Detail 01
Clean control
Blends unaffected signal back into the compressed bass sound to maintain low-end integrity.

Independent shopping perspective
MXR’s M282 puts bass-focused compression controls into a compact pedalboard format. Blend the unaffected bass signal back in with Clean to retain the low-end fundamental, then use Tone to shape the upper-mid response. Output sets level and Sensitivity controls sustain length. The Attack switch moves between a slower vintage-style response and a faster setting described as adding punch and clarity. Its mini enclosure keeps the footprint small without reducing control access.

Strong match
What matters in use
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 01
Blends unaffected signal back into the compressed bass sound to maintain low-end integrity.
Detail 02
Adjusts upper midrange to retain tonal dynamics.
Detail 03
Selects either a slow vintage-style attack or a fast modern-style attack.
Detail 04
The pedal uses MXR's mini housing.
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Yes. The Clean control adds unaffected signal back into the compressed sound.
It selects a slow vintage-style attack time or a fast modern-style attack time.
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