Overdrive / Distortion
Overdrive and Distortion are the original gangster guitar effects. Created from players pushing their amps beyond recognition or from literally ripping a hole in their speakers, the dirt is truly born out of rebellion. From the soaring sustaining lead lines of David Gilmour, the crunchy arpeggios of Thom York and the roaring riffs of James Hetfield, distortion has shaped the history of music. So if you want to change the sonic script and add some crunchy character to your sound, be it through a sparkling low-gain drive or a fire-breathing metal distortion, then follow the dirty tone road and get your grit on.
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Videos and Articles Featuring Overdrive and Distortion Pedals
Livin’ La Vida Lo-Fi – Episode 1 – How to Make Worn-Out Tape Sounds
A quick effects pedal tutorial on how to make your instrument sound like it's being played through an old worn-out
Old Blood Noise Endeavors x CHVRCHES Screen Violence – Post-Rock Perfection!
In the mix, guitar and synthesizer demo of the magical Screen Violence by Old Blood Noise and CHVRCHES Gorgeous stackable
EarthQuaker Devices White Light Reissue Overdrive Demo
Guitar and Synth demo of the raw dirt tones within the EarthQuaker Devices White Light This pedal has been out