Distortion kills some notes while playing

1. What causes distortion in music?
2. What does distortion do to a sound?
3. Why is distortion bad?
4. How can I make my distortion sound better?

What causes distortion in music?

Unwanted distortion is caused by a signal which is "too strong". If an audio signal level is too high for a particular component to cope with, then parts of the signal will be lost. This results in the rasping distorted sound. ... Once the component's maximum dynamic range is breached, you have distortion.

What does distortion do to a sound?

Distortion and overdrive are forms of audio signal processing used to alter the sound of amplified electric musical instruments, usually by increasing their gain, producing a "fuzzy", "growling", or "gritty" tone.

Why is distortion bad?

If you distort any signal a lot, it loses transients and might lose every bit of emotion it had. For example, if you distort a vocal track a lot, you will probably not understand a word of it. Some distortions, like feedback type, might get out of control and become totally unpredictable (not in a good way).

How can I make my distortion sound better?

Note: For this discussion, we will be using the method that is most useful for playing many different types of rock music.

1. Step 1: Find A Good Clean Tone. ...
2. Step 2: Find Your Overdrive Tone – Light Distortion. ...
3. Step 3: Find Your Lead Tone – Heavy Distortion. ...
4. Step 4: Unity Gain. ...
5. Step 5: E.Q. or Equalization.