Distortion pedals
Distortion pedals
Hey guys, wanted a good distorion pedal for a good metal tone. Confused between boss metal zone, metal core and adaptive distortion pedals. Please help me out.
Wow, talk about a painful experience. Finding a pedal was the worst. I think I went through three in the first month alone. Each one had its unique qualities and it's all based on how you want to sound. Then like was mentioned below, I picked up a Jackson cabinet which had it's own sound to boot. Unfortunately you're going to have to do research and do some testing. I used youtube for my preliminary information (where was this when I needed it in the '90s!), then in-store where I could toy around with settings, and finally with my set-up itself. I also like to find guys who have a sound that I like and check out their rig and then mimic it. Once I've figure out how they made that sound I can make it my own. Good luck.
All the pedals you just named are not really that good.., if you aim for a good metal sound try metal muff or some of the better exh pedals.., but if you want a really pro sound, my suggestions are definetly something like EBS Metladrive, Radial Tonebone, or some of the Sansamp pedals, eg. GT2 pedal.., those pedals will give you a true high gain distortion/overdrive sounds.., and of course, the best sound comes from the amp itself, so.., buy a very expensive amp with tubes :D
.., but if you're on the budget.., definite winner is Sansamp GT2.., check it ouz a litlle bit ;)