The Pigtronix Resotron is a Pigtronix wah pedal, currently around $349. Close alternatives include the Subdecay Proteus MKII Sample and the Behringer BM-15M Murf Box. It pairs well with the Bad Cat Cub and the Cornell Romany 10 Tweed 10 watt Tube.
Pigtronix Resotron
Pigtronix · pedal
The Pigtronix Resotron is an analog resonant tracking filter from Pigtronix (New York, US), delivering a resonant filter that tracks the pitch of the input guitar signal for dynamic, harmonically-correlated filter effects. The Resotron provides experimental, self-oscillating resonant filter character for experimental, synth-influenced, and avant-garde guitar applications at Pigtronix boutique quality.
What stands out
“The Pigtronix Resotron delivers analog resonant tracking filter at Pigtronix US boutique quality for experimental and synth-influenced players who want dynamic pitch-tracking filter from a respected boutique manufacturer”
— from the community notes
“Use-case wise it suits experimental players who want resonant filter at Pigtronix quality”
— from the community notes
“Experimental resonant filter for synth-influenced applications”
— from the reviews
“The Resotron provides experimental, self-oscillating resonant filter character for experimental, synth-influenced, and avant-garde guitar applications at Pigtronix boutique quality”
— from the listing
“Its standout weakness is the Pigtronix boutique pricing”
— from the community notes
- filter
- resonant
- tracking
- experimental
- pitch
- synth
- analog
- dynamic
Price updated Oct 25, 2026
Genres the Pigtronix Resotron is commonly used in
- Experimental
- Electronic
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Funk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Bedroom Pop
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Reggae
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Pigtronix Resotron
Bad Cat Cub
Bad Cat
22% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Bad Cat Cub leans toward harmonically rich, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Cornell Romany 10 Tweed 10 watt Tube
Cornell
20% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Into a dynamic tone, Cornell Romany 10 Tweed 10 watt Tube brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone British Style 2525
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone British Style 2525 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Vox AC30S1 OneTwelve 30W 1x12 Combo
Vox
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Vox AC30S1 OneTwelve 30W 1x12 Combo leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Fryette Power Station 100
Fryette
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Fryette Power Station 100 brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Kustom HV30 Tube
Kustom
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Kustom HV30 Tube brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Friedman PT-20
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Friedman PT-20 brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Pedals that stack with the Pigtronix Resotron
Origin Effects RevivalDrive
Origin Effects
22% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Origin Effects RevivalDrive leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
Dunlop MXR Distortion Plus
Dunlop
20% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Into a dynamic tone, Dunlop MXR Distortion Plus brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
JHS Lucky Cat Delay limited edition
JHS Pedals
10% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Pigtronix Resotron's analog warmth voice out front: JHS Lucky Cat Delay limited edition goes after Pigtronix Resotron in the signal chain so its pristine voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Meris LVX Delay
Meris
5% matchPut Meris LVX Delay after Pigtronix Resotron in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Pigtronix Resotron — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
DigiTech DOD Compressor 280
Digitech
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, DigiTech DOD Compressor 280 brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze
Digitech
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Fairfield Circuitry 20% More
Fairfield Circuitry
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Fairfield Circuitry 20% More brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Tech 21 CompTortion
Tech 21
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Tech 21 CompTortion leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Cheaper alternatives
Dr. Scientist Dusk Analog Filter
Dr Scientist
60% similarityShared character: resonant, analog, filter
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Float Duo Moving Filter
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
53% similarityShared character: filter
Electro-Harmonix Micro Q-Tron Envelope Filter
Electro-Harmonix
46% similarityShared character: mono synth, resonant, tight tracking
Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron Plus
Electro-Harmonix
45% similarityShared character: mono synth, filter
ICA Gyrator
Ica
45% similarityShared character: resonant, filter
Mask Audio Electronics Line Blur
Mask Audio Electronics
43% similarityShared character: filter
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
Subdecay Proteus MKII Sample
Subdecay
58% similarityShared character: mono synth, filter
Behringer BM-15M Murf Box
Behringer
51% similarityShared character: mono synth, resonant, filter
Emma DiscomBOBulator
pedal
47% similarityShared character: mono synth, tight tracking, filter
Pigtronix Resotron Analog Tracking Filter
Pigtronix
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Pigtronix Resotron?+
The closest matches in character are the Subdecay Proteus MKII Sample, the Behringer BM-15M Murf Box, the Emma DiscomBOBulator. Budget picks: Dr. Scientist Dusk Analog Filter, Old Blood Noise Endeavors Float Duo Moving Filter, Electro-Harmonix Micro Q-Tron Envelope Filter. Boutique upgrades: Meris Ottobit X.
What pairs well with the Pigtronix Resotron?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Bad Cat Cub, Cornell Romany 10 Tweed 10 watt Tube, Ceriatone British Style 2525 — Bad Cat Cub leans toward harmonically rich, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Pigtronix Resotron cost?+
Around $349 (live listing price, updated Oct 25, 2026).
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