The MXR M82 Bass Envelope Filter is an MXR wah pedal, currently around $166.33. Close alternatives include the Electro-Harmonix Enigma Analogue Bass Envelope Filter and the Cry Baby Dunlop 105Q CB Bass. It pairs well with the Ampeg RB-110 and the Ceriatone British Style 2525.
MXR M82 Bass Envelope Filter
MXR · pedal
The MXR M82 Bass Envelope Filter is an envelope filter pedal voiced specifically for bass, producing dynamic, touch-responsive filter sweeps while preserving low-end with separate dry and effect controls. It delivers funky, synth-like auto-wah textures without losing the fundamental, favored by bassists for funk, fusion, and electronic-flavored tones.
What stands out
“For dynamic bass auto-wah that keeps the bottom solid, the MXR M82 is a standout”
— from the reviews
“Bassists value the M82 for its dynamic, funky filter sweep and the dry/wet blend that keeps the low end intact, a go-to envelope filter for bass”
— from the community notes
“A funky, dynamic envelope filter optimized for bass, the touch-responsive sweep delivering vocal, synth-like auto-wah textures while the dry/effect blend preserves the fundamental low end”
— from the reviews
“favored by bassists for funk”
— from the listing
“touch-responsive filter sweeps while preserving low-end with separate dry and effect controls”
— from the listing
- bass
- envelope filter
- low end
- funk
- dry
- dynamic
- electronic
- auto wah
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the MXR M82 Bass Envelope Filter is commonly used in
- Electronic
- Experimental
- Funk
- Soul
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Reggae
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the MXR M82 Bass Envelope Filter
Ampeg RB-110
Ampeg
14% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
What Ampeg RB-110 brings here leans toward gritty — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone British Style 2525
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone British Style 2525 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Vox AC30S1 OneTwelve 30W 1x12 Combo
Vox
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Vox AC30S1 OneTwelve 30W 1x12 Combo leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Friedman PT-20
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Friedman PT-20 brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Fryette Power Station 100
Fryette
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Fryette Power Station 100 brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Kustom HV30 Tube
Kustom
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Kustom HV30 Tube brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Pedals that stack with the MXR M82 Bass Envelope Filter
Origin Effects RevivalDrive
Origin Effects
23% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Origin Effects RevivalDrive leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
J. Rockett Archer Ikon
J Rockett
22% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
J. Rockett Archer Ikon leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
JHS Lucky Cat Delay limited edition
JHS Pedals
11% 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 MXR M82 Bass Envelope Filter's full voice out front: JHS Lucky Cat Delay limited edition goes after MXR M82 Bass Envelope Filter in the signal chain so its pristine voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Boss DD-200 Digital Delay
Boss
5% matchKeep Boss DD-200 Digital Delay after MXR M82 Bass Envelope Filter in the signal chain, where it won't crowd MXR M82 Bass Envelope Filter — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
DigiTech DOD Compressor 280
Digitech
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, DigiTech DOD Compressor 280 brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze
Digitech
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Fairfield Circuitry 20% More
Fairfield Circuitry
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Fairfield Circuitry 20% More brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Tech 21 CompTortion
Tech 21
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Tech 21 CompTortion leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Cheaper alternatives
Boss AW-3
Boss
52% similarityShared character: vocal, filter, touch
Dr. Green Doctors Note Bass Envelope Filter
Dr Green
50% similarityShared character: bass, filter
Mooer Bass Sweeper
Mooer
49% similarityShared character: filter, touch, bass
Behringer BEQ700 Bass Graphic Equalizer Effetto
Behringer
41% similarityShared character: bass
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
Electro-Harmonix Enigma Analogue Bass Envelope Filter
Electro-Harmonix
59% similarityShared character: bass, filter
Cry Baby Dunlop 105Q CB Bass
Cry Baby
44% similarityShared character: filter, bass
Mooer Schwepa B Micro Bass/Guitar Dynamic Envelope
Mooer
42% similarityShared character: filter, touch
See all alternatives to the MXR M82 Bass Envelope Filter (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR M82 Bass Envelope Filter?+
The closest matches in character are the Electro-Harmonix Enigma Analogue Bass Envelope Filter, the Cry Baby Dunlop 105Q CB Bass, the Mooer Schwepa B Micro Bass/Guitar Dynamic Envelope. Budget picks: Boss AW-3, Dr. Green Doctors Note Bass Envelope Filter, Mooer Bass Sweeper. Boutique upgrades: Mission Engineering ReWah Pro Bass.
What pairs well with the MXR M82 Bass Envelope Filter?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Ampeg RB-110, Ceriatone British Style 2525, Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II — What Ampeg RB-110 brings here leans toward gritty — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the MXR M82 Bass Envelope Filter cost?+
Around $166.33 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).