Envelope-controlled filter is an effect type that goes beyond the ordinary but fits equally well in a wide range of genres and works equally effectively on guitar, bass, keyboard instruments, wind instruments and more. Electro-Harmonix is a pioneer in this effects category and has been making envelope-controlled filter pedals since the 1970s! The Nano Q-Tron builds on that deep heritage.
Here's how it works: Nano Q-Tron reacts to the user's playing style and dynamics. The volume of the input signal (also called the envelope) controls the cutoff or center frequency of a sweeping filter. This allows the Nano Q-Tron to create sound-changing effects that range from subtle to dynamic, auto-wah to ultra-fierce.
- Vol (Volume) knob which controls the pedal's output volume
- Drive Control adjusts its filter sweep sensitivity and how the pedal responds to the user's playing dynamics
- Q Control sets the peak bandwidth of the filter and determines how subtle or dramatic the effect will be
- LP BP HP Mode Switch controls what frequency range the filter will pass. LP (low pass) emphasizes the lows, BP (band pass) the midrange and HP (high pass) the highs
- Pedalboard-friendly, compact, rugged enclosure
- True Bypass
- Comes equipped with a 9Volt battery and can also be powered by an optional 9Volt power supply