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* Home * Guitar Effects Pedals * Chorus Pedals * Delay Pedals * Distortion Pedals * Fuzz Pedals * Multi Effects Pedals * Octave Pedals * Overdrive Pedals * Reverb Pedals * Tremolo Pedals * Tuner Pedals * Wah Pedals * Blog WHAT IS A DISTORTION EFFECTS PEDAL? A distortion pedal is an electronic device that alters the sound of a guitar signal. Distortion pedals generated their name from the fact that they're used to create and enhance distortion and sustain. This type of pedal can be used as a boost to overdrive, sustain and other effects pedals. They can also be used as a stand-alone device for players who wish to experiment with the sounds of their guitar without using other effects pedals. A distortion pedal can be used to modify your guitar's sound. It will distort the signal being sent from the instrument, giving it a rougher, more edgy sound. A distortion pedal can also be used with electric keyboards, drums, and other instruments to create different sounds. This is because it changes the waveform of the signal passing through it. This changes the timbre of what you are playing on your guitar or keyboard, making it sound more aggressive or distorted. WHAT IS A DISTORTION PEDAL? A distortion pedal is a device used to manipulate sound waves in order to make the guitar sound more "aggressive" or "dirty". It can modify the sound of an electric guitar. By applying to the input signal a controlled amount of non-linear distortion. The result is to make the sound "growl" or "bite". Distortion pedals are used in the same way as overdrive pedals The effect produced by the pedal will be different depending on what type of guitar is being played. With some distortion pedals producing a warmer sound while others produce a harsher sound. A distortion pedal is not required for basic effects, but can be used to create more intense sounds and textures. WHICH ONES ARE THE BEST FOR BEGINNERS? A distortion pedal is an electronic device which is used for altering the sound of an electric guitar. It changes the sound of an electric guitar by overdriving its signal, thereby changing the timbre or tone of the sound. The best distortion pedals are usually based on three main factors: whether they are analog or digital, how they work and what is their price point. We recommend that beginners start off with a cheaper option to avoid problems in the future with expensive repairs. If you find that the effect is right for your type of music, then buy a better one later. HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT DISTORTION PEDAL FOR YOU An effects pedal, or stomp box, is an electronic or digital device that alters the sound of a musical instrument or other audio source. Typically, these are placed on the floor near the musician's feet. The term “pedal” typically designates an effect unit that can be used with either electric guitar or bass guitar. There are many pedals to choose from that produce different distortions and effects. Distortion pedals are one of the most popular pedals for electric guitar players because they provide a sharp contrast to natural unprocessed sound by generating high volumes and distorted sounds with few waves. What type of distortion pedal will best suit your needs depends on what you want to achieve with it. For example, if you want to play hard rock music. With a sound that goes beyond a distortion pedals capabilities, you may want a fuzz pedal. With so many distortion pedals on the market today, it is hard to know which one is right for you, especially if you are new to guitar pedals. We’ve written an article to help guitar players find the best distortion pedal for them by comparing popular choices. Listing their pros and cons, and sharing some highly rated options. You can find that article here. The Best Distortion Pedals On The Market. DISTORTION PEDAL 101 Distortion is a simple concept to understand when it comes to music. It is when an audio signal is copied and produced again. Where the quality of the copy becomes worse than the original. They can be used to create this effect by amplifying and copying an audio signal and then adding components that make it sound dirtier and louder. A distortion pedal changes the sound of the guitar, by clipping off all the higher frequencies and boosting the lower ones. They are also used in other types of music such as Rock and Metal, but they are mainly for electric guitars. And can come with a number of knobs to adjust tone, such as bass and treble controls. It’s not uncommon for the distortion pedal to be used in combination with sustain or wah pedal. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAVING A DISTORTION PEDAL? A distortion pedal alters the sound of your instrument in a way that it has more distortion. It typically produces a much heavier, thicker sound than the original, especially when you are playing hard and heavy rock music. A distortion pedal can be used for various purposes, but they are most commonly used to create a heavier sound on one's instrument. They are also used to produce a clean sound or an overdrive-like tone by plugging into an amplifier's front end. The most popular use of the pedal is to get heavy sounding guitar sounds out of the amplifier which would not be possible with just the amplifier alone. The heavy guitar sound can be achieved by turning up either their volume or their gain knob. Which is usually located on the face of the effects pedal. The higher you go with the gain, the more distortion you should see in your signal tone. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OVERDRIVE AND DISTORTION PEDALS? An overdrive pedal boosts the signal and creates a "warm and fuzzy" sound. It's generally used for blues, rock, heavy metal, and other similar genres. They are based on early rock to produce a softer, warm, "vintage" tone with more subtle harmonics. A distortion pedal is usually used to create a "crunchier", heavier sound. It's usually used for punk rock, heavy metal, grunge and other similar genres. They are used for hard rock and heavy metal music to produce an edgy, rough sound with more intense harmonics. The main difference between overdrive and distortion pedals is their intended effect on your guitar signal. Overdrive pedals are often used to produce a warm or fuzzy sound. While distortion pedals produce a crunchier sound that is sometimes considered more aggressive in nature. HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST DISTORTION PEDAL FOR YOUR NEEDS? Pedals are an essential gear to have in your guitar arsenal. It's not just about having the best distortion pedal, but also finding the one that is right for you. If you're looking for a solution for adding some crunch to your tone, then an overdrive pedal will probably be your best bet. They produce tones that are cleaner and louder than distorted tones. The sound can be described as having a “tube-like” feel with the added roughness of the distortion adding to it. But what if you want something heavier? Then fuzz pedals might be what you need. 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