The Morley MWV Mini Wah/Volume is a compact pedal that combines two functions most players would normally give separate board space: a wah and a volume pedal. Morley built it into a small enclosure intended to fit anywhere on a pedalboard, and Pedal of the Day's review of the pedal framed it as Morley's answer to the challenge of combining both effects in a small footprint1.
Controls and how it works
The MWV keeps its control layout simple. A toggle switch selects the mode, and the rocker pedal does the work in either one1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Toggle switch | Moves between the wah and volume effects1 |
| Level knob | Adjusts on the fly if need be1 |
| Wah level control | Sets the wah level1 |
| LED indicator | Shows the pedal's status1 |
Pedal of the Day's reviewer, Mike B, described the switching this way:
"A toggle switch moves seamlessly between the 2 effects, with a Level knob for adjusting on-the-fly if need be."
There is no footswitch to stomp between modes; the toggle selects wah or volume, and the pedal's sweep does the rest. The reviewer found that "while fairly simple, the MWV offers a nice sweep in range for both the Volume and Wah sections," and described the wah side as delivering a traditional wah tone1.
Build and size
The housing is cold-rolled steel, in a small format Morley designed so it "will fit anywhere." The reviewer called it "such a nice, small little enclosure"1. For players comparing compact combined wah/volume pedals, related Morley options include the Morley Mini Power Wah Volume, the Morley M2 Wah Volume, and the Morley Power Wah Volume; players who only need volume can look at the Morley Mini Volume or the wider range of volume pedals. Those after a wah-only mini pedal can compare the Joyo Wah-I Classic Wah or browse wah-wah pedals.
What reviewers said
Pedal of the Day reviewed the MWV in August 2014. The verdict centered on the pedal's simplicity and its sweep: the reviewer found the range of motion worked well for both the volume and wah functions, and highlighted the traditional wah tone and the compact steel build as the pedal's strong points1.
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Questions
Can the Morley MWV Mini Wah/Volume be used with bass or keyboards?
Yes. Pedal of the Day's review notes that the MWV works with guitar, bass, or keyboards, so it is not limited to six-string use. Players of other instruments get the same arrangement: a rocker pedal that covers wah and volume duties, selected with a toggle switch, and a Level knob to set the overall level.
How do you switch between wah and volume on the Morley MWV?
A toggle switch moves between the two effects. Pedal of the Day describes it as moving seamlessly between the wah and volume functions, and a Level knob lets you adjust on the fly if need be. There is no separate footswitch to stomp; the toggle selects the mode and the rocker pedal does the work.
What is the Morley MWV housing made of?
The MWV is housed in a cold-rolled steel enclosure, in a small format that Morley designed to fit anywhere on a pedalboard. The reviewer at Pedal of the Day highlighted both the material and the compact size as strengths of the design.
Does the Morley MWV have an LED indicator?
Yes, the MWV includes an LED indicator, which the Pedal of the Day review lists among its features. That gives you a visual reference for the pedal's status on a dark stage or a crowded board.
Sources (1)
- Morley MWV Mini Wah Volume, Pedal of the Day, 2014-08-12
