The Mosky PLEXI Distortion is a mini distortion pedal built around the Plexi sound: Mosky bills it as a "PlexiDrive Overdrive / Distortion Pedal," a nod to the British amp style that players usually mean by "Plexi." It is part of Mosky's Mini Guitar Pedals line, sits in the distortion category, and keeps the circuit simple: a 100% analog signal path, a true bypass switch, and a small set of controls on a compact enclosure.1
Controls and switching
The control set is deliberately small. Mosky's page details one tone-style control and the standard footswitch arrangement1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Tone | Adjusts the EQ. Clockwise is brighter, counterclockwise is darker1 |
| Footswitch | Engages or bypasses the effect, with an On/Off LED indicator showing the state1 |
The true bypass switching matters if you run the pedal on a larger board: with the effect off, the distortion circuit is removed from the signal path entirely, and the LED tells you which state you are in.1
Size, weight and power
The enclosure is a mini format weighing 125g, so it fits between other compact pedals on a crowded board. Power is 9VDC with negative polarity, the common center-negative standard.1
Mosky's page lists power as 9VDC, negative, and does not list a battery option. Plan to run the PLEXI from a 9V center-negative supply output rather than expecting battery power.1
Where it sits among the alternatives
Plexi-style distortion is a crowded field, and Mosky itself makes several takes on it. Within the maker's own range, the PLEXI sits alongside related mini pedals such as the MOSKY PLEXI-M DISTORTION and the MOSKY CRAZY TONE Distortion, as well as the Mosky CRUNCH RED Distortion and Mosky RED BROWN Distortion for other flavors of drive.
Other makers approach the plexi-style brief in different formats, but the Mosky PLEXI itself is a distortion pedal1, with a single Tone control that adjusts the EQ, clockwise for brighter and counterclockwise for darker, an On/Off LED indicator, and a weight of 125g1. Its distinguishing feature in that company is its simplicity: one control and a very light footprint.1
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Questions
Is the Mosky PLEXI Distortion true bypass?
Yes. Mosky's product page lists a true bypass switch, so when the pedal is off, your guitar's signal passes through without the distortion circuit in the way. The pedal also has an on/off LED indicator so you can see at a glance whether it is engaged.
What power supply does the Mosky PLEXI Distortion need?
The pedal runs on a 9VDC supply with negative polarity, the same center-negative standard used by most compact pedals, so a standard pedalboard power supply output or a dedicated 9V adapter will suit it. Mosky's page does not list a battery option, so plan on using a power supply.
Is the Mosky PLEXI Distortion analog?
Yes. Mosky describes the pedal as having a 100% analog signal path, meaning your signal is never converted to digital as it passes through the distortion circuit.
How big is the Mosky PLEXI Distortion?
Mosky lists the pedal at 94mm long, 39mm wide and 32mm high, with a weight of 125g. That is a compact, single-footswitch mini enclosure that takes up little room on a pedalboard.
Does the Mosky PLEXI take a battery?
Mosky's product page specifies power as 9VDC, negative, and does not list battery operation among the pedal's features. Treat it as a supply-powered pedal and budget a standard 9V center-negative output on your power supply.
