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PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:38 pm


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I use a Digitech Death Metal Pedal. It got some major kick, can't really use it without a tube amp though (which sucks for me, the owner of a terrible MG100 Half Stack). But when you plug it into a tube amp it grinds faces off. So basically...

Pros:
Badass distortion
Mixer output
Magnificent EQ
Stompbox design
Great warranty
Works well with passive pickups (such as my Dimebuckers)

Cons:
Distortion is sometimes overbearing
A little fuzzy on solid state amps
EQ is a little too touchy sometimes


that pedal doesnt sound that great : (


Well, it helps to have a decent tube amp! I like the pedal, sounds awesome to me smile
PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:06 pm


Static Thrash
MAKQ
Static Thrash
I use a Digitech Death Metal Pedal. It got some major kick, can't really use it without a tube amp though (which sucks for me, the owner of a terrible MG100 Half Stack). But when you plug it into a tube amp it grinds faces off. So basically...

Pros:
Badass distortion
Mixer output
Magnificent EQ
Stompbox design
Great warranty
Works well with passive pickups (such as my Dimebuckers)

Cons:
Distortion is sometimes overbearing
A little fuzzy on solid state amps
EQ is a little too touchy sometimes


that pedal doesnt sound that great : (


Well, it helps to have a decent tube amp! I like the pedal, sounds awesome to me smile


it just sounds ... so plain .

MAKQ


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PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:50 pm


Yeah, I kinda know what you mean. If you equalize the pedal and your amp, then throw up a little bit of a flange or chorus for your solos, your set though biggrin
PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:16 pm


Static Thrash
Yeah, I kinda know what you mean. If you equalize the pedal and your amp, then throw up a little bit of a flange or chorus for your solos, your set though biggrin


i don know ... putting on makeup on a pig doesnt help it look good .

MAKQ


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PostPosted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 1:50 am


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Yeah, I kinda know what you mean. If you equalize the pedal and your amp, then throw up a little bit of a flange or chorus for your solos, your set though biggrin


i don know ... putting on makeup on a pig doesnt help it look good .


Then luckily, tone isn't like putting makeup on anything. Sound and visuals are two different animals smile Haha, it's still my favorite pedal I've used in a long time. What are you rockin' out right now for a pedal bud?
PostPosted: Sat Feb 14, 2009 8:11 pm


Static Thrash
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Yeah, I kinda know what you mean. If you equalize the pedal and your amp, then throw up a little bit of a flange or chorus for your solos, your set though biggrin


i don know ... putting on makeup on a pig doesnt help it look good .


Then luckily, tone isn't like putting makeup on anything. Sound and visuals are two different animals smile Haha, it's still my favorite pedal I've used in a long time. What are you rockin' out right now for a pedal bud?


you still have alot to learn about pedals and i mostly been using a Tusk Pedal from earthquake devices , plus a tube king and mastortion for overdrives . But them last two are mostly for recording .

MAKQ


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PostPosted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 8:58 pm


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MAKQ
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Yeah, I kinda know what you mean. If you equalize the pedal and your amp, then throw up a little bit of a flange or chorus for your solos, your set though biggrin


i don know ... putting on makeup on a pig doesnt help it look good .


Then luckily, tone isn't like putting makeup on anything. Sound and visuals are two different animals smile Haha, it's still my favorite pedal I've used in a long time. What are you rockin' out right now for a pedal bud?


you still have alot to learn about pedals and i mostly been using a Tusk Pedal from earthquake devices , plus a tube king and mastortion for overdrives . But them last two are mostly for recording .


I don't really care much about pedals to be honest, I try to use as little as possible. No offense to those who use a lot, but I try not to fog up my playing. Since I play a mixture of Thrash and Death metal styles, too many effects will make it murky and notes start blending. This is also why I don't like fuzzy pedals. It all depends on what you are playing.

EDIT: If it were up to me, I'd plug straight into a Krankenstein smile
PostPosted: Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:55 pm


Static Thrash
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Static Thrash
MAKQ
Static Thrash
Yeah, I kinda know what you mean. If you equalize the pedal and your amp, then throw up a little bit of a flange or chorus for your solos, your set though biggrin


i don know ... putting on makeup on a pig doesnt help it look good .


Then luckily, tone isn't like putting makeup on anything. Sound and visuals are two different animals smile Haha, it's still my favorite pedal I've used in a long time. What are you rockin' out right now for a pedal bud?


you still have alot to learn about pedals and i mostly been using a Tusk Pedal from earthquake devices , plus a tube king and mastortion for overdrives . But them last two are mostly for recording .


I don't really care much about pedals to be honest, I try to use as little as possible. No offense to those who use a lot, but I try not to fog up my playing. Since I play a mixture of Thrash and Death metal styles, too many effects will make it murky and notes start blending. This is also why I don't like fuzzy pedals. It all depends on what you are playing.

EDIT: If it were up to me, I'd plug straight into a Krankenstein smile


see what you mean but i still like to keep it open tone wise , To whatever it is , even if it is still metal . I could only fog up your playing if your using bad pedals and if your dialing them in wrong .

MAKQ

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