Whether your idea of synth-infused electric bass tone comes from the funk-fueled grooves of the ’70s, industrial power à la Nine Inch Nails, or polished pop atmospherics, MXR Bass Synth pedal has you covered. Developed in collaboration with professional bassist and educator Ian Martin Allison, the MXR Bass Synth is a versatile, stage- and studio-ready box that combines ease of use with a deep, fully customizable control set.
From the first plug-in, the MXR Bass Synth invites players into a world of analog-style synth tones sculpted specifically for the bass guitar. A big part of its appeal lies in its intuitive control layout. Six knobs — Mix, Sub Mix, Cutoff, Resonance, Envelope, and Mod — let you tailor everything from how much dry signal blends with your synth tone to the filter sweep and modulation depth.
Need more harmonic complexity? Hit the Voice button to engage additional oscillators. Looking for a foundational vibe? Use the Shape button to select between triangle, sawtooth, and square waveforms — the building blocks of classic synth tones. You can easily shape warm, round sub pulses, biting square-wave stabs, or lush ambient sweeps, all from a compact stompbox.
The eight onboard presets, inspired by iconic bass synth moments from artists like Michael Jackson and Nine Inch Nails, are ready to go out of the box. Whether you’re laying down synth bass lines in a modern pop track or slamming your way through an industrial groove, these presets provide a fast way to get pro sounds without the deep dive.
For the sonic explorers out there, the MXR Bass Synth includes tap/expression control, stereo output mode, and a transparent effects loop, making it more than just a one-trick pedal — it’s a creative instrument. Its analog circuitry responds organically, but the feature set feels modern and forward-thinking.
Despite its synth power, the MXR Bass Synth is incredibly accessible, whether you’re a synth pedal rookie or a seasoned tone tweaker. The tactile, responsive interface keeps the learning curve low while offering serious sonic potential.
Get the MXR Bass Synth Pedal here for $269.99.
