“It’s difficult to think of a synth bass sound that couldn't somehow be achieved here”: MXR MB301 Bass Synth Pedal review

MXR MB301 Bass Synth: the dark gray bass pedal has light blue and orange dials and is photographed here against a distressed wooden background.

What is it?

The synthesizer has undoubtedly made its mark on the lower frequencies of popular music, through decades of hit songs with iconic processed tones – a filtered, rhythmic gurgle here, a growling, distorted maelstrom there, and generations of bass guitar players have sought out the creative freedom that comes with a great synth tone.