Detail 01
Full attack and release controls
You set how fast it clamps and lets go. Slow attack keeps pick and slap transients audible.
Product detailSKU #1296155736091
MXRM87 Bass Compressor Bass Effects Pedal
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A studio-grade bass compressor with full manual control over attack, release, ratio and both gain stages. For players who want to shape compression, not just add it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Slap and fingerstyle players evening out sharp volume jumps
- Recording bass where a consistent level matters
- Live rigs where low notes overload the front end
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting one knob and no setup time
- Anyone chasing a dirty or colored tone from a compressor
- Guitarists; the voicing and headroom are built for bass
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
Adjustable ratio
Low ratios smooth playing dynamics; high ratios act more like a limiter for peak control.
Detail 03
Separate input and output gain
Drive the detector harder with input, then match your bypass volume with output. No level jump when engaged.
Detail 04
Bass-specific voicing
Handles low-frequency energy without the pumping a guitar compressor shows on open E notes.
Detail 05
Compact pedal format
Rack-style control in a pedalboard footprint, but the knob spacing is tight for onstage tweaks.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No power supply included; check the current draw against your board's supply
- 02Four interacting controls mean real dial-in time before your first gig
- 03Set output gain to match bypass volume or engaging it jumps in level
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this better than a one-knob compressor?
Different. You get attack, release and ratio control instead of a preset curve, which means better results once dialed in and worse results if you rush it.
02Where should it go in my chain?
Most bass players put a compressor early, right after the bass, so it sees the raw dynamic range before any dirt or filter pedals alter it.
03Can I use it on guitar?
You can, but it is voiced for bass frequencies. A guitar-specific compressor will suit six-string dynamics better.
04Does it have gain reduction metering?
Set it by ear: raise input until peaks feel controlled, then match output to your bypassed volume.
