Behringer Meatball Envelope Filter

In the Spirit of the Iconic 90s Optical Filters

Born to recapture the essence of the great envelope filters of the nineties, the "MEATBALL Restyled" modernizes a recipe that became iconic on funk, disco, and alternative rock stages. It retains the warm sonic aesthetic of analog circuits while offering current reliability and stability, ideal for musicians who want vintage feel without the quirks of period equipment.

Who Is It For and What For?

Whether you are a curious beginner, an intermediate player seeking groove, or an advanced musician with high demands, this pedal adapts to your attack and instrument. In the studio, it adds movement and color without drowning the signal. Live, its expressive and clear sweep "cuts" through the mix for funky chicken scratch rhythms, catchy pop riffs, powerful bass lines, or psychedelic and fusion textures.

Controls and Ergonomics Designed for the Stage

The trio of Sensitivity, Resonance, and Blend forms a true sound sculpting workstation. Adjust the trigger threshold according to your pickups (single-coil, humbucker), your bass (active/passive), or your keyboard, emphasize the filter peak for more bite, then precisely dose the dry/filtered mix to preserve bass foundation or clean clarity. The expression pedal input offers manual wah-style control, while the true bypass ensures transparency when the effect is off. The compact format and 9 V DC power supply facilitate integration on any board.

The Sound

The MEATBALL delivers a "vocal-like" signature with the famous organic "quack," featuring natural micro-compression, precise attack, and excellent responsiveness to playing dynamics. Subtle at low dynamics, incisive when you push with your right hand, it covers everything from silky funk to sharp auto-wah. It evokes the spirit of Bootsy Collins-style bass lines, Jerry Garcia's expressive guitar phrasing, or Stevie Wonder's filtered keyboards, while maintaining a modern, clean, and articulate foundation.

Technical specifications

Effects	Envelope / Auto-wah	Type	sector
Technology	Analog	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Blue
EQ	Filter

Effect type	envelope filter / dynamic auto-wah	Auto-triggering	automatic activation without mandatory expression pedal
Model	"MEATBALL Restyled '90s Envelope Filter"	Expression	expression pedal input for real-time sweep control
Applications	electric guitar, bass, keyboards, and compatible instruments	Instrument input	6.35 mm mono jack
Sound character	funky wah, expressive "quack," nuanced attack response	Audio output	6.35 mm mono jack
Bypass	true bypass	Expression input	dedicated jack (compatible pedal)
Uses	rehearsal, studio, stage, home studio	Power supply	9 V DC adapter (center negative)
Envelope Filter	envelope tracking responsive to playing intensity	Pedalboard compatibility	compact format, silent operation
Sensitivity	trigger threshold/extent adjustment	Chassis	sturdy metal enclosure, metal footswitch
Resonance	filter peak accent from smooth to sharp	Target level	beginner to advanced
Blend	continuous dry/filtered mix to preserve bass and definition	Styles	funk, soul, disco, pop, rock, fusion, experimental