MADBEAN: Kraken
The Madbean Kraken is basically a Mu-Tron Micro V with attack and decay controls, but the rest remains the same. MADBEAN KRAKEN – VERO LAYOUT
Envelope Filter
RUNOFFGROOVE: Nurse Quacky (EHX Dr Q)
This one seems to have many parents – I was not really sure what to tag it as. It started life as an Electro-Harmonix Dr Q, which ended up as a Jack Orman Dr Quack and then at some stage Mark Hammer mods have appeared, and more changes bought it to Nurse Quacky by Runoffgroove. Hopefully … Read more
MUSITRONICS: Mu-Tron III
I’ve already built the Micro V, and it’s a really cool-sounding envelope filter, so I thought I might try the Musitronics Mu-Tron III. It’s generally regarded as THE envelope filter of its day. As much as I love a bit of fuzz, I really do enjoy sitting in a groove with an envelope filter running…. Note … Read more
MUSITRONICS: Mu-Tron Micro V
The Musitronics Mu-Tron Micro V is a cool old auto-wah / envelope filter from the seventies – I feel I need to be wearing a valour tracksuit, possibly with a half-unzipped jacket exposing generous chest hair with a gold dangler to really play this properly. Maybe a moustache too… I’ve used a LM13700 instead … Read more
DOD FX25 Envelope Filter
Schematic available here. Added a second layout with Mark Hammer’s mods from the DIY forum (here).
Funktified-Tripped Out-Psychedelic Goodness
It was a few years ago when I was first introduced to the Tremendous Trio (AC Booster/RC Booster/BB Preamp), this was how Xotic Effects first caught my attention. Once discovering this company I began to following it’s work closely, trying out everything they releassed, and keeping tabs on all the great reviews that were being … Read more
Proceed with Caution
Every time I think I’ve seen it all come across a company like this, and absolutely blows my mind. As more and more time goes by and effects become a much more common and popular source of inspiration. We begin to find new ways to be heard. But coming up with those new ideas is … Read more
Godlyke releases the TWA Little Dipper
A few months back we mentioned Godlyke would be releasing their own effects pedals under the Totally Wicked Audio brand. That time has come, and what we’ll soon have access to will surely quench your pedal junky needs. The first model to hit the streets will be the LD-01 Little Dipper/vocal formant filter, which will … Read more
Welcome to the next level
WMD FatMan envelope filter Some of my favorite effects pedals have always been envelope filters, the unique shape of sounds they create is almost impossible to shy away from. It is one of the few effects that doesn’t discriminate, can be used in just about every type of music, and will instantly make even the … Read more