MXR MB301 Bass Synth Effects Pedal

FEATURES

• Intergalactic grooves and vintage analog style vibes reminiscent of your favorite funk hits
• Designed in collaboration with Ian Martin Allison
• Thunderous sub-octave, expressive envelope, and lush modulation effects
• Killer tracking and sustain
• Eight different presets to plug you straight into the groove
• Three different waveforms, additional oscillators, tap and expression control, and more

DESCRIPTION

Turn your bass into a funk-fueled synth machine. The MXR Bass Synth delivers gritty, vintage-inspired monophonic tones that channel the spirit of Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Parliament Funkadelic. Co-designed with Ian Martin Allison, it dishes out massive sub-octaves, expressive envelopes, and rich modulation with spot-on tracking and sustain.

A player-focused layout gives you full control over your sound. Sculpt the low-end with Sub Mix, add movement with Mod, and shape filter response with the Envelope knob—from tight, rubbery snaps to smooth, sweeping curves. Mix, Cutoff, and Resonance controls let you fine-tune your tone, while the Voice and Shape buttons unlock harmonically complex synth textures with triangle, sawtooth, or square waveforms.

Want to skip the setup? Eight built-in presets inspired by legendary tracks like “Thriller,” “Chameleon,” and “Sledgehammer” give you instant access to iconic synth bass tones. Just hit the Preset button and play.

For advanced users, the MXR Bass Synth also includes options for stereo output, external switching, and expression pedal integration, allowing for deep configuration and on-the-fly control.

Whether you're laying down grooves on tour, holding the pocket at church, or recreating hits on stage, this pedal brings instant synth bass magic to any rig. Plug in and get down.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Output: Stereo
• Presets: Eight
• Waveforms: Triangle, Sawtooth, Square
• Oscillators: Harmonic Voice Add-On
• Sub Mix: Blends sub-octave with synth signal
• Envelope: Controls filter response
• Modulation: Liquid motion and pulse effects
• Tracking: High-accuracy monophonic response
• Sustain: Extended for expressive playing
• Shape Control: Selects synth waveform type
• Cutoff: Sets filter frequency
• Resonance: Boosts filter peak
• Mix: Blends dry and wet signal
• Preset Button: Scrolls through saved tones
• External Control: Supports tap switch and expression pedal