The Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 Analog Synthesizer is a Pigtronix octave pedal, currently around $249. Close alternatives include the Red Witch Synthotron V1 and the Meris Enzo. It pairs well with the Park P50 Classic and the Bad Cat Cub.
Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 Analog Synthesizer
Pigtronix · pedal
The Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 is an analog synthesizer pedal from Pigtronix (New York, US), a respected US boutique manufacturer known for innovative, high-quality effects with unique circuit concepts, delivering polyphonic analog guitar synthesis with multiple oscillators, sub bass, and envelope control for rich analog synth tones from guitar signal. The Mothership 2 updates the original Mothership with polyphonic tracking and enhanced synthesis capability for deep, expressive synth performance from guitar.
What stands out
“The Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 is an analog synthesizer pedal from Pigtronix (New York, US), a respected US boutique manufacturer known for innovative, high-quality effects with unique circuit concepts, delivering polyphonic analog guitar s…”
— from the listing
“In the signal chain synthesizer sits after the guitar”
— from the community notes
“Its standout strength is the polyphonic analog synthesis with multiple oscillators at Pigtronix US boutique quality”
— from the community notes
“The Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 delivers polyphonic analog synthesis from guitar at Pigtronix US boutique quality for synth-rock and experimental players who want deep analog synth tones from their guitar”
— from the community notes
“Use-case wise it suits synth-rock and experimental players who want analog synthesis at Pigtronix quality”
— from the community notes
- analog
- synth
- bass
- tracking
- sub
- rich
- experimental
- envelope
Price updated Oct 25, 2026
Genres the Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 Analog Synthesizer is commonly used in
- Rock
- Experimental
- Electronic
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Funk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 Analog Synthesizer
Park P50 Classic
Park
27% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Park P50 Classic leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
Bad Cat Cub
Bad Cat
23% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Bad Cat Cub's own harmonically rich character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone British Style 2525
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Ceriatone British Style 2525 brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Vox AC30S1 OneTwelve 30W 1x12 Combo
Vox
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Vox AC30S1 OneTwelve 30W 1x12 Combo brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Fryette Power Station 100
Fryette
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Fryette Power Station 100 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Kustom HV30 Tube
Kustom
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Kustom HV30 Tube 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
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Friedman PT-20
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman PT-20 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 Analog Synthesizer
Origin Effects RevivalDrive
Origin Effects
22% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Into a dynamic tone, Origin Effects RevivalDrive brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Dunlop MXR Distortion Plus
Dunlop
21% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Dunlop MXR Distortion Plus 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.
Run JHS Lucky Cat Delay limited edition after Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 Analog Synthesizer in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 Analog Synthesizer — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Echoplex EP-3
Echoplex
10% 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 Echoplex EP-3 after Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 Analog Synthesizer in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 Analog Synthesizer — 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 earlier in the signal chain
DigiTech DOD Compressor 280 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze
Digitech
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
DigiTech XBS Bass Squeeze leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Fairfield Circuitry 20% More
Fairfield Circuitry
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Fairfield Circuitry 20% More leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Tech 21 CompTortion
Tech 21
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a dynamic tone, Tech 21 CompTortion brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Cheaper alternatives
Subdecay Octasynth Octave Synthesizer
Subdecay
69% similarityShared character: mono synth, tight tracking, bass
EarthQuaker Devices Bit Commander Analog Octave Synth
EarthQuaker Devices
66% similarityShared character: mono synth, tight tracking, analog
Boss OC-2 Octaver
Boss
59% similarityShared character: mono synth, tight tracking, analog
Boss OC-5
Boss
52% similarityShared character: tight tracking, analog
Boss OC-3 Super Octave
Boss
51% similarityShared character: mono synth, tight tracking, analog
Pigtronix Space Rip Pwm Synth
Pigtronix
48% similarityShared character: mono synth
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
Red Witch Synthotron V1
Red Witch
66% similarityShared character: mono synth, analog, bass
Meris Enzo
Meris
64% similarityShared character: mono synth, tight tracking, bass
Subdecay M3 Monophonic
Subdecay
50% similarityShared character: mono synth, tight tracking, analog
Meris Enzo Multi-Voice Synthesizer
Meris
48% similarityShared character: mono synth, tight tracking, bass
Electro-Harmonix POG2 Polyphonic Octave Generator
Electro-Harmonix
48% similarityShared character: mono synth, tight tracking, bass
Red Panda Tensor
Red Panda
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 Analog Synthesizer?+
The closest matches in character are the Red Witch Synthotron V1, the Meris Enzo, the Subdecay M3 Monophonic. Budget picks: Subdecay Octasynth Octave Synthesizer, EarthQuaker Devices Bit Commander Analog Octave Synth, Boss OC-2 Octaver. Boutique upgrades: Meris Enzo X, Mu-Tron Octave Divider.
What pairs well with the Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 Analog Synthesizer?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Park P50 Classic, Bad Cat Cub, Ceriatone British Style 2525 — Park P50 Classic leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own.
How much does the Pigtronix MS2 Mothership 2 Analog Synthesizer cost?+
Around $249 (live listing price, updated Oct 25, 2026).