The GOKKO MX80, listed by Gokko as the "Pedalboard Effect MX80" with model number GK-39, is an analog multi-effects pedal that combines three effects in one unit: delay, chorus and distortion1. It is a black pedalboard-format unit rather than a chain of separate stompboxes, aimed at players who want the three core effects without filling a board with individual pedals. Gokko describes it as a multi guitar effects pedal with design and engineering done in Italy1.
Three analog effects in one unit
The MX80's three effects cover the ground most players build a first pedalboard around. The delay section produces echoes and repeats, the chorus section thickens the clean signal with a modulated doubling effect, and the distortion section adds saturated overdrive-style gain. Gokko lists all three as analog circuits rather than digital modeling, which sets the MX80 apart from most multi-effects units on the market, the majority of which are digital processors1.
Each of the three effect types has its own page on Tonebox if you want to compare the MX80 against dedicated single-effect pedals.
Controls and connections
Gokko's product page lists a master volume control for the unit, along with an FX-loop for placing other effects in the signal path1. The FX-loop means you can insert additional pedals, such as an overdrive or compressor, into the MX80's chain rather than running them before or after the whole unit. A headphone output is also listed, which makes the unit usable for silent practice without an amplifier1.
Power
The MX80 takes a 9V supply rated at 500mA1. That current draw is worth noting: most single analog effects draw far less, so the MX80 needs a power supply or an isolated pedalboard output capable of delivering the full 500mA. Gokko gives no battery option on the product page.
Manual
Gokko does not publish a downloadable manual on the product page. Instead, the page directs owners to scan a QR code for the manual of item GK-39, the MX80's model number1.
Videos
GOKKO AUDIO
Questions
Does the Gokko MX80 have a headphone output?
Yes. Gokko lists a headphone output among the MX80's outputs, so you can practice with the pedal without an amplifier. The unit also has an FX-loop for connecting other effects in its signal path.
What power supply does the Gokko MX80 need?
The MX80 runs on a 9V supply rated at 500mA, as listed by Gokko. That current draw is higher than most single analog stompboxes, so it needs a power supply or pedalboard power output that can deliver the full 500mA.
Where is the Gokko MX80 manual?
Gokko does not publish a manual link on the product page. Instead, the page directs owners to scan a QR code for the manual of item GK-39, which is the MX80's model number. The QR code appears on the maker's product page.
Sources (1)
- GOKKO Multi Guitar Effects Pedal, GOKKO AUDIO
