woodyratm Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Hey folks, I'm looking for a pedal which can allow me to do filter swells or low pass swells. I know the Xerograph can do this but the cost new (thanks customs/taxes) and time to arrive is making me look at other units. It needs to have a pretty small footprint (so the moog LPF is out!) and have an expression output. If it can be an envelope filter aswell as the low pass filter would be great (ala xerograph deluxe). Anyone have any suggestions on units which would be suitable. For an idea of sound - think the filtered bass part in City of Delusion by Muse (I think thats an FM4 but thats too large for my needs.) Thanks. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 The standard Xero is pretty much the cheapest option mate, even with the import taxes. It's still going to be under half the price of a Moog or a custom unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 [quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1375266770' post='2158963'] The standard Xero is pretty much the cheapest option mate, even with the import taxes. It's still going to be under half the price of a Moog or a custom unit. [/quote] Balls! Might just need to bite the bullet then and order one - pray it sneaks through. Cheers bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Have it delivered to your work address. I've never once paid customs on anything that gets delivered to a business address. Maybe a coincidence... but one that I'm happy with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 The Xerograph Deluxe is a great pedal However, if you are ordering direct from Iron Ether, do yourself a favour and don't look at any of the others, as you will do what i did and order 4 or 5 more! : [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1375276596' post='2159121'] The Xerograph Deluxe is a great pedal However, if you are ordering direct from Iron Ether, do yourself a favour and don't look at any of the others, as you will do what i did and order 4 or 5 more! : [/quote] Hahah i know! Was so tempted to take a loan out! Just because I want a Xerograph...and Nimbus...and Frantabit...and SubT.... swear Taylor will bankrupt me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikki1984 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Doesn't the EHX Enigma QBalls have this option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Do the needful. Get a bigger board & a Moog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 [quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1375276956' post='2159128'] Hahah i know! Was so tempted to take a loan out! Just because I want a Xerograph...and Nimbus...and Frantabit...and SubT.... swear Taylor will bankrupt me! [/quote] The Frantabit is my latest GAS! Would look good alongside my Nimbus, Xerograph dlx, SubT and Polytope... Just a shame the Oxide can't really deal with high output actives, just too much string noise on the gated settings for me. Anyways, back on topic...get a Xerograph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Already ordered. Prymax vintage or something. 130 delivered (so slightly cheaper than IE). I've an idea which needs the filter (and new markbass) Trying your advice shep and getting it sent to work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 (edited) All but my SubT were bought through Prymaxe Vintage, all got through customs to my home address without being caught in the net Although i take it you bought from eBay? As i see they have a few left on there, but they don't stock IE anymore as Taylor apparently put his prices up. Edited July 31, 2013 by Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantherairsoft Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Cool. All good. If it doesn't work out for you lemme know and I'll take it of you at the price you paid. I was considering one for a compact setup... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Sonuus Wahoo? It doesn't take up much more room than a separate filter and expression pedal and is the most versatile filter there is. Since it has dual filters, you can set it to do the vowel sounds on City Of Delusion controlled by either envelope, pedal, or LFO, or a combination, and even mix in some clean blend and add a bit of drive. They were on sale recently too direct from Sonuus, and there might be one for sale used on here too if it hasn't sold already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1375306694' post='2159669'] Sonuus Wahoo? It doesn't take up much more room than a separate filter and expression pedal and is the most versatile filter there is. Since it has dual filters, you can set it to do the vowel sounds on City Of Delusion controlled by either envelope, pedal, or LFO, or a combination, and even mix in some clean blend and add a bit of drive. They were on sale recently too direct from Sonuus, and there might be one for sale used on here too if it hasn't sold already. [/quote] I would like to try one, but the sheer complexity of it completely puts me off. Would definitely like to try one but wouldn't consider buying one unless i had a go on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 (edited) The Wahoo is easy enough to edit if you use the computer editor. I have one but I am not sure wither I will keep it. I bought it because it just sounded very interesting and in all fairness it is but just not for me. Also the money could be used for another IE pedal. I got the polytope from Kev and I love it. Edited July 31, 2013 by skelf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 As a matter of interest, would a 3leaf Wonderlove produce the desired effect with an expression pedal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 [quote name='skelf' timestamp='1375307721' post='2159698'] The Wahoo is easy enough to edit if you use the computer editor. I have one but I am not sure wither I will keep it. I bought it because it just sounded very interesting and in all fairness it is but just not for me. Also the money could be used for another IE pedal. I got the polytope from Kev and I love it. [/quote] And i missed the Polytope so much i bought Sk8's one last week! With regards to the Wonderlove, for me it was much better than the Xerograph as a classic envelope filter, but the expression pedal function was great for a wah pedal effect, but not much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 (edited) Oops, I don't really do pedals any more, but came across this thread and decided that I NEED a Zerograph. Just ordered one :-D I did have a MF101 about nine years ago, but wasn't playing dub reggae back then, and couldn't cope with the lack of true bypass. Shep, if it doesn't work out, you can have mine (if Dave keeps his) Edited July 31, 2013 by Roland Rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1375310022' post='2159741'] With regards to the Wonderlove, for me it was much better than the Xerograph as a classic envelope filter, but the expression pedal function was great for a wah pedal effect, but not much more. [/quote] The type of filter in the Wonderlove probably wouldn't give a steep enough cutoff for the filter sweep sound. I was just wondering if it was easy enough to put such a filter in a wah she'll would it be a worthwhile design exercise for this application. More research required... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GisserD Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 the SA Manta is also capable. no expression out though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 [quote name='GisserD' timestamp='1454071859' post='2966081'] the SA Manta is also capable. no expression out though... [/quote] I'm guessing he's probably found one by now! ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GisserD Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Hahah. That serves me right for digging around the archives! The manta wasn't even available then!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) The Manta does have expression input, but you either have to use their exp pedal or buy the hub to use a different one. Edited January 29, 2016 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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