Detail 01
Oct 1, Oct 2, and Dry controls
Each lower octave and the clean bass signal can be set independently in the blend.
Product detailSKU #1500000262752
MXRM280 Vintage Bass Octave Mini Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
MXR's Vintage Bass Octave Mini brings independently blendable one- and two-octave-down voices into a compact enclosure. Oct 1, Oct 2, and Dry controls make it straightforward to keep clean bass in the mix while setting each lower octave separately. Engage the Mid switch when the clean signal needs extra definition: it adds 6 dB at 800 Hz, with an internal trimpot that can raise that boost to 13 dB. Constant Headroom Technology generates 18 volts from a 9-volt source.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass rigs needing separate clean, one-octave-down, and two-octaves-down level control in a compact pedal.
- Dialing in extra clean-signal midrange definition at 800 Hz within an octave effect blend.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players looking for an octave-up voice; the pedal provides one- and two-octaves-down voices.
What matters in use
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Detail 02
Mid switch: +6 dB at 800 Hz
It boosts the midrange of the clean signal for additional clarity and definition.
Detail 03
Internal Mid trimpot: up to +13 dB
Removing the bottom plate allows a higher maximum clean-signal midrange boost.
Detail 04
Constant Headroom Technology
The circuit produces 18 volts from a 9-volt power source for clean headroom.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Accessing the internal trimpot requires removing the bottom plate.
- 02The available octave voices are one octave down and two octaves down.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I mix clean bass with the octave effects?
Yes. A dedicated Dry control blends the clean signal with independently adjustable Oct 1 and Oct 2 levels.
02What does the Mid switch affect?
It adds 6 dB at 800 Hz to the clean signal's midrange. The internal trimpot can increase that boost to 13 dB.
03How does the pedal create its stated headroom?
Its Constant Headroom Technology produces 18 volts from a 9-volt power source.
Reference
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1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 0.29
