IVY Filter IV v2 vs Vox V863CA Auto Wah

The IVY Filter IV v2 and the Vox V863CA Auto Wah are both pedals sharing mid-forward. The Vox V863CA Auto Wah leans dynamic.

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.

40% somewhat different

Shared genres
citedGenres both listings are associated with.
  • Experimental
  • Funk
Shared tone character
citedDerived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.
  • mid-forward
Citation fame
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Description

The Ivy Filter IV v2 is a filter-type effects pedal from Ivy, a small boutique builder, with the roman numeral IV and v2 designation indicating this is the fourth entry in an ongoing filter-pedal lineage now in its second hardware revision, suggesting the brand has iterated on this circuit across multiple releases. Filter pedals of this kind generally shape a guitar or bass signal's frequency response dynamically or through manual sweep control, occupying territory similar to envelope filters or resonant wahs rather than straightforward gain or time-based effects. Specific control layout and sweep character for this exact revision aren't confirmed from available sources.

The Vox V863 is an auto wah pedal that produces an envelope-driven wah effect responding to pick dynamics, removing the need for a treadle. It delivers funky, vocal filter sweeps triggered by playing intensity, with controls to shape sensitivity and range, aimed at players wanting hands-free wah and envelope-filter textures for funk, fusion, and experimental tones.

Tonal lean
  • dynamic

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