{"id":56258,"date":"2024-01-21T10:00:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T15:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/?p=56258"},"modified":"2024-07-19T13:15:42","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T18:15:42","slug":"best-distortion-pedals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/best-distortion-pedals\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Distortion Pedals for Live &#038; Studio Playing [2024 Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"produ-2419607936\" class=\"produ-leaderboard-placement produ-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;margin-bottom: 30px!important;\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-2032301334890-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/21927241144\/728x90-Leaderboard', [728,90], 'gpt-ad-2032301334890-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-2032301334890-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-2032301334890-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! ev.slot.getResponseInformation() ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\twindow.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener = true;\n\t\t}\n\n\t\tgoogletag.enableServices();\n\t\tgoogletag.display( 'gpt-ad-2032301334890-0' );\n\t} );\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><p>A distortion pedal is an indispensable effect for every guitar player \u2014 even those who don&#8217;t necessarily play heavy music. At light settings, they can give your tone a bit of crunch and compression. At more extreme settings, you can get searing lead tones and full-on destruction for heavier genres. Many amps have a dedicated channel for this very purpose, so not everyone needs a distortion pedal. However, if you&#8217;re building a board around a clean &#8220;pedal platform&#8221; amp, you&#8217;ll want a dirt pedal to achieve those sounds.<\/p>\n<h2>What Does a Distortion Pedal Do?<\/h2>\n<p>Distortion is a form of hard-clipping that takes an otherwise clean signal and tears it to shreds. It&#8217;s the more chaotic version of overdrive which is why we have different types of pedals for different flavors of saturation (overdrive, fuzz, and distortion being the big three). The sound is integral to the electric guitar and a huge part of what makes the instrument what it is.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/best-fuzz-pedals\/\">The 10 Best Fuzz Pedals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why Every Guitar Player Needs Good Distortion<\/h3>\n<p>It provides the baseline rhythm and lead tone for numerous styles of music. And you want a good one, because unfortunately, not all pedals are created equal. Most of us want a distortion that&#8217;s thick and harmonically rich but also controllable and defined \u2014 so you can hear every note in a chord ring out, and it&#8217;s not just a wall of mush. If the distortion is too fizzy, hissy, or harsh, it just doesn&#8217;t sound great. Of course, everyone&#8217;s mileage will vary, and you might actually need a big mushy sound for your music. Regardless, consider investing in a quality pedal for the best tones from the jump.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Consider When Looking for the Right Distortion Pedal<\/h2>\n<p>One of the first things to consider is how many gain stages the pedal has. The simpler ones will just have one \u2014 you click it on or click it off. Other more advanced pedals might actually house more than one flavor of gain. Another thing to keep in mind is what tone-shaping parameters the pedal offers. Some people might not need or want EQ, while others prefer to have a bit more variety on deck. And most importantly, familiarize yourself with the style of distortion the pedal provides. Some have a vintage overdrive sort of sound for straight up rock guitar, and others are more modern for genres like hard rock and metal.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/best-overdrive-pedal\/\">The 10 Best Overdrive Pedals for Guitar [Any Budget]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The 8 Best Distortion Pedals for Studio &amp; Live Playing<\/h2>\n<h3>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i114863.net\/QOkRWA\">BOSS DS-1W<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56260 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Distortion Pedals for Live &amp; Studio Playing [2022 Guide]_2\" width=\"279\" height=\"500\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2.jpg 279w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2-84x150.jpg 84w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2-42x75.jpg 42w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2-151x270.jpg 151w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2-126x225.jpg 126w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2-95x170.jpg 95w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2-234x420.jpg 234w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2-195x350.jpg 195w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2-40x72.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2-10x18.jpg 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2-160x287.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2-9x16.jpg 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2-8x14.jpg 8w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2-190x340.jpg 190w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2-6x10.jpg 6w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2-15x26.jpg 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2-167x300.jpg 167w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2-5x9.jpg 5w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2-12x21.jpg 12w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_2-20x36.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The BOSS DS-1 is an iconic pedal. It&#8217;s been used by everyone from Kurt Cobain to Prince. The latest edition adds a two-stage gain circuit with Standard and Custom modes. Standard offers up classic DS-1 tones, and Custom has a more modern edge with boosted midrange to cut through a mix.<\/p>\n<h3>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i114863.net\/9WKbry\">Walrus Audio Iron Horse LM308 V3<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56261 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_3.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Distortion Pedals for Live &amp; Studio Playing [2022 Guide]_3\" width=\"267\" height=\"500\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_3.jpg 267w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_3-80x150.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_3-40x75.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_3-144x270.jpg 144w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_3-120x225.jpg 120w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_3-91x170.jpg 91w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_3-224x420.jpg 224w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_3-187x350.jpg 187w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_3-10x18.jpg 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_3-160x300.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_3-9x16.jpg 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_3-7x14.jpg 7w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_3-182x340.jpg 182w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_3-5x9.jpg 5w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_3-14x26.jpg 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_3-11x21.jpg 11w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_3-20x37.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Walrus Audio&#8217;s Iron Horse is a fairly straightforward pedal with some clever engineering for additional versatility. Controls include Level, Tone, and Distortion. From there, we have a clipping knob that lets you blend different clipping diodes. The result is the ability to get tones you wouldn&#8217;t otherwise be able to with a single-circuit diode.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/elektron-heat-mk2-review\/\">Elektron Heat MK2 Review: Nail Your Stereo Analog Sound<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i114863.net\/rn5ABR\">Fender Pugilist Distortion Pedal<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56262 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Distortion Pedals for Live &amp; Studio Playing [2022 Guide]_4\" width=\"387\" height=\"500\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4.jpg 387w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4-116x150.jpg 116w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4-58x75.jpg 58w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4-209x270.jpg 209w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4-174x225.jpg 174w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4-132x170.jpg 132w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4-320x413.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4-271x350.jpg 271w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4-40x52.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4-14x18.jpg 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4-160x207.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4-12x16.jpg 12w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4-11x14.jpg 11w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4-263x340.jpg 263w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4-8x10.jpg 8w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4-20x26.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4-7x9.jpg 7w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4-16x21.jpg 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_4-385x497.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a pedal with a ton of character and potential in an affordable package. At its core are two gain stages with independent tone shaping. You can run each stage in either series or parallel, and a bass boost switch gives you enhanced low-end if the signal feels thin.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/best-flanger-pedal\/\">The 10 Best Flanger Pedals to Add Some Sweep to Your Sound<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i114863.net\/jWqMB5\">Pro Co RAT<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56263 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Distortion Pedals for Live &amp; Studio Playing [2022 Guide]_5\" width=\"443\" height=\"500\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5.jpg 443w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5-133x150.jpg 133w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5-66x75.jpg 66w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5-239x270.jpg 239w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5-199x225.jpg 199w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5-151x170.jpg 151w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5-320x361.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5-310x350.jpg 310w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5-40x45.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5-16x18.jpg 16w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5-160x181.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5-14x16.jpg 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5-12x14.jpg 12w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5-301x340.jpg 301w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5-9x10.jpg 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5-20x23.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5-266x300.jpg 266w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5-8x9.jpg 8w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_5-385x435.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Like the BOSS DS-1, the RAT by Pro Co is a legendary pedal. What makes it so special is how versatile it can be. You can dial in crunch and overdrive, or even get fuzz and blistering distortion out of it. The RAT has three simple knobs with which you can achieve a wide array of tones.<\/p>\n<h3>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i114863.net\/5b4XxL\">REVV G3<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56264 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"289\" height=\"500\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6.jpg 289w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6-87x150.jpg 87w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6-43x75.jpg 43w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6-156x270.jpg 156w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6-130x225.jpg 130w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6-98x170.jpg 98w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6-243x420.jpg 243w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6-202x350.jpg 202w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6-40x69.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6-10x18.jpg 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6-160x277.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6-9x16.jpg 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6-8x14.jpg 8w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6-197x340.jpg 197w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6-6x10.jpg 6w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6-15x26.jpg 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6-173x300.jpg 173w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6-5x9.jpg 5w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6-12x21.jpg 12w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_6-20x35.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>REVV makes some seriously awesome amps, and their pedal game is just as solid. This particular distortion pedal is perfect for modern high-gain metal tones thanks to a three-band EQ and three selectable aggression settings. It&#8217;s based on the purple channel of REVV&#8217;s amps.<\/p>\n<h3>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i114863.net\/kjx7NN\">MXR M75 Super Badass &#8217;75 Distortion<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56265 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"287\" height=\"500\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7.jpg 287w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7-86x150.jpg 86w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7-43x75.jpg 43w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7-155x270.jpg 155w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7-129x225.jpg 129w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7-98x170.jpg 98w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7-241x420.jpg 241w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7-201x350.jpg 201w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7-40x70.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7-10x18.jpg 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7-160x279.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7-9x16.jpg 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7-8x14.jpg 8w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7-195x340.jpg 195w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7-6x10.jpg 6w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7-15x26.jpg 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7-172x300.jpg 172w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7-5x9.jpg 5w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7-12x21.jpg 12w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_7-20x35.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The MXR M75 is another versatile but intuitive dirt pedal. Controls include a three-band EQ, master volume, and of course, a distortion parameter to perfect the amount of gain. Overdrive, crunch, and high-gain metal sounds are all achievable with the Super Badass distortion.<\/p>\n<h3>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i114863.net\/e4mObj\">Friedman BE-OD Distortion Pedal<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56266 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"283\" height=\"500\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8.jpg 283w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8-85x150.jpg 85w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8-42x75.jpg 42w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8-153x270.jpg 153w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8-127x225.jpg 127w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8-96x170.jpg 96w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8-238x420.jpg 238w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8-198x350.jpg 198w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8-40x71.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8-10x18.jpg 10w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8-160x283.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8-9x16.jpg 9w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8-8x14.jpg 8w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8-192x340.jpg 192w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8-6x10.jpg 6w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8-15x26.jpg 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8-170x300.jpg 170w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8-5x9.jpg 5w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8-12x21.jpg 12w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_8-20x35.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want a classic British-style overdrive\/distortion, you can&#8217;t go wrong with the Friedman BE-OD. It&#8217;s taken straight from their BE100 amplifier, with controls for Bass, Treble, Presence, Volume, Gain, and Tight. Tones include gentle breakup and screeching high-gain for modern metal.<\/p>\n<h3>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamsteadsoundworks.com\/odyssey\">Hamstead Odyssey<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56267 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_9.jpg 500w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_9-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_9-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_9-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_9-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_9-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_9-40x27.jpg 40w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_9-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_9-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_9-15x10.jpg 15w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_9-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_9-14x9.jpg 14w, https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/The-Best-Distortion-Pedals-for-Live-Studio-Playing-2022-Guide_9-385x256.jpg 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Hamstead Odyssey is a premium boutique dirt pedal with incredible range. It features three clipping circuits controlled by three small switches for a variety of combinations. Tones go from clean boost to metal and even oversaturated fuzz. Hamstead kindly offers diagrams to get started with preset sounds.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/warrens-favourite-guitar-pedals\/\">Warren&#8217;s Favorite Guitar Pedals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/producelikeapro.com\/blog\/overdrive-vs-distortion\/\">Overdrive vs. Distortion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Closing Thoughts: Try Before You Buy (&amp; Find What Works for Your Playing!)<\/h2>\n<p>At the end of the day, it&#8217;s completely subjective. Everyone&#8217;s perception of a sound is theirs and theirs alone; what you may love, someone else won&#8217;t! The best advice is to try any pedals yourself, or check out demos online. You should be able to pinpoint right away the sound that works for you as long as you know the style you&#8217;re going for. Have fun with it, check out demos and reviews, and get riffing!<\/p>\n<h3><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Advance Your Career in Music Production\\nAspiring to make a mark in the music industry? The Produce Like A Pro Academy can set you on the right path with its extensive educational materials and supportive network of professionals. 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