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MXR M87 - Bass Compressor
Your Price: $310.99 CDN
or from $33 CDN/mo
Bass Compressor Info
Take your favorite studio compressor to the stage with the MXR M87 Bass Compressor. A complete array of controlsAttack, Release, Ratio, Input, and Outputmakes it easy to fine-tune your sound, from subtle peak limiting to hard squashed compression effects. Its CHT Constant Headroom Technology gives you plenty of headroom and clear performance. This totally transparent compressor allows your full dynamic range to shine through until your signal reaches the compression threshold, which is indicated by the ten, highly visible gain-reduction status LEDs. Its all packed into a durable, lightweight aluminum-housing pedal thats the size of a Phase 90.
Finally, a five-knob compressor in a pedal. Im a compression aficionado, and this box kills! All parameters are tweakable. Billy Sheehan
"Historically, compressor pedals give me the heebie jeebies. So when this pretty pedal showed up sounding all natural and punchy with a cool gain-reduction meter, quelle surprise! Nice job MXR." Justin Meldal-Johnsen
Take your favorite studio compressor to the stage with the MXR M87 Bass Compressor. A complete array of controlsAttack, Release, Ratio, Input, and Outputmakes it easy to fine-tune your sound, from subtle peak limiting to hard squashed compression effects. Its CHT Constant Headroom Technology gives you plenty of headroom and clear performance. This totally transparent compressor allows your full dynamic range to shine through until your signal reaches the compression threshold, which is indicated by the ten, highly visible gain-reduction status LEDs. Its all packed into a durable, lightweight aluminum-housing pedal thats the size of a Phase 90.
Finally, a five-knob compressor in a pedal. Im a compression aficionado, and this box kills! All parameters are tweakable. Billy Sheehan
"Historically, compressor pedals give me the heebie jeebies. So when this pretty pedal showed up sounding all natural and punchy with a cool gain-reduction meter, quelle surprise! Nice job MXR." Justin Meldal-Johnsen
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Problematic AC input jack 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
I wrote the first review on this pedal based on my less than optimistic first impressions. I've been using it for a couple of years now, so I thought I'd circle back based on my experience. I like the pedal despite the complaint I will list momentarily. The unit is very flexible and adds little if any colourization to the sound. The LED tool on the pedal is helpful and just playing around with the controls creates understanding of what the individual controls do. BUT, mine came out of the box new with the AC jack input so far recessed into the unit that a standard 9v power supply will make poor contact with the jack and hence AC power is unreliable. The problem is so pronounced that I have given up using AC power and strictly use batteries on this pedal.
Posted by David Novak on Dec 12, 2021
Disappointed 0 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (LM Pro), Ontario
Bought this the other day without even opening the box, such was my confidence. I was wrong to do that. First impression is that it feels cheap compared to older MXR pedals I own. It is light, lacking the solid feel I associate with the brand. The knobs feel cheap when you turn them compared to their earlier products. The first time I plugged it in the input volume display at the top of the pedal didn't work at all. Before returning the pedal the next day I tried it again and the display worked. I lack confidence in this pedal. very disappointed, especially for the money.
Posted by David on Jan 24, 2018
THE Compressor 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Windsor, Ontario
I got this little monster about a week ago, I did not know very much about compressors, but I sat and watched hours and hours of videos teaching me how to use it. It have revolutionized my sound, everyone says every bass player should use one of these and I now agree. I use a marshall 8x10 stack because i prefer a punchy tight sound. This thing made my rig sound way better...
If you are like me and did not know much about compressors... GET THIS ONE!
Posted by Jeff on Jan 8, 2018
clear compression 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Québec, Quebec
its precise, easy to setup. this is mid-top tier compression here
Posted by ENRICO on Jul 1, 2016
Very Useable - Excellent Tone 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
Spend a bit more and you won't be disappointed. This works well with an amp or direct for recording. Very nice tone - smooth and even.
Posted by Lloyd Plueschow on Jun 1, 2016
Very good sound 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Ottawa, Ontario
I have been using this pedal now for 6 months and cannot play without it. It gives you a bigger sound than when bypassed. The key is to set up the input level and that is easy with the LED readout. With the other controls at mid it works great for all types of styles, from funk to jazz.
Posted by anonymous on Mar 8, 2016
AMAZING 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Stratford, Ontario
I had a Boss Bass Limiter/Enhancer but it wasn't doing the trick anymore. Couldn't decide if I wanted this or the Diamond. Went with this for a few reasons. 1. Smaller, 2 Controls, 3. The Gain Reduction Meter. This is everything you want in a bass compressor and in a tiny package.
Posted by anonymous on Feb 1, 2015
A Winner 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Ottawa, Ontario
I purchased the Boss LMB-3 which I thought was a fine pedal but I was having sound issues. After some trial and errors I blamed that Limiter (the jury is still out) and ordered the MXR M87. After playing with this compressor, the transparency of this unit was readily apparent. Easy to get a great sound and my basses sound like my basses. Easily worth the extra $100 from the Boss pedal.
Posted by Erik McIlhinney on Feb 13, 2013
Awesome just get it! 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Mississauga, Ontario
As the previous reviewer stated, this pedal is very transparent! Lots of possibilities configuration wise, a bit on the expensive side, but well worth the purchase. I'm very happy with it!
Posted by anonymous on Jun 20, 2012
The best compressor pedal for the price. 8 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Scarborough, Ontario
I use a rackmount DBX 160A as part of my gear. It does a great job. But I needed a pedal that would be just as transparent without adding "colour" to my tone. Well, the MXR bass compressor was the answer. I do not like gear that adds colour and tone to my sound as I like to rely on my fingers and my instrument to get the sound that I want. The MXR compressor is the perfect choice if you have to use gear that is provided by the gig and you want something that you can rely on to get the job done. I absolutely recommend this pedal to all gigging bass players.
Posted by Daniel Foster on May 18, 2012
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