Detail 01
Dry and Wet controls
Set the clean and distorted signal levels independently.
Product detailSKU #1421336342281
MXRM85 Bass Distortion Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
MXR’s M85 is a bass distortion pedal built around blending rather than sacrificing the clean signal. Separate Dry and Wet controls let you set the balance at the pedal, while Distortion determines the amount of drive. Its Tone knob works only on the distorted portion, using a high-cut filter to reduce top end without changing the dry level. Choose SIL for a biting, slightly compressed response or LED for a more open sound with extra gain.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass rigs that need independent control of clean and distorted signal levels.
- On-foot changes between silicon-clipped drive and a more open LED-clipped gain setting.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need the Tone control to alter both the dry and distorted signals.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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Detail 02
Tone control
Cuts high frequencies from the distortion signal only.
Detail 03
SIL / LED switch
Selects silicon clipping or LED clipping for two distinct distortion responses.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I keep a clean bass signal alongside the distortion?
Yes. The Dry and Wet controls independently set the clean and distorted signal levels.
02What does the Tone control affect?
It is a high-cut control for the distorted signal only.
03How do the clipping modes differ?
SIL uses silicon diodes for a biting, slightly compressed sound; LED uses LED diodes for a more open sound with added gain.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 7.09 inch x 2.36 inch x 4.72 inch
