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# Parametric EQ - Whether used as pre-EQ or post-EQ, this effect is perfect to dial in exactly the boost or dip you want. You can use it for small annoying frequencies, like fizz or low-end drone, or set it real wide to completely shift the frequency response.
# Dual Cabs - The secret to how I get my tones to sound full-range yet crystal clear using the onboard cab/mic modeling is to use dual cabs. I'll use the XXL for its low-end punch and warmth and a brighter cab that has a clean midrange and high-end response. I can use the SM 57 on axis mic on both, and the tone comes out thick and full, rather than thin and fizzy.
# Input Settings - I'm a Input 2: Variax fanboy now. For a while I just didn't hear the difference, but after some serious A/B'ing, I almost always use Input 2: Variax now. Input 2: Guitar/Same doesn't just deliver higher signal levels - it seems to have one of the signals slightly delayed, causing comb filtering and mushier tone. Using a null input like Variax gets me crisper tone. I use a mono-summing effect in front the path split to guarantee Channel B gets a signal when I have dual amps/cabs. Any Dynamic or Distortion effect should work. <br><br>As for impedance, I like to set this manually per patch. For some patches, turning it down to 230 K can dial out some grit to my tone, where I don't have the DSP necessary to pre-EQ some highs out. Also, rather than let the first effect set the impedance, sometimes I want to override it to a higher setting. For my darker guitar, I like to use 3.5 M to compensate, not 1 M which is the default for most effects when using Auto. Also, a real Tube Screamer is 500 K impedance, not 230 K which the Pod uses. So I prefer to use 1 M and trim its treble parameter rather than use 230 K.
== Killing Fizz ==