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Post by James Smith on Apr 5, 2007 20:14:00 GMT 1
A question to all the gearheads out there. The main distortion pedal in my setup is the Proco Rat 2. I love it, more than anything! I use it at an extremely high volume. However, I would like to add distortion at a lower volume. I tried to do this with a Boss SD-1 overdrive pedal. But it is a bit too warm sounding and when I kick on the Rat, the two sounds don't mesh well together. Anyone have suggestions about a pedal that could compliment the Rat?
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Post by jofis on Apr 8, 2007 16:29:52 GMT 1
A question to all the gearheads out there. The main distortion pedal in my setup is the Proco Rat 2. I love it, more than anything! I use it at an extremely high volume. However, I would like to add distortion at a lower volume. I tried to do this with a Boss SD-1 overdrive pedal. But it is a bit too warm sounding and when I kick on the Rat, the two sounds don't mesh well together. Anyone have suggestions about a pedal that could compliment the Rat? Instead of adding another distortion pedal, try a compressor, and maybe an eq pedal to shape the tone, using the correct settings this should give the desired effect. Less is more, and all that.
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Post by squeeryj on Apr 9, 2007 16:06:01 GMT 1
Yeah thats a good tip. I have never managed to nail two different pedals together proiperly, and my current DS1 to Metalzone combo is a right mess. Compressors are the key.
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Post by James Smith on Apr 10, 2007 18:10:47 GMT 1
Thanks, the idea never would have crossed my mind. That compressor is more useful than I give it credit for. I use it to get a crunchy clean tone but otherwise forget about it. Saves me the headache of matching up pedals (maybe an impossible task). Thanks again.
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Post by brian on Apr 24, 2007 12:21:34 GMT 1
Also, might seem like overkill but if you like the Rat, try the Turbo Rat as well. Personally, i think its miles better
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