Boosting a high gain amp - 9 Overdrive Pedals Shootout

When it comes to high gain tones, using an overdrive as an input booster is almost a necessity. But which one to choose? Does it make that much of a difference? Let me know which one you like the most!
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Quando se trata de timbres high gain, usar um overdrive como booster de entrada é quase uma necessidade. Mas qual escolher? Existe tanta diferença assim? Deixa um comentário dizendo qual gostou mais!
Vídeo feito com apoio da loja HL Infomusic, de João Pessoa/PB, Brasil, que gentilmente cedeu os pedais Boss, Behringer, FIRE e NIG, disponíveis em: www.hlinfomusic...
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Pedais // Pedals:
0:17 Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer;
0:32 Behringer Tube Overdrive TO100 (TS-9 inspired);
0:47 Kartakou Warmer Overdrive (TS808 inspired);
1:02 Behringer Vintage Tube Overdrive TO800 (TS808 inspired);
1:17 Mesa/Boogie Flux Drive;
1:32 Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive;
1:48 FIRE Hill Billy Ovedrive;
2:03 NIG Hot Drive;
2:18 Carl Martin PlexiTone Lo-gain.
Other gear // Outros equipamentos:
- Mesa/Boogie Mark V;
- Two Notes Torpedo Live with a Marshall Slash Signature 4x12 with Celestion V30s impulse;
- Boss NS-2 Noise Supressor;
- PRS SE Custom Semi-hollow;
- Apogee Duet audio interface.
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[@xosis3486]

Probably one of the best, quickest, and to the point comparison I’ve seen on KZbin. Some just increased the gain, while others tightened the tone as well. You can tell the Mesa flux drive was made to complement the Boogie because that tone was was just money. Ferocious. Biggest surprise, the Boss Sd1, for such an old, non boutique, non modern pedal, it’s really hard to beat for $60.

[@papaduds4824]

Thats why Zakk used the SD-1 for years. I heard his MXR Sig pedal is the same circuit...hahaha

[@tsiakkiros]

I have the Behringer TO800. Ever since i saw this video, i always boost my signal and it sounds just mega. You're a god dude thanks.

[@VictorHugoTargino]

Thanks so much for the comment! That's the kind of stuff that keeps me going :)

[@coconutlarry]

Those behringer pedals kick ass!

[@rickfennell7849]

Mesa or boss sd-1 are my favorites. I use the sd-1 in my board, but i might go check out the mesa. Thanks for the comparison bro. 🤘🏻

[@lucaspontes91]

Thanks to this video, now I use a SD-1 as a booster instead of some TS9-like pedal. As I play Metal, it makes my tone becomes clearer and tighter, just as I ever wanted. Added a Boss GE-7 in my efx chain and, Jesus Christ, I nailed a tone that was in my head FOR AGES. Thank you so much ! Also VALEU AE, MANO ! TEU VÍDEO É O MELHOR VÍDEO COMPARATIVO DE BOOSTERS DO YT !

[@VictorHugoTargino]

Valeu, Lucas! Fico feliz em ter ajudado de alguma forma! 🤘🤘

[@templeoflunacy]

Kartakou the best!

[@VictorHugoTargino]

It's one of my favorite too, I even use it on my pedalboard.

[@ThrasherDge]

Awesome stuff, the SD-1 was killer!

[@jorgemartins1738]

Anton St i think so too! I gave up of it! But it is on run again...

[@judgegroovyman]

Great video! Carl Martin Plexitone (the last clip) was the clearest and tightest to my ear.

[@pabloluanGuitar]

Yes

[@bearzden]

The tone of the Hillybilly pedal sounded killer..that and the Sd-1...thanks man..!!!

[@nimblefred2932]

Was the Tube Screamer on or off?

[@SteveKaynan]

Freakin' great video, I just bought the BOSS Super Overdrive. You sure dialed in a good rhythm sound!

[@rycardoantunes8152]

Cara você deveria ter mais views! Que trampo incrível que você faz, de grande ajuda pra guitarristas iniciantes :)

[@profile_01]

My favorite is still boosting w/ a clean boost , even 2 in the chain cranked

[@nickolaynaydenov3292]

I personally don't like the "boosted" sound for rhythm at all, but I watched the video because I'm looking for a "natural" and "non-coloring" overdrive for solos. The NIG Hot Drive was awesome, I'll search for it. SD-1 also did the job quite well, same for TS-9. And also killer made video! That's how you make a comparison! Subscribed!

[@jnicorb]

I love that riff!

[@VictorHugoTargino]

Thanks!

[@reubenginsburg2012]

I was looking for a boost for my Mark V so very helpful, thanks!

[@VictorHugoTargino]

Reuben Ginsburg Glad I could help! I strongly recommend the Mesa Flux Drive; been using it lately and it pairs up perfectly. Also, experiment reducing the Bass knob on the third channel and boosting the 80Hz fader up to compensate; it tightens the low end real good!

[@reubenginsburg2012]

Victor Hugo Targino I'll try it out, thanks! And yeah, I've actually been liking how clear the crunch channel sounds set to high gain, I just wanted a bit more saturation out of it

[@HaganeYoshi]

it would be awesome if you did this on a dual rec! great vid btw!

[@waynenicholsonmayo]

Excellent comparison, cheers🤘

[@SinanAkiman]

excellent shootout

[@VictorHugoTargino]

Thank you!

[@CTSmerv]

most (if not all) of these pedals were Tube Screamer types, as far as I could tell. could you get a comparison with some different types, like Blues Breaker-, Blues Driver-, and Klon-type pedals?

[@vilewisher8786]

Kartakou for the win. He updated his pedals to have 3 mods as well. Go get them before the prices skyrocket.

[@pitthefrit6292]

Can't hear any difference, is that a good or a bad sign?

[@ShadowRifft]

I can't tell the difference right away 😔😧, I'll try again later with headphones

[@gianlutallica]

Great stuff, thanx a lot

[@Soloist1983]

I am amazed that any Mesa Mark Series can sound good, I couldn't get a good sound after 20mins at the store, sounded like farting garbage. Anyway, the feel and clarity of boosting is worth it every time, the low end rolloff is mandatory for any heavy style, it is easily the most profoundly good thing you can do with a high gain amp, you just have to roll down the gain on the amp

[@roghib666]

For boosting hi gain amp, sd1 wins. But i think it's a bit too bright if you set the tone knob at noon.

[@supersonicnomad3214]

Killer shootout! The closing theme jam is badass, is that located in a vid? l'd like to hear the whole tune.

[@NukeAllNoobs]

Boss!

[@ugurkaracay1]

thank you

[@N.W.Oke.]

Mesa Flux Drive FOR SURE!!!

[@siccens6168]

Mesa and hillbilly we're nicest to me.

[@SaintsCheat]

My ears...or did the boss sd make this riff totally 80s hair metal 🤘

[@laporaes]

Baita teste

[@pabloluanGuitar]

Ótimo

[@Yanthungbemo]

Dude. Thank you so much for this video! I have a question. My amp is a solid state amp so I shouldn't expect the same results as a tube amp but... Does the Behringer TO800 tighten up the low end efficiently like a TS-808 or TS-9? My ears are untrained so I'd really appreciate your input on this.

[@wheelsdeal]

They do the trick on solid state as well.If you are looking something cheap get a Joyo Vintage Overdrive they are better made than the Behringer and basically an 808 circuit.

[@Yanthungbemo]

@@wheelsdeal I wish you saw my comment earlier! I've already bought the Behringer TO800 a month back. I'm not really liking it.

[@LordLuc94]

@@Yanthungbemo So you sold it and bought the Joyo?

[@guillaumealtamira7115]

almost the same... very interesting ! why put more bucks🤔

[@frankscassi4960]

That's the reason I got a SD-1. Amazing and affordable, works great and it's a classic. It's 90% a TS

[@MrXxZERATULxX]

almost no difference

[@jswen2477]

cant go wrong with SD1,

[@XRated129]

There is a saying " boss is Beringer and Beringer is boss" they are the same pedals on the inside. The only difference one is plastic and one is metal.

[@danmaycock9238]

Old Chinese proverb

[@Echidira]

The Only big difference I heard was when boosting with Plexy Tone.

[@grg27Ob]

imho the pedals just made the amp less natural

[@LordLuc94]

How you want to chug with solely a tube amp otherwise?