Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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MXR Distortion + :
Thomann - thmn.to/thoprod/162223?offid=1&affid=367
Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/Gjv192
Utilising then new stable op amp technology which miniaturised a transistor amplifier circuit into a tiny chip, the MXR Distortion + is arguably the first pedal to ditch fuzz in preference of sounding like a valve amp.
This video contains paid promotion from Skillshare
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Timecodes:
00:00 - Introduction
00:49 - LM741 & Op Amp History
02:17 - Variable Gain, Non Inverting Amplifier
03:23 - Germanium Clipping Diodes
04:10 - Gain & Clipping Sound Examples with Scope Traces
04:48 - Distortion Circuit in full
06:04 - Skillshare Sponsor segment
07:26 - Op Amp Slew Rate & Filtering
09:20 - Sonic Summary of Distortion +
09:40 - Sound Examples
11:43 - Conclusion
Resources:
LM741 Datasheet - https://www.mit.edu/~6.301/LM741.pdf
Op Amp Slew Rate Frequency calculator - learningaboutelectronics.com/Articles/Slew-rate-calculator.php
Op Amp Gain calculator - learningaboutelectronics.com/Articles/Op-amp-gain-calculator.php
Low Pass Filter Frequency calculator - learningaboutelectronics.com/Articles/Low-pass-filter-calculator.php
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#distortion #opamp #skillshare
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Gain access to exclusive content at: patreon.com/csguitars
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Contact - colin@csguitars.co.uk
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Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/2mGGg
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Spectre Digital - https://spectredigital.com?aff=CSGuitars
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Title graphics and logo by:
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Join the discussion at:
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Music available at:
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Or stream on Spotify: spoti.fi/2HuYPTP
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The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/csguitars1122
MXR Distortion + :
Thomann - thmn.to/thoprod/162223?offid=1&affid=367
Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/Gjv192
Utilising then new stable op amp technology which miniaturised a transistor amplifier circuit into a tiny chip, the MXR Distortion + is arguably the first pedal to ditch fuzz in preference of sounding like a valve amp.
This video contains paid promotion from Skillshare
More details on how CSGuitars implements product promotion - csguitars.co.uk/disclosure
Timecodes:
00:00 - Introduction
00:49 - LM741 & Op Amp History
02:17 - Variable Gain, Non Inverting Amplifier
03:23 - Germanium Clipping Diodes
04:10 - Gain & Clipping Sound Examples with Scope Traces
04:48 - Distortion Circuit in full
06:04 - Skillshare Sponsor segment
07:26 - Op Amp Slew Rate & Filtering
09:20 - Sonic Summary of Distortion +
09:40 - Sound Examples
11:43 - Conclusion
Resources:
LM741 Datasheet - https://www.mit.edu/~6.301/LM741.pdf
Op Amp Slew Rate Frequency calculator - learningaboutelectronics.com/Articles/Slew-rate-calculator.php
Op Amp Gain calculator - learningaboutelectronics.com/Articles/Op-amp-gain-calculator.php
Low Pass Filter Frequency calculator - learningaboutelectronics.com/Articles/Low-pass-filter-calculator.php
Get 15% OFF unique and colourful Mr Gugu clothing with discount code 'CSGuitars' - mrgugu.com
#distortion #opamp #skillshare
More from CSGuitars:
Gain access to exclusive content at: patreon.com/csguitars
Join CSGuitars Discord - discord.gg/csguitars
Buy CSGuitars Merchandise - csguitars.co.uk/store
Website - csguitars.co.uk
Contact - colin@csguitars.co.uk
____________________________________________________________________
*Description contains affiliate links. Purchasing using one of these links will generate a small commission for CSGuitars at no additional cost to you.*
Affiliate Links:
Thomann - thomann.de/gb/index.html?offid=1&affid=367
Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/2mGGg
Reverb - reverb.grsm.io/csguitars
Spectre Digital - https://spectredigital.com?aff=CSGuitars
Crimson Luthiery Tools - crimsonguitars.com/?ref=csguitars + Discount Code 'CSGUITARS5' for 5% OFF
Gthic Jewelry - gthic.com/?aff=230 + Discount Code 'colin20' for 20% OFF
Title graphics and logo by:
studiosmithdesign.co.uk
Join the discussion at:
Facebook - facebook.com/csguitars
Instagram - instagram.com/csguitars
Discord - discord.gg/csguitars
Music available at:
Amazon: amzn.to/2HUdXgV
iTunes: apple.co/2JvpCjp
Google Play: bit.ly/2KgSzkl
Or stream on Spotify: spoti.fi/2HuYPTP
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