There are basics to getting a great dirt sound, It all started with germanium transistors, then came silicon transistors and final FETS transistors. Included in the mix are OpAmps and using clipping diodes with it including as odd a thing as a LED. lol
Add to that symmetrical and asymmetrical waveforms and how to get them or even why you would prefer one over the other. Keep in mind unlike consumer goods where a new tech make the old tech obsolete we are using it all. Even germanium transistors that are all but not made. In fact most gourmet pedals are using NOS (new old stock.)
lt can get a bit overwhelming.
I could explain it all in writing but after 5 minutes you would say W.T.F. and leave. LOL
BIG BUT....
The guys on That Pedal Show have been kind enough to do a show on it.
Hearing what each of the elements that make dirt changes the sound ..really helps you find what type of dirt you like and what tech gives it to you.
If you love symmetrical sounds and OpAmp tech you would be searching for a Tube Screamer type of pedal. You might only using FETS for dirt and want an Amp-in-Box Marshall pedal. OR? You might prefer 'hard clipping' with an asymmetrical wave using an OpAmp so your first look would be RAT clones.
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