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MXRTextures Granular Synth Engine Pedal - Grey

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Textures turns captured incoming audio into grains that can be reshaped for pads, rhythmic fragments, reverse movement and layered material. Choose Delay for continuously processed notes and chords, Auto-Freeze to capture sustained material, or Layers to hold up to four notes or chords in separate buffers. Eight presets provide starting points, then Size, Overlap, Pitch, Reverse, Delay, Regen and Mix take over for direct adjustment. Stereo routing, expression-pedal support and additional reverb, filtering, vibrato and randomization make the pedal useful for detailed textural work.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Placing an evolving captured layer beneath new guitar or instrument playing with Auto-Freeze mode.
  • Stacking up to four notes or chords into independent buffers with Layers mode.
  • Running mono, wet/dry or true-stereo routing in a pedalboard or recording setup.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who need Layers mode to hold more than four notes or chords.

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.

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Detail 01

Three capture modes

Delay, Auto-Freeze and Layers change how the pedal captures and replays material.

Detail 02

Eight presets

Provides eight immediately selectable granular starting points.

Detail 03

Full stereo input and output

Supports mono, wet/dry and true-stereo output configurations.

Detail 04

Secondary parameter access

Hold the Reverse or Mode button while adjusting controls to reach deeper parameters.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01For hands-free preset scrolling, tempo tapping and freeze control, use the optional MXR Split + Tap.
  2. 02An expression pedal can morph continuously between heel and toe states.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How many parts can Layers mode record?

Layers mode can record up to four notes or chords into independent buffers.

02Does the pedal support stereo?

Yes. It has full stereo input and output, with mono, wet/dry and true-stereo output modes.

03Can I use an expression pedal?

Yes. Expression-pedal compatibility is provided.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

2 detailsSound
Additional Effects
Reverb, filter, vibrato
Primary Effect
Granular synthesis
2 detailsPickups & controls
Primary Controls
Size, overlap, pitch, reverse, delay, regen, mix
External Controller Compatibility
MXR Split + Tap
3 detailsBody & build
Bridge Type
Tremolo
Color
Grey
Reverse Playback
Yes
1 detailsConnections & power
Output Modes
Mono, wet/dry, true stereo
13 detailsOther
Expression Pedal Compatibility
Yes
Audio Processing
Granular synthesis, dynamics processing
Tap Tempo
Yes
Modes
Delay, Auto-Freeze, Layers
Audio Configuration
Full stereo input and output
Secondary Parameter Access
Hold reverse or mode button while adjusting controls
Product Type
Granular synthesis pedal
Presets
8
Sampling Method
Grain-based audio capture and playback
Randomization
Yes
Layers Capacity
Up to 4 notes or chords
Model
Textures
Pitch Processing
Pitch shifting

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