Boffin FX Vibratron vs MXR M305 Tremolo
The Boffin FX Vibratron and the MXR M305 Tremolo are both pedals sharing modulated, spring. The Boffin FX Vibratron leans analog warmth and transparent. Current prices: $65 vs $169.99.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.36% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Indie
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- modulated
- spring
Boffin FX Vibratron
Boffin Fx · pedal
MXR M305 Tremolo
MXR · pedal
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$65via Reverb
$169.99via Reverb
The Boffin FX Vibratron is an analog vibrato and tremolo pedal offering a range of pulsing and pitch-modulating effects from slow, violin-like warble to fast rhythmic tremolo chop. Controls include Rate for speed and Depth for intensity. Features true bypass and a red LED indicator for effect-on status. Powered by a standard 9V DC, 2.1mm center-negative supply. Suited to vintage rock, surf, country, and atmospheric indie styles where organic modulation is preferred.
The MXR M305 Tremolo is a tremolo effects pedal delivering classic amplitude-modulation tremolo (rhythmic volume pulsing) with straightforward, easy-to-use controls. Built with MXR's rugged, road-tested construction, it offers players a dependable, no-frills route to vintage-style tremolo modulation for surf, indie, and roots-rock tones.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Rock
- Country
- analog warmth
- transparent
- dynamic