Gunsfreddy2003 Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 So I finally took the plunge and bought a vintage Musitronics Mu-Tron III as I wanted to find out if they really are the holy grail when it comes to envelope filters. I had a rehearsal last night and used the pedal for the first time and wow what a sound! It is the wettest, dirtiest and funkiest filter that I have ever used. I had the pedal modded by L-Sound so that it is now true bypass and they also re-calibrated it which I understand make it sound better. I have tried a lot of other filters and the 'tron certainly gets me the sound that I have always been after from a filter. If anyone is going through the dilemma that I was over these legendary pedals then take the plunge and buy one - you wont be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Twickerman Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 [quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' post='1044360' date='Dec 1 2010, 09:19 PM']So I finally took the plunge and bought a vintage Musitronics Mu-Tron III as I wanted to find out if they really are the holy grail when it comes to envelope filters. I had a rehearsal last night and used the pedal for the first time and wow what a sound! It is the wettest, dirtiest and funkiest filter that I have ever used. I had the pedal modded by L-Sound so that it is now true bypass and they also re-calibrated it which I understand make it sound better. I have tried a lot of other filters and the 'tron certainly gets me the sound that I have always been after from a filter. If anyone is going through the dilemma that I was over these legendary pedals then take the plunge and buy one - you wont be disappointed.[/quote] I guess you are referring to the modern "replica" of the Mutron? If so, there are snobs who thumb their noses at them (and the Maxon AF-9 is allegedly the true descendent), but I have played with one and thought it amazing! I also have an AF-9 - it's pretty cool, but I actually prefer my Boss AW-2. Trust only your own ears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 [quote name='The Twickerman' post='1045123' date='Dec 2 2010, 02:18 PM'](and the Maxon AF-9 is allegedly the true descendent)[/quote] How does that bit of lore go? I thought the Q-Tron was the updated Mu-Tron, given that it was designed by Mike Beigel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Twickerman Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1045131' date='Dec 2 2010, 02:27 PM']How does that bit of lore go? I thought the Q-Tron was the updated Mu-Tron, given that it was designed by Mike Beigel?[/quote] I don't remember where I read it. Perhaps from before the Q-Tron - although I doubt that as (according to Wikipedia Biegel) was commisssioned in 1995. I know that, after having enjoyed playing with the Mutron III, unable to find one in the UK at a reasonable price, what I read prompted me to search for an affordable AF-9 for many months - eventually picking one up in 2003. Maybe the article was hokey. I dunno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 No - this is the real deal original 70's version and not the HAZ labs re-issue. I did try the Haz labs version and can honestly say that I could not get a useable sound out of it but there are some people over on Talk Bass who have put up some clips using them and they sound brilliant! Not sure what I was doing wrong? Anyhow, the 70's version is purely a plug and play affair and straight away you are into some awesome funky squelch. I did try the AF-9 and it was not for me - too thin in the bottom end. I also thought that the Q-Tron is the only descendent of Mu-Tron as it was the same guy that worked on both. Never tried an AW-2. [quote name='The Twickerman' post='1045123' date='Dec 2 2010, 02:18 PM']I guess you are referring to the modern "replica" of the Mutron? If so, there are snobs who thumb their noses at them (and the Maxon AF-9 is allegedly the true descendent), but I have played with one and thought it amazing! I also have an AF-9 - it's pretty cool, but I actually prefer my Boss AW-2. Trust only your own ears![/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumelow Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I thought the Q-tron was just a mutron ripoff but came pretty close to its sound. Ive just bought a q-tron plus off ebay im hoping I can get a bootsy-ish sound out of it =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 I had one and don't think it lasted on the board for more than 2 weeks - just couldn't get the sound that I wanted out of it. How are you getting on with it? [quote name='dumelow' post='1047526' date='Dec 4 2010, 04:47 PM']I thought the Q-tron was just a mutron ripoff but came pretty close to its sound. Ive just bought a q-tron plus off ebay im hoping I can get a bootsy-ish sound out of it =D[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuco Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 [quote name='dumelow' post='1047526' date='Dec 4 2010, 04:47 PM']I thought the Q-tron was just a mutron ripoff but came pretty close to its sound. Ive just bought a q-tron plus off ebay im hoping I can get a bootsy-ish sound out of it =D[/quote] i used a q-tron plus for years, loved it.. the down sweep is killer !! great having the fx loop too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumelow Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 I got it in the post a couple of days ago, really loving it. I used to have a mini qtron, which is a poor version of this pedal IMO. Still getting to grips with it, and havent played about with the FX loop yet, but it gets a pretty good Bootsy sound. No idea what its like in comparison to a proper mutron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 I wonder if the Q-Tron + sounds any different to the regular Q-Tron? It's great that you are getting some good sounds out of it - can you post any clips? I am hoping to get a USB interface for Xmas and if so I will put some Mu-Tron III clips up for those that like this kind of thing!! [quote name='dumelow' post='1059803' date='Dec 15 2010, 06:00 PM']I got it in the post a couple of days ago, really loving it. I used to have a mini qtron, which is a poor version of this pedal IMO. Still getting to grips with it, and havent played about with the FX loop yet, but it gets a pretty good Bootsy sound. No idea what its like in comparison to a proper mutron.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumelow Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I can actually! its a bit late now like but ill get some clips recorded in the morning and let you have a listen. [quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' post='1059814' date='Dec 15 2010, 06:10 PM']I wonder if the Q-Tron + sounds any different to the regular Q-Tron? It's great that you are getting some good sounds out of it - can you post any clips? I am hoping to get a USB interface for Xmas and if so I will put some Mu-Tron III clips up for those that like this kind of thing!![/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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