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Akai Professional is a leading manufacturer of electronic musical instruments and audio production equipment. Founded in Japan in 1929, Akai initially focused on consumer electronics before expanding into professional audio gear. Akai gained widespread recognition with its legendary line of MPC (Music Production Center) hardware samplers and sequencers, which have been pivotal in shaping the sound of hip-hop and electronic music since the 1980s. The MPC series is known for its iconic pad-based interface and intuitive workflow, making it a staple in music production studios worldwide. In addition to MPCs, Akai produces a wide range of MIDI controllers, MIDI keyboards, synthesizers, drum machines, audio interfaces, and software plugins, catering to the diverse needs of musicians, producers, and DJs. Akai’s commitment to innovation and quality has solidified its reputation as a trusted brand in the music industry.

Distortion

A distortion pedal is a type of guitar effects pedal used to add gain, saturation, and harmonic distortion to the guitar signal, resulting in a more aggressive and gritty tone. Distortion pedals are widely used across various music genres, particularly in rock, metal, punk, and alternative styles, to achieve heavier and more intense guitar tones.

Here are the key features and functions of a distortion pedal:

1. **Gain (or Drive)**: The gain control adjusts the amount of distortion applied to the guitar signal. Increasing the gain setting increases the level of saturation and overdrive, resulting in a more distorted and aggressive tone. Lower gain settings produce a cleaner sound with less distortion.

2. **Tone**: The tone control adjusts the frequency response of the distorted signal, allowing you to tailor the tonal characteristics of the distortion effect. Depending on the pedal, the tone control may boost or cut specific frequency ranges, such as bass, midrange, or treble, to shape the overall sound.

3. **Level (or Output)**: The level control adjusts the overall output volume of the distorted signal. This allows you to match the level of the distorted signal with the rest of your effects chain or amplifier, ensuring consistent volume levels when engaging the pedal.

4. **Mode (or Voice)**: Some distortion pedals feature multiple modes or voicings that offer different types of distortion or gain characteristics. These modes may include options such as “Vintage,” “Modern,” or “High Gain,” each providing a distinct tonal flavor and level of saturation.

Distortion pedals offer several benefits and creative uses for guitarists:

– **Increased Gain and Sustain**: By adding gain and saturation to the guitar signal, distortion pedals increase the overall volume and sustain of the instrument, allowing notes and chords to ring out longer and with more intensity.

– **Tonal Shaping**: Distortion pedals often include tone controls that allow you to shape the frequency response of the distorted signal. This allows you to dial in the desired amount of bass, midrange, and treble to suit your playing style and musical preferences.

– **Emphasis of Harmonics**: Distortion pedals emphasize the harmonics and overtones present in the guitar signal, resulting in a richer, more complex tone with added depth and character. This can make lead lines and solos stand out and cut through the mix more effectively.

– **Versatility and Flexibility**: Distortion pedals come in a wide range of styles and voicings, from mild overdrive to high-gain distortion. This versatility allows you to choose a pedal that best suits your playing style, musical genre, and tonal preferences.

Overall, distortion pedals are essential tools for guitarists seeking to achieve heavier, more aggressive, and saturated tones. Whether used subtly to add warmth and edge to clean tones or used more aggressively to create crushing distortion, distortion pedals can enhance your guitar tone and bring new dimensions to your playing.

Guitar Effect Pedal

A guitar pedal, also known as an effects pedal, is a device used by guitarists to alter the sound of their instrument in various ways. These pedals are typically small, foot-operated units that are connected in a signal chain between the guitar and the amplifier. They can modify the guitar’s tone, pitch, and dynamics by applying different effects such as distortion, reverb, delay, chorus, and more. Guitar pedals come in both analog and digital formats, and they allow musicians to create a wide range of sounds, enhancing their musical expression and creativity. They are essential tools for guitarists in genres ranging from rock and blues to jazz and electronic music.

Used

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Donner Distortion Guitar Pedal, Morpher Distortion Effect 3 Modes Natural, Tight, Classic Crunch 80s Metal for Electric Guitar, True Bypass

£23.99 £20.39

[High-Gain Distortion] As a High-Gain distortion pedal, Donner's Morpher sounds like a crossover between MI Crunch Box and Suhr Riot. Great for hair metal/glam metal/pop metal. [3 Distortion Modes] Designed for richer playability. Wide dynamic range and high definition, suitable for both shredding and riffing. [Durable and Solid Construction] A well made durable and whole aluminium-alloy design. The indicator lights clearly show the working state of the pedal. [True bypass] The true bypass design delivers a transparent tone. During transmission, the signal remains fully intact, passing through the effects pedal with no popping, buzzing or electric noise, let alone the loss of strength and frequencies. [Notice] Package includes: Donner distortion pedal and owner manual. NOTICE: Power Adapter is NOT included.

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Behringer HD300 HEAVY DISTORTION Effects Pedal,Pink

£24.36 £22.99

Pushes distortion to the extreme by producing crushing, bottom-heavy distortion for modern metal and hard rock Dual distortion with gain boost circuitry to give you super thick and heavy distortion with brutal low-end punch and endless sustain Dedicated gain boost, distortion, tone, bottom and level controls for awesome sound shaping Blue status led for effect on/off and battery check Runs on nine v battery or the behringer psu-sb dc power supply (not included)

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Behringer Ultra Metal Distortion Effects Guitar Pedal, Pink, UM300

£24.36 £23.50

Take off with the most extreme and sought-after hard rock or heavy metal distortion Multi-gain circuitry to give you super-thick, tube-like distortion plus endless sustain Dedicated distortion, three- band eq and level controls for awesome sound shaping Blue status led for effect on/off and battery check Runs on nine v battery or the behringer psu-sb dc power supply (not included)

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Multi Effects Pedal, LEKATO Guitar Pedal With IR Loading 9 Amp Models, Delay Reverb Phase Chorus Distortion Overdrive Effects, Rechargeable Guitar Effect Pedals, Support Recording, Bluetooth 5.0

£49.99

Multi Effects Pedal: LEKATO guitar multi effects pedal offers 9 preset preamps, 8 IR CAB models; delay, reverb, phaser, chorus, distortion and overdrive guitar effects. Supports Third Party IR Files: Cube Baby Guitar Multi Effects supports 8 third-party IR files, you can cover the original IR file by useing the USB cable(included) to import the third-party IR box simulation file. Please download the software "Cube-Suite" from LEKATO official website. 3 Preset Modes：LEKATO guitar multi effect pedal has 3 preset modes (Lead, Rhythm, Clean) that can be edited in live mode. Headphone Monitoring: LEKATO multi effects pedal with 3.5mm jack for more clear listening and monitoring, you can have uninterrupted practice without disturbing family members and neighbors. Recording and Playback: Guitar combined effects pedal supports recording music via cable to PC or mobile phone, useful for daily practice. Playing the accompaniment via bluetooth 5.0. Rechargeable: This Mini guitar effects pedal wit… read more

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Amuzik Plexion Effect Pedal Distortion Pedal for Guitar & Bass with Bright & Normal Modes True Bypass

£25.98

【Classic Plexion Distortion】It is a modelling pedal which mirrors the original Plexi amps.Three knobs control the Gain,Tone and Volume.Toggle switch toggle between Bright and Normal sounds. 【2 WORKING MODES】:Normal and bright. Using the Bright channel allows you to enter into classic rock to late 80s and early 90s rock territory depending on just how much gain you wish to apply. The Normal channel is by no means average by any stretch of the imagination, just adjust the gain, tone and volume dials to get the desired output and you will be amazed by its rich, full-bodied output that sounds just as good clean as it doesn’t heavily distorted. 【SOLID CONSTRUCTION】Made of high-quality zinc alloy, durable and sturdy. 【TRUE BYPASS】True bypass provide transparent tone.LED indicator shows the working state. 【MINI SIZE】Small and exquisite,can save a lot of space on pedal board.

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