Headrush Wah & Filter
Budda BudWah
Inspired by Budda® BudWah
Boutique wah emulation (inspired by the analog Budda BudWah) featuring:
- sweep a lot smooth
- medium-low frequencies more present
- less aggressive sound than classic wahs
GENERAL FUNCTION
Filter Foot-controlled resonant band-pass
Produces the classic effect:
- “wah”
- vocal-like
Compared to Black Wah:
- more heat
- less “strident”
- more musical on the mids
Control Parameters
Pedals%
- Range: 0 – 100%
- Function: position of the wah pedal
BEHAVIOUR
- 0%: closed filter (dark, low-mid)
- 50%: central position (mid focus)
- 100%: open filter (bright but soft)
Pro Tips
Less aggressive → may “cut less” in the mix
Best for:
- musical sounds
- less for extreme effects
It has no make-up gain → pay attention to the general level.
Use Buddha BudWah:
- with light overdrive
- in the central area of the pedal
To get:
- natural “vocal tone”.
Quick Reference
- Pedal (%): Wah filter position
Setup Examples
Hot blues/rock
Pedalslow movement
ideal zone30–70%
Soft and musical sound
Expressive lead
- full sweep 0–100%
- dynamic use with phrasing
Natural vocal effect
Static sweet spot
Pedal~40–60%
emphasizes averages for50%
- Alone
- presence in the mix
With distortion
PedalDynamically controlled
- avoid extremes (0% or 100%)
More controlled sound than Black Wah