Thanks, this was really helpful. I just bought a Tech 21 Bass Fly Rig 2 that has an Octaver/Envelope Filter/Fuzz section and I am still playing around with it to get the best sounds. Going through the pedals one by one, really helped to hear what a dedicated pedal for those effects sounds like and then the jam at the end, when combining them. So definitely gives me a better understanding on how to use those three alone and together. Also helpful with to hear the Fuzz, Overdrive and Distortion side by side. I've always been a little confused on what the difference is between them, so hearing them one after the other gives me a better understanding of their subtle differences. Thanks!
I really like the sound of the MXR bass pedals, the fuzz, overdrive and distortion are great staples as well and the envelope filter is great for some cool, funky stuff
All the MXR Bass pedals I've tried have been really good. I keep choosing them over other alternatives. One exception is their compressor. So far, I prefer the Keeley bass compressor although I'm not done comparing them. The bass preamp pedal M81 is the answer to an ampless rig. (Their M80 could also be your answer and it includes a distortion in the same pedal.) You can put other things in front of that (instead of at the start of the board) and get your overall sound off the DI to the mixer/PA/FOH. In my case, my board is currently Polytuner-->Keeley Bassist compressor-->MXR Bass Overdrive--MXR Bass Fuzz--MXR bass preamp--> To PA. Ampless. When I run amped, I would really get the DI off my amplifier and probably not engage the bass preamp pedal at all, or else just to sculpt mids a bit or else to produce another clean tone option perhaps using it's EQ.
I have the MXR Vintage Bass Octave - a fairly faithful reproduction of the classic Boss OC-2 - and I *LOVE* it! I've also got the Bass Envelope Filter, which is awesome as well. Keep up the great work, excellent video!
I've owned all these except the Thump. Big fan of the Overdrive and the Envelope Filter (plus the octave, but on guitar more than bass); the Distortion isn't really my sound, and didn't get on with the fuzz at all. The M81 Bass Preamp is a really useful pedal, but I gave mine to a friend when I got my Tech21 DI-2112.
I’ve had a lot of great luck with MXR. I use their OD, octave and envelope filter. Only improvement they could make is putting the jacks on top to save room. Other than that, I love em!
Nice video. Great work guys! My only comment regarding the pedals’ order is that you should have begun with the Octave right after the Preamp; and had the Env Filter after the distortion. So many sounds could’ve been done mixing & matching them in this order. Cheers guys
Ive listened to a few base reviews on this channel, and i must say, Lee is a very talented base player, but sadly didn't play on this review! Both players are awsome
I have the distortion and it's amazing for delightfully disgusting metal bass tones. That almost endless sustaining growl when it rings out makes it worth it alone.
I thot I wanted an envelope filter, but that one just goes up, like an auto wah. I want to go down. I guess it doesn’t do both. Nope to mxr. Thanks for the info.
Enjoyed the video guys thanks, one wee thing, maybe just maybe the knob twiddler could do with a wee hand from Pete's knob twiddler. 😂😂👍🥃Respect to you fellas.
No, I bought the MXR Bass Distortion. It sounded terrible (just as it does in this video) on bass, it did sound good with a Les Paul but since I am a bassplayer it had to go.
I think the Bass Envelope Filter is great, but I took it off my pedalboard--it's only applicable for funk and some house music (octave pedal required). I'm not a fan of the fuzz, overdrive and distortion--they sound fizzy to me. I feel there's better stompboxes on the market in the relatively same price range.
Being a classic country/M.O.R./classic rock/Blues Bassist, to me there is absolutely no need for distortion/fuzz/overdrive on a bass at anytime, ever. They all sounded like garbage.
I like a splash of overdrive here and there and it definitely has it's purpose, but MXR's overdrive sounds like a crappy distortion pedal. I get what you're saying about heavy distortion and fuzz on bass though, really just sounds like poop. Not my cup of tea either
you WILL listen to me know the knowledge -the voice of my reason - you must stand up when you jam ( digress at times ) the new bass color must be red apple shiny ass hell - the dual pick ups on the bass guitar is going to be shiny silver not black plastic - can u imagine it ? and when rebea M. plays blues he must use a fender type plaid looking guitar cable THINK steven tyler uses scarfs to decorate - rabea needs a pastel plaid type colorful chord when playing blues -
I love my MXR Bass chorus deluxe pedal - love it for 80s synth sounds.
Nate & Lee are just the best combo for us bass players! Love their vids!
Thanks, this was really helpful. I just bought a Tech 21 Bass Fly Rig 2 that has an Octaver/Envelope Filter/Fuzz section and I am still playing around with it to get the best sounds. Going through the pedals one by one, really helped to hear what a dedicated pedal for those effects sounds like and then the jam at the end, when combining them. So definitely gives me a better understanding on how to use those three alone and together.
Also helpful with to hear the Fuzz, Overdrive and Distortion side by side. I've always been a little confused on what the difference is between them, so hearing them one after the other gives me a better understanding of their subtle differences. Thanks!
I really like the sound of the MXR bass pedals, the fuzz, overdrive and distortion are great staples as well and the envelope filter is great for some cool, funky stuff
M87 compressor is the only pedal on my board that's always on.
I love running the envelope filter sub octave and overdrive together
MXR - still the goat! Can’t live without my M87/M76 🔥
I just love the Pre Amp
The fuzz with the rest is top notch!
All the MXR Bass pedals I've tried have been really good. I keep choosing them over other alternatives. One exception is their compressor. So far, I prefer the Keeley bass compressor although I'm not done comparing them. The bass preamp pedal M81 is the answer to an ampless rig. (Their M80 could also be your answer and it includes a distortion in the same pedal.) You can put other things in front of that (instead of at the start of the board) and get your overall sound off the DI to the mixer/PA/FOH. In my case, my board is currently Polytuner-->Keeley Bassist compressor-->MXR Bass Overdrive--MXR Bass Fuzz--MXR bass preamp--> To PA. Ampless. When I run amped, I would really get the DI off my amplifier and probably not engage the bass preamp pedal at all, or else just to sculpt mids a bit or else to produce another clean tone option perhaps using it's EQ.
I have the MXR Vintage Bass Octave - a fairly faithful reproduction of the classic Boss OC-2 - and I *LOVE* it! I've also got the Bass Envelope Filter, which is awesome as well. Keep up the great work, excellent video!
I only watch these videos for Lee and Nathan. I am not ever in the market for bass gear, you guys are awesome!
Love my MXR Sub Octave Bass Fuzz.
I've owned all these except the Thump. Big fan of the Overdrive and the Envelope Filter (plus the octave, but on guitar more than bass); the Distortion isn't really my sound, and didn't get on with the fuzz at all. The M81 Bass Preamp is a really useful pedal, but I gave mine to a friend when I got my Tech21 DI-2112.
I’ve had a lot of great luck with MXR. I use their OD, octave and envelope filter. Only improvement they could make is putting the jacks on top to save room. Other than that, I love em!
I prefer on side jacks
Nice video. Great work guys! My only comment regarding the pedals’ order is that you should have begun with the Octave right after the Preamp; and had the Env Filter after the distortion. So many sounds could’ve been done mixing & matching them in this order. Cheers guys
Thanks for taking your time looking at this. Great work 👏
Gotta get the m81 and distortion for me passive Basses 🔥💯🔥
The overdrive is something that could get used in my studio, and possibly the pre with the DI out
oh yeah you can't beat a bit of that Roobarb and Custard sound
Haha! Well spotted! 🤩
I'm the fan of Fuzz, Overdrive and Distortion. I recommend to get the Bass Fuzz Deluxe for Spit Out The Bone bass solo
Bass pre and filter are still tops!
Where are the MXR Bass Compressor and MXR Bass Chorus? Those would be my first two purchases for Bass effects followed by the overdrive & the octave.
Rubarb and Custard theme music? Amazing tune
The little nubby green one on the end reminds me of that sausage on that cartoon movie where they were stuck inside the grocery store.
Why did you have the MXR Thump at the end of the pedal chain? I would think it would be before or right after the Bass preamp pedal.
Ive listened to a few base reviews on this channel, and i must say, Lee is a very talented base player, but sadly didn't play on this review!
Both players are awsome
I have the distortion and it's amazing for delightfully disgusting metal bass tones. That almost endless sustaining growl when it rings out makes it worth it alone.
I got question.
Should we put the bass envelope before Octave pedal or after ?
I have the M87, it’s good. Unfortunately I didn’t hear much I liked in this demo.
They're good, but pricey, even secondhand.
The Octave and fuzz should be running into the filter, would sound so much better
A classic never dies
I thot I wanted an envelope filter, but that one just goes up, like an auto wah. I want to go down. I guess it doesn’t do both. Nope to mxr. Thanks for the info.
I've kinda learned that the MXR bass lineup is rather disappointing. I'd definitely point you in the direction of Aguilar and Darkglass though
Enjoyed the video guys thanks, one wee thing, maybe just maybe the knob twiddler could do with a wee hand from Pete's knob twiddler. 😂😂👍🥃Respect to you fellas.
No, I bought the MXR Bass Distortion. It sounded terrible (just as it does in this video) on bass, it did sound good with a Les Paul but since I am a bassplayer it had to go.
So... Anderton's Music and Jewelry Exchange?
where is compressor?
I´d would have really liked to see the bass chorus :/ but anyways nice video
What no compressor?
Ironically, that's the only pedal I want from MXR's bass lineup
Did you really have to slap all through the Bass Thump.
The MXR Bass Chorus Deluxe was also really awesome. Another bonus shout out to the Compressor…
Cheers, all!
I think the Bass Envelope Filter is great, but I took it off my pedalboard--it's only applicable for funk and some house music (octave pedal required). I'm not a fan of the fuzz, overdrive and distortion--they sound fizzy to me. I feel there's better stompboxes on the market in the relatively same price range.
no bass compressor... come on, MXR
The compressor pedal from MXR is also amazing for bass.
They make one and it's great, it just presumably wasn't in stock when they shot this video.
That mxr compressor makes a universe of difference
....Chip&Chap
The overdrive, distortion and fuzz are horrible
the m85 kicks arse!
All their drives sound really muffled, really ugly high end that I feel kinda kills the point of using overdrive in the first place
Turn up your volume, I have my phone up all the way.
Being a classic country/M.O.R./classic rock/Blues Bassist, to me there is absolutely no need for distortion/fuzz/overdrive on a bass at anytime, ever.
They all sounded like garbage.
The bass player for Tedeschi trucks band uses drive and fuzz all the time. Maybe you just sound boring
Really good for black metal though!
I like a splash of overdrive here and there and it definitely has it's purpose, but MXR's overdrive sounds like a crappy distortion pedal. I get what you're saying about heavy distortion and fuzz on bass though, really just sounds like poop. Not my cup of tea either
Oh god, not these idiots again….
you WILL listen to me know the knowledge -the voice of my reason - you must stand up when you jam ( digress at times ) the new bass color must be red apple shiny ass hell - the dual pick ups on the bass guitar is going to be shiny silver not black plastic - can u imagine it ? and when rebea M. plays blues he must use a fender type plaid looking guitar cable THINK steven tyler uses scarfs to decorate - rabea needs a pastel plaid type colorful chord when playing blues -
are you ok mate
@@effess8698 where does the word okay come from? Ill give you a hint it is not English.
@@effess8698 fender chords look better than black ones - and when has anyone of one of you seen a red apple bass?!