Rocktron Reaction Dynamic Filter vs The Next Sound CH-05 Auto Wah

The Rocktron Reaction Dynamic Filter and the The Next Sound CH-05 Auto Wah are both pedals sharing mid-forward. The The Next Sound CH-05 Auto Wah leans dynamic. Current prices: $43.88 vs $66.08.

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.

53% — moderately similar

Shared genres
citedGenres both listings are associated with.
  • Funk
Shared tone character
citedDerived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.
  • mid-forward
Citation fame
citedCitation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.
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Price

$43.88via Reverb

$66.08via Reverb

Description

The Rocktron Reaction Dynamic Filter is part of the Reaction series, an envelope filter whose sweep is driven by playing dynamics rather than a foot treadle, producing the vocal auto-wah effect associated with funk and reggae. That makes it a different proposition from the fixed-rate modulation pedals elsewhere in the line. Independent coverage of this specific model is limited, so this description stays with what the effect type establishes.

The Next Sound CH-05 Auto Wah is an envelope filter pedal that automatically sweeps a resonant filter based on playing dynamics, producing funky, vocal-like auto-wah textures without needing an expression pedal. Built by The Next Sound, a boutique pedal manufacturer, it offers players dynamic, playing-responsive filter modulation.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
  • Reggae
  • Alternative Rock
Tonal lean
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  • dynamic

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