Meinl FX20 Effects Pedal

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Meinl FX20 Effects Pedal

Meinl

FX20 Effects Pedal

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 509706
Brand: Meinl
Model: FX20 Effects Pedal
Price: $306.90

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The FX20 is a clever little box for adding percussive textures to your guitar or bass. It's perfect for songwriters, loopers, or anyone wanting to build a unique rhythmic foundation without a full drum kit. While it's not a replacement for a dedicated drum machine, its portability and ease of use make it a valuable creative tool.

Product Description

  • Meinl FX20 Effects Pedal
  • Effect Pedal
  • 10 Pre-programmed percussion samples
  • 10 of your own samples playable via SD card
  • A/B switch to separate the sample lists
  • 3.5 mm headphone output
  • Pre-installed sounds: Kick Bass
  • Soft Kick
  • 808 Bass
  • 808 Snare
  • HiHat
  • Clave
  • Hand Clap
  • Cowbell
  • Straight Tambourine and Shaker
  • Material: Plastic and metal
  • Includes Micro SD card and power supply with international adapters
PROS
  • • Durable plastic/metal construction feels surprisingly robust.
  • • Pre-loaded percussion sounds are genuinely usable and well-sampled.
  • • A/B switch offers excellent flexibility for live performance setups.
  • • SD card capability expands sonic palette beyond pre-installed sounds.
CONS
  • • Plastic housing, while durable, lacks the premium feel of all-metal units.
  • • Limited control over individual sample parameters – mostly playback only.
  • • Trigger surface sensitivity might require careful adjustment for consistent response.

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Key Features

Sounds 10 pre-programmed percussion samples, expandable via SD card (up to 10 user samples)
Controls Simple playback trigger, A/B switch for sample lists, volume control, sample selection buttons
Trigger Surface Standard pad size, approximately 6 in diameter, responsive to varying strike intensity
Connections 3.5 mm headphone output, standard MIDI input/output, DC power input
Power Supply Includes universal power supply with multiple international adapters – 9V DC
Dimensions Approximately 4 in x 5 in x 2 in (102 mm x 127 mm x 51 mm)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's fairly sensitive, but requires some experimentation with gain and pad placement to avoid unwanted triggering from very soft strikes.
The FX20 is designed for finger/hand triggering, although technically a standard trigger could be used via the MIDI input, it’s not the intended application and results may vary.
Yes, the SD card slot is conveniently located on the side and accessible without any disassembly.

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