What's Your Recommendation on a Smooth, Warm, Transparent OD?
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schecterplayer
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Re: What's Your Recommendation on a Smooth, Warm, Transparent OD?
Well I like my Smart People Factory green line but the only amps ive ever even tried it with are my V1512 and my buddies Blues Jr. It sounded good with those but I have no idea what it is like in general.
Well I like my Smart People Factory green line but the only amps ive ever even tried it with are my V1512 and my buddies Blues Jr. It sounded good with those but I have no idea what it is like in general.
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: What's Your Recommendation on a Smooth, Warm, Transparent OD?
Gearjoneser talks about the Klon very highly, my fave warm/smooth transparent OD is the Lovetone Brown source, Bonzai has a unit that I belive fits the bill here but Im not sure which one it is (Gearjoneser will know), and based on the sound clips I have heard the Fulltone OCD stays pretty true to your original tone...
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Gearjoneser talks about the Klon very highly, my fave warm/smooth transparent OD is the Lovetone Brown source, Bonzai has a unit that I belive fits the bill here but Im not sure which one it is (Gearjoneser will know), and based on the sound clips I have heard the Fulltone OCD stays pretty true to your original tone...
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TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: What's Your Recommendation on a Smooth, Warm, Transparent OD?
Warmth refers to a euphonic sound, and is, by it's own definition, coloured. Transparent refers to the fact that the pedal is doing nothing to colour the tone.
+1. You read my mind.Grandor said:
Warmth refers to a euphonic sound, and is, by it's own definition, coloured. Transparent refers to the fact that the pedal is doing nothing to colour the tone.
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Lewguitar
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Re: What's Your Recommendation on a Smooth, Warm, Transparent OD?
I agree with Christian, and think Gearjoneser will say the Klon...and probably be right!
But since I've never owned a Klon, I'll say a MIJ Boss DS-1!
Lew
I agree with Christian, and think Gearjoneser will say the Klon...and probably be right!
But since I've never owned a Klon, I'll say a MIJ Boss DS-1!
Lew
Re: What's Your Recommendation on a Smooth, Warm, Transparent OD?
Damage Control Womanizer can be warm or transparent, depending on how you EQ it. I like my FD2, too, but the WMZR is more flexible and provides a great direct out for recording that slays my POD XT. It ain't cheap, but it's very, very good.
Damage Control Womanizer can be warm or transparent, depending on how you EQ it. I like my FD2, too, but the WMZR is more flexible and provides a great direct out for recording that slays my POD XT. It ain't cheap, but it's very, very good.
SoCalSteve
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Re: What's Your Recommendation on a Smooth, Warm, Transparent OD?
I hear great things about the $39 Digitech Bad Monkey.
I hear great things about the $39 Digitech Bad Monkey.
Guitarist
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Re: What's Your Recommendation on a Smooth, Warm, Transparent OD?
Yeah, I thought about this thread today and questioned the whole warmth/transparent contradiction...but I hope you know what I mean...when I say transparent, I'm not talking about a clean boost, but I want something that won't DRASTICALLY color the tone.
I should've stated it like that in the first place...anyway, thanks!
For Rob, the IIC+ has these upper mids that are pretty hard for me to get along with when playing rhythm. So to compensate, the slight V shape on the graphic EQ. However, with this engaged, I miss out on a balanced tone. This is where I'm looking for a pedal's help. I'm after a smoother midrange.
Yeah, I thought about this thread today and questioned the whole warmth/transparent contradiction...but I hope you know what I mean...when I say transparent, I'm not talking about a clean boost, but I want something that won't DRASTICALLY color the tone.
I should've stated it like that in the first place...anyway, thanks!
For Rob, the IIC+ has these upper mids that are pretty hard for me to get along with when playing rhythm. So to compensate, the slight V shape on the graphic EQ. However, with this engaged, I miss out on a balanced tone. This is where I'm looking for a pedal's help. I'm after a smoother midrange.
James Rock
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Re: What's Your Recommendation on a Smooth, Warm, Transparent OD?
I think its more like warm water
Curly
Moe's Bluesman
Re: What's Your Recommendation on a Smooth, Warm, Transparent OD?
the Barber LTD is known for this type tone. I haven't tried one though.
I'd recommend the Maxon OD808, and just turn down the drive. These pedals can be fairly subtle, depending on how you set them, and they have less coloration than a TS9.
the Barber LTD is known for this type tone. I haven't tried one though.
I'd recommend the Maxon OD808, and just turn down the drive. These pedals can be fairly subtle, depending on how you set them, and they have less coloration than a TS9.
.Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
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Re: What's Your Recommendation on a Smooth, Warm, Transparent OD?
Lovepedal Eternity.
Lovepedal COT50.
Klon Centaur.
Maxon od 820.
Lovepedal Eternity.
Lovepedal COT50.
Klon Centaur.
Maxon od 820.
bungalowbill
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Re: What's Your Recommendation on a Smooth, Warm, Transparent OD?
I use a Barber LTD for a smooth cleanish overdrive tone. It doesn't have a ton of gain, but it don't sound all squashed either.
Curly said:
I use a Barber LTD for a smooth cleanish overdrive tone. It doesn't have a ton of gain, but it don't sound all squashed either.
kevlar3000
Bullet Proof Toneologist
Re: What's Your Recommendation on a Smooth, Warm, Transparent OD?
Duncan Booster, the best transparent boost I have come across. Absolutely love it!!!
Duncan Booster, the best transparent boost I have come across. Absolutely love it!!!
MikeRocker
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Re: What's Your Recommendation on a Smooth, Warm, Transparent OD?
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