LeftyBiskit Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 Evening all, just recently I've been thinking of getting one of these little boxes of funk on my board,I already have the Digitech BSW but I'm looking for something with more funk, I liked the sound of the 3 leaf groove regulator,but i also like the MXR M82,but I also fancy one of the Iron Ether pedals-but that one may be a little out of my range at the moment. Spoilt for choice or what!!!! Cash is a bit tight at the moment so im on a bit of a budget- any thoughts out there.? thank's in advance. T Quote
lxxwj Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) Go with the 3Leaf. Sounds awesome. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LpZ0czQOPc&feature=related[/media] ^This might help. I really hate the MXR one, that kinda buzzy thing if you sustain a note too long annoys me. Edited February 9, 2012 by lxxwj Quote
dannybuoy Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 On a budget I would check out an EHX QTron, DOD FX25 and Tonefactor 442 Bass / Boomstick Bottom Feeder. The Source Audio pedal is also a bit of a swiss army knife filter! Quote
LeftyBiskit Posted February 9, 2012 Author Posted February 9, 2012 Thank's for the info guys The 3 Leaf Audio blows the MXR clean away. on a personal note I'm steering clear of the EHX stuff as they give one hell of a volume boost when switched on-they've caused me no end of probs in the past. the GR2 looks interesting,tho'as does the Proton. going to have a look on yoo choobe at the Source Audio I'll be keepin an eye out in the "Effects for Sale section" Trev.. Quote
xgsjx Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 I'd say the 2 guys to ask would be Higgie or Pantherairsoft. Between them they've probably had every filter pedal ever made. Quote
fretmeister Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 Sub Decay Prometheus. Amazing pedal! Quote
soldersqueeze Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 I'd plump for the SubDecay Prometheus too, for me it's the best blend of analogue warmth and goes-to-11 insanity. Previously I had a 3leaf GR 1 which was on the warm and subtle side (and really, really nice sounding), and also have a line 6 fm4 which is just a huge purple lump of digital sci-fi explosions- wouldn't recommend it as a first filter unless your into noise/ electronica (never known why it's marketed just as a guitar pedal.) All three were bought second hand and none cost me over £90.00, but if that's too steep I'd recommend the DOD fx25 because you can pick them up on ebay for hardly anything and I love them. Quote
pantherairsoft Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Prometheus is a great pedal with some stunning sounds, though I would say it also has more horrid unusable sounds than any other pedal as well. 3Leaf groove regulator is still my fav' Envelope filter (I have the Mk.1 without the blend). It's phat, impossible for it to not sound immense, reasonably priced compared to other filters, well made and... well... phat! In the last 2 years I think I've had 12 envelope filters and this one was the 2nd I bought and has stayed. I'm also using Higgies old Tone Factor 442 Analogue Filter as my 2nd filter voice. It's less squishy sounding and more aggressive and works for my application (Synth bass). My 3rd pick would likely go to the Prometheus or the old DOD Envelope Filter (2 knob 'b' version). I like the MXR too, though it is VERY wet sounding and a little thin compared to something like the GR - Though it obviously depends on the sound you are going for. Quote
thisnameistaken Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 The GR is based on the Meatball circuit which is very versatile and difficult to make sound bad. Well worth a look. For 'funk' though you might prefer the Proton which is based on the Mutron. I don't suppose there can be a more funky-sounding filter than the Mutron. Quote
xgsjx Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Oh, another option is the Source Audio BEF (or if funds stretch, the BEF Pro). You can add a hot hand (like an expression pedal turned into a ring for your finger) & do anything from funk to dubstep. Worth looking at too. Quote
LeftyBiskit Posted February 10, 2012 Author Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) Thank's for all the replies-I'm leaning towards the 3 leaf GR 2, Going off what everyone has said and the reviews on u choob it looks like that'll be the one for me, now to keep a beady eye out in the Effects FS section . Thank's to all for helping me with yet another bout of Gas. Trev. Edited February 10, 2012 by LeftyBiskit Quote
Higgie Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 I'm gonna go out on a limb here even though I have the Subdecay Prometheus, an original Mutron, and the FX25 which are all being recommended here, and say - Keep your eye out for a Boss FT-2. It's easily one of the most useable and musical envelope filters I've ever used. Bought it on a whim fairly cheap second hand, and was blown away by how good it sounds on bass. Quote
shizznit Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 (edited) I have a Sound Blox Envelope Filter Pro which is the bee's knee's, but at £250 it is quite pricey. If you want cheap and cheerful the EHX Micro Q-Tron is pretty tidy. Edited February 10, 2012 by shizznit Quote
shizznit Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 [quote name='lxxwj' timestamp='1328822677' post='1533392'] I really hate the MXR one, that kinda buzzy thing if you sustain a note too long annoys me. [/quote] Yeah, I am with you there. I got rid of mine after only 4 weeks using it because of the same issue. I bought the Sound Blox pedal as the replacement. Quote
LeftyBiskit Posted February 10, 2012 Author Posted February 10, 2012 [b][quote name='Higgie' timestamp='1328876005' post='1534121'] I'm gonna go out on a limb here even though I have the Subdecay Prometheus, an original Mutron, and the FX25 which are all being recommended here, and say - Keep your eye out for a Boss FT-2. It's easily one of the most useable and musical envelope filters I've ever used. Bought it on a whim fairly cheap second hand, and was blown away by how good it sounds on bass. [/quote][/b] [b] The FT-2 probably rarer than hens teeth-it might be ages before 1 appears,but I will probably be on the lookout for a GR2,[/b] [b]As far as the EHX stuff is concerned I will probably avoid as I'm not keen on the vol.boost when switched on.[/b] Quote
xgsjx Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Remember that a left handed one might be even rarer & dearer! Quote
LeftyBiskit Posted February 10, 2012 Author Posted February 10, 2012 Ha ha-I never thought about that. Here's a thought - Have you ever wondered why pedal manufacturers only make pedals for righties? Quote
xgsjx Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Ummm.... Is it because left handed people find it harder to balance on one foot & press things with the other? Quote
xgsjx Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 Or is it maybe Lefties are more skilled with the bass & therefore don't need pedals? Quote
Higgie Posted February 10, 2012 Posted February 10, 2012 [quote name='LeftyBiskit' timestamp='1328879331' post='1534216'] [b] The FT-2 probably rarer than hens teeth-it might be ages before 1 appears,but I will probably be on the lookout for a GR2,[/b] [b]As far as the EHX stuff is concerned I will probably avoid as I'm not keen on the vol.boost when switched on.[/b] [/quote] Yeah, they are quite rare, but I picked one up on here for just under £50. If you see one at a reasonable price, buy it. You won't be disappointed! Quote
LeftyBiskit Posted February 10, 2012 Author Posted February 10, 2012 [quote name='Higgie' timestamp='1328896103' post='1534604'] Yeah, they are quite rare, but I picked one up on here for just under £50. If you see one at a reasonable price, buy it. You won't be disappointed! [/quote] I certainly will thank's Higgie. Trev Quote
LeftyBiskit Posted March 7, 2012 Author Posted March 7, 2012 Having been lucky enough to nab a Boss ft-2 on the 'bay recently, I am now looking for a suitable expression pedal to go with it, does anyone have any suggestions? Trev. Quote
LeftyBiskit Posted March 7, 2012 Author Posted March 7, 2012 yeah I just checked one out on the choob! they look pretty good and reasonably priced to boot. thanks for the heads up. Trev Quote
RandomProddy Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 [quote name='LeftyBiskit' timestamp='1331157755' post='1568784'] Having been lucky enough to nab a Boss ft-2 on the 'bay recently, I am now looking for a suitable expression pedal to go with it, does anyone have any suggestions? Trev. [/quote] So that was you! Was bidding this afternoon Quote
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