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Published on 05/07/13 at 08:57Two independent effects can be used simultaneously: a real boost and a distortion.
Made in an indestructible box with components handpicked by Custom Audio Electronic for MRX.
UTILIZATION
Simple configuration: level control for boost (0dB to +20 dB) and three settings (output, tone and gain) for distortion.
Clear manual.
SOUND QUALITY
I said at the very beginning, it is a real distortion, not overdrive. Indeed, the headroom is more than comfortable but especially the sound has nothing to do with OD: a real distortion with a modern and fairly bright sound. We are so far authorized by overdrive sounds. Note that even when the gain is at maximum, the effect turns a slight fuzzy trend.
The output level is consistent, effective and progressive gain tone: here is a pedal (for the distortion part) well-designed, versatile and measurable at will.
The boost is in all respects, the MXR / Custom Audio reference MC401. This is a real boost, rather transparent, which leads, depending on the setting, a lot of punch.
The two effects, one suspects, goes very well.
OVERALL OPINION
I absolutely love the distortion and boost. But again, in the case of distortion, it is a distinctive and modern sound.
This pedal blends exceptionally well with the Disto III of the same brand. I often use this combination by placing the MC402 first before the Disto III. This allows for an infinite sustain while tempering the aggressive side of the MC402, indeed, the Disto III looks like it rather a traditional overdrive with a vintage sound carried to the lower midrange and bass (with tone 12h). Suddenly, the two pedals to blend the best of both worlds and the resulting sounds are both hot and defined and, somehow, overlap two layers meet each, the basic timbre of each of her. It's pretty amazing and it has to be experienced to understand what I was trying to say there. This gives a very complex and rich sound, a sound that I love.
But in itself, this MXR / Custom Audio proves excellent. It is extremely quiet and even with the gain in depth and the boost engaged, it requires absolutely no noise gate. She responds, again, particularly in volume control of the guitar, even with LP and gain background, it is still possible to get a real clean sound by turning down the volume on the guitar. So handy! With a Strat, the sound obtained by lowering the volume is, to my taste, too dull and loses a lot in acute, but it is usual with the Stratocaster whose email is inferior to the Les Paul.
Finally, I recommend this pedal once it is by no means a warning overdrive yet.
Made in an indestructible box with components handpicked by Custom Audio Electronic for MRX.
UTILIZATION
Simple configuration: level control for boost (0dB to +20 dB) and three settings (output, tone and gain) for distortion.
Clear manual.
SOUND QUALITY
I said at the very beginning, it is a real distortion, not overdrive. Indeed, the headroom is more than comfortable but especially the sound has nothing to do with OD: a real distortion with a modern and fairly bright sound. We are so far authorized by overdrive sounds. Note that even when the gain is at maximum, the effect turns a slight fuzzy trend.
The output level is consistent, effective and progressive gain tone: here is a pedal (for the distortion part) well-designed, versatile and measurable at will.
The boost is in all respects, the MXR / Custom Audio reference MC401. This is a real boost, rather transparent, which leads, depending on the setting, a lot of punch.
The two effects, one suspects, goes very well.
OVERALL OPINION
I absolutely love the distortion and boost. But again, in the case of distortion, it is a distinctive and modern sound.
This pedal blends exceptionally well with the Disto III of the same brand. I often use this combination by placing the MC402 first before the Disto III. This allows for an infinite sustain while tempering the aggressive side of the MC402, indeed, the Disto III looks like it rather a traditional overdrive with a vintage sound carried to the lower midrange and bass (with tone 12h). Suddenly, the two pedals to blend the best of both worlds and the resulting sounds are both hot and defined and, somehow, overlap two layers meet each, the basic timbre of each of her. It's pretty amazing and it has to be experienced to understand what I was trying to say there. This gives a very complex and rich sound, a sound that I love.
But in itself, this MXR / Custom Audio proves excellent. It is extremely quiet and even with the gain in depth and the boost engaged, it requires absolutely no noise gate. She responds, again, particularly in volume control of the guitar, even with LP and gain background, it is still possible to get a real clean sound by turning down the volume on the guitar. So handy! With a Strat, the sound obtained by lowering the volume is, to my taste, too dull and loses a lot in acute, but it is usual with the Stratocaster whose email is inferior to the Les Paul.
Finally, I recommend this pedal once it is by no means a warning overdrive yet.