The The Next Sound CH-05 Auto Wah is a The Next Sound wah pedal, currently around $66.08. Close alternatives include the Smokin' Amp Co. Micro V Envelope Filter and the Electro-Harmonix Micro Q-Tron. It pairs well with the Bad Cat Cub and the Marshall JVM410H.
The Next Sound CH-05 Auto Wah
The Next Sound · pedal
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.
What stands out
“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”
— from the listing
“A strong choice for funk and dynamic rhythm players wanting genuine envelope-filter response”
— from the reviews
“Standout strength is genuine envelope tracking, letting pick attack directly control the filter sweep intensity”
— from the community notes
“Primary use case is funk, rhythm, and lead playing wanting an automatic, playing-responsive filter sweep”
— from the community notes
“Built by The Next Sound, a boutique pedal manufacturer, it offers players dynamic, playing-responsive filter modulation”
— from the listing
- auto wah
- filter
- next sound
- envelope filter
- envelope
- dynamic
- rhythm
- funk
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the The Next Sound CH-05 Auto Wah is commonly used in
- Funk
- Alternative Rock
- Soul
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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 The Next Sound CH-05 Auto Wah
Bad Cat Cub
Bad Cat
21% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Bad Cat Cub's own harmonically rich character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall JVM410H
Marshall
21% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
What Marshall JVM410H brings here leans toward pristine — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
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
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
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head 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
Into a dynamic tone, Vox AC30S1 OneTwelve 30W 1x12 Combo brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
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
Friedman Pink Taco Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman Pink Taco Head leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the The Next Sound CH-05 Auto Wah
Origin Effects RevivalDrive
Origin Effects
23% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Into a dynamic tone, Origin Effects RevivalDrive brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Airis Effects SPEC-Defier
Airis Effects
22% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Into a dynamic tone, Airis Effects SPEC-Defier brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Max
Electro-Harmonix
5% matchKeep The Next Sound CH-05 Auto Wah's dynamic voice out front: Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Max goes after The Next Sound CH-05 Auto Wah in the signal chain so its spring voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Eventide Space
Eventide
5% matchKeep Eventide Space after The Next Sound CH-05 Auto Wah in the signal chain, where it won't crowd The Next Sound CH-05 Auto Wah — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
MXR Badass Variac
MXR
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, MXR Badass Variac brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
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
Cheaper alternatives
Demon FX Pearl White Auto Wah
Demon Fx
57% similarityShared character: tight tracking, wah, filter
Donner Dynamic wah
Donner
54% similarityShared character: wah, filter, pick attack
ICA Gyrator
Ica
53% similarityShared character: resonant, wah, vocal
Maestro Agena
Maestro
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Donner Mini Auto Wah
Donner
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Keeley Neutrino V2
Keeley
53% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, filter
MXR M120 Auto Q Wah
MXR
53% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, filter
Guyatone Wah Rocker WR3
pedal
52% similarityShared character: wah, filter, pick attack
Keeley Nova Wah
Keeley
52% similarityShared character: wah, filter, alternative
DigiTech DOD Envelope Filter 440
Digitech
50% similarityShared character: tight tracking, filter, pick attack
One Control Butter Yellow Auto Quack
One Control
49% similarityShared character: filter, pick attack
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
Smokin' Amp Co. Micro V Envelope Filter
Smokin Amp Co
72% similarityShared character: lead playing, resonant, tight tracking
Electro-Harmonix Micro Q-Tron
Electro-Harmonix
69% similarityShared character: lead playing, resonant, tight tracking
The Next Sound CH-07 Wah Tone
The Next Sound
62% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, alternative
Musitronics Mu-Tron III
Musitronics
58% similarityShared character: vocal, filter, pick attack
Vox V863CA Auto Wah
Vox
58% similarityShared character: wah, vocal, filter
Emma DiscomBOBulator
pedal
57% similarityShared character: tight tracking, wah, filter
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the The Next Sound CH-05 Auto Wah?+
The closest matches in character are the Smokin' Amp Co. Micro V Envelope Filter, the Electro-Harmonix Micro Q-Tron, the The Next Sound CH-07 Wah Tone. Budget picks: Demon FX Pearl White Auto Wah, Donner Dynamic wah, ICA Gyrator. Boutique upgrades: Keeley Neutrino V2, MXR M120 Auto Q Wah, Guyatone Wah Rocker WR3.
What pairs well with the The Next Sound CH-05 Auto Wah?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Bad Cat Cub, Marshall JVM410H, Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II — Bad Cat Cub's own harmonically rich character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the The Next Sound CH-05 Auto Wah cost?+
Around $66.08 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).