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Bass Envelope Filter

Source Audio release the Soundblox Bass Envelope Filter 20-Oct-10

Source Audio have released their new Soundblox Bass Envelope Filter. The BEF is the latest addition to the company's expanding line of bass effects. Here's all the dtails from them...

First run models of the pedal have already appeared in the touring rigs of bassists Mike Gordon of Phish, Kevin Walker of Prince/Justin Timberlake, and Jai Dillon of Jason Mraz.

"I've had a eureka experience with the Bass Envelope Filter. It is the first unit with enough control to preserve the low-end without sacrificing clarity." says Mike Gordon who added the Soundblox Bass Envelope Filter to his set-up in addition to the Soundblox Pro Multiwave Bass Distortion for Phish's 2010 Summer Tour. His use of both pedals can be heard on performances from the tour found on LivePhish.com.

"Source Audio has revolutionized the bass envelope filter as we know it today and resurrected the bass guitar." adds Kevin Walker. "What I once needed keyboard for, I can now do with my bass".

The design of the BEF includes 21 different filter sounds including Two Pole Filters, Four Pole Filters, Single Peak Filters, Triple Peak Filters, Peak & Notch Filters, and Phasers that can all be modulated through either watery positive filter sweeps or punchy negative/reverse filter sweeps. In addition, the interface allows the user to select the frequency range of the filter sweeps as well as the attack and decay speeds of each effect. Like all Soundblox pedals, the BEF can be optionally controlled by a Hot Hand motion-sensing ring. Placing the ring on the player's hand or anywhere on the instrument allows the movement of the player to modulate the filter sweeps of the pedal.


Soundblox Bass Envelope Filter Features & Specifications

  • 21 Filter Sounds including 2 Pole Low Pass, 4 Pole Low Pass, Single Peak, Triple Peak, Peak and Notch and Phasers.
  • Positive and Negative filter sweep with variable range and sensitivity.
  • Dual range speed control allows equal adjustment of Attack and Decay speeds, or alternatively, a fixed, fast attack and adjustable Decay.
  • Modern Design -- a thoughtfully designed box that features rugged construction and sleek looks.
  • State-of-the-art DSP -- our proprietary 56-bit Digital Signal Processor, the SA601 and crystal clear 24-bit converters.
  • Motion Control -- all Soundblox™ pedals are "Hot Hand® Ready" and can be used with any Hot Hand motion sensor to extend the capabilities of the unit.
  • Active Analog Bypass -- bypass is fully routed around the DSP and active input ensures zero signal degradation.
  • Dimensions: 7 in/17.8cm (length not including 1/O jacks) x in/10/2 cm (width) x 2 in/5cm (height, including knobs).
  • Power supply not included.

Pricing and Availability:
Street Price for the Soundblox Bass Envelope Filter is expected to be $119. It is available now. For a limited time only, a wired Hot Hand controller will be included

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cursedswordsman 05-May-12 11:15 PM

3:56 Shallow be Thy Game!


TheTasmanianDutchmen 04-May-12 10:32 PM

Shallow be thy game


BassLlne 06-Feb-12 12:20 PM

da Funk!


Psicoacupuntor 01-Feb-12 07:05 PM

Gostei e comprei. Coisa de maluco! Muito bom!


sourceaudioeffects 18-Jan-12 11:02 PM

YES!!!


baseline999 18-Jan-12 10:55 PM

The bass line your playing with the triple peak positive sweep sound, is that the start of shallow be thy game by the chillis? Ace!


sourceaudioeffects 27-Dec-11 06:26 PM

just a little ditty I wrote for the demo...no name for it


morningfatty 23-Dec-11 02:22 AM

hey what bass lick is that at 2:54


sourceaudioeffects 12-Dec-11 09:07 PM

yep!


Cozer16 11-Dec-11 12:34 AM

So I checked out the Soundblox Pro BEF and I noticed that you can plug in a Hot Hand thing-ah-ma-jig, is that possible for this/the standard verion?


TobyIstKuhl 06-Nov-11 05:24 AM

How long did it take for Fodera to build your bass?


WotWOfficial 23-Oct-11 01:23 AM

4:24 I totally thought he was going to play Lateralus.


Funkaslunk1994 16-Oct-11 02:55 AM

What's wrapped around the head of your bass?


TeeAreify 10-Oct-11 03:53 PM

Gimme dat Fodera.

Really, though, this bass envelope is really, really impressive. Especially for the price.


bassistdc 18-Jul-11 06:21 PM

Good review, but the best sound was at the beginning with no effects.


BigRhinoVideos 19-Jun-11 04:54 AM

this guy's too cool for school


JosephGallagher 06-Jun-11 04:06 PM

Is it wrong I find this guy so chill he's sexy?


sourceaudioeffects 23-May-11 03:58 PM

Nice!! Thank you! I always go Distortion before Envelope. That way, the distortion is sonically encased within the filter sweeps rather than blanketing the sound of the filter. They are both different kinds of sounds though. See what you like best!


BaconLetticeTomatoe 22-May-11 07:25 PM

HELLO! I have just ordered this, I also already own a Pro Multiwave Bass Distortion ('cos you guys frickin rule!) should I place this pedal before or after the Pro Multiwave Distortion?

Keep up the good work, If you ever want me to test out some of your bass pedals... HIT ME UP! :D


RnRinc1 09-May-11 01:36 PM

thank you. i knew i knew it, but it just couldn't place it in my brain


sourceaudioeffects 09-May-11 01:32 PM

Great song. The intro IS close to 'Naked in the Rain', but there is an actual RHCP cover in this demo. 'Shallow Be Thy Game' from One Hot Minute


RnRinc1 09-May-11 01:15 PM

nakeeed in the raain


sourceaudioeffects 05-May-11 07:52 PM

Fodera Monarch


wasid13 05-May-11 06:18 AM

what bass is that?


MrTheevilpeanut 24-Apr-11 04:05 AM

that is one sweet bass


Tridacnid 19-Apr-11 12:11 AM

Transcriptions would be amazing.


sourceaudioeffects 15-Apr-11 01:51 PM

Yes, a free wired hot hand comes with the BEF but it is not included. You will get a certificate with a code to email us and we will then mail it to you.


pastockton 05-Apr-11 02:02 PM

I have no idea what you just said but this thing sounds amazing! Great playing too!


sourceaudioeffects 28-Mar-11 02:38 PM

What sets this BEF aside from the others is that it has 21 different filter effect types while most others have only one or maybe two-three. We did model the sounds of the MXR in this pedal, so similar tones are available.


yomammaonastick 27-Mar-11 04:37 AM

how does this pedal compare to the MXR filter pedal?


cursedswordsman 05-May-12 11:15 PM

3:56 Shallow be Thy Game!


TheTasmanianDutchmen 04-May-12 10:32 PM

Shallow be thy game


BassLlne 06-Feb-12 12:20 PM

da Funk!


Psicoacupuntor 01-Feb-12 07:05 PM

Gostei e comprei. Coisa de maluco! Muito bom!


sourceaudioeffects 18-Jan-12 11:02 PM

YES!!!


baseline999 18-Jan-12 10:55 PM

The bass line your playing with the triple peak positive sweep sound, is that the start of shallow be thy game by the chillis? Ace!


sourceaudioeffects 27-Dec-11 06:26 PM

just a little ditty I wrote for the demo...no name for it


morningfatty 23-Dec-11 02:22 AM

hey what bass lick is that at 2:54


sourceaudioeffects 12-Dec-11 09:07 PM

yep!


Cozer16 11-Dec-11 12:34 AM

So I checked out the Soundblox Pro BEF and I noticed that you can plug in a Hot Hand thing-ah-ma-jig, is that possible for this/the standard verion?


TobyIstKuhl 06-Nov-11 05:24 AM

How long did it take for Fodera to build your bass?


WotWOfficial 23-Oct-11 01:23 AM

4:24 I totally thought he was going to play Lateralus.


Funkaslunk1994 16-Oct-11 02:55 AM

What's wrapped around the head of your bass?


TeeAreify 10-Oct-11 03:53 PM

Gimme dat Fodera.

Really, though, this bass envelope is really, really impressive. Especially for the price.


bassistdc 18-Jul-11 06:21 PM

Good review, but the best sound was at the beginning with no effects.


BigRhinoVideos 19-Jun-11 04:54 AM

this guy's too cool for school


JosephGallagher 06-Jun-11 04:06 PM

Is it wrong I find this guy so chill he's sexy?


sourceaudioeffects 23-May-11 03:58 PM

Nice!! Thank you! I always go Distortion before Envelope. That way, the distortion is sonically encased within the filter sweeps rather than blanketing the sound of the filter. They are both different kinds of sounds though. See what you like best!


BaconLetticeTomatoe 22-May-11 07:25 PM

HELLO! I have just ordered this, I also already own a Pro Multiwave Bass Distortion ('cos you guys frickin rule!) should I place this pedal before or after the Pro Multiwave Distortion?

Keep up the good work, If you ever want me to test out some of your bass pedals... HIT ME UP! :D


RnRinc1 09-May-11 01:36 PM

thank you. i knew i knew it, but it just couldn't place it in my brain


 

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