The MXR Layers Pedal creates rich, organic sustain that brings resonance and depth to every note you play. This versatile pedal can operate as simply or complexly as your music demands, extending single notes into sustained beauty or generating multi-layered soundscapes filled with ambient textures. From chord voicings you never thought possible to transcendent melodies and harmonic ensembles, this pedal expands your instrument's creative potential from within a standard MXR housing.
The pedal sustains up to three layers, each with its own mini LED indicator to show when it's active. You can choose to run just a single layer using the Single switch, or utilise all three for more complex arrangements. Layers activate through both the footswitch and your playing dynamics - simply play a note or chord while holding the footswitch down, then release it to let the layer fade according to your Decay knob setting.
Control over your layers comes through a straightforward set of knobs that let you tailor the sound to your taste. The Mix knob adjusts your wet signal level, controlling the volume of your sustained layers, while the Trig knob sets the sensitivity for auto-triggering new layers based on your pick attack intensity. The Attack knob manages each layer's fade-in time, and the Decay knob controls fade-out time, mimicking natural string vibrations by decaying high frequencies first.
For those seeking deeper customisation, the pedal's programming functions unlock additional parameters including modulation intensity, delay time, and diffusion settings. With its pristine, high-fidelity sustain capabilities, the MXR Layers Pedal positions itself as an essential component for any serious signal chain setup.
- Incredibly versatile sustain pedal
- Pristine, high-fidelity sustain
- Stores up to 3 layers
- Can sustain single notes or lush and complex chords
- LED indicators for different layers
- Can be controlled with a keyboard sustain pedal
- Powered by a 9-volt (300mA) power supply



