I am looking for a Distortion pedal that my clean tone will be heard with the distortion effect. Either dual output or a blend know. Any good ones out there?? Alan
The digitech BassDriver (part of the X series of pedals from them) has a blend knob, though I don't really know if that's what you're going for. I could never tell if it blended the dry signal with the wet one or not, but then again, I just played with the Level, Tone and Morph knobs - got a nice grindy SVT tone from it actually. Tomorrow I'll tool around with it and see what it really does. Ray
you can try out the boss odb-3. contrary to what most people say, i think it actually sounds good (if you are using passives your gonna have to roll back the tone knob to avoid feedback), but it feeds back some too.
I've read some really great reviews on the MXR M-80. I'm real impressed. I think I'll check one out this weekend. Thanks Guys. Alan
...Demeter Fuzzulator. Although it is titled "fuzz" is has selectable germanium or LED distortion circuits...and both a blend and output level control, as well as a passive tone cntrl. Very cool. Max
Ok, I've never played either fuzz or distortion so I have no real reference. But what is the difference between the two? Alan
not the most popular choice around here...but the SansAmp (original or classic) has about the most controllable and versatile gain structure I've ever used in a box. It has 3 levels or modes of distortion or crunch..DIP switches to hone the lows, mids and highs..separate volume, gain and presence controls. You can dial in as much or little crunch as you want. It really a great little box for guitar or bass. It has saved a few gigs when the bass rig went down and I had to patch directly to the board for sound. I take it everywhere..even if I don't use it. It's a valuable tool in my box. For over the top stuff..I have a Crowther Prunes and Custard. as far as running clean and dirt together...bi-amping and sending the distortion to the high end is a very nice way to go.
