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Filter Pedals

Filter pedals alter the guitar tone by either boosting or cutting different frequency ranges from the guitar signal

There are several types of filters:

EQ Pedals or Equalisers. These cut or boost either a specific band or bands of frequencies. EQ’s are static in that they do not react to signals. Parametric EQs allow the player to select an exact frequency to cut or boost, and also to select the breadth of frequencies on either side of it to affect.

Wah: Wah effects are dynamic tone controls that are either operated manually by the guitarist, as in the case of the classic Wah-Wah pedals, or triggered based on timing / a beat. This can be triggered from within the pedal or in some cases there is provision for an external trigger

Envelope Filters: Again, this is a dynamic filter that is triggered from it’s the velocity of the input signal and is not time-based

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Filter Pedals – Frequently Asked Questions:

How does a filter pedal work?

A filter pedal works by using a circuit to alter the frequency response of the guitar signal. This can be achieved by using various types of filters such as low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, or notch filters. The player can adjust the parameters of the filter, such as the cutoff frequency or resonance, to achieve the desired effect.

What are some common uses for filter pedals?

Filter pedals can be used for a variety of purposes, such as creating wah-like effects, boosting or cutting specific frequencies, creating synth-like sounds, or emulating the sound of vintage analogue synthesizers.

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Filter Pedals – Frequently Asked Questions:

How does a filter pedal work?

What are some common uses for filter pedals?