SAINTE-GENEVIÈVE-DES-BOIS, France
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ROCKTRON VII Deadly Sins Autowah100% New.Complete with original box.Type: Auto-Wah / Envelope Filter Pedal for Guitar (Mu-Tron / Q-Tron style)Main Effect: Dynamic wah-type filter triggered by pick attack and playing dynamics, featuring advanced ADSR response control.Operation: Analyzes the input signal and applies an expressive filter sweep, ranging from subtle funk to more aggressive, modern textures.Controls:Mode: (ADSR curve: Attack / Decay / Sustain / Release)Q Shape: (Filter sweep width and intensity)Deadly Sin: (Filter trigger threshold)Chassis: Rocktron "Boutique" heavy-duty metal with laser-engraved finishTrue BypassLED: Status indicatorPower Supply: 9V battery or 9V DC power supply (not included)Rocktron’s Boutique Series pedals are built with a design philosophy far removed from what is commonly found in today’s market. The enclosures are entirely metallic, providing an immediate sense of density and sturdiness in the hand. We are a long way from modern ultra-compact formats: here, every pedal is designed as a true stage tool, capable of enduring years of rehearsals, tours, and intensive handling without faltering. This "industrial boutique" approach, typical of Rocktron, stands in stark contrast to many current productions where the pursuit of compactness often results in crowded circuits, lighter housings, and a logic that favors disposability over durability. This clearly belongs to an era where pedals were built to last, not just to save space on a pedalboard.The Rocktron VII Deadly Sins Auto-wah (Boutique Series) is quite a unique entry in the envelope filter category. Like many Rocktron pedals from this period, it isn’t a "direct clone" of a specific model, but rather a hybrid interpretation of several classic envelope filter and auto-wah families, designed as a highly expressive and modular tool.In terms of sonic benchmarks, it clearly follows in the footsteps of several industry standards: It first captures the spirit of the Mu-Tron III—and more broadly the Bi-Phase universe—for that highly organic, "vintage funk" auto-wah feel that is ultra-sensitive to playing dynamics. It also shares a lineage with pedals like the Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron or DOD filters, which modernized this approach by making it more flexible for contemporary funk and rock. Finally, to a lesser extent, it evokes simpler auto-wahs like the Boss AW-3 for its compact and direct tracking, though the Rocktron offers significantly more depth of control.Where the VII Deadly Sins truly sets itself apart is in its level of control and design philosophy. The pedal integrates a full ADSR control (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release), which is exceptionally rare for an auto-wah of this type. This allows you to precisely sculpt how the filter evolves over time, moving from a very percussive and reactive effect to something much more fluid, almost vocal or synth-like. This is complemented by a very broad Q Shape adjustment, which modifies the resonance and width of the filter, as well as an extremely fine threshold control ("Deadly Sin") to adapt the trigger sensitivity to your specific playing style.The result: you are certainly not limited to a simple "70s funk" auto-wah. The pedal becomes a truly evolving dynamic filter, capable of ranging from:Expressive Mu-Tron style funk,To modern, almost synthetic textures,And even sounds bordering on experimental sound design.In summary, the Rocktron VII Deadly Sins isn't inspired by just one pedal, but is rather: A cross between a modern Mu-Tron / Q-Tron, enhanced by a more "programmable," almost studio-grade approach. It continues the lineage of advanced filters like those from DOD and EHX, but with a flexibility and depth of control that far exceeds most classic auto-wahs.
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