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teknosmoker · 25th August 2006

I'm looking to beef up the sound of various outboard synths (analog & digital) with some distortion, helping them to cut through a mix. I've played with various digital effects/plugin distortions such as Izotope Trash (not too bad), TC Fireworx, Ensoniq DP4+, etc., but haven't been terribly impressed with any of them.

I've also tried overdriving various analog hardware like: JoeMeek pre's, crappy Mackie pre's, Moogerfooger pedals (OK for some stuff, but can be a little too creamy for other stuff - like leads), Frostwave Resonator (does the trick once in a while).

What good distortion has anyone used for this purpose? Flexibility and the ability to attain an aggresive sound, while retaining the some definition/character of the original are key.

Any thoughts or ideas?

25th August 2006	#1
teknosmoker Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD - USA Posts: 853 Thread Starter	Good Distortion for Synths I'm looking to beef up the sound of various outboard synths (analog & digital) with some distortion, helping them to cut through a mix. I've played with various digital effects/plugin distortions such as Izotope Trash (not too bad), TC Fireworx, Ensoniq DP4+, etc., but haven't been terribly impressed with any of them. I've also tried overdriving various analog hardware like: JoeMeek pre's, crappy Mackie pre's, Moogerfooger pedals (OK for some stuff, but can be a little too creamy for other stuff - like leads), Frostwave Resonator (does the trick once in a while). What good distortion has anyone used for this purpose? Flexibility and the ability to attain an aggresive sound, while retaining the some definition/character of the original are key. Any thoughts or ideas?