Low-pass filters

[cactus]

Anybody make a decent outboard EQ with a LPF? I really need one for production. EQ's not so important, just the filter.

I've been shelving lows way up and highs way down in the meantime, but I'd rather not do that anymore.

Moog makes the one pedal (which would be perfect), but it's not a balanced unit. I'd have to re-amp it, right?

anybody with gear tips or other, please chip in.
thanks

[Recording Engineer]

Don't know, but maybe the last couple items on the bottom of this page might help:
http://www.blackaudio.com/inline.htm

Great company... Dealt with Bruce a few times...

[rhythm ranch]

The Mooger Fooger Low Pass Filter can handle quite a range of signals. What are trying to accomplish?

[cactus]

Well, I prefer to record bass tracks with electric guitar, remove everything above about 100Hz or so, and have a light acoustic guitar play the same notes (among other uses for a LPF) - kind of gives it a synthetic upright sound that I like.

Anyway, the only LPF I have was the one that came with ProTools and it only takes out 3k & up...

I just want to have an outboard LPF. It would be incredibly helpful 'round here.

[ctmsound]

Just get a sweet parametric.

[Rodgre]

look for a couple of used Electrix Filter Queens.

A good parametric is the best way to go, but if you just need a good sounding LPF, the Filter Queen and the Filter Factory are quite nice. I also like the moogerfooger LPF as well.

I use any one of these three to add some "boom" to kick drum tracks sometimes.

Roger

[NewYorkDave]

If you're dealing with known source and load impedances, a homemade passive filter is easy to implement. Do a Google search on terms like "passive filter" and "lowpass" and you should find some useful info.

You can make a one-pole lowpass filter out of a resistor and a cap; poles can be cascaded for steeper response. You can use a capacitor-inductor filter for a sharper response, but good inductors aren't so readily available.

[cactus]

Rodgre
those electrix don't look too bad. and there's plenty on ebay for about $70.
btw
, is "the curtain society" the same as the old Bedazzled band?

anicorettenightmare@hotmail.com

[A.David.MacKinnon]

I've got a great old Altec 2 channel hi pass/low pass filter. It's passive. Sounds great. They sometimes turn up on ebay.

[Rodgre]

Rodgre
those electrix don't look too bad. and there's plenty on ebay for about $70.
btw
, is "the curtain society" the same as the old Bedazzled band?

anicorettenightmare@hotmail.com

For $70, they're a steal. I bought the Filter Queens for $49 when GC was blowing them out, and the Filter Factory for $99.....

And I'm not sure, but I think I resent the term "old", but yes, that's the same Curtain Society. Thanks for asking. We have a new CD in the can, and since Bedazzled is no longer, we're looking for a home for it. Check out the website!

Roger