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.
Guitar FX (effects) refer to the wide range of pedals and processors that shape and manipulate a guitar’s signal to create different sounds. From classic distortion and overdrive to reverb, delay, modulation, and pitch-shifting, effects are at the heart of a guitarist’s creative toolkit. Whether analogue or digital, stompbox or multi-effects unit, Guitar FX allow players to express mood, texture, and dynamics in unique ways. Used thoughtfully, they can transform a simple riff into something atmospheric, aggressive, or entirely otherworldly.
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Compact noise suppression pedal for eliminating noise and hum in guitar and bass effects and amplifier setups Unique noise detection circuit preserves the natural attack and envelope of an instrument's sound Threshold and Decay knobs allow for shaping the elimination/suppression as desired BOSS 5-year warranty
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3 Delay Effects – 70’s Analog, 60’s Tape and 80’s Digital Delay Level, Time and Repeat Tap Tempo w/ Tap Subdivision Options 3 Reverb Effects – Spring, Plate and Hall Reverb Level and Decay
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This unit combines the functions of latch type and WTB-005 (momentary type) foot switches. Both of the unit’s foot switches may be set to function as either a latch or momentary type(Open, Close) switch. You can connect to gear equipped with TRS 1/4” (6.35mm) Phone jacks using a connection cable with stereo 1/4” (6.35mm) phone plugs at both ends. T…
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Product 1: Classic British high gain tone Product 1: Analog circuit with 3 gain levels Product 1: FETs simulate the characteristic distortion of tube amplifiers Product 1: Active sound switching Product 2: Pure analog amplifier simulation Product 2: True bypass hardware switching Product 2: Volume, Gain & Filter controls Product 2: Battery 9V PP3 (…
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Pure analog amplifier simulation True bypass hardware switching Volume, Gain & Tone controls Battery 9V PP3 (supplied) Power supply Optional 9Vdc 300mA regulated (not supplied)