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With the MXR M305 Tremolo effects pedal, you have access to the most iconic tremolo voicings ever created. A huge factor in the sound of any tremolo effect is the shape of its modulation waveform, and the M305 Tremolo offers waveshapes and tremolo modes based on classic tremolo circuits from '60s tube amplifiers, photocell circuits, and, of course, the acclaimed MXR M159 Stereo Tremolo effect. Tap into the psychedelic Harmonic tremolo mode for phaser-like modulation. Complete with a multiuse jack for tap tempo, expression control, envelope control, or stereo audio output, the MXR M305 Tremolo is fit to be your do-it-all tremolo effects solution.





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MXR M305 Tremolo Pedal Demo





MXR TREMOLO | 01: MXR





MXR TREMOLO | 02: BIAS





MXR TREMOLO | 03: REVO





MXR TREMOLO | 04: OPTOCOUPLER





MXR TREMOLO | 05: SQUARE





MXR TREMOLO | 06: HARMONIC





MXR TREMOLO | 07: STEREO





MXR TREMOLO | 08: EXPRESSION





MXR TREMOLO | 09: ENVELOPE





MXR TREMOLO | Combination Featuring MXR La Machine





MXR TREMOLO | Combination Featuring MXR Sugar Drive & MXR Reverb





MXR TREMOLO | Combination Featuring Phase 90 & MXR Reverb





MXR TREMOLO | Combination Featuring Super Badass Distortion





MXR TREMOLO | Combination Featuring Super Badass Distortion & MXR Reverb





MXR TREMOLO | Combination Featuring Super Badass Distortion, Carbon Copy Delay & MXR Reverb


Six tremolo modes, from subtle to psychedelic





Guitarists at Sweetwater know that the basic tremolo effect can take on many forms ? that's why we're so excited about the MXR M305's multiple tremolo modes. Simply press down on the Gain control to cycle through them. Here's what they cover:





MXR: Re-creates the vibrant, rich pulsations of the classic M159 Stereo Tremolo


Bias: Based on the "lush, power-soaked compression" heard in '60s tube amplifiers with built-in tremolo circuits


Revo: Based on an optical tremolo waveform, reversed for more exaggerated peaks and dips


Opto: Based on photocell tremolo circuits found in vintage amps, with a lush, smooth character


SQR: Square-wave tremolo for choppy, pronounced tremolo


Harm: Based on the harmonic tremolo found in vintage amps, for trippy phase-like modulation


Multipurpose jack for advanced functionality





In addition to the In and Out jacks on the MXR M305 Tremolo, you'll also find a CTR jack with an adjacent toggle switch. With the switch set to Tap/Exp, you can connect a tap tempo switch or an expression pedal for additional control options. Or, set the toggle to Audio to convert the pedal to stereo output.





MXR M305 Tremolo Pedal Features:


Tremolo effects pedal with 6 distinct tremolo modes


Modes range from smooth and subtle to deep, choppy, and even phaser-like harmonic modulation


CTR jack for connecting a tap tempo switch or an expression pedal or for stereo audio output


Offers a wide range of tremolo effects in a single-space stompbox


Rugged metal chassis and surface-mounted pots for outstanding durability