Quatschmacher

[quote name='Al Krow' timestamp='1509050631' post='3396369'] Ok so I know how much this costs now (euros 289, thanks to DB) Forward sweep only or reverse sweep also. Low pass and not band pass? And how low and how well does it track as an octaver?!...I wonder if there's a decent / reliable review out there on the net as I suspect Quatsthingy will be the first in the UK to buy before the rest of us try! [/quote] Not at the moment. I’ve spent a small fortune these past two weeks. I wonder if I can persuade Darren at fxpedalrentals.com to get one in though.

[quote name='Al Krow' timestamp='1509045591' post='3396321'] Hey - that looks really good / fun! All analogue How low / well does the octave track? (As you've posted this on the octave thread! ) How much and where from? [/quote] I have no idea, Al, I just came across it by accident when browsing a YouTube clip of a pedal which has the same name (but is very different). This one is much more interesting. I’m guessing meridian basses would be the place to look. http://www.meridianguitars.com/product-category/pedals/ Was €160 back in 2014 for the original version; €289 for this one.

This looks interesting (sorry for duplication but it’s a dual pedal): https://youtu.be/ro7zqQULe0c

This looks interesting (sorry for duplication but it’s a dual pedal): https://youtu.be/ro7zqQULe0c

Just bought a Filter Twin from Alex and all is well. Swift and secure postage, prompt and friendly communication. Many thanks!

I had an original T16 and this low-level noise was in mine too.

FX loops in filters are brilliant! Makes a noticeable positive tone difference when using fuzz/distortion/overdrive.

Always good to hear good customer service stories. Glad you got it all sorted in the end.

[quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1508853267' post='3394869'] Yep, I've just returned from Bass Direct for the fourth time in a week (long story in another thread...) and can confirm that I saw the octabvre mini with my own two eyes [/quote] They’ve had the mini in stock for ages, it was the bigger model that has been out of stock for a few months now. Curious about your BD experience. Where’s that thread?

Woohoo! Bass direct have finally got the Octabvre MKII back in stock. Should have it with me tomorrow!

[quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1508775285' post='3394331'] I've just bought an Emma Discombobulator V2... I have a problem. [/quote] Haha! How many is that now? (I’m on 6.) It’s pretty cool, isn’t it?

[quote name='Al Krow' timestamp='1508478851' post='3392416'] Excellent - looking forward to pics and feedback. [/quote] I’m particularly interested to find out if it sounds the same as my big box Q-Tron. I hope it does as the smaller size, FX loop and true bypass will be welcome additions.

Does anyone have any experience with the Source Audio Bass Envelope Filter Pro? It seems to have an even wider range of filter tones available than the Manta and control over a couple of extra parameters.

Finally managed to track down a (later version) Q-Tron+!

Cool! I'm going to have to ask my friend if I can borrow his to play around on.

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1508328896' post='3391379'] I have the Mini, which as far as I know is identical to the MkII flicked to Tim tuning mode. [/quote] I thought it was slightly different, or at least when I read the blurb that’s how it comes across: “The Octabvre Mini is a [u]modified[/u] and miniaturized version of the Octabvre that was designed for bass player and effects guru Tim Lefebvre. [b]It starts with the popular Tim-tuning mod from the original and [u]takes it further with a reworked tone knob[/u] [/b] that runs the gamut from classic OC-2-inspired thump to all-out sub fuzz.”

Cameron, how do you find the tones of the Octabvre (mini in your case) compared to those in the Octo-Nøjs, both on the Octo and the Nøjs sides?

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1508321946' post='3391312'] I never said the COG tracks worse than the 3Leaf - as I recall it was just as good. Differences could be down to bass, strings, setup and technique here. [/quote] Which version of the Octabvre do you have? I’m still waiting for bass direct to get new stock of the MKII so I can finally get one.