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This page discusses using distortion pedals to provide distortion - for use as a boost, see the [[Boost|Boost page]]. Also, while ''overdrive'' and ''boost'' are synonymous, some distortion pedals are designed to provide a distortion tone that mimics an overdriven vintage amp and called ''Overdrive Distortion'' - this page covers them in that respect.
Distortion pedals have a few main differences compared to tube amplifiers. Solid-state clipping is said to emphasize odd harmonics, while tube clipping emphasizes even harmonics. Also, solid-state clipping is often called ''hard-clipping'', as it leaves sharper angles in the resulting waveforms than tubes which exhibit ''soft-clipping''. Solid-state clipping is said to be "colder", while tube clipping is "warm".
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== Popular Models ==
The most popular pedal I know of is the ''Boss DS-1''. Steve Vai and Joe Satriani have actually used these as their main distortion tone, run through the clean channel of a tube amp. There are numerous popular modifications to this pedal you can [http://www.instructables.com/id/Modify-Your-Boss-DS-1/ find online], such as the Keeley Mod.
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