

Sep 28, 2020
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#1
Hello, fellow bassheads & low end junkies...

I'm considering options for a low pass filter with envelope & expression capabilities that could offer a moogerfooger type sound.

Two that I'm interested in are the Triungulo Lab Barbanera (which is based off the moogerfooger) & the Triode Pedals Leviathan. Both have LFO's though & I'm wondering if the LFO can be bypassed on either or both so that they would functions strickly as a low pass/envelope filter?

I know there is the Iron Ether Xerograph Deluxe as well & while it sounds like an amazing pedal, although rather difficult to obtain, the filter is dripping wet & I'm looking for that smooth moog vibe.

If anyone has experience with the Barbanera or Leviathan & can chime in in the LFO question or if you have other suggestions I would greatly appreciate the input.

Peace, y'all
 
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Looks like they both have the option of turning the LFO off, hence the "ON/OFF toggle: allows to engage the integrated LFO which controls (like an invisible hand) the CUTOFF KNOB." on the Barbanera, and the "LFO" footswitch on the Leviathan.

Wish I were in the position to be a collector for collecting's sake - the graphics on those Triode pedals!
 
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Gsnorgathon said:
Looks like they both have the option of turning the LFO off, hence the "ON/OFF toggle: allows to engage the integrated LFO which controls (like an invisible hand) the CUTOFF KNOB." on the Barbanera, and the "LFO" footswitch on the Leviathan.

Wish I were in the position to be a collector for collecting's sake - the graphics on those Triode pedals!
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Thanks. The Triode is $100 cheaper but the Triungulo has all those lovely waveform options...
 
#4
If you won't ever need a synth pedal, the Source Audio Spectrum can hold 128 presets including a Moog LPF, and many, many other classic and newer envelope filters. All for 199 bucks. For 40 bucks more, the C4 is a synth pedal that is fully compatible with all the Spectrum presets, plus has 4 synth voices available, and can be used for an incredible variety of sounds depending on whether you wanted to download and tweak other presets, or create your own. Really, really deep pedals that sound as great as you can make them sound.
 
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AlvarHanso said:
If you won't ever need a synth pedal, the Source Audio Spectrum can hold 128 presets including a Moog LPF, and many, many other classic and newer envelope filters. All for 199 bucks. For 40 bucks more, the C4 is a synth pedal that is fully compatible with all the Spectrum presets, plus has 4 synth voices available, and can be used for an incredible variety of sounds depending on whether you wanted to download and tweak other presets, or create your own. Really, really deep pedals that sound as great as you can make them sound.
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Thanks, I've looked into both of those before but I'm all analog right now & trying to keep it that way for the time being.
 
#8
I dig my Xerograph and my Source Audio C4, but I've heard nothing replicate the MF-101 truly. I made the sacrifices recently to my board to stick it back on there again, and it makes me wonder why I was silly enough to take it off in the first place. There may be something to the always-on gain circuit that makes me love it so much, I wonder if anyone has cracked the code and put that as a standalone preamp pedal.
 
#11
I used to have a MF101. I used it mostly for filter sweeps. I flipped it and got into Xerographs. For several years now I’ve been using a 3-knob Xerograph. It’s a great pedal for filter sweeps and dubifying your tone.

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MHeardOnBass said:
I love my MF-101 so I get where you’re coming from. But the large size and power requirements have unfortunately meant that it now stays home permanently. I use the 3leaf Wonderlove in its place. It allows for expression pedal control and shares the Moog’s smoother sound. Plus, the option to reverse sweep opens up a lot of options sonically.
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Im a big fan of 3leaf but the wonderlove is almost as expensive as the moogerfooger these days & the chromatron is out of production indefinitely due to issues with part supply
 
#14
I subbed a Xerograph deluxe on my board (my MF-101 lives at home for recording use and all around fun). I don't think they sound the same but it's a 24dB/octave lowpass like the Moog. Lately I've been using the filters in my Eventide H9, which aren't as amazing as the Moog but in a loud rock context, good enough for live music. Dr Scientist's filter pedal looks good, though again, it's not a ladder filter.
 
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JES said:
I subbed a Xerograph deluxe on my board (my MF-101 lives at home for recording use and all around fun). I don't think they sound the same but it's a 24dB/octave lowpass like the Moog. Lately I've been using the filters in my Eventide H9, which aren't as amazing as the Moog but in a loud rock context, good enough for live music. Dr Scientist's filter pedal looks good, though again, it's not a ladder filter.
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I've been waiting to get a xerograph deluxe for over a year & tired of waiting... I tried the Dr. Scientist dusk & was really let down, the lfo was nice but the envelope sucked imo
 
#19
For me of the synths available, closest to moog'like is the Future Impact.

I had a love/hate relationship with the mf-101. I was able to conjure up some unbelievable cool sounds but... 1 knob moving 1/16th of an inch was the difference between ooo la la and eewwww ... which for me made it a real PITA for live use. I see the midi aspect as a major advantage though it is also a bit of a commitment in terms of learning curve, real estate and of course budget... It is very consistent though and when I get back to live, for me that is huge...
 

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