MXR
BASS SYNTH
$285.99Reference price
A monophonic bass synth pedal developed in collaboration with bassist Ian Martin Allison. It combines a sub-octave, an envelope filter, and modulation to create analog-synth-style funk sounds. The waveform can be selected from triangle, sawtooth, and square, with MIX blending in the dry signal and SUB MIX setting the sub-octave amount. Tracking follows your picking closely, and switchable tracking modes support six-string basses and guitars. It offers stereo output and real-time control via an expression pedal, and includes eight presets created by Ian Martin Allison.
A monophonic bass synth carrying on the funk lineage
A pedal born from a collaboration with bassist Ian Martin Allison, designed to control monophonic synth sounds reminiscent of vintage analog synthesizers through bass playing.
Synth building blocks in one unit
SHAPE selects between triangle, sawtooth, and square waveforms, and SUB MIX blends in a sub-octave one octave down. CUTOFF, ENVELOPE, and RESONANCE control the filter, MOD adds movement, and MIX sets the balance with the dry signal. Everything needed for synthesizer sound design is handled at your feet.
Responsive tracking
It tracks better than conventional synthesizer pedals, responding sharply to picking nuances. Switchable tracking modes also support six-string basses and guitars.
Presets and external control
Eight presets created by Ian Martin Allison are built in, calling up funk-style synth sounds the moment you switch it on. Detailed parameters such as the oscillator, modulation, compression, and tracking can also be adjusted, and it supports stereo output, preset switching via an external footswitch, and real-time control with an expression pedal.
- Monophonic synth co-developed with Ian Martin Allison
- Three waveforms: triangle, sawtooth, and square
- Combines sub-octave, envelope filter, and modulation
- Switchable tracking modes support six-string basses and guitars
- Eight built-in presets created by the artist
- Stereo output and expression pedal control
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Specifications
| Manufacturer | MXROpens in a new tab |
|---|---|
| Product | BASS SYNTHOpens in a new tab |
| Type | Compact pedal |
| Functions | Synthesizer |
| Release year | 2025 |
| Power | 9V AC/DC adapter (center negative; batteries cannot be used) |
| Dimensions | W61 × H52 × D112 mm |
| Status | Available |
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