MXR Bass Envelope Filter (M82) – Funk-Ready Analog Filter for Bass / Damian Erskine Collection

🧬 MXR Bass Envelope Filter (M82) – Funk-Ready Analog Filter for Bass

The MXR M82 Bass Envelope Filter delivers classic auto-wah-style funkiness with a modern level of control, all without compromising low-end clarity. It’s a 100% analog envelope-controlled filter designed specifically for bass guitar, offering dynamic touch-sensitive filtering that reacts expressively to your playing.

With separate Dry and FX blend controls and a highly tweakable filter section, the M82 is one of the most versatile and stage-friendly bass envelope filters available.

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🔧 Key Features

• 5-knob layout for precise tonal shaping:

  • Dry – Adjusts the level of clean signal (retain low-end punch)

  • FX – Controls the level of the wet, filtered signal

  • Decay – Sets how long the filter sweep lasts

  • Q – Adjusts resonance for a narrow squelch or wide vowel-like effect

  • Sensitivity – Controls how strongly your playing triggers the filter sweep

• 100% analog signal path

• True Bypass switching

• Optimized for bass – no loss of low frequencies

• Compact footprint – pedalboard-friendly size

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✅ Pros

• Fat, funky tones right out of the box

• Blend controls let you preserve punch while adding movement

• Responsive to playing dynamics — slaps, pops, and fingerstyle all produce different sweeps

• Can be subtle or aggressive depending on Q and Sensitivity settings

• Sturdy, metal chassis built for gigging

 

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💬 Player Impressions

• “The filter opens up just right with slap playing—super funky.”

• “Having separate dry and FX blend knobs is a game-changer for live tone.”

• “Sits perfectly after distortion or fuzz.”

• “More tweakable than the EHX Bassballs or Boss AW-3.”

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