Behringer B-Tron III Envelope Filter vs Source Audio Encounter

The Behringer B-Tron III Envelope Filter and the Source Audio Encounter are both pedals sharing dynamic. The Source Audio Encounter leans full. Current prices: $78.90 vs $349.

Similarity
citedBlended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.

36% — somewhat different

Shared genres
citedGenres both listings are associated with.
  • Funk
Shared tone character
citedDerived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.
  • dynamic
Citation fame
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Price

$78.90via Reverb

$349via Reverb

Description

The Behringer B-Tron III is an envelope filter pedal described as a faithful recreation of classic auto-wah effects that defined the 1970s funk sound. Three filter types are selectable: Low-Pass (LP), Band-Pass (BP), and High-Pass (HP). A Sensitivity control adjusts how the filter responds to playing dynamics. Up and Down modes switch between an upward wah sweep and a downward filtering voice. True bypass. 9V battery or DC supply. Part of Behringer studio-grade effects series targeting vintage 1970s funk filter tones at accessible price points.

The Source Audio Encounter is a dynamic envelope filter from Source Audio (Boston, Massachusetts), delivering touch-sensitive auto-wah and envelope filter effects with multiple filter types and MIDI control for programmable funky filter expression. The Encounter provides the widest dynamic filter palette from Source Audio with app integration for comprehensive envelope filter capability.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
  • Alternative Rock
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Tonal lean
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  • full
Good for
citedOccasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.
  • Busking
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