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 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.
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
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.
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!
@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
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.
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?
@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.
This is the best pedal review video I've seen, especially in the bass world. Great info, great style of play to really accentuate the tone and quality of the pedal as well as show the variety of it's capability. Not to mention the ending with the 3 pedals was incredible tone and tasteful playing. Good job, sir! One more thing, any opinion on the Pigtronix Bass Envelope phaser?
@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!
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!
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?
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.
God, that final MXR threesome was superb!! Ed, I loved how the Octave+Envelope sounded, would you recomend me getting separate FX or getting them both in 1 a la EHX' Bass MicroSynth? I really love your reviews and take your opinions (and those of fellow bassists here) into account =)
@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.
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.
@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.
I cannot believe how accurate the term "Bigfoot dinosaur stuff…" is to describe that sound!
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
this guy is a badass
I absolutely love Ed.
Lol that little interlude between explaining the decay and Q knobs.
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.
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 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.
Great sounds on this review Ed. Lots of fun to listen to.
i love the combo at the end. great video
I wanted to know a bit more about this pedal and ive found your video right away. You are the best! Namaste
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.
Best demo I found so far . This is the video that sold the pedal to me .
Daaayyyyummmm!!! Ed is really the man! Thanks for that funky demo. Was thinking of upgrading to this. Now, I'm convinced.
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!
Great clear demo, thanks.
Excellent review...thank you!
Great demo! Very concise and informative.
this demo sold me on the pedal, excellent video!
@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
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.
Dude! I so dig your vids. My hats off to ya!
I’ve played drums for 24 years, but I’m buying a bass next week, and this is what I want. 😩 Sooo much funk!
Thanks for this video! I just ordered this pedal..exactly what I am looking for!
Really cool! Thank you!
great demo! thanks!
Nice, BW...picked one up and I'm diggin' it! Thanks for the demo...cheers!
Love this. I’m gonna get one!
That bit of improv at 3:11 - makes me smile every time!
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.
The sound at minute 8 is just AMAZING!!
you look like the true bass wizard
NATIVITY IN BLACK🎶🔥🎶🔥
Great thorough demo
THIS IS REALLY AWESOME!!!!
Amen to that, love the MXR M87 stomp compressor!
Great demo! Great sounding J bass too!
@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.
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?
amazing bass player
I was just about to buy an ebs chorus and octave pedal this week but now you got me thinking.
Those are some filthy funk tones!
I need both pedals.
@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.
@jonsparrow15 - You will still hear the effect when you blend in the clean signal.
awesome tone
Great review, sir!
@BassGuitarMag Thank you for the input
@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.
This is a damn good demo.
@tessteekle - Yeah, it's a '74 J with a Badass II and J-Retro preamp.
Very informative. Thanks
Ed, your bass demos are always awesome! Just bought the MXR Bass Envelope Filter and Octave Deluxe thanks to this killer demo!!!
Love your playing and the way you make this pedal sound!
@resistthisday - Thanks! This is a great pedal. Check out the MXR Bass Octave too... killer.
@pmcd94iii - well, thanks for the thought, I would hardly call any of it perfect, but I appreciate the sentiment.
At 2:16, that's where the funk lives. Outstanding review, your tone is just fantastic Ed!
Thank you!
the envelope filter is my favourite pedal
This is the best pedal review video I've seen, especially in the bass world. Great info, great style of play to really accentuate the tone and quality of the pedal as well as show the variety of it's capability. Not to mention the ending with the 3 pedals was incredible tone and tasteful playing. Good job, sir! One more thing, any opinion on the Pigtronix Bass Envelope phaser?
@BassGuitarMag - Thanks. I was thinking of the "quiet stage" where there are no monitors on stage, but just using in ear monitors.
goddamn, that combo with the pedals you did at the end is just plain sexy!
YOU ARE A BASS GOD, PERFECT AND SICK PLAYING IN ALL VIDS
Very useful.Thanks.
@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.
Could you demo the MXR Bass Chorus Deluxe? I think you are great a "demoing" pedals and are very entertaining too! Keep it up!
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
@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!
Top class review.
Ed is the Best !
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!
@MrBassistRules - it's a 74 with a J-Retro preamp. Very sweet bass!
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?
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.
@NickoBoogie - I haven't tried it, but I suppose it would work fine with guitar.
Awesome!
Now that's freakin' hot!
God, that final MXR threesome was superb!!
Ed, I loved how the Octave+Envelope sounded, would you recomend me getting separate FX or getting them both in 1 a la EHX' Bass MicroSynth?
I really love your reviews and take your opinions (and those of fellow bassists here) into account =)
@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.
dude, that combo with the delay at the end was making the cam vibrate
Good job!
Best pedal I own, and I’ve got a lot.
Cool, thanks.
funk yeah! im loven this. i will look into this =)
Wow, sure is fun!
@chris0186 - It's a very nice '74 with a J-Retro preamp.
as always, you da man!
i just got this for my boyfriend for Christmas and im so excited to give it to them, i didn’t know what it was but now i know its really fuckin cool
At 8:13 the look on your face is like “yeah, that was dirty...” I love it!
Nice indeed!
So when is the demo comming for the Shuttle max 12? I Can't wait !
Great demo, th
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.
works on guitars and synths too, bunch of fun
@BassGuitarMag We're going to need that review asap! Us guys over at TB are getting restless for that thing! :P
Best Review Ever
Graham Central Station in there. Niceeee.
@JosephGallagher - This weekend I'll upload a Yamaha BB2025X video.
@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.
@fassman316 - MXR rocks. They just sent me their new Bass Compressor. It's undoubtedly the nicest stomp box compressor I've ever seen.
Good to see and read such an informative review. Really helps getting started ! Thank you
Hey have you a compressor in line before the envelope filter ?