Detail 01
Envelope filter
The filter tracks your attack. Dig in and the sweep opens further; play soft and it barely moves.
Product detailSKU #1274034486506
Electro-HarmonixMicro Q-Tron Envelope Filter Guitar Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Compact envelope filter that turns picking dynamics into a filter sweep. For funk, disco and rhythm players who want auto-wah without a treadle.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Funk and disco rhythm playing where every chord stab moves
- Boards too full for a full-size envelope filter
- Players who want wah motion without a treadle
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a heel-to-toe wah they control by foot
- Anyone chasing subtle, always-on tone shaping
- Heavy-handed pickers who play at one dynamic level
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
2.76 in wide
Roughly half the footprint of a standard-size filter pedal, so it slots into a full row.
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4.49 in deep
Deeper than it is wide. Measure your board's front-to-back space, not just the gap between pedals.
Detail 04
Around $112
Puts a dedicated envelope filter in reach without stepping up to a multi-knob Q-Tron.
Detail 05
Guitar effects pedal
Voiced for guitar-level output. Feeding it a line-level or synth signal will push the tracking off.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan a free 9V slot on your power supply and check the current draw
- 02Reset your picking hand; the pedal only responds to dynamics
- 03Guitar volume knob doubles as a sensitivity control once it's on
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the same as a wah pedal?
Same filter idea, different control. A wah sweeps when you rock the treadle. This one sweeps off how hard you pick, so it moves on its own with your playing.
02Can I use it on bass?
It's built as a guitar pedal, so the filter range and input sensitivity are set for guitar output. Bass will trigger it, but the sweep may sit higher than you want.
03Where does it go in the chain?
Early, usually right after tuner and compressor and before drive. It needs a clean dynamic signal to track properly; compressing hard in front of it flattens the response.
04How does it differ from the full-size Q-Tron?
This is the compact version of the same family. You get the core envelope filter in a much smaller enclosure rather than the larger unit's full control set.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 2.76 inch x 2.09 inch x 4.49 inch
