Filter Review – 3Leaf Audio Groove Regulator

Construction and cosmetic concerns:

Using a standard sized hammond enclosure makes it more palatable for most people when compared to the size of the original Lovetone Meatball. That said, there is still a lot of magic packed into this box. The pedal is nicely powder-coated in black and silk screened with gold graphics and lettering. All the hardware is high quality and the inside of the box are extremely professional looking. This is not a fly-by-night product being crafted in the back of a garage, well if it is… it’s a damn nice garage. Shake test is a no brainier, silent. The only niggle I have is that the power connector is inset deeper than most, so using an angled power connector with a short barrel leaves the connection a little loose.

Conclusion:

I’m not a gusher, and I usually hedge my words of praise to help my opinions come off as more than a series of sound bites. In this particular case, screw that… this pedal kicks ass! I love it! It sounds fat and warm, or seriously quacky. While it doesn’t have a volume control it never explodes out of control like some filters. The feedback switch can be used to reel it in if it does start to get out of control on a particular setting. The filter is all sweet spot, where you can dial in the flavor that makes you happy without struggling through hundreds of useless settings. This pedal was here on loan, and I’ll be investing in one.

As always, if you have any questions, leave a comment or let me know Note: A rating of 5 = acceptable and should considered a good basic score