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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Dmoney on May 17, 2012, 03:51:47 PM

Title: Envelope Filters
Post by: Dmoney on May 17, 2012, 03:51:47 PM

Yo
Does anybody here rock an auto wah or envelope filter type device? I'm really into the idea of getting one but ideally I'd like something simplistic yet nice sounding. I like the old school MXR Envelope Filter for that. Never played one, just going off youtube videos. I don't reaaally want to break the bank on it, but any suggestions are welcome, even better if you have experience of em with guitar.

Title: Re: Envelope Filters
Post by: frankus on May 17, 2012, 05:20:52 PM

Guthrie Govan uses a Guyatone WR-3 or one of the newer range (given to him by Guyatone after his tea-tray was nicked).

Also there's the Subdecay Prometheus - that looks like a lot of fun... but a little complex.

Title: Re: Envelope Filters
Post by: Alex on May 17, 2012, 05:54:44 PM

I had a Digitech Synth Wah. It does some really cool and crazy sounds, but is quite a lot on the "wild" side of pedals.

Title: Re: Envelope Filters
Post by: Mr. Air on May 17, 2012, 07:52:06 PM

Emma electronics discomBOBulator seems like a great envelope pedal. It's really cool fro bass, but I have only heard it used with a guitar once. sounded good though.

Title: Re: Envelope Filters
Post by: Telerocker on May 17, 2012, 08:12:20 PM

Quote from: Mr. Air on May 17, 2012, 07:52:06 PM

Emma electronics discomBOBulator seems like a great envelope pedal. It's really cool fro bass, but I have only heard it used with a guitar once. sounded good though.

I had one, but didn't use it anymore so I sold it. Good tracking, good clear sounds, but you have to fiddle to find the sweet spots.
MXR has some good envelope filters and there are many boutique manufacturers that make ef's.

Title: Re: Envelope Filters
Post by: Mr. Air on May 17, 2012, 09:00:18 PM

Forgot about the Mad Professor Snow White Auto Wah - might be worth checking out.

Title: Re: Envelope Filters
Post by: juansolo on May 17, 2012, 09:10:34 PM

Quote from: Mr. Air on May 17, 2012, 09:00:18 PM

Forgot about the Mad Professor Snow White Auto Wah - might be worth checking out.

Which is really good when you remember how to use the thing. Something we completely forgot the last weekend...

Title: Re: Envelope Filters
Post by: WezV on May 17, 2012, 09:21:31 PM

for something at the more subtle  and simple end of the spectrum i really like the EH doctor Q - they can be superbly funky

Title: Re: Envelope Filters
Post by: Elliot on May 17, 2012, 10:32:14 PM

I use a Ibanez AW7 - not crazy but it suits me

Title: Re: Envelope Filters
Post by: Dmoney on May 17, 2012, 10:59:07 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. Some i've seen already and some are new to me. I'll check em out.

Title: Re: Envelope Filters
Post by: Brow on May 19, 2012, 11:45:05 PM

I have a USA Electro Harmonix Bass Balls that I don't use, if it's the sort of thing you're looking for?

Title: Re: Envelope Filters
Post by: Dmoney on May 20, 2012, 09:26:13 PM

YO. Since i'm dabbling with this, I found a nicely priced DOD FX25B for sale and picked it up. Hopefully It'll arrive soon. Will give a report. Thanks for the suggestions!