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MXR M87 Gain and Reduction Light No turning On

Discussion in 'Effects [BG]' started by Hardbassjunkie, Apr 17, 2021.

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  1. Apr 17, 2021 #1
    Hardbassjunkie

    Hardbassjunkie

    Jul 29, 2019
    Toronto, ON, Canada
    Good morning,

    Just hoping someone could help me out. I just bought an MXR M87 compressor pedal and for some reason everything seems to be working expect the gain and reduction light does not turn on.

    I have tried turning the ratio all the way up. I turned the volume of my bass up as well and nothing. I put up the attack and still nothing.

    When I turn on the pedal the lights turn on, then they turn off.
     
  2. Apr 17, 2021 #2
    CosmicRay

    CosmicRay Supporting Member

    Jan 4, 2009
    East Williamsburg Brooklyn, N.Y.
    New or used? That wasn't mentioned. If it's new, bring it back. If it's used.....hope they'll work something out.
     
  3. Apr 17, 2021 #3
    MYLOWFREQ

    MYLOWFREQ Supporting Member

    May 13, 2011
    Try turning the input up as well, if that doesn't work then most likely there's an issue with your pedal. I'd return it.
     
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  4. Apr 17, 2021 #4
    Hardbassjunkie

    Hardbassjunkie

    Jul 29, 2019
    Toronto, ON, Canada
    Used. The guy already offered a refund
     
  5. Apr 17, 2021 #5
    RoketRdr

    RoketRdr

    Nov 7, 2019
    Houston
    What he said. You've got to have the input set properly before it will act right. This pedal can take a really hot input signal. I have to set mine at about 80% on the input for it to function properly.
     
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