How to add more gain to distortion
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suckasucks
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if they are placed before other dirt pedals, they should. or on a tube amp too.
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tell us your current set-up, maybe we'll be more relevant...
My current gain actually is quite good. MY dist/od units are mt-2,ds-1 and sd-1, I run them, mainly mt-2, through cs-3 -> eh-2 -> eq -> gp-20. The sound I would describe as almost Megadeth-ish and 80's metal which I am fairly pleased of. But I thought having an extra boost would help in the gain department and help in giving the distortion more ferocity. Something like what Megadeth has done in Youthanasia and Countdown To Extinction.
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you are actually aiming for saturation here which a clean booster might help. however, it's more effective to employ a drive booster instead. if you wish to do so, your primary distortion gain level eg: MT-2 should be set lower. this way you'd hear the saturation more effectively.
however, if you are pleased with your current set-up, try a clean bosster first 8)
however, if you are pleased with your current set-up, try a clean bosster first 8)
suckasucks
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eeww MT-2. get a metal muff with the top boost function. supposed to be much better than a MT-2
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Metal Muff- it depends.
this pedal has a fuzz quality to it that might be repulsive to some of us here. also, the full-sized version featuring the Top Boost function, adds lots of treble to the mix. this is again acquired taste.
this pedal has a fuzz quality to it that might be repulsive to some of us here. also, the full-sized version featuring the Top Boost function, adds lots of treble to the mix. this is again acquired taste.
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the LPB-1 might cause some ill-definition in use with certain pedals- make sure you try one before buying.
Iactually tried selling my mt-2 but after listening to some more expensive dist unit (metal muff not included) I decided its not worth forking out extra money and the mt-2 would be good enough, plus its modded and I tweaked it to the sound I like best. Anyway, the best way for me to find out which booster suits me is to use it with my setup right? Thats so cumbersome to carry around . 
No choice buy 1st then pray it works well.
No choice buy 1st then pray it works well.
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just bring along your modded pedal & request a hook-up while you are at the shops.
gsonique
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..you have lots of gain already ... please play with a louder amp !!
The Mt2 is a pretty versatile pedal if only one knows how to use it :wink:
Btw there is a nice mod to remove that '80's metal nasal yucks' to a tighter low and screaming high !
Dig this...most metal bands just use straight-up into a high gain "muscle amp" and at times a TS type in between for that added push.
For fellas who can't afford "muscle amps", the ability to tweak a high gain pedals to taste is essential rather than adding more = madness !
Look at your set up wasp imagine your mt2 as the high gain amp,
the eq as the preamp and the sd1 as the booster. Tweak the Mt2 to taste at lower gain >> tweak eq to taste (don't go to extremes) >> play around a bit >> now off both pedals and kick in sd1 and tweak to taste (very little gain and raised later to taste)) >>> now kick in all three through a cranked amp !!
come back and tell us abt it :wink:
The Mt2 is a pretty versatile pedal if only one knows how to use it :wink:
Btw there is a nice mod to remove that '80's metal nasal yucks' to a tighter low and screaming high !
Dig this...most metal bands just use straight-up into a high gain "muscle amp" and at times a TS type in between for that added push.
For fellas who can't afford "muscle amps", the ability to tweak a high gain pedals to taste is essential rather than adding more = madness !
Look at your set up wasp imagine your mt2 as the high gain amp,
the eq as the preamp and the sd1 as the booster. Tweak the Mt2 to taste at lower gain >> tweak eq to taste (don't go to extremes) >> play around a bit >> now off both pedals and kick in sd1 and tweak to taste (very little gain and raised later to taste)) >>> now kick in all three through a cranked amp !!
come back and tell us abt it :wink:
sleepykitty
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hmm i may be wrong here, but does using an scooped eq pedal give the impression of added gain?
deathism
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yes..cutting back on the midrange freq does help..
i scoop my mids for a nice chugga sound..basically scooping my mids gives me less crunch..which exactly wad i need..but need to adjust the lower freqs accordingly..its basically juz playin with them nobs like u do wit them tits.
i scoop my mids for a nice chugga sound..basically scooping my mids gives me less crunch..which exactly wad i need..but need to adjust the lower freqs accordingly..its basically juz playin with them nobs like u do wit them tits.
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