Effects reference
MXR Distortion+
Sound and starting point
A two-control distortion with a compact, raw character. Distortion also changes the feel of the low end; Output matches level.
Distortion
Sets the amount of clipping. Increase for a denser, more compressed sound; reduce to retain pick dynamics.
Output
Sets the output of this module. Match levels when comparing drive or tone settings.
Use in the rig
Add this module from the effect catalogue and select its position before amp, after amp, or after cabinet. Use the module enable switch to compare bypassed sound. Hold and drag its chain card to reorder; Duplicate makes another instance and Remove deletes it. In a session, automation can change its controls over the loop. Save sound preset stores the rig for reuse.