The Behringer BM-15M Murf Box is a Behringer wah pedal. Close alternatives include the ICA Gyrator and the Zvex Ooh Wah II. It pairs well with the Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet and the Hiwatt DR103H.
Behringer BM-15M Murf Box
Behringer · pedal
The Behringer BM-15M Murf Box is an eight-band resonant filter sequencer modeled after the Moog MuRF (Multiple Resonant Filter Array) pedal. Eight resonant filters span the guitar frequency range and a built-in rhythm sequencer animates the filter array across 12 dynamic patterns. A pattern selector and controls for Filter Frequency, Resonance, Mix, and Envelope Speed shape how the filter sequence responds to the input signal and evolves over time. Compatible with guitar and synthesizer. 9V DC power. Priced at $129. Guitar World called it a box full of analog circuitry and rich harmonic saturation.
What stands out
“Eight resonant filters span the guitar frequency range and a built-in rhythm sequencer animates the filter array across 12 dynamic patterns”
— from the listing
“Guitar World called it a box full of analog circuitry and rich harmonic saturation”
— from the listing
“Signal-chain interaction: the eight resonant filter array responds differently to clean versus driven input; placing light overdrive before the Murf Box can enrich the harmonic content available for the filters to emphasize”
— from the community notes
“A pattern selector and controls for Filter Frequency, Resonance, Mix, and Envelope Speed shape how the filter sequence responds to the input signal and evolves over time”
— from the listing
“Standout strength: the 12-pattern rhythm sequencer controlling eight resonant filters simultaneously creates rhythmic filter animation that cannot be approximated by envelope filters or static wahs”
— from the community notes
- filter
- rhythm
- harmonic
- resonant
- sequencer
- saturation
- rich
- envelope
Genres the Behringer BM-15M Murf Box is commonly used in
- Ambient
- Experimental
- Funk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Electronic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Soul
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Post Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Behringer BM-15M Murf Box
Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet
Laney
21% matchLaney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet leans toward tight, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Hiwatt DR103H
Hiwatt
21% matchWhat Hiwatt DR103H brings here leans toward tight — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger MB108
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Gallien-Krueger MB108 after Behringer BM-15M Murf Box
Gallien-Krueger MB150S-112 Bass Combo
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Gallien-Krueger MB150S-112 Bass Combo after Behringer BM-15M Murf Box
Gallien-Krueger MB210MK2
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Gallien-Krueger MB210MK2 after Behringer BM-15M Murf Box
Revv Dynamis D25 25W 1x12 Combo
Revv
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Revv Dynamis D25 25W 1x12 Combo goes after Behringer BM-15M Murf Box in the chain
Revv Dynamis D20 MkII 20W Head
Revv
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Revv Dynamis D20 MkII 20W Head after Behringer BM-15M Murf Box
EVH 410
Evh
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put EVH 410 after Behringer BM-15M Murf Box
Pedals that stack with the Behringer BM-15M Murf Box
Airis Effects 51-Filthy
Airis Effects
18% matchAiris Effects 51-Filthy leans toward tight, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Soldano SLO
Soldano
16% matchSoldano SLO leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
TC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay
TC Electronic
7% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
TC Electronic Triple Flashback Delay's tight voice goes after Behringer BM-15M Murf Box in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Behringer BM-15M Murf Box's own harmonically rich character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Cusack Music Reverb SME
Cusack Music
6% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Cusack Music Reverb SME after Behringer BM-15M Murf Box in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Behringer BM-15M Murf Box — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
EarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put EarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp after Behringer BM-15M Murf Box
Hiwatt WEM Copicat Boost
Hiwatt
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Hiwatt WEM Copicat Boost after Behringer BM-15M Murf Box
Maxon DB10 Dual Booster
Maxon
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Maxon DB10 Dual Booster after Behringer BM-15M Murf Box
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
ICA Gyrator
Ica
56% similarityShared character: resonant, wah, natural resonance
Zvex Ooh Wah II
Zvex
54% similarityShared character: wah, modulation, overdrive
Meris Ottobit Jr.
Meris
53% similarityShared character: mono synth, resonant, filter
Meris Ottobit X
Meris
53% similarityShared character: mono synth, resonant, filter
Dr. Scientist Dusk Analog Filter
Dr Scientist
52% similarityShared character: resonant, wah, filter
Pigtronix Resotron
Pigtronix
51% similarityShared character: mono synth, resonant, filter
Subdecay Proteus MKII Sample
Subdecay
50% similarityShared character: mono synth, natural resonance, filter
Zvex Super Seek Wah
Zvex
49% similarityShared character: wah, overdrive
Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron Plus
Electro-Harmonix
48% similarityShared character: mono synth, wah, natural resonance
Emma DiscomBOBulator
pedal
46% similarityShared character: mono synth, wah, filter
Electro-Harmonix Blurst
Electro-Harmonix
46% similarityShared character: mono synth, wah, natural resonance
Electro-Harmonix Riddle Q Balls
Electro-Harmonix
45% similarityShared character: rich harmonic content, natural resonance, filter
See all alternatives to the Behringer BM-15M Murf Box (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Behringer BM-15M Murf Box?+
The closest matches in character are the ICA Gyrator, the Zvex Ooh Wah II, the Meris Ottobit Jr..
What pairs well with the Behringer BM-15M Murf Box?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet, Hiwatt DR103H, Gallien-Krueger MB108 — Laney DBC410 Digbeth 4x10 Cabinet leans toward tight, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
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