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Most guitar amplifiers have distortion channels built-in. Typically a foot-switch is used to switch from "distortion" to "clean".
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Which companies are the most known for making distortion pedals?
The most famous, meaning classic, brands that make distortion pedals are BOSS, Ibanez, EHX and ProCo. This does not mean that they are the best. There are a bunch of lesser known distortion pedals that are just as good.
What distortion pedal does Taking Back Sunday use?
Both Eddie and John don't use distortion pedals they use Big Bite pedals they are boost overdrive pedals. You can find them here, www.bigbitefx.com or www.facebook.com/bigbitefx
What does Rise Against use for distortion on guitar?
Just the distortion from a Marshall JCM 900 amp (they don't use distortion pedals).
What effect pedals does The Devil Wears Prada use?
They usually use ' Distortion '.
Is the distortion in the boss ME-70 the same as there individual destortion pedals?
No, it uses COSM modelling.
What products and services does Visual Sound sell?
Visual Sound specializes in quality music products, specifically sound distortion pedals and other specialized guitar related equipment. They also produce amplifiers and other sound-related items.
What is a distortion peddle?
OK, a distortion pedal is an effect pedal mostly used by musicians to get a "meaner" sound. Where as fuzz pedals just make your sound "dirty"; these "distortion" pedals push your sound over the edge.There are some that give more of a "crunch" and other's that sound more ... "liquid".Sorry for all the poor descriptions. Some specific examples of the sounds produced by these pedals are:AC/DC guitarist Angus Young's trademarked sound is what most would call "crunch".The late ex-Pantera guitarist "Dimebag" Darrel had what most would call "liquid" distortion.Older distortion pedal achieved these effects by use of analog circuitry and manipulation of the signal generated by the guitar. Modern pedals generally use digital circuitry.
Do multi effect guitar pedals have distortion?
Yes they certainly do, along with many other effects such as chorus, reverb, tremelo, and phaser.
What are the uses of Bass Pedals?
Bass pedals are used to add sound effects to a bass guitar. Some of these sound effects include distortion, pre-amps, chorus, and more. They can be found at Guitar Center and Musician's Friend.
What guitar pedal did Kurt Cobain use?
I know one time he took a Boss DS-1 and combined it with his own amps drive. Kurt didn't use a lot of effects, but those he did use were very important to his overall tone. Most important to Cobain's sound were his distortion and phaser pedals. The Small Clone Full-Chorus by Electro Harmonix and the SansAmp Tri-A.C. are our two favorites for their unique tone. The Rat2 Distortion is used by lots guitarists for extra OD boost.
What Were The Early Versions Of Guitar Effect Pedals?
Fuzz and reverb were some of the first effects I know of. Wah-wah and distortion soon followed.
What Distortion Pedal does Mick Thomson Use?
I'm not 100% sure on this, but i know he uses mainly boss pedals...., and that on the "all hope is gone" album he uses Boss metal zone, and MD-2 mega distortion. He may use others, but I'm pretty sure he uses these two.I'm not 100% sure on this, but i know he uses mainly boss pedals...., and that on the "all hope is gone" album he uses Boss metal zone, and MD-2 mega distortion. He may use others, but I'm pretty sure he uses these two.correction..he doesnt use distortion pedals other than an ibanez tubescreamerhe uses his rivera kr7 for an amp that's it
