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3Leaf Audio Announces Proton and Wonderlove Envelope Filters

3Leaf Audio Announces Proton and Wonderlove Envelope Filters

The Proton and Wonderlove have a wide frequency bandwidth that works with any instrument.

Seattle, WA (October 13, 2015) -- 3Leaf Audio is excited to introduce the next generation Proton and Wonderlove envelope filters into its line of boutique effects pedals. The Proton and the Wonderlove are the gold standard for envelope-controlled filters, and the new versions take the sound made famous by Stevie Wonder and push it to new heights.

Proton Features:

  • Tone knob for fine control over filter cutoff frequency.
  • Increased sensitivity range for better compatibility with low-output instruments.
  • Phase-correct output for easy use in blend pedal signal chains.

$229

Watch the company's video demo:

Wonderlove Features:

  • 2nd Footswitch toggles between envelope and expression pedal control, allowing the Wonderlove to be used as a wah and an envelope filter.
  • Top-mounted jacks for easy pedalboard mounting.
  • External toggle for true/buffered bypass selection.
  • Increased sensitivity range for better compatibility with low-output instruments.

$299

Watch the company's video demo:

The Proton and Wonderlove have a wide frequency bandwidth that works with any instrument. They include features that are standard across the 3Leaf Audio product line, including custom folded steel enclosures and relay true bypass system that automatically switches to bypass in the case of power failure. All 3Leaf Audio products are built in Seattle by musicians.

For more information:
3Leaf Audio

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