Features:

• Optical Envelope Filter ala’ vintage Mu-Tron III
• Funky, liquid, vowel-like Wah effects
• Low Pass, Band Pass and High Pass filters
• Low and High operation ranges
• Threshold and Peak sliders
• Up/Down Drive switch
• True Bypass Switching
• New look - Same great sound.

You may have noticed that the Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter has undergone a facelift.

Specifically, the Sensitivity & Peak faders have been replaced by rotary pots and the slider switches are now toggles.

This change was made out of necessity due to the discontinuation of the fader pots that had been used on this model for nearly 40 years (original release date was 1981).

While these changes may have been necessary, Maxon saw no reason to update the AF-9’s classic, watery, 3-dimensional filtering that so many players have to come to count on over the years. So, you can expect the latest version of this classic quacker to stand up to the original.

While change may be inevitable, if it ain’t broke, then don’t fix it.

The Maxon AF9 Auto Filter takes the most desirable auto-wah and swept filter effects and offers them up in a compact, user-friendly package. Opto-coupler circuitry produces the shimmering, watery filtering of legendary vintage units. Threshold and Peak sliders control the degree of effect; while Range and Drive switches determine range and direction of the filter sweep. Three selectable filter types (Low Pass, Band Pass, and Hi Pass) and a frequency range of 100 Hz – 4 kHz allow the AF9 to function with virtually any instrument or input signal.

Product specs

FAQs

What type of effect does the Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter pedal produce?

The Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter is an envelope filter pedal, creating dynamic, auto-wah effects that respond to your playing intensity, adding a funky, expressive quality to your guitar tone.

Is the Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter suitable for bass guitar?

Yes, the Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter works well with bass guitars, offering a responsive and rich envelope effect that enhances the low-end frequencies without losing clarity.

What power supply does the Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter require?

The Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter requires a standard 9V DC power supply, which is typical for many guitar effects pedals.

How does the Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter compare to a traditional wah pedal?

Unlike a traditional wah pedal that requires manual foot control, the Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter automatically responds to your playing dynamics, providing a hands-free wah effect that adapts to your picking intensity.

Can the Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter be used in a pedalboard setup?

Yes, the Maxon AF-9 Auto Filter is designed to fit seamlessly into any pedalboard setup, offering standard input and output jacks for easy integration with other pedals.