Mike Matthews' Soul Kiss
The Mike Matthews' Soul Kiss is a captivating filter pedal that has become a cult favorite among guitar players seeking a unique and expressive tonal palette. Designed by the legendary Mike Matthews, the founder of Electro-Harmonix, this pedal offers a mesmerizing blend of bandpass and lowpass filter characteristics that can transform your guitar's sound in mesmerizing ways. At its core, the Soul Kiss is a versatile filter that allows you to sculpt your tone with precision. The bandpass filter section isolates a specific frequency range, while the lowpass filter gently rolls off the high frequencies, creating a warm, organic sound. The interplay between these two filter types is where the magic happens, as you can dial in everything from subtle sweeps to aggressive, envelope-controlled filter sweeps that seem to breathe life into your playing. What sets the Soul Kiss apart is its ability to respond dynamically to your playing. The filter's cutoff frequency and resonance are sensitive to your attack and pick dynamics, allowing you to coax out expressive, vocal-like tones that can enhance your solos, rhythm work, and even clean, ambient textures. It's a pedal that encourages experimentation and rewards players who are willing to dive into its unique sonic character. While the Soul Kiss may not have been used by a famous musician, its reputation among discerning guitarists is well-deserved. This filter pedal is a testament to Mike Matthews' innovative spirit and his commitment to creating effects that inspire creativity and push the boundaries of guitar tone.
