stewblack Posted January 6, 2021 Posted January 6, 2021 As it happens my next one will be a Greek one from the workbench of Chris Tsakalis. Has its own octave which will save a pedal on the board. I will then be deciding which one of three will have to go. Otherwise I'll won't have the money for my next one. Quote
Baloney Balderdash Posted January 7, 2021 Posted January 7, 2021 (edited) I don't really use filter based pedals, like ever, but if I was forced to get one and I could chose any I'd wish freely I guess I might chose the Source Audio Manta, that is unless the EHX Attack Decay counts as a filter pedal (not entirely sure of the exact definition), in that case it would be that one, since it is already on my list of pedals to definitely get at some point, though not exactly an urgent priority either (It is listed under filters on the EHX homepage, so guess it is?). Edited January 7, 2021 by Baloney Balderdash Quote
stewblack Posted January 7, 2021 Posted January 7, 2021 The best filter sound I've ever found is on the Future Impact. When I first used it I immediately began to sell my collection of envelope filters, auto wahs and pedal wahs. The problem is that not all the bands I used to play in called for that synthy sound. I've been searching since then for a more organic kind of sound to compliment the FI. It's fun, but a tad disappointing when expensive pedals fail to match up to the patches on a Zoom B1on. Not that it matters really. Buying these things is just a hobby for me now. Quote
Doddy Posted January 7, 2021 Posted January 7, 2021 2 hours ago, stewblack said: It's fun, but a tad disappointing when expensive pedals fail to match up to the patches on a Zoom B1on. Is that just because you are more familiar with the patches on the Zoom? I'm the other way around. I've got a few multi effects but I much prefer all of my dedicated pedals, especially for the pedals I use most (which are filters, octave, and drive). Quote
stewblack Posted January 7, 2021 Posted January 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Doddy said: Is that just because you are more familiar with the patches on the Zoom? I'm the other way around. I've got a few multi effects but I much prefer all of my dedicated pedals, especially for the pedals I use most (which are filters, octave, and drive). I am only talking envelope filters / auto wah. My dedicated octaves, drives and phasers are superior to their multi counter parts. 1 Quote
stewblack Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, krispn said: Octave? Filter/wah with octave (up or down) built in. LP or BP option to use expression pedal. I'm in the car with it but I'll do a proper review once I get back. (met the DPD guy as I was leaving) Quote
stewblack Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 Ha! Time will tell. I can tell you that I am the owner of number 146 and I bought it from a UK company I'd not heard of before. They're called Scan and at first glance appear to be a computer tech type retailer. Because they are. However, intriguingly, a deeper delve reveals some pro audio stuff too. And they beat Thomann on price for this one. Quote
krispn Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 19 minutes ago, stewblack said: Ha! Time will tell. I can tell you that I am the owner of number 146 and I bought it from a UK company I'd not heard of before. They're called Scan and at first glance appear to be a computer tech type retailer. Because they are. However, intriguingly, a deeper delve reveals some pro audio stuff too. And they beat Thomann on price for this one. Joking aside sounds like they're worth a look! Quote
Quatschmacher Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 40 minutes ago, stewblack said: Ha! Time will tell. I can tell you that I am the owner of number 146 and I bought it from a UK company I'd not heard of before. They're called Scan and at first glance appear to be a computer tech type retailer. Because they are. However, intriguingly, a deeper delve reveals some pro audio stuff too. And they beat Thomann on price for this one. Yes, they stock some pretty decent synth stuff. They were listed as official dealers on some synth companies’ websites so assumed they were legit but I’ve never bought from them so far. 1 Quote
Al Krow Posted January 8, 2021 Author Posted January 8, 2021 1 hour ago, stewblack said: Filter/wah with octave (up or down) built in. LP or BP option to use expression pedal. I'm in the car with it but I'll do a proper review once I get back. (met the DPD guy as I was leaving) Not come across Tsakalis stuff before. Sounds pretty good on guitar and cool that it has built in octave - looking forward a "full Stew" on bass! 1 Quote
sshorepunk Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 A "nasty / smooth" button is gonna be useful! Quote
stewblack Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 46 minutes ago, sshorepunk said: A "nasty / smooth" button is gonna be useful! I actually love that! It's just band pass and low pass really, but as a bassist, band pass is pretty nasty. Although with the option of a low octave before or after the filter you can actually fatten it up with this pedal. Quote
sshorepunk Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 Here’s a rare one Barbanera Low Pass Filter - Mongerfooger MF-101 Clone. 5 Quote
dannybuoy Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 7 hours ago, Quatschmacher said: Yes, they stock some pretty decent synth stuff. They were listed as official dealers on some synth companies’ websites so assumed they were legit but I’ve never bought from them so far. Scan are legit, I bought various bits from them to build a PC about 10 years ago! Quote
paul_5 Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 They’re just down the road from me - been there for over 20 years and never had a problem with anything from them. Quote
Quatschmacher Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 1 hour ago, sshorepunk said: Here’s a rare one Barbanera Low Pass Filter - Mongerfooger MF-101 Clone. @andybassdoyle, @GisserD, this looks interesting. 2 Quote
Quatschmacher Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 1 hour ago, sshorepunk said: Here’s a rare one Barbanera Low Pass Filter - Mongerfooger MF-101 Clone. Are these still available anywhere? Does it have the CV inputs and envelope out too? Quote
Quatschmacher Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 Just found another interesting one but looks to be LFO only: https://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Benidub-Filtro-4-Pole-Analog-Filter/386O?origin=product-ads&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjbuBkayN7gIVyLvVCh3ayQbbEAQYAiABEgILhfD_BwE Quote
stewblack Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, Quatschmacher said: Just found another interesting one but looks to be LFO only: https://www.gear4music.com/Recording-and-Computers/Benidub-Filtro-4-Pole-Analog-Filter/386O?origin=product-ads&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjbuBkayN7gIVyLvVCh3ayQbbEAQYAiABEgILhfD_BwE More than I can afford at the moment but it looks like a beauty! Quote
Quatschmacher Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, stewblack said: More than I can afford at the moment but it looks like a beauty! I just checked their own website and they make some interesting stuff. 1 Quote
Lozz196 Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 I’ve got a Broughton Hi/Low Pass Filter pedal on its way, can’t remember being as excited about an effects pedal before. Quote
dannybuoy Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 Ok, technically that is a filter. But it's not a filter. Quote
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