Distortion is a guitar effect that alters the signal’s waveform, creating a gritty, aggressive sound characterized by a high level of harmonic content and sustain. It’s achieved by amplifying the input signal to the point where the amplifier or pedal’s circuitry begins to clip, causing the waveform to become squared off and jagged. This clipping produces harmonics that weren’t present in the original signal, resulting in the characteristic “gritty” or “dirty” tone associated with distortion. Distortion pedals typically feature controls for adjusting the amount of gain or distortion applied, as well as tone-shaping knobs to tailor the sound’s frequency response. Distortion is widely used in rock, metal, and punk music to add power, aggression, and sustain to guitar solos, riffs, and rhythm parts, creating a bold and intense sonic impact in the mix. Popular distortion pedals include the Boss DS-1, Pro Co Rat, and Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi.
Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibrations into an electrical signal, which is then amplified. Unlike acoustic guitars, they rely on amplification for volume and tone shaping, making them highly versatile in genres like rock, blues, jazz, and metal. Electric guitars come in many body styles—solid, semi-hollow, and hollow—and feature different pickup configurations, neck types, and hardware. From smooth clean tones to aggressive distortion, they offer a wide sonic range, making them the backbone of modern guitar music.
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TC-Helicon is a leading manufacturer of vocal processing and effects equipment, dedicated to providing singers and performers with innovative tools to enhance their live and studio performances. Founded in 2000 as a subsidiary of TC Electronic, TC-Helicon has since become a prominent name in the music industry, offering a wide range of products tailored specifically for vocalists. From vocal harmonizers and pitch correction units to vocal processors and effects pedals, TC-Helicon’s lineup provides singers with the means to achieve professional-quality vocal effects and harmonies effortlessly. Whether you’re a solo artist looking to expand your sonic palette or a member of a band seeking to elevate your vocal performance, TC-Helicon offers intuitive and reliable solutions to help you unlock your full creative potential on stage and in the studio.
£119.00
Simple single-button stompbox gives you flexible pitch correction choices to control your sound Gentle or aggressive tuning puts your voice right on pitch Manual or guitar-controlled key/scale selection Wide range of pitch correction capability, from natural to robotic Simple 3-knob control gets you up and running in seconds Simple guidance of pitc…
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£95.00
Single-button stompbox gives you easy studio-quality live vocal reverb effects Vocally tuned reverb places your voice in the perfect musical space 8 useful reverb style choices with default and wet / dry mix level control to fine-tune your sound Simple 2-knob control gets you up and running in seconds High-quality, low-noise mic preamp for pristine…
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£146.98
Heat up your vocals with Distortion, Megaphone & Filtered Phone effects Chain it with other VoiceTone Singles to create your perfect sound Mic-Control for remote on/off with TC-Helicon¡¯s MP-75 microphone Analog Input Connectors, balanced: Mic.: XLR – Output Impedance, Bal./Unbal.: 200/100 Ohm
£169.00
Groundbreaking vocal and acoustic guitar effects processor for your mic stand lets you create amazing performances instantly Add 2 voices of Natural Play Harmony controlled by your guitar Studio quality reverb puts your voice and guitar in the perfect physical space Ear catching echo adds interest at just the right moment Anti-Feedback protects you…
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£219.98
200+ song & artist inspired presets Plug in your MP3 player to the AUX input and sing along using Vocal Cancel feature Room Sense – embedded misc. set auto key for harmonies
