The MXR Rockman X100 Analog Tone Processor revives the signature sonic character of Tom Scholz's celebrated headphone amp and signal processor in pedal form, offering crystalline cleans, crunchy harmonics, and shimmering modulation.
The MXR Distortion+ Legacy
The MXR Distortion+ (often referred to as D+) is a classic overdrive/distortion pedal known for its crunchy, hard-clipping sound that has shaped rock history for decades.
Legendary Artists Who Used the MXR Distortion+:
- Ozzy Osbourne: Randy Rhoads notably used the Distortion+ for many of the iconic riffs on the "Blizzard of Ozz" album, including "Crazy Train"
- Grateful Dead: Jerry Garcia utilized the Distortion+ exclusively for his distortion sound in the late 1970s
- Iron Maiden: Dave Murray has been a user of the Distortion+ since the early 1980s
- Radiohead: Thom Yorke has incorporated the Distortion+ for some of his signature distorted sounds
- Hüsker Dü: Bob Mould also utilized the Distortion+ as part of his sound
- The Dream Syndicate: Steve Wynn used the pedal on the first couple of their albums
- Guns N' Roses: Slash used the Distortion+ in his early days
- The Birthday Party: Rowland S. Howard used the Distortion+ throughout his career
- Helmet: Page Hamilton used the Distortion+ in the late 90s
- Le Tigre: Kathleen Hanna used the goldface version of the Distortion+
- Parliament-Funkadelic: DeWayne McKnight recalled having used the Distortion+
- 10cc: Eric Stewart used an "XVR distortion unit," possibly the Distortion+
- Misfits: Bobby Steele used the Distortion+ during his time with the Misfits and The Undead
This pedal requires 9 volts and can be powered by a Dunlop ECB003 9-volt adapter or an MXR® Brick™ Series power supply.