What is an envelope filter??

[Anthem]

I've been reading about the Boss FT-2 Dynamic Filter pedal. Is this thing like the Dunlop Q Zone, which gives you the stationary wah thing for leads and such? Are there any websites that describe what different effects pedals do? Thanks to anyone who can help.

 

[Falstaff]

Re: What is an envelope filter??

Yeah, an envelope filter is an 'auto-wah' kind of thing that varies depending on how hard you pick.

Grateful Dead on "Shakedown Street" is one well-known example.

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: What is an envelope filter??

It is also worthy to note that in the 70's it was used on a lot of disco/funk bass parts.

 

[Anthem]

Re: What is an envelope filter??

So it keeps wah-ing like rocking your foot back and forth? No stationary position? I'm looking for a pedal that give an extremely middy honky nasal sound...Q Zone is the only pedal out there that I know of.

 

[theodie]

Re: What is an envelope filter??

It is also worthy to note that in the 70's it was used on a lot of disco/funk bass parts.

Is that how the BeeGee's got that funky bass line to "Jive Talkin"

 

[TwilightOdyssey]

Re: What is an envelope filter??

So it keeps wah-ing like rocking your foot back and forth? No stationary position? I'm looking for a pedal that give an extremely middy honky nasal sound...Q Zone is the only pedal out there that I know of.

That is correct, there is no notch postion for it. My Boss GT3 adn VG88 both have a filter option for the wah where you can set it to do that: no wah, just a notched 1/2-down-wah pedal tone.