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overdrive is caused when u push the tubes to the point they start to break up, some guitarist like it but, u cant get that sound at low volumes unless u have an attenuator.
distortion is caused by frequency clipping. most solid state amps have it buit in. but u can use pedals for it too.
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How was distortion on an guitar amplifier first made?
Distortion first appeared when guitar players would turn up their tube amps too loud and the launched the power section into overdrive, hence creating a distorted sound.
Should you place the distortion or overdrive box before or after the wah pedal when setting up a guitar rig?
most players do either, theres no 'right way' just like no right way to play the guitar itself...each give a slightly different sound. The function of a distortion pedal is similar to the preamp gain stages in a regular guitar amp. All of the classic wah sounds were produced in this manner: 1. guitar 2. wah 3. guitar amp 4. speakers If you put the distortion first, you will not get the classic wah sound. In addition, every guitar multi-FX processor made puts the wah before the overdrive/distortion in the FX chain. Many of these processors put the overdrive/distortion AFTER the preamp gain stage which is in the effects loop of a typical guitar amp. You would start at your guitar and go guitar-distortion-wah-amp. Because you want to wah a distorted signal, not distort a wah. If you distort the wah, you're not really getting the right effect. It makes a big difference.
What are overdrives on guitar?
Similar to a distortion effect in the way it creates a gritty sound. But completely diffrent. Overdrive creates an effect that brings out natural tones mixed with a gritty sound.
How do you get distortion on your amp?
your amplifier should have a switch for 'gain' or 'overdrive' switch... and usually knob for either and knobs for treble and bass.... if you switch the overdrive on and then muck around with the knobs until you find a sound you are happy with. also put use your back pick up cause it will sound weird otherwise
Does the Boss DS-1 pedal work good with a Peavy amp?
The Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal is an all-around good piece of equipment. Although it is on the inexpensive side, it still produces a solid tone that can be dialed-in with your amp to get everything from a lightly crunchy overdrive to a higher-gain distortion. Kurt Cobain and many others have used the orange pedal as an additional overdrive box to supplement their amplifier distortion. It will work as well with a Peavey amp as it will with anything. What it really comes down to is your own taste. As with any pedal, it will combine its own tones with the amp's sound to produce the final distortion tone. Either way, it's a good pedal (especially for the price) and it's worth experimenting with.
What is the difference between distortion and dispersion?
shape will be changed
What is the difference between the modulating signal and the demodulating signal in output of the detector?
Distortion.
Transmission pulsing in overdrive on Pontiac Grand Prix?
What is the difference between overdrive and drive on a1991 Pontiac grand prix
Difference between spectrum analyzer and distortion analyzer?
The spectrum analyzer is used to do distortion analysis to the signal. Due to the fact that we don't have a pure generated signal. In reality, there must be some distortion. The distortion analysis is important in the communication field as well as in electronics.
What is the difference between a delusion and cognitive distortion?
A delusion is a fixed, false belief that is maintained despite evidence to the contrary, often associated with psychotic disorders. Cognitive distortions are irrational or biased ways of thinking that can lead to negative emotions and behaviors, commonly seen in mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. Delusions are more extreme and disconnected from reality compared to cognitive distortions.
What is coarse frequency offset?
the frequency difference between the transmitter and the receiver without any noise or distortion
What is the difference between subjective and objective mineral properties?
subjective is exactly how it is without any distortion and objective is with the mind and opinion.
What is the difference between 1992 dodge Dakota transmission and a 1996 transmission?
the only thing that would be diffrent is the overdrive.
What is the difference between over drive and drive on a 1993 Oldsmobile?
Drive is 3rd Gear. Overdrive is 4th Gear.
How was distortion on an guitar amplifier first made?
Distortion first appeared when guitar players would turn up their tube amps too loud and the launched the power section into overdrive, hence creating a distorted sound.
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 happens when clipping occurs in a inverting amplifier?
The output waveform will be limited to the difference between the supply and ground (or between the positive and negative supplies). This causes distortion of the output waveform.
