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Topic: Recommended Envelope Filter (wah)? |
Dennis Detweiler
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Solon, Iowa, US
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Posted 23 Dec 2021 10:02 am |
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My 1980's MXR Envelope Filter that I've been using for 40 years is starting to throw craps. I need a simple, no frills, similar to the MXR that I can dial in to a close setting as Emmons used on Witch's Brew. There are several brands with basic controls, but I'm hoping some forum members have some experience input recommendations.
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1976 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics 427 pickup, 1975 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics X-12 pickup, Revelation preamp, Carbon Copy Delay and Hall Of Fame Reverb, Crown XLS 1002, 2- 15" Eminence Wheelhouse speakers, ShoBud Pedal, Effects Pedals. 1949 Epiphone D-8. |
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John Larson
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Pennsyltucky, USA
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Posted 23 Dec 2021 11:11 am
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I've built clones of the DOD 440 Envelope Filter and Lovetone Meatball mostly for 6 string in thr chase of the Jerry "Estimated Prophet" tone. I've found that I like a few more controls than the DOD and less than the Lovetone. The new EHX nano Q tron looks promising and it won't break the bank, it's about $100. Of course there is the Micro-tron IV the small form factor modern take on the classic Mutron III, possibly the definitive envelope filter.
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Scott Swartz
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St. Louis, MO
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Posted 23 Dec 2021 12:18 pm
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On a lark i picked up a Sonic Cake Cry-bot for $25 off ebay. It works really great with steel, the sweep and sensitivity are good and it does not distort with steel. I believe its an OTA based filter which are known for having a smooth quality.
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Steeltronics - Steel Guitar Pickups
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Tim Marcus
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Posted 23 Dec 2021 12:23 pm
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The Proton by Three Leaf Audio is the best I have used and closest in sound to my original Mutron pedals
it tracks steel very well
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Steve Lipsey
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA
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Marc Jenkins
From:
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 23 Dec 2021 4:08 pm
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| Tim Marcus wrote: |
The Proton by Three Leaf Audio is the best I have used and closest in sound to my original Mutron pedals
it tracks steel very well |
Agreed |
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Jon Light (deceased)
From:
Saugerties, NY
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Posted 23 Dec 2021 4:49 pm
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| As a matter of fact I just ordered the Sonicake yesterday. Cheap enough to take a chance. My interest is not Mutronish synthy sounding stuff. Just old fashioned deep funky wah. On my board at the moment is a Line 6 Otto Filter which is surprisingly cool. When you've got it dialed in just right you can actually play it with your volume pedal. Lots of negatives. It is very input sensitive. Hard to get the input level just right. The output is super hot & peaky. And it is about as comfortable on a pedalboard as a blacksmith's anvil. If I like the Sonicake enough to replace the Otto, I win in a lot of ways. If not, this quirky pedal is nasty and fun. |
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Dennis Detweiler
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Solon, Iowa, US
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Posted 23 Dec 2021 5:03 pm
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So far, lots of endorsements. Jon, let me know if is adjustable enough to get that quacky/poinky parameter that Emmons got on Witch's Brew.
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1976 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics 427 pickup, 1975 Birdseye U-12 MSA with Telonics X-12 pickup, Revelation preamp, Carbon Copy Delay and Hall Of Fame Reverb, Crown XLS 1002, 2- 15" Eminence Wheelhouse speakers, ShoBud Pedal, Effects Pedals. 1949 Epiphone D-8. |
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Howard Parker
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Maryland
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Posted 24 Dec 2021 12:17 pm
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| Scott Swartz wrote: |
| On a lark i picked up a Sonic Cake Cry-bot for $25 off ebay. It works really great with steel, the sweep and sensitivity are good and it does not distort with steel. I believe its an OTA based filter which are known for having a smooth quality. |
I see the bass filter at that price. Is that what you bought?
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Jon Light (deceased)
From:
Saugerties, NY
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Howard Parker
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Maryland
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Posted 24 Dec 2021 12:25 pm
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Thanks Jon!
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Scott Swartz
From:
St. Louis, MO
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Posted 24 Dec 2021 10:08 pm
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Jon's link is the same one I bought off ebay, perhaps they are closing that one out and have a new model/graphics coming.
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Scott Swartz
Steeltronics - Steel Guitar Pickups
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George Redmon
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Muskegon & Detroit Michigan.
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Posted 25 Dec 2021 9:56 pm
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I am currently using The Keeley Neutrino Envelope Follower/Auto-Wah, and really like it.
https://robertkeeley.com/products/neutrinov2
I have it on my Little "Grab & Go" Board right now, Shelly & kyle will be moving it to my new Main Board as soon as it's built. Here it sits right next to my Hilton Legend Pro-Delay.
Ah.....your day is never complete untill you have the boss Robert Keeley himself yell at you over the phone. Gives ya a warm and fuzzy feelin' all over....ya know.
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