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MXR Flanger settings
How 5 songs dial in the MXR Flanger, across 8 amps — real knob positions, not presets.
Typical MXR Flanger settings
| Knob | Average | Range | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual | 5.6 | 4–6 | 9 |
| Speed | 2.9 | 2–4 | 9 |
| Width | 4.8 | 3–7 | 8 |
| Regen | 5.9 | 4–8 | 8 |
Averaged across every ToneAdapt match that uses this pedal. It usually sits second in the signal chain.
Song by song
| Song | Amp | MXR Flanger settings |
|---|---|---|
| 10's Pantera | Boss Katana 50 MkII | Manual 5 · Width 3 · Speed 2 · Regen 4 |
| Ain't talkin about love Van halen | Marshall Plexi 1959 | Manual 6 · Width 4 · Speed 3 · Regen 6 |
| Aint Talkin bout love Van halen | Blackstar ID:Core 20 V3 | Manual 6 · Width 7 · Speed 2 · Regen 6 |
| Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love Van Halen | Peavey 6505+ | Speed 3 · Depth 1 · Regeneration 2 · Manual 5 |
| Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love Van Halen | Glarry GA-20 | Manual 6 · Width 3 · Speed 3 · Regen 5 |
| Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love Van Halen | Fender Frontman | Manual 6 · Width 4 · Speed 3 · Regen 6 |
| Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love Van Halen | Meteoro Sla | Manual 6 · Width 4 · Speed 3 · Regen 6 |
| Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love Van Halen | Marshall MG30CFX | Manual 6 · Width 7 · Speed 3 · Regen 6 |
| Unchained Van Halen | Boss Katana 50 MkII | Manual 4 · Width 6 · Speed 4 · Regen 8 |
Dial this pedal in for your rig
ToneAdapt works out where to set the MXR Flanger for any song, on the amp and guitar you actually own — pedals included. First match is free.
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Boss Katana 50 MkII2 songs with this pedalPeavey 6505+1 song with this pedalBlackstar ID:Core 20 V31 song with this pedalGlarry GA-201 song with this pedalFender Frontman1 song with this pedalMarshall Plexi 19591 song with this pedalMarshall MG30CFX1 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.