Distortion pedal help
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Tech 21 GT-2 for sure. You could order online at
http://www.gain10music.com/home.php
http://www.gain10music.com/home.php
Don't get the GT2 for distortion . It is NOT a distortion pedal, it is an analog amp modeller with a built-in drive knob, a good one at that.
I run the GT2 into my 40watt Smarvo amp and while clean is good, if I turn up the gain and play in hi-gain mode, the amp begins to fart - if you know what I mean, that excessively boomy sound. Different amps will result in different results, I'm sure.
This pedal is made to go into a PA system or a monitor (flat freq response).
If you do that, it shines.
As for distortion pedals, DS-1 and SD-1 are the cheap and good ones.
Pier.
I run the GT2 into my 40watt Smarvo amp and while clean is good, if I turn up the gain and play in hi-gain mode, the amp begins to fart - if you know what I mean, that excessively boomy sound. Different amps will result in different results, I'm sure.
This pedal is made to go into a PA system or a monitor (flat freq response).
If you do that, it shines.
As for distortion pedals, DS-1 and SD-1 are the cheap and good ones
.Pier.
The tech 21 pedals have so many nobs... ain't it difficult to use?
I tried the danelectro pedal today... both the grilled cheese (yellow in colour) and pastrami (red in colour)... The yellow was way out of what I want cos too ear splitting and the red had 1 setting that I like (max the gain) sound very warm and cool... but then have no other settings that please me...
Was thinking of boss pedals ds-1 and sd-1... what's the diff? From the sound sample in marshall web... I like the sd-1 sound...
I tried the danelectro pedal today... both the grilled cheese (yellow in colour) and pastrami (red in colour)... The yellow was way out of what I want cos too ear splitting and the red had 1 setting that I like (max the gain) sound very warm and cool... but then have no other settings that please me...
Was thinking of boss pedals ds-1 and sd-1... what's the diff? From the sound sample in marshall web... I like the sd-1 sound...
Hi, flat-frequency response means that on the frequencies meter, no one frequency is emphasised by the speaker. What goes in = what goes out. Most guitar amps emphasise a certain frequency, to make the guitar sound good plugged in.
A monitor is used for mixing. It is supposed to reproduce the "true" sounds of the mix so that one can do a mix which will sound good on any player. Some people use monitors to amplify keyboard sounds too.
Pier.
A monitor is used for mixing. It is supposed to reproduce the "true" sounds of the mix so that one can do a mix which will sound good on any player. Some people use monitors to amplify keyboard sounds too.
Pier.
Vaiyen said:
Anyway, I have a SD-1 and I think the gain is somewhat mild. It sounds smooth and chunky when the drive is turned up. If I want heavier tones, I use it in conjunction with the gain channel on the amp.
If you want heavier tones, DS-1 is more suitable as it has way more gain.
Pier.
If you want heavier tones, DS-1 is more suitable as it has way more gain.
Pier.
