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Many guitarists and bassists strive for a compact, versatile pedalboard - making multi-functional compact pedals the ideal solution - and the Mooer Free Step fits right into this vision with its sleek, space-saving design that gives players both a wah and a volume pedal in one streamlined unit. What makes the Mooer Free Step stand out is its ability to operate in three flexible modes - functioning either as a wah, a volume pedal, or both simultaneously, with the volume control always active and the wah easily engaged via a push button for seamless transitions during performance. Both core functions are individually adjustable through intuitive onboard controls, allowing for effortless customisation and fluid integration into any setup.
The Mooer Free Step combines modern flexibility with classic analogue circuitry to produce a refined set of features designed for versatility and control, offering two side-mounted knobs that enhance the pedal's functionality. "Min Vol" sets the minimum volume for the volume mode, enabling nuanced control over dynamics, while the "Q control" adjusts the custom inductor, shaping the frequency range of the wah to produce a wide palette of expressive tones suited to a variety of musical contexts. A side selector switch further expands its adaptability, enabling the user to choose between two activation sensors - one positioned on top of the treadle for touch-sensitive engagement, and the other a traditional bypass switch located beneath the front end of the control path, ensuring seamless transitions and intuitive operation that encompasses different playing styles.
For those looking to save space without sacrificing functionality, the Mooer Free Step offers a smart and compact solution that puts full control right at players' feet, delivering a transparent response that convincingly mimics the feel of a guitar's volume pot. Placed before a naturally overdriven sound, the pedal allows the player to precisely shape the dynamics and level of distortion; if placed in the effects loop, on the other hand, it serves more as a clean volume controller, subtly adjusting levels without significantly altering tone or gain. The wah section is equally impressive, offering a wide tonal range that moves effortlessly from tight Funk to gritty Rock, responding with clarity and character across different styles. All in all, the Mooer Free Step is a true multi-tool - versatile, expressive, and perfectly suited to any pedalboard setup.
Mooer is based in the Chinese city of Shenzhen and has been making products for guitarists since 2010, which include compact single pedals through to multi-effects units and compact amplifiers. The company initially produced a range of mini pedals before making perhaps its most significant breakthrough in 2016 with the sophisticated Ocean Machine delay pedal, which was designed in collaboration with Devin Townsend. Mooer's product range now also includes solutions that feature amp modelling, IR-based speaker simulation, and matching equalisers, and the company's focus remains firmly on the use of digital technology.
Volume swells, cocked wah tones, driving Funk rhythms, and precise dynamic control - all at the touch of a single pedal - are just some of what the Mooer Free Step makes possible, and with its compact size, it fits easily onto a mini pedalboard, making this pedal an ideal companion for musicians on the move. When it comes to placement, both volume and wah pedals work best at the front of the signal chain, offering optimum control over tone and dynamics right from the source. Powering the pedal is simple and flexible - the Mooer Free Step can run on a standard 9V DC power supply (not included) and is thus compatible with almost any pedalboard setup, or alternatively, it can be operated with a 9V battery for added convenience.