Pigtronix EP-2 vs. EP-1 ??

[chicago_mike]

I only got to try out the EP-1 at the '04 namm show. Long time ago. I just bought a couple days ago the EP-2 and love this thing.

Wondering if theres a difference in the phaser tonality or the envelope section to constitute buying the old one as well?

Anybody own both and have a favourite among them?

 

[putsia]

Here's a clip i found from youtube some days ago. It's on guitar but should give you the idea. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWMU9D985uc

 

[chicago_mike]

Great link! Thank you. The EP-2 is more vocal sounding and has a better tonality for bass as I can tell, seems a little thicker sounding.

 

[JimmyM]

the ep 2 is one better, innit?

 

[Eric!]

I had an EP-1 a whiiiile ago, and then recently had an EP-2. I for some reason liked the EP-1. I wish there was a way to combine the whoooop and the swurlz like on the EP-2, on the EP-1.

Well, I think a mod was available.


ANYWAY. They're near identical tonally. The features of the EP-2 (and the size factor!!) make it the clear choice.

 

[RCCollins]

you really think they're nearly identical tonally? they're completely different circuits.

the EP-2's and frequency range control make it the clear choice for bass IMO.

 

[Colonel Monk]

Haven't tried EP2 yet. Hated the shape of EP1, but haven't been able to convince myself to get rid of it either.

I haven't found another envelope filter with as much "quack". They are cool as hell.

Piggie is doing some cool stuff IMO. I finally found a good deal on an Echolution and it's badass.

 

[Eric!]

Like I said, I had a pretty big margin of time error. I dug the quirkier sound of the EP-1

 

[chicago_mike]

JimmyM for the best answer ever!

 

[newbold]

Totally different.

EP-1 is more subtle
EP-2 has almost all of the original mods for functionality except the character (LFO shape) control.

EP-1 looks cooler
EP-2 is DC powered (easier to manage from a power perspective)

I love my EP-1.

 

[chicago_mike]

Everytime I plug into my EP-2 I love it. Tomorrow I test her out with my other pedals.

 

[arbitrary]

The marv mod (combines the filter and phase) on my Ep-1 is utterly amazing! Probably the reason why I can't get rid of it.

 

[JAUQO III-X]

I own a EP-1 and a EP-2. They are basically two different pedals. They are related but they sound different.

The EP-1 has a more throatier sound than the EP-2. The EP-1 is not as versatile. And finding that just right sweet spot(at least for me) can be elusive to a degree.

The swurl of the EP-2 is definitely more pronounced and it doesn't get overbearing

The EP-2 is more versatile, you can get a wetter sound and a creamier sound, the EP-2 seems to sit in the mix better(at least for me). And I overall prefer the EP-2.









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