Topmusicanswers
- Is overdrive the same as distortion?
- Does overdrive go before distortion?
- Can you use overdrive and distortion together?
- Are overdrive distortion pedals good?
Is overdrive the same as distortion?
Overdrive is mild/medium; distortion is spicier — and hotter! Another difference is this: while an overdrive pedal pushes your signal pretty darned hard, it doesn't change your existing tone much. Distortion pedals, on the other hand, not only add more saturation (or spice), but they also tend to alter your sound.
Does overdrive go before distortion?
It's mostly agreed that fuzz pedals should go early on in the pedal chain. ... If you're looking for more of a distorted gain style, then put it after the overdrive. But if you want a subtler sound, then put your overdrive last and don't have your distortion pedal cranked up too much.
Can you use overdrive and distortion together?
Yes, overdrive and distortion can be used together, this is known as gain-stacking (adding more than one pedal that adds gain). However, you need to properly dial in your controls to make the tone actually sound different.
Are overdrive distortion pedals good?
Overdrive pedals are massively popular with a whole range of guitar players, which is one of the reasons why there are so many of them on the market. ... They don't usually have as much gain as distortion or fuzz pedals - they're a little more subtle, adding a bit more grit, sustain and, if dialled in, volume.
