The Boss SYB-5 has been around forever. The tracking is imperfect. The sounds are unlike anything a bass naturally does. And yet I keep coming back to it. Here’s the honest breakdown. … Continue readingBoss SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer Pedal Review — Strange, Tricky, and Worth It
The MXR M85 is a distortion pedal — not overdrive. The key feature is the independent Dry/Wet blend that lets you keep your clean low end while adding aggressive mids and highs. Here’s how it works in practice. … Continue readingMXR Bass Distortion M85 Review — Aggressive Tone That Keeps Your Low End
The MXR Bass Overdrive M89 is bass-specific, true bypass, and has a built-in gate. I’ve used it live and in studio. Here’s the honest breakdown of what it does well and where it falls short. … Continue readingMXR Bass Overdrive M89 Review — Warm Grit That Cuts Through a Mix