MXR® X Analog.Man | Duke of Tone™ Overdrive

Designed in conjunction with indie pedal company Analog Man, the MXR Duke of Tone Overdrive is for players who want to add a touch of warmth and grit to their rig while allowing the natural tone and feel of their high-end gear to shine. Based on the Prince of Tone Overdrive, the single-channel version of the King of Tone Overdrive, this pedal is a vintage connoisseur’s dream come true. Proprietor and pedal builder Analog Mike Piera personally tested and matched all of the various thru-hole components to the King of Tone Overdrive, ensuring that sweet sonic seasoning stays in the line of succession: a warm-yet-clear-and-open sound that allows all of the nuances of your signal chain come through, from your individual guitar strings to the dynamics of your amp’s tubes.
The Duke of Tone Overdrive likewise carries forward the same simple-yet-effective control interface. Volume, Drive, and Tone knobs cover all your basic tweaks while the Boost/OD/Distortion switch allows you to set the overall attitude of the pedal’s output. Boost mode gives you a clean-yet-vigorous bump, OD mode adds a touch of grit and compression, and Distortion mode adds a touch more of each. In all modes, your rig still sounds like your rig. Don’t be afraid to get creative-the Duke of Tone Overdrive is excellent when stacked with other gain pedals, and running the pedal on 18V will give you an extra helping of headroom and clarity, especially in Boost mode.
For a sound that’s yours, but only more of it, you can’t do better than the Duke of Tone Overdrive from MXR and Analog Man. Put one on your pedalboard, and elevate your signal chain.
Special Thanks:
Mike Piera & The Analog Man Shop in Bethel,CT
Soundtrack composed and performed by James Deprato using the MXR Duke Of Tone
Universal Audio
Royer Labs

[@YMESYDT]

This is an awesome idea. Support boutique brands, encourage the industry, get rid of waitlists. Love this!!

[@18JR78]

💯

[@Polentaccio]

It also fights chinese copies because now these are around the same price, are brand name, and support the actual creator. Glad he decided to do this. Wish they would do more of these with his stuff.

[@tommygordon5125]

I know , I can't be bothered waiting 5 + years!

[@davidbmixing]

@@tommygordon5125 is that how long the waitlist is nowadays? That's insane

[@thisguy2973]

In a few weeks: “Maaaan, the scalpers bought em all and listed them for double.” You’ll think waitlists are gone, but they’re just getting started.

[@johnmossey]

We live in the golden age of effects pedals.

[@BenJBrandt]

Absolutely.

[@clemguitar63]

@@BenJBrandt Ditto!

[@julianburmeister9489]

That is right. Too bad nobody wants to hear us playing anymore.

[@sooparticular]

@@julianburmeister9489 because music is dead...this aint the 70s thru 90s. GOLDEN ERA!!!

[@joshuatyson1907]

@@sooparticularIf you think music is dead you must not have stepped outside your comfort zone in a few years

[@dannyllerenatv8635]

Jeorge Tripps collaborating with both Paul Cochrane and now Mike Piera. What a time to be alive.

[@jayyoungmusic919]

The MXR Timmy sucks

[@fives.]

@@jayyoungmusic919 as does the Cochrane 10th Anniversary Timmy, clearly

[@chipsterb4946]

I use my MXR Timmy all the time

[@gibsonend]

@@jayyoungmusic919 No way. You're using it wrong. Timmy + Marshall = Awesomeness. If you're not using it with a Marshall, you should just get rid of it.

[@HarleyGeezer1954]

There is a special place in my heart for MXR. I was there in the early days. Great memories.

[@victormaniaci2104]

Absolutely brilliant to have Analog Mike give his seal of approval with this video. One thing I really liked is that he said they used the exact capacitors and chips he asked for. They didn't try to cut cost, or pressure Mike to change his vision. That says huge things for MXR. They didn't get in the way.

[@chipsterb4946]

Anything short of Mike saying “this is the same as the Prince of Tone” and I would’ve been “meh… probably not.” I do use my MXR Timmy a lot and will make space for one of these too!

[@nickdevriese]

Wow. Paul Cochrane and now Mike Piera. Fulltone going out of business. Changing times.

[@Dudeitsmeee]

Dare we say this is a slow dismantling of the cork-sniffery and tone-snobbery golden age?

[@bassyey]

@@Dudeitsmeee Nope. PRS fanboys and wood sniffers still exist.

[@rexsolomon6325]

Mike Piera the Analog Man himself explaining the inner workings of the Duke of Tone. Respect. There won't ever be, a better demo video on KoT, PoT and DoT. Pre-order already done, yesterday.

[@SS-gx7tg]

This is great news! I've wanted a KoT for a while but after a couple years on the waitlist and still no offer, I'm not sure if it'll ever happen. Plus I kinda wanted a smaller sized OD pedal, the KoT takes up a good amount of real estate. This is an awesome collaboration, I bet these will sell really well

[@gcvrsa]

This is going to be the best-selling pedal of the year. I'm pretty sure this is the only Bluesbreaker derivative that offers the option of switching out the clipping diodes, and that's one of my favorite sounds. A mass-production mini PoT? Hells, yeah!

[@victormaniaci2104]

Jackson Audio Golden Boy has 4 different diode options.

[@bstoner1300]

Wampler Pantheon (and deluxe) have this as well, but honestly I didn’t enjoy that pedal like I thought I would

[@leoth4143]

Agreed.

[@mattgilbert7347]

Tapestry Audio Fab Suisse has that option

[@mattgilbert7347]

Same. I found that the high end was fizzy, and overall the Pantheon wasn't as open as my other BB-derived pedals, Vick Audio Mount Pleasant & Keeley 1962x

[@gabrielledebourg2487]

Such a cool collaboration! So happy it’s making Analogman’s brilliant circuits available to a wider array of players, and in a mini enclosure at that. Might pick one up!

[@sampopkin]

I’ve been to Mike’s shop in CT several times and had the pleasure to meet him. He’s an honest person with a lot of integrity with his business. He’s not known to love big corporations haha, but Jeorge Tripps runs a tight ship at Dunlop

[@SixStringHarmonies]

Definitely on to something here. Nice to give pedal boutiques a bit more production capability and get those circuits out there on a more affordable and available basis.

[@brendancarbone7621]

This is awesome. Love AM, and I know Mike would never put his name on anything that isn’t absolutely incredible sounding, well-researched, and well-thought out. KOT parts are becoming scarce and this is a great way to keep the circuit around reliably for years to come. Even though I already have a KoT, I’ll probably pick one or two of these up to use on a mini travel board, and it will sound just as good in any sort of band context. Beano, DoT, bad Bob seems like a good start to the signal Chain

[@robertranford5574]

This is great news to anyone seeking the Marshall Bluesbreaker pedal and Analog Man KOT tones!👍

[@dirkvanstralen3733]

Woohoo! That is awesome, Mike! Thanks for all the fantastic pedals and customer service throughout the years! It’s great to have this partnership between the Analogman and Mxr :)

[@riesgojavier]

I am so happy to see Mike and MXR doing this, what an awesome partnership. Definitely getting at least 2!

[@Dang...]

AnalogMan makes great pedals. PoT is an amazing pedal. Wishing Mike continued success.

[@the1khronohs40]

Lovely! I will definetly get one of those! I also have loved MXR for their beautiful simplicity for many, many years now. As far as I can remember, it was the first pedal brand I discovered. And Analogman, of course, is legend! ❤️

[@darrenbond4280]

Really happy to hear of the collaboration, Was on the waiting list for several years for the KOT but moved (lifestyle Change) and totally missed out when I was next in line. Love My MXR Distortion + The more accessible version of this pedal is in good hands. No missing out this time

[@draelyc]

Love the project, the tone demos sound awesome, and I adore the fact that you’re wearing a Stillwater t-shirt!

[@lordofthemound3890]

I’ve been buying from Analog Mike for 15 years and this is the first time I’ve ever seen him!

[@saltpeter500]

I love my PoT and I love this. Fantastic way to get the pedal onto more boards

[@Jesse_Johnson]

4.5 years later and my time has almost come for a KOT!! Now I’ll wait another 4.5 years for some Analog Mike!! All day, every day.

[@BetterBeliefs.com.]

same but now the market for the kot will be destroyed

[@weschilton]

@@BetterBeliefs.com. Haha, no it will NOT

[@GetUpTo88]

Amazing! So happy for both companies!

[@PMUP2016]

I own a Analog man King of Tone and Prince of Tone and just ordered the MXR Duke of Tone. Mike is the best!

[@asheqakhtar]

Fantastic to see this collaboration. Looking forward to trying one out.

[@joybuzzer]

I can't wait to install two Dukes in a single enclosure.

[@Supernautiloid]

call it the Lord of Tone 😆

[@williamdasher3412]

Deuce of Tone

[@sooparticular]

THE THRIFTY MONARCH

[@OPdbx]

It's cool that you're doing this with boutique builders! I've always wanted an analogman pedal ever since my friend let me borrow his modded ts-808.

[@Hamppzah]

I've had mine for a few weeks and it's INSANE

[@OPdbx]

@@Hamppzah great to hear! where did you get yours?

[@Hamppzah]

@@OPdbx Sorry, I should've specified that I was referring to your mention of the modded 808. In any case, I sent him my 808 reissue (instructions from his website) and he sent it back sounding 10x better! He did the true vintage mod with a NOS TL4558P chip, yummy..

[@starshineraiser6729]

@@Hamppzah approximate how much? I’m on it

[@nickh1933]

Mike is a super nice and very sincere guy, this was such a great idea and I hope it works out very well for him!

[@sixstringsofsam]

Just in time when fulltone is out of business. Mike knows how how to do the business!

[@ThePenitentSquirrel]

I bet you in a years time there will be a MXR OCD pedal

[@sixstringsofsam]

@@ThePenitentSquirrel highly doubt. Fulltone is out of business so 🤷

[@ThePenitentSquirrel]

@@sixstringsofsam sigh... yeah, but he still owns the copyright on his pedal designs and names which means if your designs are no longer in a production then you can license your intellectual property to other production businesses for money... hence, MXR could make an OCD. I never thought I would have to explain something so god damn simple, but here we are🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@siavashmassoudi]

@@ThePenitentSquirrel I HIGHLY doubt someone like Mike Fuller will want to conduct business with people like Dunlop/MXR

[@jambajoby32]

Lmao aye facts !

[@larryb3946]

Mine is on order... very excited for this little gem. I've been on the wait list for two years for the KOT!

[@PlaydateDrummer]

Right on Mike! I have many of your pedals and always have them on! I recommend your pedals to my guitar students-

[@bigoldSupaD]

I remember his AOL page... Great idea and it sounds like a great pedal.

[@mannishboy1]

Wow. Just wow...

[@wizardito7741]

The man himself, testing the pedal, even make them sound identical. The chip/electronic-tonesnob: YEAH, BUT I HAVE A UNIQUE CONDITION THAT MAKE ME HEAR OVER 40KHZ, SO I CAN CLEARLY HEAR THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THEM. KoT IT'S BOUTIQUE AND THATS WHY SOUNDS HUGE AND MUCH BETTER THAN MXR MASS PRODUCTION!!!

[@ileutur6863]

There still aren't any of them here, but I'm sure they'll come

[@wizardito7741]

@@ileutur6863 i hope they don't

[@victormaniaci2104]

In the video, Analog Mike said they used the exact capacitors he asked for. So this does have the tonesnob chips and capacitors in it.

[@i.shadrin]

Need this. Chasing Prince of tone many years, now it's got me)

[@daviddunkin7454]

Yes, freaking awesome!!! Love Mikes work

[@kylelingol3805]

Great sounds! And excellent Stillwater shirt!

[@alguitarchristie]

I just got this pedal and it's absolutely brilliant! The best Overdrive i have ever had! And it's tiny!!! Something in the midrange that I haven't experienced in any other pedal!

[@JackJD]

Definitely gonna check one of these out. Lovely work!

[@woodsnacks]

I’ve been using two POT’s for some time now, just made it to the top of the list for a KOT, and I’m still gonna buy this! Preordering now. Love the smaller form factor. I can now replace one of my POTs and save some much needed real estate on my mini board 💪🏻

[@johnpandolfino8663]

Sounds like a great pedal...... thanks for sharing 👏👍👌🇺🇸🥓🌭🦫😎

[@Rwtheking]

Love to see the collaboration that’s awesome. Cool man

[@theSonicboom100]

These are gonna sell like hot cakes!! Good job, im gonna need one.

[@rottalmusik6563]

What a smart move🤘💜🎸 Thanks Mike🙏

[@xxxxneoxxxx]

Well played, Analog man. Well played MXR. Both won the game.

[@steveyankees1]

Brilliant!! Ordered mine from Sweetwater

[@BuddyBlues]

You have my attention

[@jamesleavitt5719]

I LOVE that he’s wearing a Stillwater shirt!

[@vintagetone22]

Ive got all analogman pedals .but i will still buy this pedal easy.well done sir.

[@greyklopstock7155]

Literally just preordered! Ahhh, the perks of starting to work again! I've been following this for a while, and figure it's always nice to bring in a new flavor every once in a while. Plus, I've wanted a true bypass od for a minute, as almost all of my pedals are buffered and I love using a tone bender, but obv that don't like buffers too much

[@dr_streudel]

Mxr plus Bill Finnegan klon is next lol. What an awesome idea, great sounds all around!

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

I really like the concept for this and the size. The fact that there still is a treble trim pot is awesome, and I’m totally fine with the fact that it’s not as easily accessible because it is also significantly cheaper and ready to ship.

[@lesstearific]

I love the OD tone...

[@DareBear2099]

I’ve been waiting for a video since the leak! So stoked for this!

[@zachmiller4575]

You guys should make a version of this with 2 Duke of tones put together call it the queen of tone.

[@shotgunrebels]

Sounds fantastic

[@RobertFairweatherMusic]

Owner of original KOT....cool collab. Congrats Analogue Man.

[@tonkageorge]

I’m now definitely getting the Duke of Tone and a Stillwater t-shirt.

[@MarkPacificar]

Very cool and excellent shirt!

[@matthewtabbytosavit4805]

Got mine hahah love it!!!

[@thrumyeyesphoto]

Very cool, Mike! We used to sell your pedals new way back around 2005 at GGuitars in CT.

[@Beermaker2000]

Who ever thought that this would happen?!? Amazing

[@BassBooking]

i am so stoked for this

[@ScottyBrockway]

Very nice! I will buy two since I don't want to wait for 5 years.

[@kevinmalone8903]

Love the shirt. Best part of the movie

[@earthstrong-43.72]

That "Almost Famous" shirt... awesome.

[@Redhotchilipprs]

Man! I can’t wait to get one!

[@violinmiata]

Thought this was an April Fools goof, but it’s September. George Tripps and Analogman are the real deal, happy to this this collaboration. Cool to see the internal components are analogman spec and not corporate cheap.

[@danielmarti]

Great work man, thanks. The Duke of Tone is the perfect overdrive pedal for me! I use 2 Duke of Tone pedals, one for crunch sounds, the other for lead sounds. Both on, the sun doesn't go down anymore! I use the boost setting for top dynamics and transparency on both Duke of Tone pedals! ( Deluxe Strat. with Kinman 59 Pickups, Mod. Boss GE 7, Cali 76 Compact Deluxe, 2x MXR Duke of Tone, etc. )

[@daltonvanhorn5167]

my first pedal in 1979 was the distortion+ this will be my next one

[@user-ok3po8gz4w]

Best pedal of the year for sure!!!

[@ChrisCollinsGuitar]

Loving this trend. Boss/JHS. MXR/Analog Man.

[@omgitsrook]

Wow the Timmy and now this?! Super cool.

[@tweeked267]

I have a Prince and just got my King last month. Damn, now I need a Duke for my little pedal board.

[@starshineraiser6729]

I own loads of great and pricy overdrives and I’ll tell you, the Prince of Tone has the best saturation I’ve ever heard. The snappy liveliness and chime, it’s intoxicating. And, I absolutely love, love MXR, what they are doing lately. They’ve hit their stride and I know they’re just going to keep releasing cooler stuff. I’d love them to do some all analog amp in a box preamp pedals. Just 4-5 knobs, no secondary functions.

[@MB57]

Can't wait to try this out, Stillwater Runs Deep!

[@gordontubbs]

Nice! Won't need to sign up for that legendary KOT waiting list anymore.

[@jasonlee8497]

Yeah, I’ll be getting this.

[@michaelmobley2555]

Super stoked. Just preordered.

[@djwmusic]

From where?

[@louderthangod]

I think I might have to get 2 of these.

[@JVIoneyman]

I had one of the KoT pedals and it was pretty amazing. I sold it because of the high resale and I miss it a lot. I am on the list again but i have a few years left. This should be a nice alternative!

[@Kickback79]

AM 🐐🔥🔥🔥I love the KOT and the POT this is gonna be a great pedal. Mike and MXR 😎😎

[@JudgeFredd]

Love the Still Water t-shirt from the Almost Famous movie

[@mattchilled]

Love this idea, even though I own the KOT I'm sure I'll pick up the Duke of tone too.

[@Varone26]

Calling it now.. Bill Finnegan collab next. "Prancing Pony".

[@jasonstone1046]

Nice one Mike!

[@nobodyimportant76467]

I’ll buy one as soon as I can

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

That Analog Man,,, I was going to say, hay man what did they do to the parts inside,,, I can't believe you got the good stuff in there, it makes all the difference. this looks like a great pedal.

[@zwidawurzn9423]

Great stuff, finally i can just buy that analogman sound without waiting for years or camping the website

[@jamesmarciniec4787]

Placed my order today.👍

[@fives.]

Holy cow, this is great

[@BNA_Est.1988]

The money is on the way asap! I need this

[@AdADglgmutShevanel]

I loved the Prince of Tone when I played one a little while ago. $200 used was a little high for me, but I definitely want to check out the Duke!

[@Peter-em7wl]

on KOT waitlist. Preordered DOT

[@sergeyv4908]

Amazing! We need one more with zendrive and we have full package))) - transparent, amp-like, and dumble.

[@ericjenks9596]

Lol. A month after I got my king of tone (4.6 years on the waitlist). Can’t wait to check out this mini brethren!

[@jimwang8282]

Killer pedal, just got one, ❤

[@jayybone6227]

Fantastic, period

[@mptachenko]

Been on the waiting list since June 2017. Now this come out to mock me!

[@WayneHoldenMusic]

That Stillwater shirt is on point