Topmusicanswers
- Is amp distortion better than pedals?
- Can I use an overdrive pedal as a preamp?
- What is the difference between a preamp and an overdrive pedal?
Is amp distortion better than pedals?
Distortion pedals are considered more versatile with more parameters to shape your ideal sound. Their downfall is that some cheap pedals can sound unnatural. In contrast, the majority valve amp distortion provides a more, smoother, and overall, more well-rounded distortion.
Can I use an overdrive pedal as a preamp?
Well, it's true in the sense that these pedals go before the amp, which does technically make them “pre”. But no. They aren't preamps, per se, which means you could stack an actual preamp with a Tube Screamer or an overdrive. This means that, technically, you can preamp a pedal that is pre-amp.
What is the difference between a preamp and an overdrive pedal?
A preamp pedal should be placed quite early in your overall signal chain, and obviously before power amp or cab simulator pedals. ... Some guitarists, especially metal players, use overdrive pedals into their distorted amps in order to achieve a tighter and more saturated sound.
