Headrush Distortion & Fuzz
DC Distort
Inspired by Avid® Custom Distortion (Eleven Rack)
The DC Distort it's a pedal:
- Modern distortion
- More tonal control
- More aggressive than the D1
Main features:
- Gain decided
- Simple but effective EQ
- More “metal-ready” sound
Perfect for modern rock and light metal
Control Parameters
Gain%
Amount of Distortion:
- 30–40% → crunch
- 40–60% → distortion
- 60%+ → high gain
Trebles%
High:
- Low → soft
- Tall → more aggressive
Bass%
Low:
- Low → tight
- Tall → fuller
More control than a single tone
Volume%
Pedal Volume:
- Adjust the output
Pro Tips
- Gain = saturation
- Treble = attack
- Bass = body
- Volume = level
Simple but very useful EQ
Universal setup:
- Modern rock (perfect)
Gain: 55%
Treble: 60%
Bass: 50%
Volume: 60%
Balanced
Light metal
Gain: 65%
Treble: 65%
Bass: 45%
Volume: 60%
More aggressive
Lead defined
Gain: 60%
Treble: 60%
Bass: 45%
Volume: 65%
Sustain + clarity
Crunch tight
Gain: 45%
Treble: 55%
Bass: 45%
Volume: 60%
More dynamic
Perfect live sound
Quick Reference
- Gain (%): Distortion
- Trebles (%): High
- Bass (%): Low
- Volume (%): Outputs
Setup Examples
Modern rock (perfect)
Gain55%
Treble60%
Bass50%
Volume60%
Balanced
Light metal
Gain65%
Treble65%
Bass45%
Volume60%
More aggressive
Lead defined
Gain60%
Treble60%
Bass45%
Volume65%
Sustain + clarity
Crunch tight
Gain45%
Treble55%
Bass45%
Volume60%
More dynamic