{"product_id":"mxr-m85-bass-distortion-effects-pedal","title":"MXR M85 Bass Distortion Effects Pedal","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMXR M85 Bass Distortion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivers aggressive, powerful distortion while preserving the deep, punchy low-end frequencies that bass players need. Co-designed with Ryan Ratajski, founder of Fuzzrocious Pedals, this versatile analogue pedal takes a famously gritty distortion circuit and adapts it specifically for bass guitar, providing thick, saturated tones without sacrificing clarity or definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing separate Dry and Wet level controls, the M85 gives you complete control over the blend between your clean bass signal and distorted tone. This allows you to retain your instrument's fundamental low frequencies while adding aggressive distortion and harmonic richness. The dedicated Tone control shapes the high-frequency content of the distorted signal, while the Distortion control adjusts the intensity of the effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M85 also features two selectable clipping modes: Silicon and LED. Silicon mode delivers an aggressive, biting distortion with added compression, while LED mode provides a more open sound with increased gain. Whether you're playing heavy rock, metal, punk or alternative music, the MXR M85 offers exceptional tonal flexibility and plenty of attitude.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBass-Specific Distortion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed to deliver powerful, aggressive distortion while maintaining a full and punchy low-end response.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCo-Designed with Fuzzrocious Pedals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Developed in collaboration with Ryan Ratajski, founder of Fuzzrocious Pedals.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual Clipping Modes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Switch between Silicon and LED clipping diodes for two distinct distortion characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilicon Clipping Mode:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produces an aggressive, biting distortion sound with additional compression.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLED Clipping Mode:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delivers a more open distortion character with increased gain and output.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry Level Control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adjusts the volume of your unaffected clean bass signal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWet Level Control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Controls the volume of the distorted signal for precise clean-to-dirty blending.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistortion Control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adjusts the intensity and saturation of the distorted signal.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTone Control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides a high-cut filter to reduce unwanted high frequencies and shape the distortion's tonal character.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-End Preservation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allows you to blend clean bass frequencies with distorted tones to maintain definition and punch.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternal LED Gain Adjustment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sets the maximum output level of the LED clipping mode.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrue Hardwire Bypass:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Preserves your original signal path when the pedal is disengaged.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLED Status Indicators:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White LED indicates when the effect is active, while a blue LED identifies LED clipping mode.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable Metal Enclosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rugged construction designed for dependable stage and studio performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlexible Power Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Operates with a standard 9V battery or compatible 9V DC power adaptor (sold separately).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow Current Draw:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Requires approximately 11mA of current.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MXR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49374046159070,"sku":"M85","price":279.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/8683\/0302\/files\/M85-1__50243.webp?v=1794030149","url":"https:\/\/joondalupmusic.com.au\/products\/mxr-m85-bass-distortion-effects-pedal","provider":"Joondalup Music Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}