MXReffect·distortion
MXR Distortion+
One of the first commercially available distortion pedals. Simple two-knob design (Output and Distortion) delivering a gritty, mid-focused drive. Randy Rhoads used it as his primary distortion pedal to push his Marshalls into aggressive overdrive territory.
Modeler equivalents
- helix
- Minotaur
- quad_cortex
- Distortion+
- fractal
- Plus Distortion
- kemper
- Plus DS
- katana
- DST+ (Booster)
Recipes using this gear
Field notes on the MXR Distortion+
All field notes →Boss DS-1 vs. MXR Distortion+: Two Classic Distortions, One Amp
The DS-1 and the Distortion+ are both cheap, both classic, and both constantly recommended — but they sound completely different. Here's what each one actually does, who should use which, and the settings that make them work.
MXR Carbon Copy vs. Boss DM-2W: Two BBD Delays, Two Different Tonal Choices
Both the MXR Carbon Copy and Boss DM-2W use the same BBD chip, but one is a dark ambient washer and the other a clean, versatile rhythm delay. Here's which to buy for your music.
Reamping Through the Effects Loop: Capture a Preamp DI, Drive a Power Amp Alone
The loop Send taps your preamp and the Return feeds your power amp — record a preamp DI, then reamp through just the power section and cab. Routing, levels, and the cab-block trap.