Topmusicanswers
- How do you turn on amp distortion?
- How does Metallica switch from clean to distortion?
- How does amp distortion work?
How do you turn on amp distortion?
Turn knobs marked "gain" or "overdrive" all the way up. Turn other volume knobs down to get the loudness you want. Once you've proved you can get heavy distortion, dial things back to find the tone you want. Some amps won't distort at low volumes.
How does Metallica switch from clean to distortion?
Due to the structure of the band's songs, Zaemisch says that he switches between clean tones and distorted tones — “analog” style — to eliminate any switching gaps between tones because songs like One transition from clean to dirty with no breaks.
How does amp distortion work?
Distortion occurs when gain is added to an audio signal, pushing the signal beyond its peak. This causes harmonic overtones, and clips the peaks and valleys of the signal, resulting in compression and sustain. ... Distortion can be achieved by turning up the volume on an amp to the point that causes the tubes to overdrive.
