Envelope Filter Pedals and Why You NEED One!

Envelope Filter pedals and why you need one! Put simply, they're just so much fun and are a great inspiration tool for lead guitar playing, soloing, writing riffs - there have been so many killer guitar parts born out of this sound.

In this video we go through the envelope filter sound, highlight some great musical reference points of where these pedals have been used well and I share some tips on how to get the best tones possible out of envelope filters because it's an effect that not everyone fully understands in terms of what it's actually doing.

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:49 - Reference Points for Great Envelope Filter Tones (John Mayer/Grateful Dead)
2:43 - Grateful Dead/Jerry Garcia Style Jam (EHX Micro Q Tron)
4:03 - Envelope Filters in Different Genres (Tom Misch)
4:49 - Tom Misch Style Jam (EHX Micro Q Tron)
5:30 - Envelope Filter Tone Tips / Signal Chain
6:25 - Envelope Filter Tone Tips / Placing a Boost before the Envelope Filter
6:42 - Envelope Filter Tone Tips / Alter your playing to suit the pedal
7:39 - Outro / Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Envelope Filters have been used in so many different genres from Americana and Rock by the likes of Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead all the way to modern pop with artists like Tom Misch and John Mayer. All of these guitar players have some amazing examples of Envelope Filter tones.

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My name is Chris Harvey, I'm a UK-based Guitarist, Guitar Tutor, Session Guitarist and Content Creator. I've been playing guitar for 15 years and have a Degree in Music Technology.

My channel is all about creating content for the modern-day guitarist. I want to provide you with everything you need to know to achieve the best tone, the best playing, and guide you through the wonderful world of creating a brand for yourself as a Guitar Player.

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