The MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato is an MXR distortion pedal. Close alternatives include the Colorsound Power Boost and the ProCo RAT 2. It pairs well with the Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp and the Vox AC15CH Custom 15W Head.
MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato
MXR · pedal
The MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato recreates the classic Uni-Vibe's thick, swirling modulation character in a compact, Phase 90-sized enclosure at a fraction of the price of most boutique Uni-Vibe clones. Speed, Level, and Depth controls plus a mini push switch select between Chorus mode, where the pitch-shifted signal blends with the dry guitar tone, and Vibe mode, where the dry signal is removed entirely, leaving only the swirling pitch-shifted tone. It runs true hardwire bypass on 9V battery or adapter power at very low current draw, and includes glow-in-the-dark control markings and LED indicators for dark-stage use.
- uni vibe
- chorus
- modulation
- bypass
- dark
- dry
- stage
- thick
Good for
- Busking
Genres the MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Shoegaze
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - New Wave
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato
Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
Vox
28% matchRun Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp after it and the dark edge settles into something more bright
Vox AC15CH Custom 15W Head
Vox
27% matchWhere this leans dark, Vox AC15CH Custom 15W Head answers back bright
Vox MSB25 Mini SuperBeetle
Vox
tonal matchVox MSB25 Mini SuperBeetle's glassy balances out the dark tone
Ceriatone Dizzy 30
Ceriatone
tonal matchWhere this leans dark, Ceriatone Dizzy 30 answers back bright
Bad Cat Cub V EL84
Bad Cat
tonal matchRun Bad Cat Cub V EL84 after it and the dark edge settles into something more glassy
Vox Ac30 1960s
Vox
tonal matchWhere this leans dark, Vox Ac30 1960s answers back glassy
Boss Waza-Air
Boss
tonal matchBoss Waza-Air leans bright right where the dark tone needs it
Egnater VN-412A
Egnater
tonal matchEgnater VN-412A's bright balances out the dark tone
Pedals that stack with the MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato
Catalinbread Galileo
Catalinbread
25% matchCatalinbread Galileo's bright balances out the dark tone
Catalinbread Formula 55
Catalinbread
20% matchRun Catalinbread Formula 55 after it and the dark edge settles into something more bright
Orange King-Comp
Orange
19% matchOrange King-Comp's own bright character is the real reason this is worth trying
Wampler Latitude Deluxe Tremolo
Wampler
17% matchWampler Latitude Deluxe Tremolo's glassy voice goes after MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato's own modulated character
Keeley Vibe-O-Verb
Keeley
8% matchKeeley Vibe-O-Verb's modulated voice goes after MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato's own modulated character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2
Alexander Pedals
8% matchKeep Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2 after MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato in the signal chain, clear of MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Tech 21 SansAmp Character Plus Mop Top Liverpool
Tech 21
tonal matchTech 21 SansAmp Character Plus Mop Top Liverpool leans bright right where the dark tone needs it
Aguilar DB 925
Aguilar
tonal matchAguilar DB 925 leans bright right where the dark tone needs it
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Colorsound Power Boost
Colorsound
66% similarityShared character: dark, touch, thickness
ProCo RAT 2
Proco
66% similarityShared character: dark, thickness
Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose
Electro-Harmonix
66% similarityShared character: true_bypass, touch, analog
Univox UD-50 Uni-Drive
pedal
66% similarityShared character: true_bypass, thickness
Warm Audios Throne of Tone
Warm Audio
65% similarityShared character: true_bypass, touch, analog
TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive
TC Electronic
65% similarityShared character: dark, touch
Rarebird effects Hatchet Overdrive
Rarebird Effects
65% similarityShared character: boutique_stuff
Silktone Overdrive Plus
Silktone
65% similarityShared character: tight_tracking, touch
Fjord Fuzz Frei Uni-Vibe New from Auhtorized Dealer
Fjord Fuzz
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Eventide Riptide Drive E Vibe
Eventide
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Carl Martin Purple Moon
Carl Martin
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Fjord Fuzz Froy Uni-Vibe
Fjord Fuzz
92% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato?+
The closest matches in character are the Colorsound Power Boost, the ProCo RAT 2, the Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose.
What pairs well with the MXR M68 Uni-Vibe Chorus/Vibrato?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp, Vox AC15CH Custom 15W Head, Vox MSB25 Mini SuperBeetle — Run Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp after it and the dark edge settles into something more bright.
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- vs Fjord Fuzz Frei Uni-Vibe New from Auhtorized Dealer
- vs Eventide Riptide Drive E Vibe
- vs Carl Martin Purple Moon