The MXR Layers is an ambient workhorse | Secret Weapons Demo
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Signal Path:
29 Pedals EUNA
Origin Cali76
Greer Amps Lightspeed
Benson Boost
MXR Layers
MXR Joshua
Strymon Bigsky
Milkman The Amp Stereo
Timecodes:
00:00 Song
02:56 Review
11:45 Sound Samples
Recorded in Universal Audio LUNA
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Originally posted by UCrTGtakBzwHfff2aOFXR71g at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Bm5l2YvHhM
They should have called this the Mark Johnston pedal. I knew this demo would be the best of this pedal, and sure enough, it was. That opening jam was just beautiful.
Annoying
Seems like a mix of the EHX Superego and some of the Red Panda Particle granular settings.
I really want to hear someone use this before a drive pedal or dirty amp. This begs to be shoegazed
Just ordered one today. Among other things, I'm hoping to use it to sort of span the gap between playing rhythm and lead when I'm the only guitarist.
Another killer demo! Amazing work
I like these digital mxr pedals but man are they power hungry. 300 mA for this one.
But… does it doom?
Just ordered it. This is affordable and feels more grounded in musical usage. I use outward to drone and while I love it, it decays away and I just feel like I am under utilizing it
Baffled why you don't have more subscribers! Love your work and demos! Ty
Amazing demo!
While I must check this one out, imagine this with an ebow have fun, enjoy. That's what it's all about
Diggin'the sounds. This one is definitely on my radar! ✌️
I'm so confused lol is it a drone pedal? ????
This feels like it could replace by mood yeah big words there
Very similar to EHX SuperEgo +
Vocals would be interesting or EHX organ pedal.
Best review on this pedal. Formidable pedal indeed. As always you are detailed and thorough. Thank you!
Hey thanks! I just heard about this device (after just purchasing the TC Infinite Sustain). Of the several YouTube videos I just checked out YOU have delved into the many capabilities this unit has and your demo song shows you have an understanding of how to use it. Thanks again!
Some strong Mono vibes with the intro.
Mxr just added a staple to the board….
What a great pedal, and a great review, as always. It reminds me of the EHX SuperEgo Plus but modernised and compact.
Of course! As soon as I break down and buy the EHX Freeze Pico, This comes out. Gahhhh!!!!! Great Demo, of course. Thanks!
Bruh, I unfortunately might have to unsub you. I can't keep buying sick ass pedals. ????
Does it remember your settings after being switched off? Would be a hassle to reconfigure all those sub options to get back to where you were. It's impressive they managed to squeeze all that into such a small body, but it kinda makes me wish it was a bigger format with more knobs for accessibility, and at least a few presets to save.
Pedal details aside, I really dig the bass tone in your intro song. Feels really clean and full. Do you have any advice or tips on how you approach recording bass?
Mark! I need help learning how to use my IMac’s Logic Pro to record my own music! I’m easily confused by this stuff, despite having been in studios (20 years ago) but I always just played my parts and never learned the production side. Help! Love your channel man!
Those first few notes were my favorite clean ambient sound. The Cali76 sound in position 4 or 5 of a Strat is very identifiable once you’ve heard it before. Objectively beautiful ???? Anyway, really cool live ambient tool here. This one feels like it has staying power, not just a flavor of the week ????????
Well now I want one.
sheesh, what a sick pedal!
I get that he's new to this and trying to pace his explanation of things… But those little micro pauses are not natural. Just talk like you're talking to a friend. You're getting there.
This seems a bit onward-esque? At least the freeze side. Is that an accurate assessment?
Can you do a bass tone video? Sounds so good, would love to see your process.
More complicated than a chase bliss pedal lol.
Awesome demo as usual! That bass line gave me Death Cab For Cutie vibes. Very cool ????
Sounds great but with the amount of awesome sounds I think it would benefit from presets. Totally understand that it already has so much going on, but I think that actually necessitates the presets. Great video
Whoa. This could very well be my first pedal purchase in years. The whole market got to a point probably 6 years ago where I lost interest due to the amount of overlap and decision fatigue, and some of the charm of the pedal industry seemed to be lost, but this seems like such a nice addition to my current setup which has remained unchanged for many years now… Something I never would have thought I would have been saying lol I used to have a serious problem ????
The visual feedback on this device is amazing. ????
Hi man. Love from Poland! I dont know why but your pkaying style reminds me of the band Rosetta? Have you ever heard them? Take care.
Let's gooo