scias23 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Which amp model should I use if I want to use OD pedals in front of POD? I generally use brit 75, or soldano crunch because it sounds similar to brit75 but with more gain. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphodboy Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I use the Gibtone with the tube dive if you want something dirty. For something more subtle I use the Tweed with a screamer. Both work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arislaf Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Divided by 13! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palico Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Plexi Lead or JTM45 with a Screamer or Overdrive in front. +1 on the Dividied by 13 as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceatl Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 The Park is probably my favorite model out of the bunch for driving hard with a clean screamer/clean level/etc... Even with the drive dimed, this model is pretty clean, but it has some hidden good stuff the harder you drive it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billlorentzen Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Divided by 13 or deluxe, for my sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcytree Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I really like the Deluxe, Bassman, Divided by 13 and Dr Z with TS or Tube Driver for that "snarly" vintage crunch sound. ( roll guitar volume up/down for different levels of gain) The Vox AC30 is really cool with either of the above plus the Rat sim. ( as are the JTM / Plexi / Park models). You get a nice British crunch/distortion. For "hard rock / metal " crunch/distortion I tend to use either the Park / JCM models with either the Rat or Metalzone sims. The trick with these ( for me ) is to dial in the amp to a nice light crunch and then use the OD with lowish gain just to push in a little extra saturation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scias23 Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 How about using external overdrive pedals in front? Would the models you mentioned take it well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazzy Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 How about using external overdrive pedals in front? Would the models you mentioned take it well? try it, it works. I use a Modkitdiy Persuader in front or in the FX loop sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scias23 Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 try it, it works. I use a Modkitdiy Persuader in front or in the FX loop sometimes. Problem is, I have no OD pedal yet. No idea what to get. I don't djent (haha) so a good OD pedal suggestion would be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stusaysmoo Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 a good place to start would be the joyo ultimate drive. In terms of value for money.. hard to beat but you really dont need external drive with the pod hd, tons of great, accurate models in there personally one of my all time favourite amps (real or modelled) to run a drive in front of is the bassman.. has that ability to make even the raspiest pedal sound smooth, and with a tube screamer, it's one of my all time favourite blues rock tones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stusaysmoo Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 try this for a start: choose an amp you like the clean sound of and get what you like from that amp (all clean with no effects). Change the eq setttings until it sounds nice with your chosen guitar. now, turn off the amp block and add the od/distortion pedal you want to use. set the desired amount of gain and then toggle the od pedal on and off, listening to the difference in level with it on then off. Adjust the output level of the pedal so they are about the same, maybe slightly louder with the pedal on but not too much. Then turn on the amp again and choose the speaker/mic combination that suits your tone best. Tweak from there and add effects... if you find that your sound is lacking definition, you can add the cs-1 tb comp in front of the OD and set it so sustain is 0 and do the same thing with the level as you did for the OD pedal (match the on and off volumes) That will add some string twang back into the tone if you need it.. i like this for a muff as it really brings the sound of the guitar out. Hope that helps... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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