MXR Distortion+ Clone Achievement unlocked! Audio Probe Battle

Published 2021-06-05
Pedal Quest continues with the classic MXR Distortion+
DEMO begins at 8:27

This build took me on a journey into DEBUGGING, checking values, using an Audio Probe, and making many modifications, and experimenting with Diode combinations.

A typo in the documents threw me for a loop and in the process I learned a lot about desoldering and stepping through the circuit one component at a time.
Also, shoutout to the gang at DIYSTOMPBOXES forum for help and advice along the way!

TIMECODES
0:00 -Intro
1:22 -Build
2:09 -Pedal Doesn't Work
2:21 -Debugging with Audio Probe
3:25 -Typo in Diagram
5:04 -Clipping Diodes
6:52 -Mods to the Circuit
8:02 -Summary
8:27 -MXR Distortion+ Clone Demo lead
10:13 -MXR Distortion+ Clone Demo chug
10:22 -MXR Distortion+ Clone Demo lead 2
10:45 -MXR Distortion+ Clone Demo chords
12:58 -Outro

The kit came from General Guitar Gadgets
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I used a switch from Love My Switches
lovemyswitches.com/pro-3pdt-latched-foot-switch-so…

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All Comments (2)
  • @Papa-Kev
    I looked for the how to with an audio probe but don't see it anywhere.