The Source Audio Encounter is a Source Audio envelope filter pedal, currently around $349. Close alternatives include the Mr. Black Fwonkbeta and the Spaceman Artemis. It pairs well with the Cornell Romany 10 Tweed 10 watt Tube and the Two-Rock Vintage Deluxe 6L6 35W 1x12 Combo.
Source Audio Encounter
Source Audio · pedal
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.
What stands out
“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 exp…”
— from the listing
“The Source Audio Encounter delivers dynamic envelope filter at Source Audio quality for funk, R&B, and bass players who want programmable touch-sensitive filter with MIDI and app control”
— from the community notes
“Its standout strength is the multi-type envelope filter with full MIDI and app programmability for comprehensive funky filter at Source Audio quality”
— from the community notes
“The Encounter provides the widest dynamic filter palette from Source Audio with app integration for comprehensive envelope filter capability”
— from the listing
“Multi-type filter complexity requiring setup”
— from the reviews
- envelope filter
- filter
- midi
- dynamic
- touch
- full
- funk
- auto wah
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Source Audio Encounter is commonly used in
- Funk
- Soul
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Reggae
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Source Audio Encounter
Cornell Romany 10 Tweed 10 watt Tube
Cornell
18% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Cornell Romany 10 Tweed 10 watt Tube leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
Two-Rock Vintage Deluxe 6L6 35W 1x12 Combo
Two-Rock
16% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Into a dynamic tone, Two-Rock Vintage Deluxe 6L6 35W 1x12 Combo 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
Into a dynamic tone, Ceriatone British Style 2525 brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Vox AC30S1 OneTwelve 30W 1x12 Combo
Vox
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Vox AC30S1 OneTwelve 30W 1x12 Combo brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Fryette Power Station 100
Fryette
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Fryette Power Station 100 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Kustom HV30 Tube
Kustom
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Kustom HV30 Tube leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Friedman PT-20
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman PT-20 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the Source Audio Encounter
J. Rockett Archer Ikon
J Rockett
19% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Into a dynamic tone, J. Rockett Archer Ikon brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Keeley Super AT Mod Overdrive Limited Edition
Keeley
19% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Keeley Super AT Mod Overdrive Limited Edition leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
EarthQuaker Devices
4% matchKeep Source Audio Encounter's dynamic voice out front: EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath goes after Source Audio Encounter in the signal chain so its ambient voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Dispatch Master V2
EarthQuaker Devices
4% matchEarthQuaker Devices Dispatch Master V2's dynamic voice goes after Source Audio Encounter in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Source Audio Encounter's own dynamic character — 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
DigiTech DOD Compressor 280 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze
Digitech
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Fairfield Circuitry 20% More
Fairfield Circuitry
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Fairfield Circuitry 20% More leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Tech 21 CompTortion
Tech 21
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Tech 21 CompTortion brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Cheaper alternatives
SolidGoldFX Supa Funk
Solidgoldfx
72% similarityShared character: both guitar and bass, filter, touch
Malekko Omicron Analog E Filter V2
Malekko
62% similarityShared character: filter, touch
Rocktron Heart Attack Dynamic Filter
Rocktron
56% similarityShared character: filter, touch
GFI System Rossie
Gfi System
53% similarityShared character: filter
One Control Butter Yellow Auto Quack
One Control
52% similarityShared character: filter, touch
GFI Rossie
Gfi
52% similarityShared character: filter
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Mr. Black Fwonkbeta
Mr Black
56% similarityShared character: filter, touch
Spaceman Artemis
Spaceman
49% similarityShared character: filter
Keeley Neutrino
Keeley
47% similarityShared character: filter, touch
Smokin' Amp Co. Micro V Envelope Filter
Smokin Amp Co
45% similarityShared character: filter
IVY Filter IV v2
Ivy
45% similarityShared character: filter
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Source Audio Encounter?+
The closest matches in character are the Mr. Black Fwonkbeta, the Spaceman Artemis, the Keeley Neutrino. Budget picks: SolidGoldFX Supa Funk, Malekko Omicron Analog E Filter V2, Rocktron Heart Attack Dynamic Filter.
What pairs well with the Source Audio Encounter?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Cornell Romany 10 Tweed 10 watt Tube, Two-Rock Vintage Deluxe 6L6 35W 1x12 Combo, Ceriatone British Style 2525 — Cornell Romany 10 Tweed 10 watt Tube leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own.
How much does the Source Audio Encounter cost?+
Around $349 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).