Detail 01
Analog circuit, not digital modeling
Response follows your picking dynamics directly. No presets, no menus — you dial it with sliders each time.
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Electro-HarmonixBass MicroSynth Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Analog bass synthesizer pedal from Electro-Harmonix. For bassists who want octave, sub-octave and filter-sweep synth textures rather than a straight overdrive or chorus.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Funk-rock players chasing envelope-swept synth lines under a vocal
- Bassists who want a sub-octave layer blended with the dry signal
- Studio work where one part needs to sit apart from the bass
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting subtle always-on tone shaping — this is an effect
- Small boards; the enclosure and control count eat space
- Guitarists, unless they accept it is voiced for bass range
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Blendable dry signal
You can keep the fundamental bass note under the synth voice, so the low end stays present in a mix.
Detail 03
Octave and sub-octave voices
Adds a note above and below what you play, thickening a line without a second player.
Detail 04
Envelope filter section
Filter sweep triggers off how hard you play, so attack control becomes part of the sound.
Detail 05
Slider-based controls
Fast visual reference to your settings, but easy to knock out of position in a gig bag.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check the power requirement against your existing pedalboard supply before ordering
- 02Tracking is cleanest on single notes; chords and heavy fuzz upstream confuse it
- 03Budget board space — this is not a compact enclosure
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it work with a 5-string bass?
Yes, though analog octave and filter circuits generally track low B less reliably than notes higher on the neck. Test your lowest register before committing to it live.
02Can I use it on guitar?
It will pass signal, but the voicing and filter range are set up for bass frequencies. Expect thinner, less useful results than on a bass.
03Is there a dry blend so I don't lose my low end?
Yes. The dry level is its own control, so you can keep your natural bass tone underneath the synth voices.
04How is this different from the Bassballs?
The Bassballs is an envelope filter only. The Bass MicroSynth adds octave, sub-octave and separate voice mixing, so it builds a full synth sound rather than sweeping your existing one.
