MOOER Prime M2

The MOOER Prime M2 is a compact digital multi-effects pedal for guitar, part of Mooer's Prime family, launched at the start of 2025¹. Mooer bills it as an "AI Intelligent Multi-Effects" unit with 194 built-in effect models and tonal emulations, covering overdrive, preamp simulators, cabinet models, delays, reverbs, modulation and more¹². What sets it apart from most floor multi-effects units is that it runs on an internal battery: a 3000mAh lithium cell that Mooer rates for up to 6 hours of playing, charged over USB-C¹.

Guitar World called it "a spiritual successor to its Prime P1 from 2022" and wrote that "the Prime M2 enters quite comfortably as one of the smallest, lightest and most feature-packed multi-effects pedal out there," while cautioning that "tonal performance needs to be heard and felt before judgement can be passed"². At launch its price had not yet been confirmed².

What it is and what it does

The Prime M2 packs a full multi-effects rig into a box smaller than many single pedals. Its 194 effect models and tonal emulations span the usual categories: overdrive, preamp simulators, cabinet models, delays, reverbs and modulation¹²⁴. Premier Guitar noted that "within this small multi-effects device, a whole lot of functionality is packed in," including a looper and a drum machine alongside the effect models⁵.

There are 80 preset slots, which Mooer says can store downloaded MNRS files and third-party sample files¹. Presets can be reached from the pedal's own footswitches, by a wireless footswitch, or by connecting the Prime M2 via MIDI⁶.

For players comparing it with the rest of Mooer's Prime line, the M2 sits above the earlier MOOER Prime P1, which Guitar World names as its predecessor². It belongs to the wider world of multi-effects pedals, where its distinguishing features are the touchscreen, the battery and the size.

Controls, footswitches and screen

The M2 is controlled through a 1.28-inch touchscreen interface, a power button and two multi-function footswitches on the top panel¹⁴. Both footswitches can be used to switch between presets in each bank⁵.

The touchscreen gives quick access to a set of virtual buttons for the pedal's main functions⁴:

• Looper
• Bluetooth
• Drums
• Wireless Footswitch
• Volume
• Tuner
• Power meter and indicator

MusicRadar observed that on a unit this small, "there is just about enough room for its two multi-function footswitches"⁶, which tells you how tight the footprint is.

Power and connections

The M2 runs from its internal 3000mAh lithium battery, rated for up to 6 hours of use time, or from a DC 5V/2A power supply, which also charges the battery¹⁵. MusicRadar's review lists the power source as a 3000 mAh lithium battery charged via USB-C³.

Connectivity, as listed in MusicRadar's review³:

The stereo output pair means the M2 can feed two amps or a stereo PA, and the headphone jack makes it usable as a silent practice rig on its own battery, which is where its travel appeal comes from. Guitar World called it "the perfect addition to any traveling electric guitarist's rig, powered by a rechargeable battery"².

Wireless footswitch and MIDI

The M2 is compatible with the MOOER F4 wireless footswitch, sold separately, and has a 3.5mm MIDI port for external controllers¹. MusicRadar notes that "you can also connect this pedal to an external MIDI footswitch (there's even a mini-jack to MIDI cable included), or the Mooer M4 Wireless footswitch (sold separately)"³. Presets can also be accessed by connecting the Prime M2 via MIDI⁶.

Size and weight

The M2 measures 74mm long, 125mm wide and 49mm high, and weighs 228g¹. MusicRadar's review confirms the 228g weight³. That is roughly the footprint of a large mini pedal, and it is the basis for Guitar World's claim that the M2 is among the smallest and lightest feature-packed multi-effects pedals available².

What reviewers said

MusicRadar's review concluded that "Mooer has packed a lot of features into a compact pedal for not a lot of money. Worth a try."³

Guitar World's news editor was more measured at launch, praising the size and feature count but holding back on sound: "tonal performance needs to be heard and felt before judgement can be passed"².

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