MXR Rockman Pedal

[Securb]

THis is incredibly cool but I do not know how much I could practically use it in our set. I could see getting one for nostalgia purposes. Not much more.

NAMM 2025: In perhaps the biggest gear release tease of the year so far, MXR has confirmed it will be reviving the cult classic Rockman headphone amp in a new pedalboard-friendly form factor later this month.

The news was officially announced in a not-so-cryptic Instagram post from MXR, which gave fans an early look at the forthcoming stompbox. There was no direct mention of the word “Rockman”, but commenters – having been shown the unit's unmistakable blue slider-equipped control panel and iconic font – were quick to put two and two together.
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[Mincer]

I think the sound is a little too specific. Had this come out 25 years ago, it would have been a bigger deal.

 

[Seashore]

I don't know if it would work in my setup but I still want one. I also want a Joshua delay. Dammit MXR.




Also how freakin cool would it be if they put the POWER SUPPLY JACK ON TOP OF THEIR PEDALS.

 

[Supernautilus]

I just read an article on this. I totally want one of these, just the cool factor. Price is a bit steep though I think at $229. I can’t want to hear some demos.

 

[ehdwuld]

I think the sound is a little too specific. Had this come out 25 years ago, it would have been a bigger deal.

25 years ago you could still get the original Rockman

 

[Mincer]

25 years ago you could still get the original Rockman

True, but it was hard to interface it into a guitar>pedals>amp setup.

 

[beaubrummels]

Awesome pedal (in concept). They should have built the CTRL onto the pedal itself, rather than make you buy and plug in yet another switch/controller. (I'm assuming that just switches the modes, or goes from whatever you have set to instant DIST mode.)

 

[idsnowdog]

The ROG Mockman sounds similar. They omit the clipping LEDs but I would use a three position rotary switch to choose between LED, Germanium, and silicon clipping diodes.

 

[idsnowdog]

25 years ago you could still get the original Rockman

I sold mine 25 years ago.

 

[Mincer]

I sold mine 25 years ago.

Most people did. And this next generation of players probably have no use for that sound, either.

 

[Securb]

And this next generation of players probably have no use for that sound, either.

Unless you are in a Def Leppard tribute band, this sound is of little use. I would not mind owning one if I wanted to noodle some Boston tunes. For $200+, my nostalgic hunger for those tones is not something that needs to be fed. Plus, I have a setting on my H90 that makes the Rockman sound fairly spot-on.

 

[Seashore]

I think most of you are underestimating the market for "80s nostalgia" products. There's a bunch of hype for this on Reddit and other forums. Some people are interested in nailing "that sound" but a lot of players will probably be into it just to have a new box of tone with a retro vibe.

I saw this elsewhere. Not sure if it's official.

 

[Mincer]

Well NAMM is coming up, so I am sure the guitarosphere will be flooded with videos of people playing More Than a Feeling power chords.

 

[idsnowdog]

Most people did. And this next generation of players probably have no use for that sound, either.

When I think of the Rockman it's more the chorus than the distortion.

 

[GuitarStv]

Unless you are in a Def Leppard tribute band, this sound is of little use

So we should be getting a review from Aceman shortly?

 

[jeremy]

hes gotta put on his spanx first

 

[Supernautilus]

And we have LIFTOFF!

https://youtu.be/IBambYg_dz8?si=8I2dQtKqfOWh7QAq

https://youtu.be/mzupoy6PfAA?si=O0UXiGba-iWxj-n0

https://youtu.be/qH_d16RAE8g?si=DoZszCO_ai5X4Ybk

 

[Sirion]

I made a pretty big thread asking for this in 2017. Too bad I have bought three Rockman rigs since. :-D It will be interesting to see how these hold up.

 

[ehdwuld]

Just watched the Sweetwater Demo

I soo want want want one

 

[Securb]

Just watched the Sweetwater Demo

I soo want want want one

I think we all want one. It is a great tone, iconic in every way. At $229, I question how much capturing my youth is worth and how often I will want that nostalgia. I will say one thing: They probably just killed the used market for Rockman gear.