Looking for some FILTER suggestions.

[neuzd]

I've been planning to add a filter to my collection for quite some time, I am now in the process of deciding which device I will spend my money on.

Currently the most likely candidate is the Waldorf 2-pole, mainly for the price. But I obviously like how it sounds and I really love the design as well.
The runners-up are Moogerfooger MF101, and the Vermona Filter Lancet. If I didn't have to worry about money I would probably choose the Vermona, because of its greater versatility, but both cost too much for what I'm willing to spend on a single effect right now, even if it's something so important like a filter.

Anyway, I'm asking about whatever other hardware filters you think I should take in consideration. The price tag shouldn't be too much over 200 moneys, but of course everything's good to know about...for instance: http://euterpesynth.com/vertice-filterbank/ (...and I even tried this last year, with the constructor...oh dear!)

Thanks in advance for all suggestions.

[Massergy]

http://www.dreadbox-fx.com/effects/

Dreadbox is a small Greek company making some very sturdy and affordable hardware. They make a 4 pole low pass called the LAMBDA which goes for around $250 US. I have one of their synths and it's very well made. Of course if you can swing the extra cost, the MOOG low pass is excellent - I have one myself.

[cosmic-f]

on the expensive side, but really flexible and reasonable on ebay if you are lucky: sherman filterbank
there are different models as well. pretty steep learning curve but a monster. But I guess it really depends what you want from a filter? moog imho sounds always very warm and soft. the Waldorf, especially the older ones are rather rough and cold. My old pulse for example has an input as well, so I can use it as a great synth but also just use the filter from external sources (although I havent tried it yet)

the vertice looks dope! thanks for the iink!

[neuzd]

I remember seeing the Dreadbox effects, they are pretty!
Listening to the various demos I've been impressed by the Epsilon distorsion. It sounds fantastic. What turns me off a little about those though, is the fact that they all have mini jacks as CV connections, when all my gear has standard 1/4".
Anyway in the light of my need of a versatile distorsion fx as well, I'm currently thinking of a combo with Waldorf 2-pole and the Moog Minifooger drive.

Also, just marginally on topic, I'm going to buy a large pedal case to put all my pedals + other small stuff (2 mixers, cv controller, pedal-sized synth) and use it as a (not so) ghetto-modular platform, for the prime reason of transportation and storage.
Also it will look cool as hell.

[neuzd]

Dang it! Dang it! DANG IT!
IT'S A CURSE!!!!!
Sigh.....welcome home, my sweet.
Filter Lancet_01_small.jpg

[GaryG]

But such a sweet, sweet curse.

[phoenstorm]

Those Vermona boxes are beautiful...and they sound nice :biggrin:

[Hoshin]

I have a t-resonator mkII, two analog filter with lots of knobs. I use it after some analog modeling synth and the result is incredible. My cold synth is alive! It can create subtle alterations, but also can make a sine violently screaming.

You should consider this.

[neuzd]

Thanks Hoshin, that looks extremely interesting and the features seem to make it really versatile, but my last message from May 4th, meant that I had already bought the Vermona.
Thanks anyway, I might look into whatever else they produce.

[Hoshin]

:o