MXR Rockman X100

MXR Rockman X100 Analog Tone Processor

The MXR Rockman X100 Analog Tone Processor brings the essence of the legendary sounds of the 80s straight to your pedalboard. From crystal-clear cleans to legendary distortion tones, this pedal is the key to capturing the power and textures of the rock arena era.

In 1982, Tom Scholz, visionary guitarist and founder of the hard rock band Boston, developed the Rockman X100, a revolutionary headphone amplifier launched through his electronics company Scholz Research & Development (SR&D). But the X100 was much more than a simple headphone amplifier. With recording console connections, extensive sound options and integrated effects, the X100 quickly became the secret studio weapon that helped shape the typical chorus-heavy arena rock sound of the 80s.

MXR now brings back this iconic device with the Rockman X100 Analog Tone Processor in the form of a pedal that embodies the DNA of the original headphone amp. Working with Bob Cedro, who worked at SR&D at the time, the MXR design team has recreated the same crystal-clear tones, crunchy harmonics and sparkling modulations of the original. This analog pedal retains the four presets, carefully tuned compression and the famous chorus effect with bucket brigade switching. In addition, it offers mono/stereo modes and an optional external control for an even better user experience. A crucial element of the original X100 sound was a complex compression system that ensured a clear signal in clean and distortion modes. The MXR Rockman X100 Analog Tone Processor contains the same circuitry, optimized for a slow release time in clean mode and a fast release time in dirty mode. The compression dynamically adjusts to the input gain higher gain leads to stronger compression.

• the iconic analog arena rock sound in a compact format
• crystal-clear cleans, crunchy harmonies and sparkling modulations
• four presets: two clean and two dirty modes
• CLN2: Crystal-clear clean sound, ideal for arpeggios and open chords
• CLN1: Clean sound with more mids, offering a precise and assertive attack
• EDGE: Moderate overdrive that reacts sensitively to changes in gain and volume of the guitar
• DISTORTION: Intense distortion with endless sustain, perfect for flowing and epic solos
• the modes can also be changed via an external footswitch ( jack TRS )
• two sliders: Volume and Input Gain
• complex compression system, adapted for clean and dirty modes
• analog chorus with Bucket Brigade MN3007 chip
• in stereo mode, the signal can be split between the left and right channels, with the dynamic chorus providing impressive spatial depth
• true bypass
• power supply optional ( DC 9Volt )

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