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MXR Distortion+ settings
How 5 songs dial in the MXR Distortion+, across 9 amps — real knob positions, not presets.
Typical MXR Distortion+ settings
| Knob | Average | Range | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Output | 7.6 | 0–10 | 8 |
| Distortion | 4.4 | 0–8 | 8 |
Averaged across every ToneAdapt match that uses this pedal. It usually sits first in the signal chain.
Song by song
| Song | Amp | MXR Distortion+ settings |
|---|---|---|
| Not the american averege Asking alexandria | Marshall MG30CFX | Output 0 · Distortion 0 |
| Mundo IV OF SPADES | M-VAVE Cube Baby | Output 7 · Distortion 3 |
| Creeping Death Metallica | belcat 15G | Output 7 · Distortion 8 |
| Crazy train Ozzy Osbourne | Marshall DSL40CR | Output 10 · Distortion 4 |
| Crazy train Ozzy Osbourne | Peavey Vypyrx2 | Output/Level 10 · Distortion/Drive 4 |
| Crazy Train Ozzy Osbourne | Prs Mt-15 | Output 10 · Distortion 4 |
| Crazy Train Ozzy Osbourne | Fender Frontman15g | Output 10 · Distortion 4 |
| Crazy Train Ozzy Osbourne | Marshall Plexi 1959 | Output 10 · Distortion 4 |
| Purple rain Prince | Max music R-NZ E4351 | Output 7 · Distortion 8 |
Dial this pedal in for your rig
ToneAdapt works out where to set the MXR Distortion+ for any song, on the amp and guitar you actually own — pedals included. First match is free.
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Marshall MG30CFX1 song with this pedalMarshall DSL40CR1 song with this pedalFender Frontman15g1 song with this pedalPeavey VypyrX21 song with this pedalMarshall Plexi 19591 song with this pedalM-VAVE Cube Baby1 song with this pedal
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Song, artist and gear names are used to identify the tone being matched; ToneAdapt is not affiliated with or endorsed by the artists or manufacturers mentioned. Settings are AI-generated starting points — trust your ears.