The Spaceman Artemis Modulated Filter is a Spaceman envelope filter pedal, currently around $429. Close alternatives include the Subdecay Proteus MKII Sample and the Ivy Pedals Tone Zone. It pairs well with the Revv Generator 100R MkIII 3-Channel Head and the Blackstar St. James 100.
Spaceman Artemis Modulated Filter
Spaceman · pedal
The Spaceman Artemis is a hand-wired boutique modulated filter built around a two-pole state-variable design with simultaneous high-pass, band-pass and low-pass outputs. Unlike most filter pedals it does not force a choice between responses: a mixer section blends them, so combining high-pass and low-pass produces notch filtering, and modulating that notch with the LFO yields convincing phaser and vibrato voices. With up to 10dB of boost and infinite cut per band it offers more tone-shaping range than many dedicated EQs. A seven-mode modulation bus drives the filter from conventional sweeps to outright bizarre animation, and envelope control sweeps the filter in either direction for vocal, quacking, funky auto-wah movement or downward synth-like swells. Built in Portland, Oregon with true-bypass relay switching and soft-touch footswitches.
What stands out
“A seven-mode modulation bus drives the filter from conventional sweeps to outright bizarre animation, and envelope control sweeps the filter in either direction for vocal, quacking, funky auto-wah movement or downward synth-like swells”
— from the listing
“Its strengths are the characterful sound, the premium build, and the unique voicing; the caveats are a boutique price, limited availability, and a specialized character aimed at tone connoisseurs”
— from the community notes
“The Spaceman Artemis is a hand-wired boutique modulated filter built around a two-pole state-variable design with simultaneous high-pass, band-pass and low-pass outputs”
— from the listing
“Players prize the Artemis for its distinctive, high-quality voice and Spaceman's renowned hand-built construction, a collectible boutique pedal”
— from the community notes
“For a characterful, beautifully built modulated filter pedal, the Spaceman Artemis is a coveted choice”
— from the reviews
- filter
- synth
- vocal
- characterful sound
- high pass
- specialized character
- eq
- swell
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the Spaceman Artemis Modulated Filter is commonly used in
- Funk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Soul
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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.
Amps that pair well with the Spaceman Artemis Modulated Filter
Revv Generator 100R MkIII 3-Channel Head
Revv
24% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → smooth)
Run Revv Generator 100R MkIII 3-Channel Head after it and the bright edge settles into something more smooth
Comes later in the signal chain
Blackstar St. James 100
Blackstar
23% matchPut Blackstar St. James 100 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Comes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II for more high gain on top
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Hughes & Kettner Coreblade for more high gain on top
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt for more high gain on top
Orange AD200B 200W Bass Head
Orange
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Orange AD200B 200W Bass Head goes after Spaceman Artemis Modulated Filter in the chain
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin
Blackstar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin for more high gain on top
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Pedals that stack with the Spaceman Artemis Modulated Filter
Airis Effects SPEC-Defier
Airis Effects
22% matchAiris Effects SPEC-Defier layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Comes later in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Hot Wax
Electro-Harmonix
21% matchElectro-Harmonix Hot Wax layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Comes later in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte
Caroline Guitar Company
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.
Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte's pristine voice goes after Spaceman Artemis Modulated Filter in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Spaceman Artemis Modulated Filter's own mid-forward character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
JAM Pedals Delay-Llama
Jam 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 JAM Pedals Delay-Llama after Spaceman Artemis Modulated Filter in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Spaceman Artemis Modulated Filter — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)
Caline
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) in front of Spaceman Artemis Modulated Filter: a wah tracks picking dynamics best on the raw signal
Tone City Hot Mama Overdrive
Tone City
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Tone City Hot Mama Overdrive in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Joyo Hot Witch
Joyo
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Joyo Hot Witch stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron Plus
Electro-Harmonix
55% similarityShared character: mono synth, filter, touch
Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter
Maxon
52% similarityShared character: filter
Meris Ottobit Jr.
Meris
50% similarityShared character: mono synth, filter
Electro-Harmonix Nano Q-Tron
Electro-Harmonix
50% similarityShared character: mono synth, filter, true bypass
Behringer Meatball Restyled
Behringer
47% similarityShared character: filter, true bypass
SahBro Audio Bad Apple
Sahbro Audio
46% similaritySimilar voicing: transparent, aggressive
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Subdecay Proteus MKII Sample
Subdecay
57% similarityShared character: mono synth, vocal, filter
Ivy Pedals Tone Zone
Ivy
52% similarityShared character: filter, true bypass, boost
Vox V847 Wah
Vox
49% similarityShared character: mono synth, vocal, filter
Keeley Neutrino V2
Keeley
46% similarityShared character: vocal, filter, true bypass
Emma DiscomBOBulator
pedal
46% similarityShared character: mono synth, filter, true bypass
Vox V847A Wah
pedal
45% similarityShared character: mono synth, vocal, true bypass
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Spaceman Artemis Modulated Filter?+
The closest matches in character are the Subdecay Proteus MKII Sample, the Ivy Pedals Tone Zone, the Vox V847 Wah. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron Plus, Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter, Meris Ottobit Jr.. Boutique upgrades: Meris Ottobit X.
What pairs well with the Spaceman Artemis Modulated Filter?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Revv Generator 100R MkIII 3-Channel Head, Blackstar St. James 100, Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II — Run Revv Generator 100R MkIII 3-Channel Head after it and the bright edge settles into something more smooth.
How much does the Spaceman Artemis Modulated Filter cost?+
Around $429 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).
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