MXR >> Aphex?

Klejpull · #1 06-21-2009, 04:15 AM

Hi! I've got opportunity to trade my MXR M80 for Aphex Bass Exciter. I dont use MXR's distortion, and I dont send bass through XLR, I only use it for improving my sound.
Comparing these two products only by clean tone, which one sounds better/cut better through band?

jufros · #2 06-21-2009, 04:20 AM

They're really totally different. I have the rack mount aphex in rack and i use it with a compressor and an eq. Some might see that as overkill but I've pretty much nailed a tone that has enough heft for rockin sections and enough mids and high mids to play finger style funk. That's pretty much what I do in my band and the aphex really made a big difference in my sound.

Happynoj · #3 06-21-2009, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jufros

They're really totally different.

+1

They do different things.

MXR is a DI with a preamp.

Aphex boosts specific frequencies to help you sound nicer. Or something. Someone else can probably explain better.

And also, I think the MXR is worth more than the Aphex. I know that over here, a used MXR goes for a lot more than a used Aphex.

Klejpull · #4 06-21-2009, 04:51 AM

Ok, but Aphex has DI out too.
I like MXr, but it adds little too much highs and Lows in sound. On my Fender Rumble 210/100 EQ looks like this to sound fine: Low:1, Lmids:7 Hmids:6 High:4 (in 1-10 scale).
I also cut Bass and Treble on M80.
Maybe I'll ask him to pay me a little for that exchange?

Nick Kay · #5 06-21-2009, 05:21 AM

If you don't like the boosted bass and treble on the MXR, you're going to dislike the Aphex Exciters, too.

the low one · #6 07-02-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Klejpull

Ok, but Aphex has DI out too.
I like MXr, but it adds little too much highs and Lows in sound. On my Fender Rumble 210/100 EQ looks like this to sound fine: Low:1, Lmids:7 Hmids:6 High:4 (in 1-10 scale).
I also cut Bass and Treble on M80.
Maybe I'll ask him to pay me a little for that exchange?

Turn off the color button and you don't get the boost on highs and lows.

RickenBoogie · #7 07-02-2009, 03:22 PM

Of the 2, I prefer the MXR. Much more versatile, and a pretty sweet clean tone. +1-cut off the color button, it disables the 3 band eq.

the low one · #8 07-03-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

Of the 2, I prefer the MXR. Much more versatile, and a pretty sweet clean tone. +1-cut off the color button, it disables the 3 band eq.

No, turning off the color button does not disable the 3 band eq. They are all active with or without the color button when the unit is on.