FX & Electronics

The MXR M89 Bass Overdrive is an original design that delivers warm, tube-like overdrive. Along with standard Volume, Tone and Drive controls, this pedal features a Clean control so you can blend a pre-set EQ clean signal with the overdrive signal, resulting in sweet burly bass overdrive.

“Punch your bass into the mix with the help of the MXR Bass Overdrive." - Juan Alderete, Racer X / The Mars Volta

Features:

• Warm, harmonically rich overdrive
• Clean signal blend control
• True bypass

The Jim Dunlop MXR M87 Bass Compressor lets you take your favorite studio compressor to the stage!
CHT Constant Headroom Technology for clear, clean performance. True bypass. Ten gain-reduction status LEDs.
A complete array of controls - Attack, Release, Ratio, Input, and Output - makes it easy to fine-tune your sound, from subtle peak limiting to hard squashed compression effects. Its CHT™ Constant Headroom Technology gives you plenty of headroom and clear performance. This totally transparent compressor allows your full dynamic range to shine through until your signal reaches the compression threshold, which is indicated by the ten, highly visible gain-reduction status LEDs. It's all packed into a durable, lightweight aluminum-housing pedal that's the size of a Phase 90.

The Jim Dunlop MXR M84 Fuzz Deluxe bass effects pedal is part of the award-winning MXR Bass Innovations line. Dunlop dug up a rare vintage fuzz and modified it for the modern bassist. The resulting stompbox delivers a cutting and bold fuzz tone without degrading the punch and clarity of your original signal.

With separate Dry and Wet level controls, the Bass Fuzz Deluxe sounds like you're running two different amps. Blend to taste, from subtle hairiness to full on raging fuzz, with Fuzz and Tone controls affecting only the Wet signal. The Bass Fuzz Deluxe features true hardwire bypass.

Features:

• Powered by one 9 volt battery or a 9 volt adapter (not included)
• Separate Dry and Wet controls
• Tone and Fuzz knobs
• Cutting and bold tone without sacrificing original signal's clarity

The MXR M82 Bass Envelope Filter delivers classic, analog, envelope filter sounds in an easy-to-use and compact pedal designed specifically for bass. Separate Dry and Effect controls let you dial in the perfect mix of effected and direct signals, so you can bring the funk without losing the low end. The envelope pedals wide range of filter tones can be shaped with the Decay and Q controls, and a simple twist of the Sensitivity knob can tailor the effect pedal for your attack—as well as adjust for passive or active basses. The MXR M82 bass envelope pedals power supply circuitry is designed to withstand over-voltage or polarity mishaps, and its true-bypass switching preserves your tone in bypass mode. Its all packaged in a durable, lightweight aluminum housing for the ultimate in portability and pedalboard space-saving dimensions.

Features:

• Bypass footswitch with LED
• Dry control
• FX control
• Decay control
• "Q" control
• Sensitivity control

Finally, all the essentials in one tough little box, You need a serious D.I. for playing live and laying down killer tracks. You've got to have a preamp and finely tuned EQ to add punch to your tones. And you definitely cant do without some rich, custom distortion. This one-of-a-kind pedal gives you the whole deal in a bomb-proof enclosure that will survive even the most out of control gigs-and players. Built with the highest quality components, the M-80 can give you eve everything from warmth and transparency to a volcanic roar, without making you scroll through menu screens or an indecipherable manual. Engage the colour switch for some sweet preset EQ, then tweak your tone with three band control. Dial in your ideal distortion with the gain knob and blend just the right amount into your clean signal, then kick it on and off at will. The adjustable noise gate pours on the sustain and cuts out hum and hiss. With XLR and parallel 1/4" outputs and a phantom power switch, you'll never have a problem delivering your choice new tones.

Features:

• Power: Single 9-volt battery or AC Adapter
• Controls:
  • Effect Footswitch toggles Effects on/Bypass (red LED Indicates on) Distortion Footswitch toggles Distortion channel in/out (Distortion LED indicates Distortion level active)
  • Bass/Mid/Treb EQ knobs allow Clean and Distortion tone fine-tuning
  • Colour switch activates a pre-set EQ optimised for bass
  • Clean Volume knob adjusts output level of Clean channel (Effect footswitch on and Distortion footswitch off)
  • The following knobs are only active when Distortion channel is selected:
  • Distortion Volume knob adjusts overall output level
  • Blend knob controls the mix between distorted/clean signal
  • Gate Trigger knob sets the noise floor threshold, or sensitivity, of the Noise Gate
  • Gate switch selects Noise Gate In/Out Gain knob sets distortion level
  • Phantom/Ground switch selects between Direct Output
  • Ground Lift (switch up) and Phantom Power (switch depressed)

The MXR Bass Preamp combines a pristine bass preamp with a studio-quality Direct Out in a Phase 90-sized box, providing clear tone without hogging precious pedalboard space. Use it to add a new voice to an old passive bass, sweeten up any amp, or put some special sauce on a particular song. Dial it in just the way you want it and send it straight to the house—pre or post-EQ—with the built-in Direct Out.

The Bass Preamp features separate INPUT and OUTPUT level controls and a 3-band EQ section with sweepable midrange—from 250hz to 1khz—for extensive tonal flexibility. It's all delivered super clean with high headroom thanks to our own Constant Headroom Technology™, and you can use the PRE/POST EQ switch to set whether or not your Direct Out signal is affected by the Bass Preamp's EQ section. And of course, the Bass Preamp features a GROUND LIFT switch in case you encounter ground loop hum.

The Bass Preamp is factory preset to operate in ¼” out buffered bypass and Direct Out active. For players who only want to use the ¼” out, there are two internal switches that disable the Direct Out and ¼” out buffered bypass for true ¼” out bypass mode.

MXRs 18V Constant Headroom Technology (CHT) provides studio-performance headroom and superior tracking. Hit the Mid+ switch to add up to +14dB of internally adjustable low-mid punch (400Hz) or midrange pop (850Hz). 2 separately processed and individually voiced octave controls and durable, aluminium casting.

The M288 Bass Octave Deluxe Effects Pedal is a dual-voice octave pedal from MXR Bass Innovations that offers organic analog tone, true bypass, and a wide variety of tone-shaping options. Powered by a single 9-volt battery, MXRs 18-volt Constant Headroom Technology (CHT) provides studio-performance headroom and superior tracking. Use the Dry knob to mix your direct bass signal with the octave effect, or hit the Mid+ switch to add up to +14dB of internally adjustable low-mid punch (400Hz) or midrange pop (850Hz). Bass players will love the two separately processed and individually voiced octave controls—Growl (for throaty, midrange octave-below tone) and Girth (for deep and smooth octave below). The Bass Octave Deluxe comes in a durable, lightweight aluminum casting and has the same high-quality jacks and switches that have made MXR pedals the road-ready standard on pedal-boards around the world for over 30 years.

Constant Headroom Technology

The CHT circuit produces 18-volts of headroom from a single 9-volt battery or external power source. CHT utilizes voltage step-up techniques, which supplies constant 18-volt headroom regardless of source voltage. For example, CHT will produce 18-volt headroom from a used battery down to 4.5-volts and voltages up to 30-volts. CHT also protects against incorrect reverse polarity and AC voltages.

Since the early 1970s

Bass players world-wide have relied on MXR pedals to overdrive, funkify, EQ and compress their bass sound. MXRs commitment to bass players has been solidified by the development of the MXR Bass Innovations division—devoted to developing cutting-edge tools of creation for bassists on stage and in the studio. MXR Bass Innovations products can be found on such diverse artists pedalboards as Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Leland Sklar (L.A. Studio Veteran), Juan Alderete (Mars Volta), Michael Rhodes (Nashville Studio Ace), and Marcus Miller.

Features:

• Constant headroom Technology (CHT) for exceptional headroom and tracking
• True bypass
• Organic analog tone
• Two independent octave voices
• Mid+ switch adds a midrange boost at user selected frequency
• Lightweight and durable aluminum housing
• Small footprint

Finally, all the essentials in one tough little box, You need a serious D.I. for playing live and laying down killer tracks. You've got to have a preamp and finely tuned EQ to add punch to your tones. And you definitely cant do without some rich, custom distortion. This one-of-a-kind pedal gives you the whole deal in a bomb-proof enclosure that will survive even the most out of control gigs-and players. Built with the highest quality components, the M-80 can give you eve everything from warmth and transparency to a volcanic roar, without making you scroll through menu screens or an indecipherable manual. Engage the colour switch for some sweet preset EQ, then tweak your tone with three band control. Dial in your ideal distortion with the gain knob and blend just the right amount into your clean signal, then kick it on and off at will. The adjustable noise gate pours on the sustain and cuts out hum and hiss. With XLR and parallel 1/4" outputs and a phantom power switch, you'll never have a problem delivering your choice new tones.

• Power: Single 9-volt battery or Dunlop ECB-003 AC Adapter
• Controls:
  • Effect Footswitch toggles Effects on/Bypass (red LED Indicates on)
  • Distortion Footswitch toggles Distortion channel in/out (Distortion LED indicates Distortion level active)
  • Bass/Mid/Treb EQ knobs allow Clean and Distortion tone fine-tuning
  • Colour switch activates a pre-set EQ optimised for bass
  • Clean Volume knob adjusts output level of Clean channel (Effect footswitch on and Distortion footswitch off)
  • The following knobs are only active when Distortion channel is selected:
    • Distortion Volume knob adjusts overall output level
    • Blend knob controls the mix between distorted/clean signal
    • Gate Trigger knob sets the noise floor threshold, or sensitivity, of the Noise Gate
    • Gate switch selects Noise Gate In/Out
    • Gain knob sets distortion level
  • Phantom/Ground switch selects between Direct Output Ground Lift (switch up) and Phantom Power (switch depressed)

Turn up the heat with the Bass Blowtorch, a revolutionary new concept in bass overdrive from MXR Bass Innovations. Fire it up for the hottest bass sounds this side of Hades — anything from the traditional tube-like growl to scorching high gain distortion.

By focusing the overdrive in the midrange frequencies, the Bass Blowtorch lets you retain low end thunder and high-end sizzle while distorted mids blaze a path through even the densest mix. An active 3-band EQ with 3-position mid shift lets you zero in on an incendiary tone, while the Blend knob lets you balance your distortion with direct signal to taste. And the Bass Blowtorch burns as clean as it does hot, with 18-volt performance for increased dynamic headroom, clarity and low noise even at lethal volume. True hardwire bypass circuitry means that when you switch the distortion out, its really gone. Housed in indestructible die-cast metal, the Bass Blowtorch has been stomped, mauled and otherwise road-tested by world class-touring bassists. So ignite your tone with the Bass Blowtorch. Guitarists will burn with envy.

Features:

• From traditional tube-like growl to full blown high gain distortion
• 18-volt performance for increased dynamic headroom and clarity
• Low noise performance at loud volumes
• Active 3-band EQ with 3-position mid shift for precise tone sculpting
• Distortion and direct signal blending
• Real-world tested by world-class touring bass players
• Indestructible die-cast housing
• True hardwire bypass

The Prodigy reborn with underworld instincts comes to life wielding the drive of the original classic Big Muff Pi and the earthy support of a bass tailored design with no loss of low end. This is the pedal that bass players who loved the Big Muff sound have been waiting for.

Features:

• True bypass
• Tailor your drive/distortion sound with sustain, tone and volume knobs
• A dry switch that mixes your dry bass with the Bass Big Muff Pis distortion
• A bass boost EQ switch that reintroduces your low frequencies when tone is set for high frequencies
• Based on the Russian Big Muff
• Tough and compact die-cast chassis

The OriginAL beautifully shapes the bass players clean signal whilst offering a foot-switchable valve powered overdrive in a single compact unit. Crystal clear cleans and powerful overdriven growl, The OriginAL encompasses it all.

The Valve overdrive circuit fitted into the Original pre amplifier duplicates the kind of overdrive you would get from Valve Amplifier and works in exactly the same way as follows,The DRIVE GAIN controls the magnification of the signal from the instrument, at higher settings the Valve will be overdriven clipping and compressing the sound from the instrument, Higher harmonics and higher frequencies will be accentuated whilst the lower frequencies will be compressed. Just as in a valve amplifier this will be accompanied by a drastic increase in volume dependant entirely on the setting of the gain control.

The -3db Pad switch is used in conjunction with the input level control to suit the instrument in use, Low output basses will not require the use of the Pad but Higher Output basses may overload the pedal and require use of the Pad. Overloading the Input will simply create unwanted distortion and sound unpleasant, with experimentation the correct settings will be found for the Instruments you have.

Features:

• Power Requirement: 15-18v External Power Supply Centre Pin Negative
• EQ: 5-band EQ, bass, low-mid, middle, hi-mid and treble.
• Distortion: 12AX7 powered Valve Drive
• H x W x D (mm): 62 (inc 6mm feet) x 183 x 118
• Weight (kg): 1.4

Your one-stop shop for bass tone-shaping, the Downtown Express bass multi-effect puts everything you need for killer bass tone right at your feet. All the bass essentials are there - compressor, 3-band EQ and overdrive - each switchable on its own, or you can use the Mute switch to kill the signal for silent tuning. The Direct Output makes it easy to integrate this pedal into any performance situation - stage or studio. We recognise that a truly powerful signal chain needs to be flexible, so we included a switch that lets you reorder the compressor and overdrive circuits to taste.

Pigtronix Philosopher Bass Compressor Micro brings the heralded Philosopher’s Tone compressor circuit to bassists in a micro-sized stompbox format. The SUSTAIN control on this pedal varies the compression threshold to provide everything from subtle peak limiting to infinite clean sustain, all with incredible low-end response. The Philosopher Bass Compressor also sports a BLEND knob, allowing the clean sound of your instrument to be heard in parallel with the optical compression. Blending some clean signal into the mix restores the instrument’s natural string attack, while simultaneously providing the musical benefits of additional punch and sustain.In addition to the wide-range analog compression circuit with unrivaled sustain and parallel blend, the Philosopher Bass Compressor’s GRIT knob blends in a harmonic distortion tuned especially for low-frequency domination. Used with a tube or solid state amp—or even straight into a mixing board, DI or DAW—the Philosopher Bass Compressor Micro delivers a new level of control and power to bass players at an affordable price. The Philosopher Bass Compressor features true-bypass switching and runs on standard 9VDC power with an internal, voltage-doubling circuit providing 18VDC power rails for superior performance with active basses. Never before has so much bass-friendly compression been squeezed into such a small package.• Noiseless Clean Sustain• Blend control for Parallel Compression• Grit control mixes in Bass Distortion• Runs on standard 9V external power• Internal 18V power for max headroom• True Bypass switching• Size = 3.75” x 1.5” x 1.75”