These are great to use in an effects loop as a nice lead volume boost. A lot cleaner and more effective through the effects loop for a clean boost, in my opinion.
@gfacioni it will just give you a volume boost, but if your playing threw a tube amp it will give your amp that extra kick and push it into a natural overdrive
@issayyousay You might want more volume if you are using a tube amp because then you get more tube distortion and it sounds nice. With solid state amp this is pretty useless pedal in my opion.
I want a lead boost pedal i.e. something to just give me a little more volume (not gain) when I go into a solo. Is this what I'm after? I can't really tell from the vid... although it does make that Strat proper sing!
@Cyzos1 If you want it as a pure volume boost you'll have to put it in the effects loop of your amp. If it's running in the front of the amp then it will boost the preamp gain, which does also increase the volume slightly.
I would like to boost the drive of the simple overdrive channel of my laney vc30 212. Do you think that could do the trick cos i miss gain on this channel or would that be better to get this boost with a distortion pedal ? i'm looking for a rockier or grungier sound. Thank you to tell me what you think.
My idea is to use my proco rat without much distortion (pretty much as an overdrive), and then push it a little bit for solos, to get an extra gain, is than possible?
@birth2end The Micro Amp will boost any signal no matter where it's headed. You can use it on a solid state amp but it won't create overdrive in the same manner as a tube amp. Thanks,
im looking for a pedal to boost my solos with out messing wiht my tone i go from guitar to wah to overdrive to my ds1 to the amp and some stuff in the effects loop will this pedal do just waht i need to boost solos??? and where you think i should put it
I'm looking for a pedal that can boost the over all volume to cut through the mix when I solo. Will this do the trick? Should I place it in front of the amp or at the end of the fx loop?
if I use a distortion pedal (Zvex Metal Box) and use this pedal for soloing, would it affect in the sound? like make it dirty or something like that???
How is adding an extra pedal suppose to recoup signal loss from too many pedals??? If you're adding an extra pedal wouldn't that suck the tone even more? Seems kinda ironic.
@Imathumbsupwhore - Yes and no. What it will do is boost your signal level, so that if you've got pedals that are attenuating your signal you'll still be able to drive your amplifier with enough signal. However what it can't do is compensate for any reduction in signal-to-noise ratio (from lower signal level in the effects chain) or any frequency-specific attenuation (rolling off of highs, lows, or mids).
@Imathumbsupwhore No. Pedals suck tone when they are bypassing the signal. Some newer pedals have true bypass which doesn't send the signal through the circuit, so it doesn't affect the tone at all. This is used to push the signal a bit more so it isn't affected nearly as much by tone loss from those other pedals.
Hi! Nice demo. I have a problem... I have a marshall haze 40 combo. It is a awesome amp, but in lower volumes, when the power valves aren't driving the signal, I can't get enough gain/saturation. Do you think that with this boost I can get metal (slash, guns and roses, a bit of metallica) tones? please help...
hey this kind of a generic question, but is there a boost pedal that will drastically change my tone for an over the top solo? If that doesn't make sense, I'll give the example of the song "Them "Bones" by Alice In Chains. Jerry already has an extremely high gain sound for the rhythm stuff, but when he hits the solo it just goes way crisper and more gritty, so is there a pedal that can do that? Or is that an amp thing he has ?
does it hurt your tubes to boost the amp often? i can imagine you have to replace them more often, but with a master volume amp, with the drive turned up all the way and the master set to a bedroom level, is it bad to push the preamp tubes a little more?
@monk986 If you use your compressor mainly as a boost, yes. However, a clean boost will not compress the signal at all, in fact it will give a tube amp a very dynamic drive. Thanks,
This pedal does what it's supposed to do:boost whatever signal you put through it.It's not going to make your guitar sound 'better",just louder.It's not one of pedals you leave on all the time(like my mxr eq)but it's not noisy and good to put your solos out front,when the time comes.It likes to be at about 11:00 for a nice effect.That's on a tube amplifier at the end of the signal chain(right before the cable goes to the amp)the only thing I have before it is my tuner pedal.
@jessemaes1990 The LPB-1 boosts your signal but is not very "clean" it's more like a mild overdrive.
MXR increases the volume only which is what a boost pedal should do. Also i've found after the 12 o clock position there is no volume increase in the LP-1 just more dirt. It's not a bad sounding pedal thou.
I have a guitar which has got gibson's classic 57 in the neck and classic 57 plus in the bridge. They're very low output pickups. Could I use this pedal to simulate a pickup with more output? Would it alter the tone at all? I already use an overdrive to push the tubes of my amp during solos, would the sound get too fuzzy if I turned on the overdrive pedal and the micro amp at the same time or would it be ok? Thanks!
@ionian08 -You'll probably want to put it at the very end of your signal chain, but feel free to experiment. There are no rules, and you might find you like it better somewhere else.
@LegoBen - This pedal is buffered, so you may not need a dedicated buffer pedal, unless you have such a lengthy cable run that you need multiple buffers in your signal chain. Again, experimentation is key. You may find that you don't need the extra buffer, or you may find multiple buffers tonally pleasing in some way. We always recommend doing whatever sounds the best. Thanks!
I agree with you that this pedal should go to the end of the chain. The thing I'm not sure of is: if I have 2 signal chains (a direct one, from guitar to amp, and another one using send/return) where should I put it? At the end of direct chain or at the end of s/r chain?
@UniversalMind86 Are you using it to increase volume or to add gain? If it's for gain, put it in the direct chain so it his the preamp harder. If it's for volume, put it in the effects loop so that it boosts your signal before the power amp.
I put it at the end of the chain just ahead of delay. I know they aren't always used for the same reason, but I'm pulling my MXR Dyna Comp out of my chain because of the noise and using the micro amp instead for boosting leads. This is a truly awesome addition to my chain.
So what's the difference between this Micro Amp, and the CAE Line Booster? I know for a fact the CAE has a buffer, is the Micro Amp without one then? Both units claim to do the exact same thing, do it equally well, and have the same one knob.
Hey I just had a question, I was reading a forum about Jack Whites pedal boards. He uses one of these. And someone had suggested that he uses this pedal to compensate for the signal lose caused by his whammy pedal.
I was wondering if this would work well, as I am considering doing adding to my board for the same reason.
Why don't you use a lower level amp so we of the not-so-rich guitar class can know what these pedals will sound like on our Peavy Valvekings and Line 6 amps? I certainly can't afford a '65 Deluxe Reverb amp...so this pedal may sound totally different on my Peavy Valveking Combo amp...
I'm currently using an Xotic RC Clean Boost and an Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer with my Fender Roadhouse Strat into a Vox VT50, I'm having trouble with people hearing me when I solo. I've tried other pedals like the Dynaranger and distortion pedals but it ends up eating my signal, will this pedal boost the sound with my guitar going into my tube screamer, Budda Wah and then my RC in that configuration?
imagine if your playing a song and you want to turn this on during the chorus, this gives u more volume right ? if so how could u compensate that ? i dont want evryone to go deaf u know
@coocooss Make sure you're using your neck pick up or the neck and middle pick up setting for a more twangy sound, and you want to try to keep your bass around 12 o'clock to 1 and a half o'clock, mids should be higher, around 3 o'clock, and your highs/treble at around 2 to 4 o'clock depending on how much twang you want in your sound. Hope this helps!
Is this a good pedal for me to boost up my clean sound to more fat or do clean solo ? I own a AC Boost , but that's too much gain , I can't clean up my sound , thx !
So if I play classic rock with overdrive already on and I go for a solo, I want a pedal that'll simply make the signal louder without adding any extra distortion, just totally unchanged in tone. In my case, do I want the MXR Micro Amp or the MXR MC401?
@diebydeath I have the micro amp. Couldn't be happier. It doesn't affect the tone until you turn the knob past 3:00 but this pedal is so powerful and turning past 12:00 is too much of a volume boost for me so it definitely gets the job done well.
I tried the MXR Micro Amp Boost Pedal and it hardly gave me any Boost but it did give me more Noise and Distortion. I am using a Mesa Boogie Express 5:50 with the Contour on and the distortion level that I am satisfied with. All I need is a pedal that will give me a clean boost so I am above the band when I go into my solo. Price is not an object. What would you recommend is the best pedal for my situation? Thanks A Lot For You Help!!
@jungleroosternet Most 'boost' pedals introduce gain (sometimes a good thing). In your situation, the MK.4.23 or Visual Sound truetone are marketed as not oure clean boost / not introducing any gain. I tried them both. You get what you pay for. Both were pretty darn clean. The MK.4.23 I thought was cleaner, but for me VS was just fine. Any MINOR difference would not be noticeable in a live situation.
I am using a Mesa Boogie Express 5:50. I have finally got the tone I want out my new amp. The only issue now is I have to be a little louder because the amp doesn't come with a Solo Boost Channel. None of my pedals go through the effect loop cause I found it subdues my tone. Would this work just as good without going through the Effects Loop? A lot of Post say the MXR CAE MC-401 Boost/Line Driver works better through the loop or would you recommend some other boost pedal? Thanks for your help.
@jungleroosternet - This pedal will work great in front. In fact, it was built to go in front of a tube amp. Here at PGS we put everything in front. Thanks for watching!
@ProGuitarShopDemos im sorry but when you say in front where would i place it? before or after on my effects chain? sorry not good in english... want to have this pedal i want to use it after the boss line selector--->to the amp...?
question no 2: if i use this after my fx chain, can i use this as a headphone output? will it sound good? y'know so i cn practice without disturbing at night...
@humpreystrong - You'll probably want to put it at the end of your pedal chain. And no, you should not try to plug headphones into the output. The result will not be pleasing. Thanks!
@jungleroosternet - So the MXR Micro Amp Boost Pedal is fine without going through the Effects Loop. How about the MXR CAE MC-401 Boost/Line Driver? When I check out the reviews on the Video from you, a lot comments claim it works better through the loop. Is that true and should I just get the MXR Micro Amp Boost Pedal? Thanks Again for your help.
@jungleroosternet - In general, we prefer all boost pedals in the front, Micro Amp and CAE MC-401 included. They work equally well in that application.
@ProGuitarShop - Demos So which one would you recommend I buy to put at the end of my effects chain for purely a Lead Boost? What would I gain buying the MXR CAE MC-401 Boost/Line Driver for $20.00 more? Why are the comments on the CAE Video having issues going in front? I am a little confused. No comments on the Micro Amp in front so far that I've seen. Amp Issue maybe? Any clarity on this issue before I purchase would be much appreciated. Thanks A Lot!!!
@ProGuitarShopDemos I am planning on using mine as a solo boost (in the loop using my amps distortion). I tried the MXR 6 band EQ and it just didn't work for me in that same application.
What are the (sonic) differences between the CAE 401 and MXR Micro Amp?
Im looking for a pedal that i can use on the clean channel of my hotrod deluxe. I want the clean tone I have, but with a little bit of overdrive on it. and i already have distortion pedals, but they just change the tone... is a clean boost what im looking for?
@TheLedGuitarist - In our experience boosts actually work well with digital amps and software amp simulators (providing your sound card has enough headroom). A good digital tube amp simulation tends to react the same way a tube amp would with a boost in front of it.
i have a great tone on my fender hot rod deville 410. i barely have any drive on it. the drive is barely on 2. i dont want a boost pedal screws up my tone, i want a pedal that when i need to solo will boost my volume. will this work? i do notice it does add a little bit of distortion but will that really do much to my tone that i have preset on my hot rod deville? thanks for your time - dkstryker
@dkstryker - This pedal is a clean boost, meaning it doesn't have distortion of it's own. It just adds clean gain that pushes the tubes in your amp harder. This is where the added amp distortion comes from. It's the same effect as putting hotter pickups in your guitar, only you can switch it on and off.
@ProGuitarShopDemos I'll probably buy an actual overdrive pedal. I'm leaning towards the OCD, but there are so many good boutique pedals (hum, mantra...). Which would you pick to play with a Blues Jr.?
@sbandat90 Jack White uses this pedal in front of his Big Muff, for boosting his clean/overdrive sound and using it in conjunction with the Muff. that's mostly how he gets his ball-crunching sound
The best way to get a boost from both the clean and gain channel of an amp is to run it into the amps loop. it will bypass the preamp and give a natural boost or volumne increase. This is how I use it and it works great.
i am thinking of getting myself a Robert keeley time machine boost pedal. Is that pedal god for the music i play, i play. AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Ozzy osbourne and metallica...
I own this pedal and I love it! I use it to boost my solos, and to balance the sound levels when switching from my LP to my Strat. I am going to be buying the MXR Micro Chorus to replace my Boss Chorus pedal too!
This pedal has been the first stage (after a tuner) in my pedal board with my Mesa Boogie MK III for years. It really beefs up all three channels, as a lead boost or a subtle tone change, or whenever I need a part to have a little extra "oomph". I love it.
Ok maybe another stupid question.... But what does this do with a solid state amp? I have a Marshall 100hdfx and am looking to get a little more punch from my strat... Anyone?
@StefanPriceUK: I use a Mesa Dual Rectifier, I needed a boost and now I've a Tube Screamer 808, it's fantastic, but this booster it's good too. I play prog like Tool and Adam Jones (Tool) had since 2002 a Mesa Dual Rectifier and he used also this MXR Microamp to boost the amp. If it blows the valve how do yo explain it? Don't worry..and play, don't worry.
It sounds like it adds some distortion. The truth is that there is no such thing as a clean boost it always distorts it. Even raising the amp's volume still distorts it. But what is the best to buy. Please Help
It is quite possibly the best, most simple pedal in my tube arsenal. If you're about to solo or do a melodic run, just step on the micro amp and "Voila, your sound is here!"
will this boost the actual distortion on the amp or just distort from the pedal?
michael23punkrock 1 day ago
pro guitar shop demos are super awesome, you guys ALWAYS answer questions and emails.Good for you and keep up the good work!
valentino0214 2 weeks ago
These are great to use in an effects loop as a nice lead volume boost. A lot cleaner and more effective through the effects loop for a clean boost, in my opinion.
Prestostark 2 weeks ago
Idk if anybody hre has asked this b4 but, this pedal boosts only the volume right? With no gain added to it or anything like it, just the volume..?
gfacioni 3 weeks ago
@gfacioni it will just give you a volume boost, but if your playing threw a tube amp it will give your amp that extra kick and push it into a natural overdrive
cachetband 3 weeks ago
@cachetband Will this MXR have any affect on my sound... I have a VOX vt 20 + ( a digital amp, or something like that :D )
gus7avbys 3 weeks ago
god damn. that amp sounds like complete shit. please, you gotta start using a different amp.
jbcooljb 4 weeks ago
@jbcooljb It sound's perfect for the genre's of music it was designed for.
Beyond that, it's just personal preference; there's no such thing as an amp that sounds like 'complete shit'... It's just weather you like it or not.
McFro95 3 weeks ago
@jbcooljb haha, I was just thinking to myself seconds before I read your comment that I liked the sound of the amp - at least for its intended sound.
kingv911 2 weeks ago
this might sound stupid, but i have a question, would it be like the same thing as putting the volume up?
issayyousay 1 month ago
@issayyousay You might want more volume if you are using a tube amp because then you get more tube distortion and it sounds nice. With solid state amp this is pretty useless pedal in my opion.
Keskusrikospoliisi 1 month ago
I've had that pedal for 6yrs won't leave home without it!
theblame01 1 month ago
what do you think about using this baby with bass? :D
krstko 1 month ago
I want a lead boost pedal i.e. something to just give me a little more volume (not gain) when I go into a solo. Is this what I'm after? I can't really tell from the vid... although it does make that Strat proper sing!
Cyzos1 1 month ago
@Cyzos1 If you want it as a pure volume boost you'll have to put it in the effects loop of your amp. If it's running in the front of the amp then it will boost the preamp gain, which does also increase the volume slightly.
METALHEAD5396 1 month ago
I would like to boost the drive of the simple overdrive channel of my laney vc30 212. Do you think that could do the trick cos i miss gain on this channel or would that be better to get this boost with a distortion pedal ? i'm looking for a rockier or grungier sound. Thank you to tell me what you think.
manu3d1 2 months ago
My idea is to use my proco rat without much distortion (pretty much as an overdrive), and then push it a little bit for solos, to get an extra gain, is than possible?
igallei 2 months ago
will it work with a solid state amp?
birth2end 2 months ago
@birth2end The Micro Amp will boost any signal no matter where it's headed. You can use it on a solid state amp but it won't create overdrive in the same manner as a tube amp. Thanks,
PGS
ProGuitarShopDemos 2 months ago
What's the song at 2:20? Or is it just improv.
kitywompus 2 months ago
which is better, this or a rothwell atomic boost?
ed2000888 3 months ago
@ed2000888 The atomic Booster by far, it's awsome!
gjb79ful 1 month ago
This pedal that what use Alex Turner, Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond (:
simiometalero 3 months ago
Killer. Want one.
yourpaljc 3 months ago
How would this sound through solid state amps?
ImMclovinMuse 3 months ago
do you think this pedal would be good for bass
gunspecialist28 3 months ago
im looking for a pedal to boost my solos with out messing wiht my tone i go from guitar to wah to overdrive to my ds1 to the amp and some stuff in the effects loop will this pedal do just waht i need to boost solos??? and where you think i should put it
lickburner48 3 months ago
does this pedal works good for boosting a marshall guvnor?
GurrenTailNinja23 4 months ago
How is it with Metal solos? Thank you!
AndreeTheGuitarist 4 months ago
I'm looking for a pedal that can boost the over all volume to cut through the mix when I solo. Will this do the trick? Should I place it in front of the amp or at the end of the fx loop?
satner 4 months ago
if I use a distortion pedal (Zvex Metal Box) and use this pedal for soloing, would it affect in the sound? like make it dirty or something like that???
Cako645 4 months ago
How is adding an extra pedal suppose to recoup signal loss from too many pedals??? If you're adding an extra pedal wouldn't that suck the tone even more? Seems kinda ironic.
Imathumbsupwhore 4 months ago
@Imathumbsupwhore - Yes and no. What it will do is boost your signal level, so that if you've got pedals that are attenuating your signal you'll still be able to drive your amplifier with enough signal. However what it can't do is compensate for any reduction in signal-to-noise ratio (from lower signal level in the effects chain) or any frequency-specific attenuation (rolling off of highs, lows, or mids).
carlmcd64 4 months ago
@Imathumbsupwhore No. Pedals suck tone when they are bypassing the signal. Some newer pedals have true bypass which doesn't send the signal through the circuit, so it doesn't affect the tone at all. This is used to push the signal a bit more so it isn't affected nearly as much by tone loss from those other pedals.
invisiblemovement272 3 months ago
what is the best placement for this before or after drives front of the chain at the end of the chain ?
lookingatcrap 4 months ago
Is this working for bass, too?
LouBass09 4 months ago
what about acoustic guitar that uses fishman preamp [balanced]
jonlarkster 4 months ago
Hi! Nice demo. I have a problem... I have a marshall haze 40 combo. It is a awesome amp, but in lower volumes, when the power valves aren't driving the signal, I can't get enough gain/saturation. Do you think that with this boost I can get metal (slash, guns and roses, a bit of metallica) tones? please help...
PedroGIBLP 5 months ago
can i use this pedal or the seymour duncan pickup booster like the clapton's mid boost kit?
joesmv7 5 months ago
I go to Andy when I need cool riffs, and gearmanndude when I need a blues fill!
nascarbean 5 months ago
@ 2:40 that only works if you have audio taper potentiometers
Valveking5150 5 months ago
hey this kind of a generic question, but is there a boost pedal that will drastically change my tone for an over the top solo? If that doesn't make sense, I'll give the example of the song "Them "Bones" by Alice In Chains. Jerry already has an extremely high gain sound for the rhythm stuff, but when he hits the solo it just goes way crisper and more gritty, so is there a pedal that can do that? Or is that an amp thing he has ?
muzicboy99 5 months ago
@muzicboy99 its a recording, in the studio players often use all kinds of different amps and guitars for different parts.
I'd recommend something like a tube screamer for beefing up solos, I prefer the Boss SD-1.
maydecember513 5 months ago
what is the price?
u2saul98 6 months ago
Mark Knopfler uses this pedal!
dutchjap62 6 months ago
@dutchjap62 Jack white uses it too
JamesPurcellie 6 months ago
@dutchjap62 thousands of touring guitar players use this
JohnTheMick94 5 months ago
Hey, can i use this booster together with an overdrive pedal?
victor1997ification 6 months ago
does this have less static noise than a seymor duncan pickup booster?
paulgaudinjrBCN 6 months ago
I use one in front of my big muff to drive that. It makes things extra nasty.
fuzmeister 7 months ago
Can I use it as a preamp for an acoustic guitar with an ultra-high impedance piezo pickup? How does it sound? Thanks
johhnypissoff 7 months ago
i have a question, can you use this a solo-ing boost?
exercutionernickster 8 months ago
can you use a batery for this pedal?
klasiekhater 8 months ago
What the difference between this pedal and the "boost line driver" pedal ?? I don't get it...
EdouardTH 9 months ago
I like the boost pedal from trachouse pedals
mixermantim 9 months ago
does this pedal work like an active pickup?
Crumisodamis 9 months ago
@Crumisodamis not at all....
urworstnightmare22 9 months ago
Can i use a distortion pedal along the Micro Amp,so i can kick in with a solo?
mircea96 9 months ago
the Mod Tone Clean Boost gives you a 25 db boost, how much does this give you???
DaisiRain 9 months ago
can i use it to increase the drive amount , placed before
a Sparkle Drive ?
thanks
riktok 9 months ago
Will this pedal give me a dB boost to cut through the mix live?
RockVoltz 10 months ago
How does this compare to the MXR custom audio boost pedal?
crazymarvel 10 months ago
so this can be used for boosting for solos?
ghsr82 10 months ago
does it hurt your tubes to boost the amp often? i can imagine you have to replace them more often, but with a master volume amp, with the drive turned up all the way and the master set to a bedroom level, is it bad to push the preamp tubes a little more?
TheSchoolsux345 10 months ago
Would you say that this pedal can take the place of a compressor?
monk986 11 months ago
@monk986 If you use your compressor mainly as a boost, yes. However, a clean boost will not compress the signal at all, in fact it will give a tube amp a very dynamic drive. Thanks,
-PGS
ProGuitarShopDemos 11 months ago 3
@ProGuitarShopDemos Do you do one on the Electro Harmonix LPB? You should do a shootout.
JimmyPage968 9 months ago 5
This pedal does what it's supposed to do:boost whatever signal you put through it.It's not going to make your guitar sound 'better",just louder.It's not one of pedals you leave on all the time(like my mxr eq)but it's not noisy and good to put your solos out front,when the time comes.It likes to be at about 11:00 for a nice effect.That's on a tube amplifier at the end of the signal chain(right before the cable goes to the amp)the only thing I have before it is my tuner pedal.
gibbytone75 1 year ago
I need this!
jedaxel 1 year ago
How does the MXR compare to the EHX LPB-1? It's quite a big price difference for two pedals that do basically the same.
jessemaes1990 1 year ago
@jessemaes1990 The LPB-1 boosts your signal but is not very "clean" it's more like a mild overdrive.
MXR increases the volume only which is what a boost pedal should do. Also i've found after the 12 o clock position there is no volume increase in the LP-1 just more dirt. It's not a bad sounding pedal thou.
Natokowsky 1 year ago
I have a guitar which has got gibson's classic 57 in the neck and classic 57 plus in the bridge. They're very low output pickups. Could I use this pedal to simulate a pickup with more output? Would it alter the tone at all? I already use an overdrive to push the tubes of my amp during solos, would the sound get too fuzzy if I turned on the overdrive pedal and the micro amp at the same time or would it be ok? Thanks!
andrefranca91 1 year ago
i have a question, i need to put the MXR micro amp after or before the fuzz/ overdrive??
and what about the other efects, like delays and modulations effects?
ionian08 1 year ago
@ionian08 -You'll probably want to put it at the very end of your signal chain, but feel free to experiment. There are no rules, and you might find you like it better somewhere else.
-PGS Video Crew
ProGuitarShopDemos 1 year ago 3
@ProGuitarShopDemos but the normal its put on the final of the signal chain??
thanks
ionian08 1 year ago
@ProGuitarShopDemos What about if you have a buffer pedal in your signal chain too? Before or after the buffer?
LegoBen 11 months ago
@LegoBen - This pedal is buffered, so you may not need a dedicated buffer pedal, unless you have such a lengthy cable run that you need multiple buffers in your signal chain. Again, experimentation is key. You may find that you don't need the extra buffer, or you may find multiple buffers tonally pleasing in some way. We always recommend doing whatever sounds the best. Thanks!
-PGS
ProGuitarShopDemos 11 months ago
@ProGuitarShopDemos
I agree with you that this pedal should go to the end of the chain. The thing I'm not sure of is: if I have 2 signal chains (a direct one, from guitar to amp, and another one using send/return) where should I put it? At the end of direct chain or at the end of s/r chain?
UniversalMind86 7 months ago
@UniversalMind86 Are you using it to increase volume or to add gain? If it's for gain, put it in the direct chain so it his the preamp harder. If it's for volume, put it in the effects loop so that it boosts your signal before the power amp.
AeolianSeventh 7 months ago
@ionian08
before the fuzz you will boost the drive, not the volume (with fuzz pedal on). After, you will boost the volume/amp, and not the fuzz drive :)
wantedpaul 1 year ago
I put it at the end of the chain just ahead of delay. I know they aren't always used for the same reason, but I'm pulling my MXR Dyna Comp out of my chain because of the noise and using the micro amp instead for boosting leads. This is a truly awesome addition to my chain.
aladickes 1 year ago
can this make a fuzz pedal even fuzzier?
MeanGreenMovies 1 year ago
how much Db's of volume boost? Or does it only boost gain and clarity?
Teque86 1 year ago
So what's the difference between this Micro Amp, and the CAE Line Booster? I know for a fact the CAE has a buffer, is the Micro Amp without one then? Both units claim to do the exact same thing, do it equally well, and have the same one knob.
CaldaroneRyan 1 year ago
Hi, Would this pedal be good for bass? As i do alot of lead work on bass. Thanks josh
Lanej004 1 year ago
Hey I just had a question, I was reading a forum about Jack Whites pedal boards. He uses one of these. And someone had suggested that he uses this pedal to compensate for the signal lose caused by his whammy pedal.
I was wondering if this would work well, as I am considering doing adding to my board for the same reason.
jazzmaster341 1 year ago
would this pedal help my little big muff not to get lost in the mix?
nitroguitarist255 1 year ago
Err, I thought it was a standalone guitar amp with no speaker lol
chamath1985 1 year ago 37
So this will help you to that Stevie Ray Vaughn tone?
LeeChavezMusic 1 year ago
Why don't you use a lower level amp so we of the not-so-rich guitar class can know what these pedals will sound like on our Peavy Valvekings and Line 6 amps? I certainly can't afford a '65 Deluxe Reverb amp...so this pedal may sound totally different on my Peavy Valveking Combo amp...
vaibanez17 1 year ago
I'm currently using an Xotic RC Clean Boost and an Ibanez TS-808 Tube Screamer with my Fender Roadhouse Strat into a Vox VT50, I'm having trouble with people hearing me when I solo. I've tried other pedals like the Dynaranger and distortion pedals but it ends up eating my signal, will this pedal boost the sound with my guitar going into my tube screamer, Budda Wah and then my RC in that configuration?
Samakar 1 year ago
please someone answer this. what is the difference between a boost pedal and an overdrive pedal in terms of boosting an amp?
TheMetalGuy01 1 year ago
@TheMetalGuy01 An overdrive pedal distorts the signal and I suppose boost pedals do not do that, they only "raise the volume"
W4RW017 1 year ago
what about in fron of a modeling amp?
XboxPuppy500 1 year ago
$80 for a gain boost?
Shambles940 1 year ago
imagine if your playing a song and you want to turn this on during the chorus, this gives u more volume right ? if so how could u compensate that ? i dont want evryone to go deaf u know
360DegreesMusic 1 year ago
@360DegreesMusic turn it down.
Shambles940 1 year ago
I like that sound with or without the MXR pedal.How can I get that on my Fender Cyber Twin SE amp and Fender American Special Stratocaster.Thank You.
coocooss 1 year ago
@coocooss Make sure you're using your neck pick up or the neck and middle pick up setting for a more twangy sound, and you want to try to keep your bass around 12 o'clock to 1 and a half o'clock, mids should be higher, around 3 o'clock, and your highs/treble at around 2 to 4 o'clock depending on how much twang you want in your sound. Hope this helps!
Samakar 1 year ago
so if you use it for signal loss from long cables, you would still put it in front or at the end?
EnragedMusic 1 year ago
i used it as overdrive :) it's the most natural overdrive i 've ever heard! :D
VKzGibson 1 year ago
Is this a good pedal for me to boost up my clean sound to more fat or do clean solo ? I own a AC Boost , but that's too much gain , I can't clean up my sound , thx !
foreverjimmy 1 year ago
So if I play classic rock with overdrive already on and I go for a solo, I want a pedal that'll simply make the signal louder without adding any extra distortion, just totally unchanged in tone. In my case, do I want the MXR Micro Amp or the MXR MC401?
diebydeath 1 year ago
@diebydeath I have the micro amp. Couldn't be happier. It doesn't affect the tone until you turn the knob past 3:00 but this pedal is so powerful and turning past 12:00 is too much of a volume boost for me so it definitely gets the job done well.
MKimXP 1 year ago
I tried the MXR Micro Amp Boost Pedal and it hardly gave me any Boost but it did give me more Noise and Distortion. I am using a Mesa Boogie Express 5:50 with the Contour on and the distortion level that I am satisfied with. All I need is a pedal that will give me a clean boost so I am above the band when I go into my solo. Price is not an object. What would you recommend is the best pedal for my situation? Thanks A Lot For You Help!!
jungleroosternet 1 year ago
@jungleroosternet Most 'boost' pedals introduce gain (sometimes a good thing). In your situation, the MK.4.23 or Visual Sound truetone are marketed as not oure clean boost / not introducing any gain. I tried them both. You get what you pay for. Both were pretty darn clean. The MK.4.23 I thought was cleaner, but for me VS was just fine. Any MINOR difference would not be noticeable in a live situation.
frankbarbarino 1 year ago
It boosts the OD well too ???
MusicHungryMan 1 year ago
i like how it makes the sound crunchy
vizcacha5 1 year ago
some settings to reach a boosted sound like that please...I know it will never be the same, but more or less....thanks a lot
thedeadliest 1 year ago
I am using a Mesa Boogie Express 5:50. I have finally got the tone I want out my new amp. The only issue now is I have to be a little louder because the amp doesn't come with a Solo Boost Channel. None of my pedals go through the effect loop cause I found it subdues my tone. Would this work just as good without going through the Effects Loop? A lot of Post say the MXR CAE MC-401 Boost/Line Driver works better through the loop or would you recommend some other boost pedal? Thanks for your help.
jungleroosternet 1 year ago
@jungleroosternet - This pedal will work great in front. In fact, it was built to go in front of a tube amp. Here at PGS we put everything in front. Thanks for watching!
-PGS Video Crew
ProGuitarShopDemos 1 year ago
@ProGuitarShopDemos So u even put delays and reverbs in front for the demos?
theShowStopper321 1 year ago
@theShowStopper321 The demo amp we use is a '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, no effects loop.
ProGuitarShopDemos 1 year ago
@ProGuitarShopDemos im sorry but when you say in front where would i place it? before or after on my effects chain? sorry not good in english... want to have this pedal i want to use it after the boss line selector--->to the amp...?
question no 2: if i use this after my fx chain, can i use this as a headphone output? will it sound good? y'know so i cn practice without disturbing at night...
humpreystrong 1 year ago
@humpreystrong - You'll probably want to put it at the end of your pedal chain. And no, you should not try to plug headphones into the output. The result will not be pleasing. Thanks!
-PGS
ProGuitarShopDemos 1 year ago 19
@ProGuitarShopDemos I plugged my Boss DS-1 into headphones and it worked :)
Robbbeeerrrttt 7 months ago
@jungleroosternet - So the MXR Micro Amp Boost Pedal is fine without going through the Effects Loop. How about the MXR CAE MC-401 Boost/Line Driver? When I check out the reviews on the Video from you, a lot comments claim it works better through the loop. Is that true and should I just get the MXR Micro Amp Boost Pedal? Thanks Again for your help.
jungleroosternet 1 year ago
@jungleroosternet - In general, we prefer all boost pedals in the front, Micro Amp and CAE MC-401 included. They work equally well in that application.
ProGuitarShopDemos 1 year ago
@ProGuitarShop - Demos So which one would you recommend I buy to put at the end of my effects chain for purely a Lead Boost? What would I gain buying the MXR CAE MC-401 Boost/Line Driver for $20.00 more? Why are the comments on the CAE Video having issues going in front? I am a little confused. No comments on the Micro Amp in front so far that I've seen. Amp Issue maybe? Any clarity on this issue before I purchase would be much appreciated. Thanks A Lot!!!
jungleroosternet 1 year ago
@ProGuitarShopDemos I am planning on using mine as a solo boost (in the loop using my amps distortion). I tried the MXR 6 band EQ and it just didn't work for me in that same application.
What are the (sonic) differences between the CAE 401 and MXR Micro Amp?
bassnewb32 1 year ago
MXR Micro Amp Boost / MXR MC401 / Electro Harmonix LPB-1
WHICH ONE IS BETTER?!
torbjorn66 1 year ago
@torbjorn66 ....mxr
HackerGuitarist 1 year ago
Im looking for a pedal that i can use on the clean channel of my hotrod deluxe. I want the clean tone I have, but with a little bit of overdrive on it. and i already have distortion pedals, but they just change the tone... is a clean boost what im looking for?
RubyTuesday93 1 year ago
Is this a good pedal to boost a distortion pedal to get the solo sound ? or a BB / AC Preamp ? Or even a overdrive pedal ?? thx
foreverjimmy 1 year ago
if boosts dont work very well on solid state amps, would they on a vox valvetronix?
TheLedGuitarist 1 year ago
@TheLedGuitarist - In our experience boosts actually work well with digital amps and software amp simulators (providing your sound card has enough headroom). A good digital tube amp simulation tends to react the same way a tube amp would with a boost in front of it.
ProGuitarShopDemos 1 year ago
@ProGuitarShopDemos thanks for this, i am building a pedal board, so i am looking for future purchases \m/
TheLedGuitarist 1 year ago
@TheLedGuitarist - \m/
ProGuitarShopDemos 1 year ago
i have a great tone on my fender hot rod deville 410. i barely have any drive on it. the drive is barely on 2. i dont want a boost pedal screws up my tone, i want a pedal that when i need to solo will boost my volume. will this work? i do notice it does add a little bit of distortion but will that really do much to my tone that i have preset on my hot rod deville? thanks for your time - dkstryker
dkstryker 1 year ago
@dkstryker - This pedal is a clean boost, meaning it doesn't have distortion of it's own. It just adds clean gain that pushes the tubes in your amp harder. This is where the added amp distortion comes from. It's the same effect as putting hotter pickups in your guitar, only you can switch it on and off.
ProGuitarShopDemos 1 year ago
@ProGuitarShopDemos awesome! i really appreciate your time and quick reply! i will get one of these pedals for sure!
dkstryker 1 year ago
These boosts sound like crap on my amp... i really need a tube amp :(
carrivera93 1 year ago
@carrivera93 - Yeah, boost pedals generally don't do nice things to solid state amps. Get a good tube amp. It will change your life.
PGS Crew
ProGuitarShopDemos 1 year ago
is the distortion inherent to the pedal? or is it just because you are trying to get that from the amp?
benjaminshinobi 1 year ago
sd-1 is better.
AwesomeBuddy12 1 year ago
Can you use this to push a tube clean amp to overdrive?
PauloVento 1 year ago
@PauloVento - Yes. That is the sole purpose of it's existence. Thanks!
PGS Crew
ProGuitarShopDemos 1 year ago
@ProGuitarShopDemos I'll probably buy an actual overdrive pedal. I'm leaning towards the OCD, but there are so many good boutique pedals (hum, mantra...). Which would you pick to play with a Blues Jr.?
PauloVento 1 year ago
@PauloVento Have you tried the Boss Blues Driver?
jammers5 1 year ago
I got a hot rod deluxe. Can the micro amp change the clean channel of the hot rod into a light transparent overdriven sound?
Paulusstrat 1 year ago
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TheMushroomDog 1 year ago
I absolutely adore the sound this thing puts out. Shame I don't have a tube amp :(
Phobia017 1 year ago
seems very similar to the MXR MC-401 boost. are they really that different besides the other being 18v power?
ThursdayisPathetic 1 year ago
I don't undestand...the increase of volume doesn't seem so high...My booster is similar
LazyHammond91 1 year ago
This or the pickup booster
TheGuitarMartin 1 year ago
Electro Harmonix LPB1 takes a dump on this
carrivera93 1 year ago
So where in the pedal chain is the proper placement for this line booster?
gmlasam 1 year ago
So would this be good for making your solos stand out above the rythm guitar?
Ajepson2 1 year ago
@Ajepson2 Exactly!
ProGuitarShopDemos 1 year ago
sorry for the silly question...
but...
...does it add a bit of SUSTAIN to the notes if I put it IN FRONT OF an already overdriven channel?
...Thanx a lot! :)
JanSybilla 1 year ago
@nalfala123 - Yes, a lot of people like the Micro Amp in the effects loop for just that purpose.
ProGuitarShopDemos 1 year ago
this is good for boost the big muff?
sbandat90 1 year ago
@sbandat90 Jack White uses this pedal in front of his Big Muff, for boosting his clean/overdrive sound and using it in conjunction with the Muff. that's mostly how he gets his ball-crunching sound
metallijames 1 year ago
How is this one different from the EH LPB-1? I have the EH one, but I've been thinking about replacing it with Micro Amp...
dnrodrigues 1 year ago
@dnrodrigues the ehx one is better
g35crazy 1 year ago
The best way to get a boost from both the clean and gain channel of an amp is to run it into the amps loop. it will bypass the preamp and give a natural boost or volumne increase. This is how I use it and it works great.
lefttygtr 1 year ago
i am thinking of getting myself a Robert keeley time machine boost pedal. Is that pedal god for the music i play, i play. AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Ozzy osbourne and metallica...
Runelaier 1 year ago
This is infinitely better than the GearWire demo. Andy is the shit
InterruptingSheepInc 1 year ago
I own this pedal and I love it! I use it to boost my solos, and to balance the sound levels when switching from my LP to my Strat. I am going to be buying the MXR Micro Chorus to replace my Boss Chorus pedal too!
jammers5 1 year ago
This pedal has been the first stage (after a tuner) in my pedal board with my Mesa Boogie MK III for years. It really beefs up all three channels, as a lead boost or a subtle tone change, or whenever I need a part to have a little extra "oomph". I love it.
jhale667 1 year ago
What's the song at 2:20 O: ? just plain improv o: ?
fabiovaldez 1 year ago
Ok maybe another stupid question.... But what does this do with a solid state amp? I have a Marshall 100hdfx and am looking to get a little more punch from my strat... Anyone?
PhantomCover 1 year ago
@PhantomCover makes it louder
ImASkidmarkOnSociety 1 year ago
does it work as an overdrive when your bypass is clean?
FlorisBosma14 1 year ago
@StefanPriceUK: I use a Mesa Dual Rectifier, I needed a boost and now I've a Tube Screamer 808, it's fantastic, but this booster it's good too. I play prog like Tool and Adam Jones (Tool) had since 2002 a Mesa Dual Rectifier and he used also this MXR Microamp to boost the amp. If it blows the valve how do yo explain it? Don't worry..and play, don't worry.
Hagstrom4ever 1 year ago
great demo! thanks
marksguitars 1 year ago
Does it run with a simple 9V AC/PSA adapter? or do i have to buy a dunlop adapter?
FlorisBosma14 1 year ago
i want to find a clean boost/overdrive pedal that gives a certain character to the amp...like an amp in a box i guess its called? Any suggestions?
klingman308 1 year ago
is this pedal a buffer?
erandolapedorra 1 year ago
is this pedal a buffer?
erandolapedorra 1 year ago
AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! Help
posiedonpowertrio 1 year ago
It sounds like it adds some distortion. The truth is that there is no such thing as a clean boost it always distorts it. Even raising the amp's volume still distorts it. But what is the best to buy. Please Help
HELP!!!!!!
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posiedonpowertrio 1 year ago
would this work for boosting a distorted solo? like a metal solo with another pedal in use??
tallicafan987654321 1 year ago
i think yeah
uverdadeiro 1 year ago
It's true bypass?
dmbrunos 1 year ago
is it goes after or before tubescreamer ?
poule1975 1 year ago
after.
this is the last pedal in my chain.
1st. TS-9
2nd. Chorus
3rd. MXR Micro Amp
It is quite possibly the best, most simple pedal in my tube arsenal. If you're about to solo or do a melodic run, just step on the micro amp and "Voila, your sound is here!"
IdahoAngler2 1 year ago
@poule1975 should probably go after.
SeeYouinHollywood 1 year ago
I have one. It's simple amp. Only increasing the volume. Nothing special, but often it's clearer than warming with overdrive pedals - less of noises
exception05 1 year ago