Blackwater - Envelope Filter / Follower
The Backwoods Music Blackwater is a captivating envelope filter pedal that puts the power of dynamic wah-wah-like sweeps right at your feet. This versatile stompbox blends a smooth high-pass filter with a growling low-pass filter, giving you a wide range of expressive tone-shaping possibilities. Dial in the Blackwater's Sensitivity control to adjust how the filter reacts to your picking attack, unleashing a fluid, organic response that dances with your playing. The Blend knob lets you seamlessly mix the filter's resonant sweep with your dry signal, allowing you to achieve everything from subtle modulation to ripping, talking-box-style effects. What really sets the Blackwater apart is its intuitive Envelope Follower mode. This clever feature tracks the attack and decay of your notes, automatically opening and closing the filter to create mesmerizing, synth-like textures. It's a powerful tool for adding movement and character to your leads, chords, and riffs. Guitarists seeking a dynamic, interactive filter pedal will find the Blackwater to be an invaluable creative partner. Its rich, organic tones have graced the rigs of renowned players like Jack White, who used the Blackwater to achieve his signature wah-drenched fuzz tones on several acclaimed albums. Whether you're looking to inject some funk, psychedelia, or sci-fi flavor into your sound, the Backwoods Music Blackwater is a must-try effect.
