[Up to Metal] 15 Recommended High Gain Distortion/Overdrive Effects [Electric Guitar]

The BE-OD overdrive pedal perfectly captures the superb tone of the Friedman Amp flagship model "BE-100", which is loved by world-class musicians all over the world and captivates the stage, reproducing the organic sound of a vacuum tube amplifier. It responds quickly to the guitar volume, and the volume, gain, tight, bass, treble and presence knobs are extremely effective, so you can enjoy to your heart's content from light overdrive to crunch tones and the supreme gain tone rich in mid-tones. Built in the United States, it is designed to withstand the harsh environments of years of touring.

Size: 7.1(W) x 12.1(D) x 5.8(H)cm *Including knob height.
Weight: 290g
Control knobs: Volume, Gain, Tight, Treble, Bass, Presence
True bypass
Compatible with 9-18VDC power supply (power adapter only)

■Unrivaled hybrid drive pedal SUNSET

●～A latecomer... NO.1～
Strymon has perfected spatial effects. Now, at last, they have entered the realm of distortion pedals, the core of guitar sounds. Following on from the "Riverside" which covers all guitar tube preamps, the company has released the "SUNSET", a distortion and boost pedal that fully covers the preamp stage, completed as an analog and DSP hybrid.

●6 types of distortion modes
Six classic overdrive/distortion circuits. The SUNSET has two channels, A and B, with different circuit topologies, allowing you to create any classic drive sound.
Ge: Germanium diode circuit and parallel dry signal mix
Texas: Single stage soft clipping with mid-fullness
Treble: Clean boost with low frequencies cut using the TONE control
2stage: Soft clipping followed by hard clipping, two stage style
Hard: High gain + single stage hard clipping style
JFET: A clean boost that adds thickness and warmth to your sound.

●Front Panel
Simple controls for LEVEL, GAIN, and TONE. Independent ON/OFF switches for A and B channels can be turned ON/OFF. True bypass with electronic relays. (Can also be changed to buffered bypass.)

Rear Panel
The BRIGHT switch allows you to select the high-frequency character that matches the amplifier you are connecting. The routing switch allows you to select the connection order of channel A and channel B. In A+B mode, the two channels are connected in parallel. If you preset the settings using the optional Mini switch, you can instantly recall the settings. You can also operate the output or any control with an expression pedal.

- Equipped with a noise reduction (gate) function that boasts high-performance detection performance
-Ultra-low noise 24-bit 96kHz A/D & D/A converters
･ Ultra-high quality analog input/output
- Super high performance SHARC DSP. 32-bit floating point calculation method
Bypass: True Bypass (can be set to Analog Buffered Bypass)
･ Input voltage: 9VDC center negative, 250mA
･ Size and weight: 102mm (width) x 117mm (length) x 67mm (height) / 450g
･ Made in USA

OD-FIVE 2 eXplosion is a drive pedal inspired by the sound of modern high-gain amps and has two independent controls.
Each of the two channels on the top and bottom rows has the same content, and you can switch between the two tones by changing the settings.
You can turn it on and off and change channels remotely via the external terminal.

While the motif is the same as the previous model, OD-FIVE 2 Xtreme, the circuit and sound concept have been completely redesigned, resulting in a juicy sound that is less stiff, more sticky, and more elastic.

■ 2-channel independent control
The controls for the green channel are lined up horizontally on the top row and the blue channel on the bottom row.
The content on both channels is the same, so you can use it to slightly change the volume of the same tone, or you can switch between crunch and ultra high gain.

■ 3-stage gain band
It has three gain bands: ULTRA/LOW/HIGH.
LOW provides crunch to low gain overdrive, HIGH provides mid gain to high gain overdrive, and ULTRA provides deep, intense distortion that's like high gain with even more distortion added.

■ Tone Control
The tone controls consist of MIDDLE, which controls the thickness of the mid-range, and EDGE, which controls the high-mid to high range, and you can combine the two types to create a wide variety of adjustments.
At the same time, it stays within a range that does not deviate from the basic sound character, making it easy to create sounds and allowing for quick setup.

■ NORMAL / BRIGHT push switch
The NORMAL/BRIGHT push switch on the back serves as a calibration function for the high-frequency range, which can vary greatly depending on the amplifier, guitar, and other environment.
When it is out, it is NORMAL mode and high frequencies are cut. When it is pushed in, it is BRIGHT mode and high frequencies are output.

■ REMOTE jack
By using the REMOTE jack, you can control channel switching and on/off from an external switch or switcher.

・TRS cable
Tip-Sleeve(gnd) → Channel switching
Ring-Sleeve(gnd) → On/Off switch

・For TS cables
Tip-Sleeve(gnd) → Channel switching
On/off switch is always on

■ Bypass
When off, it is true bypass.

■ LED indicator
The channel LEDs on either side of the upper and lower knobs will remain lit even when the channel is off.
The red LED indicating on/off will only light up when on.

■ New Circuit
The circuit is completely different from OD-FIVE 2 CROSS and OD-FIVE 2 Xtreme.
The main circuit is discrete, which differs from the transistor replacement used in amplifier circuits.
I would be happy if you could feel the Ovaltone's interpretation of the high-gain amp head sound by playing this guitar.

■Made in our own workshop
We handcraft everything from the circuit board assembly stage onwards in our own workshop in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
It's not that hand-made products are necessarily superior, but we want to deliver to our customers the excitement we feel when we reach a finished product after repeated prototypes during development, in as faithful a form as possible, so we are committed to hand-making the finished product in the same way as the prototypes.

spec
■ Weight: 450g
■Size: 120(W)x98(D)x56(H)mm
Power supply: 9V battery or regulated AC adapter or power supply (DC9V, 2.1mm center negative)
■Current consumption: Approx. 24mA/9VDC

A high gain drive pedal that doesn't crush picking nuances, providing both power and sound projection.
With simple controls of level, gain, and 3EQ, you can create high-quality drive sounds.

It excels at high gain, and the EQ, especially the middle setting, allows you to create a wide range of characters.
By turning on the bite mode, you can add a unique bite feeling to your picking nuances.

When you turn the plexi switch on, the amount of distortion is greatly reduced, transforming the pedal into one with the unique edgy feel of a plexi amp.

For experts, there are internal trims called BALANCE, RESONANCE, and PRESENCE.
The EQ has greater change than the treble, middle, and bass on the front panel, allowing you to dynamically change the ultra-low, mid, and high frequencies of JACKAL.

Note: Please make sure to use a DC9V center negative adapter. The voltage is boosted to 18V inside the JACKAL to operate. Please note that connecting a DC12V or 18V adapter will cause the device to malfunction.

Connection terminals: INPUT, OUTPUT, DC9V In
Accessories: Instruction manual, warranty card
外寸：幅 (W) 117 mm、奥行き (D) 95 mm、高さ (H) 56 mm
Weight: 375g
Input impedance: 1MΩ
Output impedance: 10kΩ or less
Power consumption: 48mA

The "Super Lead Overdrive 1987W Tube Amp Head / SLO-100" created by Mike Soldano in 100 is still loved by many top guitarists as a representative high-gain amp almost 40 years later. It is also worth noting that the bluesy crunch channel has fascinated guitarists such as Eric Clapton, Gary Moore, and Lou Reed, as well as HR/HM guitarists.

Until now, it has been difficult to reproduce the nuances of a Soldano amp in pedal form, but the SLO pedal reproduces the perfect balance of gain, sustain, and touch response that are the hallmarks of the SLO-100.
It features the same cascaded gain stage as the SLO-100 and has the same gain, volume, presence, and 100-band EQ controls as the SLO-3.
The deep switch on the side emphasizes the low end, just like the depth knob on the SLO-100.
By making full use of these controls, guitarists can freely express the sound they are looking for, from a crunch sound with rich overtones to a heavy high-gain sound.

■Dimensions: 66mm (W) x 114mm (D) x 57mm (H)
■Power supply: DC9V/batteries cannot be used

A black box that reproduces that Brown sound. Born from a powerful collaboration between MXR and Eddie!

MXR / EVH5150 OVERDRIVE

No need to explain, this compact effector has a rich yet smooth high-gain overdrive sound, created in collaboration between MXR development staff and Eddie Van Halen! At first glance, the EQ controls are similar to those of a typical effector, but they are carefully set to control the optimal frequency band to reproduce Eddie's sound. It also features the same gate circuit as the MXR "SMART GATE," which Eddie himself used. It helps you play tight even at high volumes. The foot switch is true bypass.

■Dimensions: W128 x D92 x H55mm
■Power supply: DC9V/006P dry battery

Diezel finally releases a distortion pedal

Realistic reproduction of the VH4's robust high-gain channel 4. A heavy sound with texture and unique Diezel transformer power. And yet ferocious and distorted. This is the VH3/XNUMXch sound you'd imagine.

While most distortion pedals are easy to use at low volumes and can be harsh at stage volumes, the VH4 Pedal is designed for stage performances. Its sound is so thick that it can be choked on a small home combo amp.

Like the original VH4, it has Bass, Middle, Treble, Deep and Presence controls, and a wide range of Gain settings allows you to easily achieve anything from clear crunch to extreme high-gain lead tones.

The input terminal is dedicated to guitar, and the output is also equipped with OUT TO POWER AMP (power amp or return) and OUT TO GUITAR AMP (amp input). OUT TO GUITAR AMP can turn the pedal itself on and off, but OUT TO POWER AMP is muted when off.

Power supply: DC12-18V input (DC12V/2A adapter included)
Dimensions: 170(D) x 115(W) x 70(H)mm
Weight: 500g

VH4-2 channel distortion pedal

The VH4 pedal has been extremely well-received since its release, as it allows you to produce the robust VH4 sound that everyone desires at your feet.
The VH4 pedal has two channels, with separate gain and master volume for rhythm and lead.
The "VH4-2 Pedal" can be set up and switched for use.

It has both a standard guitar amp output and a line level output for direct input to a power amp.
The basic specifications are the same as the existing VH4 pedal,
A remote terminal has been added to enable channel switching from external devices such as loop switchers.

■ Diezel / VH4-2 Pedal
Power supply: 12-18V DC (adapter included)
Dimensions: 170(D) x 115(W) x 70(H)mm
Weight: 670g

The "VH2016 Pedal" released in 4 shocked even "VH4 Amp" users with its highly satisfying reproduction quality, and now the long-awaited "Herbert Pedal" has been born, recreating the preamp section of the "Herbert Amp," which is highly popular in Japan, especially among melodic hardcore genres.
Like the "Herbert Amp", it is equipped with a highly effective "Midcut" that can be switched ON/OFF, providing a sharper distortion sound.
You can make your sound intuitively.
Also, when "Midcut" is ON, you can adjust the volume with "Midcut Master," so you can use it in conjunction with "Normal Master" to correct the volume difference when "Midcut" is ON/OFF, or you can deliberately increase the volume difference and use it as a lead boost.
The footswitch on the right functions as a bypass switch when used as an effector (output from "TO CLEAN GUITAR AMP IN"), and as a mute switch when used as a preamp (output from "TO POWER AMP IN").
The foot switch on the left is the "Midcut" switch.
The functions of both foot switches can also be controlled from external switches.

CONTROLS
Bass, Middle, Treble, Deep, Presence, Master, Gain, Midcut Intensity, Midcut Master
Rear Panel
Guitar input, Out to guitar amp, Out to power amp, REMOTE Jack,
DC IN: Supports 12 to 18V DC power
Size: 115(W) x 170(D) x 67(H)mm
Weight: 700g
Assembled in USA

We have now renamed ourselves Abasi Concepts and are introducing the overdrive/distortion pedal "Pathos"!

It was co-developed by Abassi and Wampler Pedals founder Brian Wampler.

This compact pedal has a 3-band EQ and two modes, and is said to have the feel of an American-made vacuum tube amp (according to Abassi).

This "BE" dual overdrive pedal captures the tone of the BE-100 that has graced the stages of top guitarists around the world.
The BE-OD DELUXE uses the same circuitry as the BE-OD, but adds another channel and dual midrange controls.
The top channel 1 has the same circuit as the BE-OD pedal, and the bottom channel 2 is a low-gain channel, allowing you to set rhythm and lead separately.

Plus, with dual midrange controls on both channels and designed to withstand the rigors of touring, the BE-OD DELUXE delivers true tube amp sound.

●FOOTSWITCH This switch turns the pedal on/off (true bypass).
●CHANNEL This is the switch to switch between channel 1 and channel 2.
●VOLUME Adjusts the volume.
●GAIN Adjusts the amount of gain.
●BASS Adjusts the bass range.
●MID Adjusts the mid-range.
●TREBLE Adjusts the high frequency range.
●PRES. Adjusts the ultra-high frequency range.
●TIGHT A three-position switch that adjusts the low frequencies.
●Internal gain trim pot You can lower the overall gain by turning it to the left.

Power supply: DC 9V-18V power adapter only (center negative)
Size: 14.5(W) x 12.5(D) x 5.8(H)cm *Including knob height.
Weight: 539g
Accessories: Warranty card, manual

Rev Amplification, a high-end Canadian amp and effects brand, has released the G3 overdrive/distortion pedal.

Development of the G Series drive pedals began with the goal of creating an overdrive pedal with a high-quality tone that was as if it were extracted from one of the channels of the company's boutique amps.

The G3 pedal has a wide range of sounds, from tight overdrive that allows you to create sounds like the hard rock of the late 70s and 80s, to deep distortion sounds like the high-gain amps of the late 90s.

Additionally, by operating the aggression switch located in the center, you can switch between three drive styles: BLUE/OFF/RED, allowing you to change the nuances of the tone.

●Aggression switch that switches between three drive styles (BLUE/OFF/RED)
・BLUE: Tight and well-defined tone
・OFF: Low gain
・RED: Thick and saturated tone

The controls are easy to understand and their names and functions are intuitive: bass, middle, treble, volume, and gain.

This overdrive pedal allows for a wide variety of sound-making possibilities depending on the settings of the drive switch and each control.

It is extremely lightweight, weighing less than 300g, yet has a durable metal case, and the input and output terminals are concentrated on the back, so there is no extra space even when using multiple effects side by side.

Furthermore, it is designed to be compatible with both analog devices such as amplifiers and digital interfaces.

The power supply is 9VDC and can only be powered by a power supply (sold separately).
It is a true bypass design that outputs the signal without passing through unnecessary circuits when the effect is off.

Specification

Controls: VOLUME, GAIN, BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE
Switch: AGGRESSION (BLUE/OFF/RED), BYPASS
Input/output terminals: Input, Output, DC In
*DC In compatible plug size: Inner diameter 2.1mm / Outer diameter 5.5mm
Power supply: 9VDC (power supply sold separately)
Current consumption: 17mA
Size (maximum external dimensions): H54 x L127.5 x W75mm
Weight: about 284g

Rev Amplification, a high-end Canadian amplifier and effects brand, has released the G4 distortion pedal.
Development of the G Series drive pedals began with the goal of creating an overdrive pedal with a high-quality tone that was as if it were extracted from one of the channels of the company's boutique amps.
The G4 pedal is based on a fat distortion sound reminiscent of a modern high-gain tube amp.
Additionally, by operating the aggression switch located in the center, you can switch between three drive styles: BLUE/OFF/RED, allowing you to change the nuances of the tone.
The controls are easy to understand and their names and functions are intuitive: bass, middle, treble, volume, and gain.
This is a distortion effect that allows for a wide variety of sound-making possibilities depending on the settings of the drive switch and each control.
It is extremely lightweight, weighing less than 300g, yet has a durable metal case, and the input and output terminals are concentrated on the back, so there is no extra space even when using multiple effects side by side.
Furthermore, it is designed to be compatible with both analog devices such as amplifiers and digital interfaces.
The power supply is 9VDC and can only be powered by a power supply (sold separately).
It is a true bypass design that outputs the signal without passing through unnecessary circuits when the effect is off.

The "Ultimate Metal Preamp Pedal" was completed after numerous prototypes. Ola Englund, founder of SOLAR GUITARS and guitarist of the metal band THE HAUNTED, explains that "CHUG is a model that allows you to get the intense sound of a high-gain amp in a pedal format." "To answer the long-standing question, "IT WILL CHUG!"

■CHUG
■Controls: Bass, Middle, Treble, Depth, Presence, Output, Gate, Gain, LF Gain, HF Gain
■BYPASS: Buffered Bypass
■ Features
- Equipped with LF/HF gain filters
- In addition to Bass/Middle/Treble, it also has Depth and Presence controls
- Equipped with a meticulously programmed noise gate. The effect can be visually confirmed by the change in LED color.
■Power supply: 9V AC adapter (100mA Minimum / sold separately)
■Dimensions: 120mm x 70mm

The MEGALITH DELTA is a high gain distortion pedal that uses JFETs to create unique compression like a tube amp and can produce extremely wicked distortion.
In addition to the 3-band EQ, it is equipped with CONTOUR and EQ.SHIFT switches, making it possible to create a wide variety of distortion sounds.
Also, by stepping on the BOOST switch, you will be taken to a higher gain stage.
Particularly noteworthy is its astonishingly low noise. Even if you get high gain, you will never be thrown into a sea of ​​noise.
A state of distortion never experienced before...

■Controls: GAIN, VOLUME, TREBLE, MIDDLE, BASS, CONTOUR
■ EQ SHIFT switch
0...Pushes the mid range. The low-mid range is boosted, producing a FAT sound.
1…British Voicing Position. Produces a high-mid sound.
2...American Voicing Position. A modern sound with a cut in the mid range.
■ Internal GAIN trim
■Speaker simulated output
*When using this function, please use the Y-shaped insertion cable sold separately.
■Power supply: DC9V center negative (sold separately)