@emosdieslow - I'm pretty familiar with theory, I've written 20 instructional books for Hal Leonard. However, I don't believe that understanding theory is all it takes to be great. While I've spent a lot of time learning it, some of my favorite players don't understand music from that angle. I don't advocate musical ignorance or illiteracy, but I do acknowledge there are different types of intelligence, musical and otherwise.
Well, after all, theory is just there to understand and internalize what us musicians do, and it helps in modelling creativity, but creativity doesn't need theory
Even though this review was made years ago, it's still the best demo out there. I bought both the envelope filter and the octave deluxe and I'm enjoying making some big dinosaur music. Thanks again bass whisperer!
Ed is a master. I’ve gigged this pedal. It made a massive impression. What mightn’t come across is how it’s shifts the lower frqencies. It’s a power pedal that absolutely cuts through the mix live. It’s an excellent usable pedal.
Purchased this pedal after watching this vid. As a pedal noob I’ve been able to plug in the pedal and easily get some good tones. Most vids don’t give simple explanations like this. Thanks for this. Ten years in the market without change. This pedal is tried and proven.
Ed, got to say of all the product demos yours really set the bar. Being more interesting, in-depth, and i love the stuff you play, seemingly doing more for the gear your advertising too- Thanx
I bought the MXR octave, envelope and delay because of this review. Ed convinced me that I couldn't live without making underwater "big foot dinosaur kinda stuff". Thanks Ed, you bastard! Now I am broke guy that spends all day making big foot dinosaur funk.
How time flies - watched this review when it came out 14 years ago, and bought both the bass envelope filter and the carbon copy delay as a result. Already had the MXR bass octave as a result of Ed’s previous review of it. Have enjoyed this pedal trio to bits and all three are still on my pedal board! Thank you Ed for all the amazing reviews and over all inspiration over the years, you’re really one of the best.👍✨
I had an od after the m82 and it didn't seem to work. Then I swapped them and the m82 really comes out. Maybe because I'm using an od rather than a distortion or muff?
You Sold Me ED! I was just searching for a Nano size Envelope Filter. I've always loved your playing style and have collected most of your instructional books & DVD's over the years. SLAP ON!
I did not. However, I did purchase the MXR myself and I am very pleased with it. Could tone and control. I was looking for a subtle sound and I found it in this pedal. I am an MXR fan overall. I also have the latest bass compressor and the Carbon Copy pedal. Good luck.
@RLHubner - It's a 74 J with a J-retro Preamp. You won't get the exact tone out of your Am Std. Not so much because of the rosewood, but due to the pickup spacing. Mine is 70s, yours is 60s, it does make a difference - but it would still sound nice. Maybe you need to get a Marcus Miller or 75 RI and put in the J-Retro.
@maciekfingerstyle - Most likely I will not review the Reflex as it is essentially the 25th without the maple top. But I will say that it is an awesome bass!
@RoLv92 - Well, I haven't tried everything they make, but so far everything I HAVE tried has been excellent. In particular, the Bass Envelope, and the Bass Octave pedals are outstanding.
@BassGuitarMag The 3leaf Audio Groove Regulator is an envelope filter that is based on the Lovetone Meatball, although in a smaller and scaled back package. Not to push a product on you but you should look into it if you get a chance. It's impossible to get a bad sound out of the thing.
Hey Ed, really like your reviews, informative, I get to hear GOOD examples of the product in question and thanks to your videos i will very soon getting the MXR M82 and Octaver:) just wanted ask if you could use your stingrays a bit more during some reviews. I would love to hear them through any new gear being reviewed in the future:) Thanks!
@Knucklehead444 - I just reviewed (but no video) an LTD (ESP) 6 string that is pretty nice nd costs around $800. Not cheap, but certainly not too bad. There are probably some that are cheaper, but... a 6 needs a really strong neck. Some of the real cheap ones are too flimsy. You might look for a used Carvin too.
Thanks to your review, I just got mine! Awesome pedal! I was wondering what you had it set at during the beginning of the video? Do you have a personal favorite setting too?
Hey Ed, I've got another question for you. I am thinking about purchasing an envelope filter and am stuck between the MXR and Source Audio's Soundblox Envelope Filter. From the research that I've done it seems they are both excellent pedals, both recieved great reviews, they sound good in the videos I've seen, so I'm having a hard time deciding which one to go with. I was hoping you could give me your input, I don't know if you've used the Soundblox but I figure you'd be the person to ask.
All salesmen should take something from this guy, he really didn't leave much out of this review AND upsold two other pedals!!! If only all reviews were like this!
@BassGuitarMag Hello again Ed, How could I get a modern Jazz bass sound, like those used in smooth jazz and newer R&B stuff? I have an AM Std JB and I took a look at the J retro, very cool preamp, but would I need to use 2 batteries If I'd put some active pickups in there? Also what active pickups do you recommend for the 62 spacing on the JB? And finally, How many Jazz Basses do you have ???
Would it be possible to run this pedal with a guitar instead of a bass? In my opinion this pedal sounds better than most of the guitar filter effects..
Very nice review, I did purchase 3 MXR pedals after seeing this: Envelope Filter, Compressor and Octave Deluxe. That's a LOT of fun indeed. I would have a question: What is that band you mention in this video "Big Foot Dinosaur"? Is that "Dinosaur Man J Carr"? Thanks Ed.
Hello their. Huge fan of your reviews. Love to hear you play. Im a bass player with little coin in his pocket. I was wondering if you knew of some quality, but cheap, six string basses?
Fucking awesome review. The 2 pedal combo is what I'm looking for with my Jazz... going to rumble the feet and funk up the walls. Word. You rock man, best reviewer on the net.
@RLHubner - I would leave the pickups alone and add the J-Retro, but really... you need a J with 70's spacing. Get a 75 RI, or a MM signature model, then add the JRetro.
Ed, Please tell me what electronics that you are using your this bass, and the neck as well. This is the exact tone that I want on my jb, it's an '09 American Std Sunburst jb with a rosewood fretboard.
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@emosdieslow - I'm pretty familiar with theory, I've written 20 instructional books for Hal Leonard. However, I don't believe that understanding theory is all it takes to be great. While I've spent a lot of time learning it, some of my favorite players don't understand music from that angle. I don't advocate musical ignorance or illiteracy, but I do acknowledge there are different types of intelligence, musical and otherwise.
Well, after all, theory is just there to understand and internalize what us musicians do, and it helps in modelling creativity, but creativity doesn't need theory
I don't think these idiots know who you are....
@erikboncoref.7020, really...? Tell that to Victor Wooten. I hope you're able to sleep telling yourself that bull$hit
Even though this review was made years ago, it's still the best demo out there. I bought both the envelope filter and the octave deluxe and I'm enjoying making some big dinosaur music.
Thanks again bass whisperer!
I think, I'm gonna buy both of them too ! Are you still happy with them?
Your tone is absolutely killer. Love the effect and your playing but that tone is honestly one of the best I have heard
Ed is a master. I’ve gigged this pedal. It made a massive impression. What mightn’t come across is how it’s shifts the lower frqencies. It’s a power pedal that absolutely cuts through the mix live. It’s an excellent usable pedal.
this guy is a badass
I absolutely love Ed.
Purchased this pedal after watching this vid. As a pedal noob I’ve been able to plug in the pedal and easily get some good tones. Most vids don’t give simple explanations like this. Thanks for this. Ten years in the market without change. This pedal is tried and proven.
Ed, got to say of all the product demos yours really set the bar. Being more interesting, in-depth, and i love the stuff you play, seemingly doing more for the gear your advertising too-
Thanx
I bought the MXR octave, envelope and delay because of this review. Ed convinced me that I couldn't live without making underwater "big foot dinosaur kinda stuff". Thanks Ed, you bastard! Now I am broke guy that spends all day making big foot dinosaur funk.
I can't believe this review is 12 years old. I just picked one of these up (although I have a Boss OC-5 in "OC-2 mode" in front of it) and I love it.
That bit of improv at 3:11 - makes me smile every time!
I cannot believe how accurate the term "Bigfoot dinosaur stuff…" is to describe that sound!
How time flies - watched this review when it came out 14 years ago, and bought both the bass envelope filter and the carbon copy delay as a result. Already had the MXR bass octave as a result of Ed’s previous review of it.
Have enjoyed this pedal trio to bits and all three are still on my pedal board!
Thank you Ed for all the amazing reviews and over all inspiration over the years, you’re really one of the best.👍✨
I used my 70's MXR filter in front of distortion pedals and it ROCKS!!!! YES!
I had an od after the m82 and it didn't seem to work. Then I swapped them and the m82 really comes out. Maybe because I'm using an od rather than a distortion or muff?
Best demo I found so far . This is the video that sold the pedal to me .
Lol that little interlude between explaining the decay and Q knobs.
i love the combo at the end. great video
@tessteekle - Yeah, it's a '74 J with a Badass II and J-Retro preamp.
Great sounds on this review Ed. Lots of fun to listen to.
this demo sold me on the pedal, excellent video!
@jmattbassplaya90 - Not sure when that will get done. I will say the the MXR comp is very nice. It's pretty transparent, unlike most pedal comps.
Thank you very much! This tutorial is really helpful! I would love to see how to use this with other effects, like octave or chorus.
You Sold Me ED! I was just searching for a Nano size Envelope Filter. I've always loved your playing style and have collected most of your instructional books & DVD's over the years. SLAP ON!
I did not. However, I did purchase the MXR myself and I am very pleased with it. Could tone and control. I was looking for a subtle sound and I found it in this pedal. I am an MXR fan overall. I also have the latest bass compressor and the Carbon Copy pedal. Good luck.
I wanted to know a bit more about this pedal and ive found your video right away. You are the best! Namaste
I’ve played drums for 24 years, but I’m buying a bass next week, and this is what I want. 😩 Sooo much funk!
I was just about to buy an ebs chorus and octave pedal this week but now you got me thinking.
@RLHubner - It's a 74 J with a J-retro Preamp. You won't get the exact tone out of your Am Std. Not so much because of the rosewood, but due to the pickup spacing. Mine is 70s, yours is 60s, it does make a difference - but it would still sound nice. Maybe you need to get a Marcus Miller or 75 RI and put in the J-Retro.
Excellent review...thank you!
Daaayyyyummmm!!! Ed is really the man! Thanks for that funky demo. Was thinking of upgrading to this. Now, I'm convinced.
@maciekfingerstyle - Most likely I will not review the Reflex as it is essentially the 25th without the maple top. But I will say that it is an awesome bass!
@Phaidrus - Well, they sound noticeably better than a typical cable, you can see a demo of the cable on my old Phil Jones Flightcase video.
you look like the true bass wizard
@RoLv92 - Well, I haven't tried everything they make, but so far everything I HAVE tried has been excellent. In particular, the Bass Envelope, and the Bass Octave pedals are outstanding.
@Martiluk1 - Well, I don't know if that will get assigned to me, but there is one at the Bass Emporium I could check out.
Could you demo the MXR Bass Chorus Deluxe? I think you are great a "demoing" pedals and are very entertaining too! Keep it up!
@jonsparrow15 - You will still hear the effect when you blend in the clean signal.
Ed, your bass demos are always awesome! Just bought the MXR Bass Envelope Filter and Octave Deluxe thanks to this killer demo!!!
Love this. I’m gonna get one!
@pmcd94iii - well, thanks for the thought, I would hardly call any of it perfect, but I appreciate the sentiment.
Thanks for this video! I just ordered this pedal..exactly what I am looking for!
@BassGuitarMag The 3leaf Audio Groove Regulator is an envelope filter that is based on the Lovetone Meatball, although in a smaller and scaled back package. Not to push a product on you but you should look into it if you get a chance. It's impossible to get a bad sound out of the thing.
At 2:16, that's where the funk lives. Outstanding review, your tone is just fantastic Ed!
The sound at minute 8 is just AMAZING!!
Nice, BW...picked one up and I'm diggin' it! Thanks for the demo...cheers!
@Craydon - It's around $150... not cheap, but certainly not the most expensive envelope pedal out there. I think it's well worth the money.
Great clear demo, thanks.
@MrBassistRules - it's a 74 with a J-Retro preamp. Very sweet bass!
@BassGuitarMag - Thanks. I was thinking of the "quiet stage" where there are no monitors on stage, but just using in ear monitors.
Great demo! Very concise and informative.
@resistthisday - Thanks! This is a great pedal. Check out the MXR Bass Octave too... killer.
NATIVITY IN BLACK🎶🔥🎶🔥
Great thorough demo
Love your playing and the way you make this pedal sound!
Super demonstration Ed. It's great to see a professional like your self show what a pedal like this can do. How many times have we bought a pedal
So when is the demo comming for the Shuttle max 12? I Can't wait !
great demo! thanks!
Hey Ed, really like your reviews, informative, I get to hear GOOD examples of the product in question and thanks to your videos i will very soon getting the MXR M82 and Octaver:)
just wanted ask if you could use your stingrays a bit more during some reviews. I would love to hear them through any new gear being reviewed in the future:) Thanks!
Amen to that, love the MXR M87 stomp compressor!
1:58 - 2:03 now that sounds funky
@JosephGallagher - This weekend I'll upload a Yamaha BB2025X video.
Dude! I so dig your vids. My hats off to ya!
@Knucklehead444 - I just reviewed (but no video) an LTD (ESP) 6 string that is pretty nice nd costs around $800. Not cheap, but certainly not too bad. There are probably some that are cheaper, but... a 6 needs a really strong neck. Some of the real cheap ones are too flimsy. You might look for a used Carvin too.
@BassGuitarMag Thank you for the input
amazing bass player
@NickoBoogie - I haven't tried it, but I suppose it would work fine with guitar.
Those are some filthy funk tones!
I need both pedals.
Great demo! Great sounding J bass too!
@chris0186 - It's a very nice '74 with a J-Retro preamp.
Thanks to your review, I just got mine! Awesome pedal! I was wondering what you had it set at during the beginning of the video? Do you have a personal favorite setting too?
Hey Ed, I've got another question for you. I am thinking about purchasing an envelope filter and am stuck between the MXR and Source Audio's Soundblox Envelope Filter. From the research that I've done it seems they are both excellent pedals, both recieved great reviews, they sound good in the videos I've seen, so I'm having a hard time deciding which one to go with. I was hoping you could give me your input, I don't know if you've used the Soundblox but I figure you'd be the person to ask.
Hey have you a compressor in line before the envelope filter ?
Great sounding filter. Did you try Octave-->Fuzz-->Filter to see if it could pull synth duty? :)
the envelope filter is my favourite pedal
All salesmen should take something from this guy, he really didn't leave much out of this review AND upsold two other pedals!!! If only all reviews were like this!
@JosephGallagher - The Micro Synth is a bit of a different thing. If you like the way these sound, get them, not something else.
Great demo video! I'm assuming this is analogue, to get such awesome tone.
@BassGuitarMag Hello again Ed,
How could I get a modern Jazz bass sound, like those used in smooth jazz and newer R&B stuff? I have an AM Std JB and I took a look at the J retro, very cool preamp, but would I need to use 2 batteries If I'd put some active pickups in there?
Also what active pickups do you recommend for the 62 spacing on the JB?
And finally, How many Jazz Basses do you have ???
@fassman316 - MXR rocks. They just sent me their new Bass Compressor. It's undoubtedly the nicest stomp box compressor I've ever seen.
Would it be possible to run this pedal with a guitar instead of a bass? In my opinion this pedal sounds better than most of the guitar filter effects..
Very nice review, I did purchase 3 MXR pedals after seeing this: Envelope Filter, Compressor and Octave Deluxe. That's a LOT of fun indeed. I would have a question: What is that band you mention in this video "Big Foot Dinosaur"? Is that "Dinosaur Man J Carr"? Thanks Ed.
Hi Ed
Nice licks, as always on your vids!
I noticed you are using Phil Jones cables - any comments on their output?
Cheers
Evangelos
Probably a dumb question, but can you use a cool effect like this without the speaker cabinet but using the head and effect straight into the PA?
Ed, when's your next review coming out? What piece o'G.A.S. inducing gear will it be?
Really cool! Thank you!
Hello their. Huge fan of your reviews. Love to hear you play. Im a bass player with little coin in his pocket. I was wondering if you knew of some quality, but cheap, six string basses?
Fucking awesome review. The 2 pedal combo is what I'm looking for with my Jazz... going to rumble the feet and funk up the walls. Word.
You rock man, best reviewer on the net.
goddamn, that combo with the pedals you did at the end is just plain sexy!
@RLHubner - I would leave the pickups alone and add the J-Retro, but really... you need a J with 70's spacing. Get a 75 RI, or a MM signature model, then add the JRetro.
YOU ARE A BASS GOD, PERFECT AND SICK PLAYING IN ALL VIDS
Isn't "gorilla biscuit" a slang term for quaaludes? In any case, great bass playing, as per usual. Those 3 effects combined sound killer as well.
Yesssssssssssssssssssssss.
Best pedal I own, and I’ve got a lot.
So should I get this pedal or a Digitech Bass Whammy? I just got the MXR Carbon Copy at week and I love it!
They are COMPLETELY different effects. I love my bass whammy, but it is really hard to compare it with this.
Ed,
Please tell me what electronics that you are using your this bass, and the neck as well. This is the exact tone that I want on my jb, it's an '09 American Std Sunburst jb with a rosewood fretboard.
Graham Central Station in there. Niceeee.
question If you were doing the envelop and the octave with the octave before would you run compression after them?
@thehangingmist - It works fine.
works on guitars and synths too, bunch of fun
@dkovaleski - if you go from your amp's DI out it would be fine, but then you would only hear yourself out of the PA.
Great review, sir!
@RLHubner - It's on hold. Waiting for the okay from the boss.
@BassGuitarMag Hey Ed,
When are you gonna review that Steve Harris signature Precision?
I can't wait.