«  Transparent like clear water »

What drove me to this pedal: the need for a boost in volume (and only that) on two channels of my amp (a JVM 205) to float in the magma of a group sound for lead parts. So I was looking for something transparent, powerful and works primarily on two channels. In short, after reading everything and its opposite, I am able to bring my contribution to the building and provide a config that works for people who finally have the same pbm me.

UTILIZATION

So, I use that is super simple and summarized by the following scheme:
Guitar = [od pedal / distortion / wah] = input amplifier parallel loop = Send = [pedal modulation delay / chorus / tremolo / phaser] = MXR MC 401 = Return parallel loop

In here! Basta! My pbm is solved! Whatever the channel on which I play, the MC401 will boost the volume of what comes out of the preamp to attack the floor of the power amp! Magic is not it?

SOUND QUALITY

Not only did I reach my goal level functionality but the more I am filled sound level! No sound coloration, no gain change whatsoever on the clean channel or on the od. Nickel.

OVERALL OPINION

In short, great pedal, used in the right place in the chain, a formidable impact in terms of your overall volume boost. € 100 for it, it's always expensive, but for the moment do not regret it.