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I didn’t pay the bypass much mind to be honest. Besides, I was running it through a crappy amp and only at home so didn’t really give it the most rigorous test in that respect. Btw, the phaser in the Rendez Vous is pretty cool, especially as you can route the envelope or the LFO to it and it can be between 1 and 6 stages with loads of options for feedback being in or out of phase with the dry signal and being inverted.

I already know I like it as I rented one from faxpedalrentals.com. It’s worth doing to get a feel. The patch bay is really versatile. I’ll be getting the phaser too as it opens up loads of possibilities, eg using its LFO to open the filter, or using the envelope to sweep the phaser. The main thing lacking on the filter is a down sweep but I’m looking into finding a CV inverter which should hopefully solve that. I’m also seriously thinking about getting a Glou Glou pedal too as I really loved it. I may well have to list a few other pedals for sale and possibly even a bass.

Thanks. Which model is it?

Ian bought a pedal from me a few days ago. Communication was clear and friendly and payment was prompt. I’d gladly deal with him again. Many thanks.

I’ve decided to let my MXR BEF go as I’m focusing on low pass filters. I’ve negotiated a deal on a Moogerfooger lowpass filter from my local shop and may even get a bit more off on Friday.

Ooh, what does that do?

For anyone interested, I’ve listed my Octamizer for sale as I’m trying to do one in, one out at the moment, otherwise things get silly.

What about a set of keyboard bass pedals hooked up to whatever patch you want to play? It’d be easy for you or the violinist to hold down that note for as long as required.

Just got another reply from Olivier at Glou Glou. The new pedal will be smaller, cheaper and 9V. It will be a filter, different from the one in the Rendez Vous, but still capable of producing those amazing synth sounds! Available in spring or summer. I’m very excited and might have my 40th birthday present sorted!

This is getting a bit out of hand. I’ll probably have a Manta by the end of the week too. It seems that Q is a fitting moniker. Or call me Mr. Envelope Filter.

To be honest, I’m more interested in the Subterranea out of the two but will also give the FMeron a try. Probably best to order all at once. I need to hold off buying stuff until the 24th to see if any of the things I’m interested in come up in offers. I wonder if Iron Ether will have a sale… Still want to get the two Moogerfoogers too. I might have to make some decisions on the filters I currently have and list some. The Fwonkbeta is up for sale, but only because I can cop those sounds with my Enigma with a bit of work tweaking knobs. It’s a shame you didn’t have time to stick around and play it on Saturday.

…and yes, Taylor seems like a really nice guy. He wrote a very swift and detailed response to my questions and was happy to discuss things further.

Also, I found out that the Xerograph is digital. (Not that it matters as it sounds great, as do other digital filters such as the Manta and Fwonkbeta.)