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MXR Distortion+ settings
How 8 songs dial in the MXR Distortion+, across 13 amps — real knob positions, not presets.
Typical MXR Distortion+ settings
| Knob | Average | Range | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Output | 7.6 | 0–10 | 12 |
| Distortion | 4.5 | 0–9 | 12 |
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 |
| Eaten Bloodbath | M-Vave Blackbox | Output 8 · Distortion 3 |
| Knockin on heaven door Guns and Roses | NUX MG-400 | Output 8 · Distortion 3 |
| Mundo IV OF SPADES | M-VAVE Cube Baby | Output 7 · Distortion 3 |
| Somewhere I Belong LINKIN PARK | Fender Blues Junior IV | Output 7 · Distortion 9 |
| Crazy train Ozzy osbourne | Fender Twin Reverb | Output 8 · Distortion 7 |
| 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 |
| Crazy Train Ozzy Osbourne | Fender Frontman 10G | Output 8 · Distortion 7 |
| I'm Broken Pantera | Boss GT-1000CORE | Output 8 · Distortion 2 |
| 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 pedalFender Frontman15g1 song with this pedalPeavey VypyrX21 song with this pedalMarshall Plexi 19591 song with this pedalM-VAVE Cube Baby1 song with this pedalFender Blues Junior IV1 song with this pedalFender Frontman 10G1 song with this pedalFender Twin Reverb1 song with this pedalNUX MG-4001 song with this pedalM-Vave Blackbox1 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.