{"product_id":"rockman-x100-analog-tone-processor-04509459","title":"Mxr Rockman X100 Analog Tone Processor","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRockman X100 Analog Tone Processor\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong\u003eMXR\u003c\/strong\u003e pedal based on the historic headphone amplifier created by Tom Scholz, the visionary founder of Boston. This pedal brings the distinctive sound of that headphone amplifier back to life in a stompbox format, offering the same clarity, harmonic richness, and modulation as the original. It features the same four presets, selectable via the dedicated button, and incorporates carefully calibrated \u003cstrong\u003ecompression\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ebucket-brigade chorus\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"1035\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T92zPWQotns\" title=\"MXR | Rockman X100 - Analog Tone Processor\" width=\"1840\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eOVERVIEW OF THE MXR ROCKMAN X100 ANALOG TONE PROCESSOR\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eIn 1982, Tom Scholz, visionary guitarist and founder of the pioneering hard rock band Boston, designed and released the \u003cstrong\u003eRockman X100\u003c\/strong\u003e, a headphone amplifier developed through his electronics company Scholz Research \u0026amp; Development (SR\u0026amp;D). But it wasn't just a headphone amplifier: with the ability to connect directly to a recording console, various tone adjustment features, and integrated effects, the X100 became the secret studio weapon that would define the polished, chorus-rich sound of '80s rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMXR Rockman X100 Analog Tone Processor\u003c\/strong\u003e pedal brings the distinctive sound of that headphone amplifier back to life, in a stompbox format. With the help of veteran MXR engineer and former SR\u0026amp;D Bob Cedro, the \u003cstrong\u003eMXR\u003c\/strong\u003e design team captured the same crystal-clear clarity, crisp harmonics, and sparkling modulation as the original. Featuring the same four presets, carefully calibrated \u003cstrong\u003ecompression\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ebucket-brigade chorus\u003c\/strong\u003e, this all-analog pedal also offers \u003cstrong\u003emono\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003estereo\u003c\/strong\u003e modes. In addition to the input and output jacks, there is a \u003cstrong\u003eCTRL\u003c\/strong\u003e jack that allows you to change modes via an external footswitch. A key element of the original X100's sound was a complex compression circuit that kept the signal clear in both clean and distorted modes. The MXR Rockman X100 features the same circuit, adjusted for slow release in clean modes and fast release in distorted modes. Like the original, it offers four different presets, selectable via the \u003cstrong\u003eMODE\u003c\/strong\u003e button: two differently equalized clean modes with high sustain and two distorted modes characterized by a gritty tone. The default setting, \u003cstrong\u003eCLN2\u003c\/strong\u003e mode, provides a pristine clean tone, while \u003cstrong\u003eCLN1\u003c\/strong\u003e mode offers a mid-focused EQ curve for a tight, punchy sound. \u003cstrong\u003eEDGE\u003c\/strong\u003e mode features moderate clipping, very sensitive to input gain adjustments and cleans up well by rolling back the guitar's volume. \u003cstrong\u003eDISTORTION\u003c\/strong\u003e mode offers energetic overdrive and sustain ideal for fluid solos. Adjusting levels is simple thanks to the dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eINPUT GAIN\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eVOLUME\u003c\/strong\u003e sliders. The input gain influences how the signal interacts with the four modes, particularly with the EDGE mode, while the volume determines the level sent to the amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eEquipped with the same classic \u003cstrong\u003eMN3007 bucket-brigade\u003c\/strong\u003e chip found in the original Rockman, the Rockman X100 Analog Tone Processor features a brilliant chorus, activated by pressing the \u003cstrong\u003eCHORUS\u003c\/strong\u003e button. For a more advanced setup, an external switch such as the MXR TRS Split + Tap can be connected to manage mode changes. To achieve a stereo effect, you can set the \u003cstrong\u003eSTEREO\u003c\/strong\u003e mode via the internal switch (accessible by removing the bottom plate): this way, the selected mode's signal will be sent to the L\/R channels and the chorus will pan for a more dynamic effect. This pedal offers the same \u003ci\u003e\"rig-in-a-box\"\u003c\/i\u003e tones as the original, but in a format perfect for a pedalboard. The Rockman X100 Analog Tone Processor captures the sounds and textures of the arena rock era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEXTERNAL CONTROLS OF THE MXR ROCKMAN X100 ANALOG TONE PROCESSOR\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCTRL:\u003c\/strong\u003e this jack allows you to control the MODE function via footswitch such as the MXR Tap or the MXR TRS Split + Tap\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODE:\u003c\/strong\u003e selects different presets, two different clean modes with varying EQ and high-power sustain, and two distorted modes\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLN2:\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a pristine clean\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLN1:\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a mid-focused EQ curve for a tight, punchy sound\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDGE:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate clipping, sensitive to input gain changes, cleans up by rolling back the guitar's volume\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISTORTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e energetic overdrive with rich sustain, ideal for lead sounds\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVOLUME:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjusts the overall output volume\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINPUT GAIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjusts the input signal level; increasing it makes the sound more compressed\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHORUS:\u003c\/strong\u003e adds chorus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eINTERNAL CONTROLS OF THE MXR ROCKMAN X100 ANALOG TONE PROCESSOR\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMONO\/STEREO OUTPUT Switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e removing the bottom plate provides access to this switch, set to mono mode by default\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMONO MODE:\u003c\/strong\u003e all signal goes to the OUTPUT jack; for use with a standard instrument cable\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTEREO MODE:\u003c\/strong\u003e when using this mode with a TRS splitter cable, the mode selected with the MODE button will be split into two channels; if CHORUS is active, the effect will pan left and right for a sense of movement; when using a standard (mono) jack in stereo mode, the pedal will operate as if in mono mode but the signal will not pass when the pedal is bypassed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eALTERNATIVE SETUP OPTIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRockman X100 Analog Tone Processor\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to enhance the sound in any setup. If a more refined high-end response is desired, the pedal can be connected to the return of the amplifier's effects loop or to a full-range\/flat-response speaker system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE MXR ROCKMAN X100 ANALOG TONE PROCESSOR\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700 k\u0026Omega;\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 k\u0026Omega;\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 mA\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBypass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffered Bypass\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 volt DC\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MXR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58039114432857,"sku":"04509459","price":221.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/3633\/6985\/files\/f_36-mxr-rockman-x100-analog-tone-processor-04509459_0.jpg?v=1778528486","url":"https:\/\/yourmusiconline.it\/en\/products\/rockman-x100-analog-tone-processor-04509459","provider":"yourmusiconline.it","version":"1.0","type":"link"}