My 5 Favorite Overdrives For Boosting High Gain Amps In 2022 !!

[@LabyrinthOfEyes]

It's been around for a while and is often ignored but the full size tc electronic spark is a hidden gem of a boost. It sounds really good for metal and it's super affordable. If you're on a budget it's hard to beat.

[@belligerentamateur]

I really like the Spark with my 1987x. Instant ACDC tones without blowing my head off with volume

[@SapperRJMorgan]

Yeah I use mine for a bunch of my amps. It’s great.

[@LeftHandedRightHanded]

Scott Ian used one!

[@jamesdaigle8690]

All your 5 Favorite OD’s sound great man! Here’s my top 5 favorite overdrives: 1 - MXR ZW-44B 2 - Boss SD-1 3 - MXR M77 Custom Badass Modified O.D. 4 - MXR CSP-036 Il Diavolo Overdrive 5 - EHX East River Drive I use overdrives as a colored boost primarily, except for the SD-1, I dial up just the tiniest bit of clipping, it darkens the tone in a very pleasing, subtle way. I mainly do this because to my ears, the SD-1 starts to sound crappy w/the volume past 3:00, so dialing in a little clipping kind of makes up for this. I’m talking about setting the drive control at 1 or 2 tops.

[@chrissleventa2997]

Mud Killer and Precision Drive are my favorite "always on" overdrives I also own an MXR M-77, SD-1 Waza, TS-9, Maxon OD808, Earthquake Plumes and a few others They all do the job well but the MK and PD rule the roost

[@jrlee243]

Mud killer is magic with my orange or50. Takes a lot of that flubby low end, but retain that thick orange sound. Love it.

[@belligerentamateur]

Yessir, great for those types of amps!

[@Kevngodfrey]

The look on your face when you hit the red channel on the deadweald made me go out and order one before the Demo of the pedal was over!

[@belligerentamateur]

Bro, totally worth it

[@madmikemike]

Wow, all these sounded great, must’ve been hard to set a top five. We both definitely look for the same things tone wise. I’ve learned a bunch since finding your channel. Keep rockin bro, I love it. Cheers

[@belligerentamateur]

Glad to hear it, and to have you here! Thanks man!

[@1thess523]

The first pedal I ever used was my sons' walrus audio Voyager with my JCM TSL 60, even though it was a transparent overdrive it helped tighten up the flubby low end

[@TobyKBTY]

This is the channel that got me to reconsider a Precision Drive for a Deadweald instead.

[@zalienthere-visitor1424]

Seymour Duncan 805 overdrive pedal will never leave my pedal board. It is the best in my opinion. Dave Davidson said the same thing and the 805 is what he uses on every record and live performance, I noticed the other guitar player uses it as well. Brutal musicians pick the brutal pedals and the 805 is 🤯.

[@richlitener9562]

Great overview! Enjoy the thoroughness of your descriptions and how you showcased the sound samples. Maybe in the future, you can line them back to back for direct audio comparisons? Keep up the good work.

[@belligerentamateur]

Thank you!

[@dust17111]

This is exactly what I needed , I own the joyo zombie 2 amp which has a dual rectifier sound , the distortion it gets alone is really cool but I'd like a good overdrive pedal to tighten it and make it chug more !

[@aras1985]

Use the joyo vintage Overdrive it's almost like TS9

[@thegodslayer8545]

The Pepers "Dirty tree" is a fan favorite overdrive pedal. Is costs around $135. So it's not cheap but not super expensive. You should check it out. But if you want a amazing badass overdrive, the KSR - Eros is a phenomenal overdrive. Loaded with features and extremely versatile.

[@madmikemike]

@@thegodslayer8545 nice, the dirty tree is on my list for sure

[@thedanksavatron7782]

I have the same amp & I put EQD Plumes OD in front. Sounds great! All the ods in vid are great but are on the pricey side $200+ish. Plumes is $99 & does the trick with 3 voicings especially on a budget.🤘🏻🎸

[@scottdunn2178]

I have the original 3-knob Zombie, and I run a GE-7 in front with the 800hz and level boosted about 10-12db and it really tightens it up and makes it come alive. You might also want to run an EQ in the loop as sort of an added tone-stack since the Zombie just has the Tone control.

[@Horcruxxx-xn1ej]

Woah didn’t expect the KHDK to sound so good! This was a good top 5/shootout video 🔥🤘🏼

[@belligerentamateur]

Thanks man! KHDK sounds rad for sure!

[@Lokyata666]

Your recommendations are golden. I find my self paying more attention to what you are boosting with than what amp you are playing. So a big thank you to you good sir! I would love to see your thoughts on the Aires overdrives. Just a thought!

[@belligerentamateur]

Thanks man! Glad you find them helpful! I'll see about getting some of those on here soon

[@muleblues71]

Great video. Looking to get the MXR for my 5150 III 100w OG. A $99 pedal came in 2nd to a $200 pedal, that says alot.

[@DJ33]

Nicely done Thrash, great format talk/demo/play…next. Really well done I think.

[@belligerentamateur]

Appreciate you

[@SapperRJMorgan]

I got my DD Pedal because of you videos and you were right. It kicks ass.

[@jasonwhite6368]

Killer demo. Very informative. You really explained alotnof what I'm sure most players are wondering about functions and tone options. Keep it coming. You got a new Sub for sure

[@brownsparlour9813]

That duality pedal sounds absolutely nuts i love it!

[@harshtruth9148]

My favorite that Ive had the pleasure of owning this year are the Peppers pedals Dirty Tree, and I enjoy the Plumes from Earthquakerdevices

[@belligerentamateur]

Dirty Tree is fun!

[@thechannelforeverything2170]

My favorite overdrive of all time is the Boss SD-1. Loved hearing about your favs.

[@johnaranjo2059]

Classic od, and can actually mimic way more expensive pedals with it. Ive ever seen people get tighter soudns out of that than the way more expensive precision overdrive

[@Blitzkrieg.u812]

Just subscribed... I like your style! Great info... I digged the splawn vid you did... I have alot of diezel gear.. but now I'm thinking splawn... thanks dude!!!!

[@wolf99hd]

Great video and list! I've been trying to get a Duality DX for a a good 3 months now but they apparently aren't selling them at the moment due to pandemic / supply issues. Every time I check the website they say contact for information. Hopefully DAE starts making/selling them again very soon! Anyway, keep up the great work! Love your videos and insight.

[@UseTheSupeRsonic]

So far my favorites have been the mxr 78 custom badass, the Suhr koko boost reloaded, the Joyo Ultimate OD (OCD clone), the Boss DF-2 and the Plumes is pretty dope too.

[@REDDRAGON666ful]

I like the KHDK and I really like the Deadweld DX, man I wish I could afford one of those!!!

[@Ron4president09]

Cool death threat shirt bro! Aaron Knuckles is the man!

[@rickycompton2610]

Another killer video Kyle!!!

[@jonbarefoot5268]

Duality DX was a game changer for me. No more gating problems!

[@zAvAvAz]

i love how you captured the character of each overdrive in the recordings , it is so good .

[@davidatayde4005]

That aftermath riff is so brutal man, great job!!!

[@spazzcorpse]

What band is this riff from?

[@cobrajett11]

This might sound boring. But an idea. A raw-ish vid of your bands practice. I’d totally watch it 🤷‍♂️

[@belligerentamateur]

Yeah I may try to get something like that from Bushido Code practice soon!

[@tomfoolery2082]

I like the dry control idea .

[@Joey_Tatts_Palmer]

The KSR EROS has to be on this list. Otherwise well done brother. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@stephenwinchester6668]

Currently using the horizon devices Precision Drive through a 5150, sounds awesome! Have a King in Yellow on the way 🤘

[@Waggersxo]

The Plumes OD from earthquaker devices is worth a shout, my favourite overdrive pedal. Would love to see how you get on with it

[@dnadeau819]

I have and regularly use #2 and #3. Id put the mud killer as my #1 and the MXR as my #2. My #3 would be my OD-9 pro plus.

[@lewiskeller93]

Have you tried a highwind direwolf? I haven’t tried many drive pedals but the direwolf is by FAR my favorite

[@alexanderlumberjack]

Ordered the mxr od last night because of you! Thanks

[@belligerentamateur]

Hell yes, hope you dig it!

[@alexanderlumberjack]

@@belligerentamateur im sure I will! About to order a 12at7 for the v6 in my 5150iii 6l6 to see if it works as well for me as it did for you

[@Bognerman14]

One thing I do find Kyle is that there is a ton of overlap between pedals on the market. I've had a lot of pedals where I could get each sounding close to one another. Hey, if I could get one more new pedal and my choice was the KSR Eros (which I don't think you like?), MXR Modifed OD or Walrus Stages, what would you suggest? The MXR I had many years ago and recall liking it.

[@ubertwerpify]

So probably top 3 of all your videos, I really enjoyed hearing the highlights of your boost journey - based on this video I will trying the MXR badass soon. Having said this, i think an amusing video could be “ other “ overdrives- some other types/circuits, through your current rig-recommended: Klon- Tumnus ,Nobels BC,Fulltone ,OCD and now on the scene -Wampler Moxie! - that one has me interested most-( sorry shameless Wampler fan lol) thanks for your contributions

[@Kickback79]

Check out the Wampler Tumnus. The MXR modified od I sold it, Sounded like crap. I use an Analogman modded 808. The new EVH heads sound so fizzy it probably sounds better straight in. . I like the old 5150. or 6505.

[@belligerentamateur]

We may be going for different tones if one of my favorite boosts sounds like crap to you, haha! It's fun to check new stuff out and we have options galore these days. Fun times to be a gear head

[@ballofsnow2778]

I replaced the TS9 with the MXR modified OD. It’s Awesome

[@juliodefreitas157]

Awesome pedal demo and thank you for sharing your video 👍👍❤

[@romanlanzas508]

this channel is sick cause i’m also a hardcore/thrash fiend

[@bradkillingsworth4137]

Yes!! Excellent, informative stuff dude. More of this

[@belligerentamateur]

Glad you dug it!

[@usmcyounggun6879]

I’m curious if anyone here has ever checked out or played the JHS Bonsai with the multiple tube screamers built into it? I have been looking at getting one for a while.

[@belligerentamateur]

One I've been curious about myself

[@usmcyounggun6879]

@@belligerentamateur yeah me to, seems like a really useful and efficient pedal if it works and sounds as advertised.

[@Jeremynew98]

Direwolf still takes it for me, but ive owned 3 out of five on the list and its a great top 5 imho...but Jordan made a brutal pedal

[@belligerentamateur]

Got something cool to show you guys soon..... :)

[@timproseus7633]

I used your affiliate link and got the mxr modified. It will be going through an EVH 5150 6l6 50 watt. Seems like a solid od. I could not find the duality anywhere.

[@danielstagliano2754]

Oh shit, is that a Death Threat band t-shirt?! As in HC band from CT? Sick!!! Love your channel even more!!!

[@belligerentamateur]

Sure is! One of my favorites.

[@mezzyshredder]

Fabulous video. Where can I get the deadweld pedal? Having trouble finding it. I need that pedal. Otherwise I'll go with that mxr pedal.

[@-LSTR-]

Never felt the need to replace my Maxon od808, it does wonders for my Mesa Rectoverb and Orange Dual Dark. Are you guys also stacking distortion on top of overdrive?

[@aswe9236]

Kyle, enjoying the channel. what pedal would you recommend to boost, and tighten my orange cr120?! thanks.

[@ariangatollari3423]

What pedal would you recomend to loosen a tight amp, something to make it more spongy and give it more bloom?

[@XlouietheflyX]

The M77 has been a favourite of mine for a long time. Hated the Maxon OD9, especially its switch

[@belligerentamateur]

No doubt, the M77 has been an underrated drive for years and just now seems to be getting some of the love it deserves.

[@michaelgallegos8811]

I just saw this bud this will be a good one thanks Kyle

[@paulbaum180]

The Duality is great I love mine!

[@belligerentamateur]

The best

[@michaelgallegos8811]

I need to get that M77 Kyle all demos that bad boy in there man mxr kicked ass on that pedal

[@RedCGhost]

im not a djent guy whatsoever but the precision drive is on my board with my triple rec. sounds amazing with my ESP 7 string

[@kniqhtfall]

Just curious if you feel the same about the duality in comparison to the LA King in yellow?

[@metalfather8139]

Hey Kyle. Hav u ever tried the walrus overdrive into your archon? Thinking about getting one of those pedals

[@jasonhoneman1272]

Incredible and helpful video!!!

[@BrandonBames]

I'd be curious as to your thoughts on the Seymour Duncan 805. It's been my boost of choice for all high gain-ness for a few years now, and I find it to be damn near perfect but I have no clue how it compares to the ones on your list.

[@belligerentamateur]

I liked it but it didn't wow me enough to keep it honestly. I just had other boosts I liked better when I had it but it does the job for sure

[@lewissharman409]

I have the savage drive pedal

[@derekstone1553]

Suhr riot overloaded is the best of the best as far as overdrive rhat I’ve ever heard/owned. Irs perfect

[@joshwilt6685]

Kyle, im enjoying your OD demos. I would like to see aside from the much tasty unavailable Deadweald Duality DX, a comparison between Earthquaker's Plumes vs the MXR Badass Modified. I'm needing some punch and tightness on my Peavey Triple XXX head. Thanks🤘

[@21stcenturymetal31]

You really can't go wrong with an SD1 or the MXR badass for that amp. I have some way more expensive OD's but those two mentioned just sound right with the XXX

[@a_cautionary_tale]

You might really dig the Bardic Audio HM-Demon. It's the best OD or Distortion I've ever played.

[@tubo628]

17:05 I wish that was true. No one can order that pedal anywhere. There's just no getting familiar with it when you can't actually play it yourself.

[@belligerentamateur]

Unfortunately, that's just the way it is man. Deadweald became very successful very quickly because they make great products. They are working on ways to ramp their production to meet demand. Hopefully some day soon, these will be readily available.

[@samizdat113]

Do a video on the $16 Belodyre OD from Amazone. I hit the front of my XXX with it.

[@michaelgallegos8811]

Sick ass tone dynamic as f... lol all those modes are nice i saw that pedal on EMG site and should have bought it i screwed up man !!

[@geraldrauch1701]

kyle!!! great video brother!!! i'm kinda curious bout the pepers pedals dirty tree, any experience with that one??? the deadweld duality is amazing, would love to get one but i've had extreme GAS lately and i think my wife's head would explode...cheers mister!!!

[@belligerentamateur]

Yessir, currently have one! Works great in any situation you'd use a TC Integrated Pre style boost!

[@DankenNordstrom]

Great video! 👍👍 Have not seen any Hughes & Kettner on your channel as of yet, would be awesome if you checked out any of the Tubemeister Deluxe heads, they´re awesome 🙂🙂

[@belligerentamateur]

I've got a Duotone and Trilogy here waiting to be demo'd. Older circuits, but better than nothing!

[@RobSchauland]

The MXR 6 band eq has eliminated my need for a boost pedal in any of my heads. Took it out of the box, looked up Dimebag's settings...boom! I really didn't expect that. Now I have a lot of overdrive pedals collecting dust.

[@belligerentamateur]

The EQ is a great option as well!

[@RobSchauland]

@@belligerentamateur It just really amazed me. I had put off getting one and now it's the best pedal I have. Now, I just need a gain pedal for liquid, compressed sustain.

[@VanillaGorilla_808]

What would go best with an EVH 6l6 50 watt?

[@matthewlewis281]

Kyle I currently rock a 2020 Splawn quick rod. I currently have a plumes and a waza craft sd-1. I’m not crazy about either with that amp. What do you recommend for pedals with a Splawn it’s a quickrod model. Thanks man. Keep up the good work.

[@belligerentamateur]

Hey Matthew! I really dig the MXR M77, KHDK Ghoul Screamer and Mesa Grid Slammer with my Splawn!

[@matthewlewis281]

@@belligerentamateur thank you very much sir.

[@matthewlewis281]

@@belligerentamateur do you have any settings you care to share: I just got the pedal and have yet to really get into it.

[@JackFacial]

Do you plan to update this list for 2023? Not sure you have to but meh… why not?

[@Ledmetacdc]

Why do your hands look like you got in a little dust up in the pit? Great video very informative.

[@stevelegget9392]

You need to try a Friedman Golden Pearl man. Amazing pedal.

[@TwistedIdentity]

After watching this video I picked up the MXR Custom Badass because like you, I wanted a little bit more balls to my sound. I also was using the Joyo Vintage Overdrive too. Hot damn. :D I'm loving this thing.

[@belligerentamateur]

Glad to hear you're digging it!!

[@TwistedIdentity]

@@belligerentamateur just wondering, have you tried the Precision Drive? If so how do you think it compares?

[@johnaranjo2059]

Man next time you do over drive pedals for metal. Especially the mud killer, could you please use something tuned lower maybe drop a on a 7 string min. Seeing as most of these are designed to get the muddy tones out of dropped tunes

[@belligerentamateur]

they're designed to be overdrives. only one was really designed to work with lower tuned guitars specifically. E Standard and drop C are where my channel lives so those are the tunings I stick to. Sorry man! Not saying I won't do it but I can only cater to so many things/genres/people. Appreciate the comment!

[@rickfennell7849]

Hey brother. Been watching your channel for a while now, and its very informative every time. I am in the market now for another od pedal. I've been using the sd-1 for 20 years now. I love EVERYTHING about it. The added gain, the transparency of my amps tone, doesn't change the tone at all, it just boost it, which i love. The ONLY problem with it, is that when i step on it, i lose about 15% of my low end. So im looking at your #2 and #1. Im thinking the mxr would probably do what i need. Pretty much like the sd-1,a transparent gain boost with a little bass i can add. I really love the tone of my 6505+, so i dont want to lose that. But im really loving the #1. I like the gate idea. Let me ask...does the gate work even if the pedal is off?? Thanks brother 🤟🤟✌🥂

[@belligerentamateur]

MXR would work great for you, as it's already somewhat similar to the SD-1

[@rickfennell7849]

@@belligerentamateur i appreciate the response brother. That's what i figured. Is the mxr noisy when its on? More or less then the sd1?? The gate on that #1 pedal is a fantastic idea. Wish they'd all do that. Does the gate work when its off?? Sorry for the questions but i cant find a lot of info on it. Thanks👍🤟🤟✌🥂

[@NOEFFECTS27]

Hi Kyle, great video! Which of those you prefer with the Marshall dsl20hr? Perhaps the mxr badass?

[@belligerentamateur]

The Duality, big surprise! Lol

[@NOEFFECTS27]

@@belligerentamateur unfortunately I am not even able to be in their waiting list..

[@howardoligas1017]

Hey Kyle! How you tried the Mesa grid slammer on the EVH 5150iii EL34? If so how did you like it? I’m trying to look for an overdrive, Which of the five would you recommend for the EL34 50W for thrashy tones? Thanks for the awesome videos!

[@belligerentamateur]

Hey man! Yes, the Grid Slammer works great on the EVH amps! The Boss SD1 also works great for thrash tones on the EVH stuff!

[@howardoligas1017]

Awesome appreciate the response. There’s a used grid slammer for 80 bucks! Gonna grab it.

[@scottdunn2178]

I'm looking for more of a tight, punchy power metal type pedal in front of a clean platform tube amp. Suggestions?

[@belligerentamateur]

Mudkiller does the punchy low end in spades

[@scottdunn2178]

@@belligerentamateur I'll check it out 👍

[@mikedervos5974]

You need to try also the nobels odr1 also!

[@Bognerman14]

Kyle, try the Revv G2, it's so darn good!

[@belligerentamateur]

I will!

[@Bognerman14]

That KHDK pedal is impossible to find. I have wanted one forever but they are never available. :-(

[@ThunderFalcon333]

So where do you get Dweld duality DX ?? I don't see link

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

So far like Boss SD-1, Horizon Precision Drive and have a KSR Eros on the way. What are your thoughts on the KHDK Ghoul Screamer and Dire Wolf pedals?

[@belligerentamateur]

KHDK is one of my favorites, very refined TS syle pedal, Direwolf is not for me, doesn't tighten like most overdrives.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

@@belligerentamateur awesome sauce thank you buddy for the tip. I am testing out my new KSR Eros pedal and will get the KHDK Ghoul screamer as my next boost OD pedal. Been enjoying my new Mesa Boogie Mark V 35 combo amp with crushing tones for on the go jams and practice.

[@eze8024]

Hey man, is there an overdrive you would suggest for getting some Metallica tones out of my Marshall Lead 12? I love the little amp for MOST of what i play (GnR Aerosmith etc) but just doesnt quite do it for Metallica stuff. Not sure if id be better off with gain cranked on the amp with an overdrive in front, or clean amp and some type of distortion pedal in front.

[@belligerentamateur]

an EQ pedal would be a better investment for that period, overdrives don't change your tone a ton

[@eze8024]

@@belligerentamateur I've currently got a Boss ge7 eq pedal. Just can't really get the gain I'm looking for sometimes. Was hoping a good OD would push it where I want. You think I'd be better off with a distortion pedal in front of clean amp, instead of OD pedal pushing full gain amp?

[@angrybadger616]

Duality DX is a great pedal.

[@belligerentamateur]

The Greatest, IMO

[@jerryshott9736]

Hi kyle . Im new to solid state amps , i have a orange super crush 100 head and play metal so is it ok to run a seymour duncan 805 overdrive to the front of the amp on the dirty channel

[@belligerentamateur]

Sure is! If you like it, it works!

[@rec99cts27]

Would you match an MXR modified with a Badlander? Just wondering what you think of those 2 together

[@belligerentamateur]

They do ok together, depending on if you go with the Crunch or Crush channel. The Crush lready has an "always on" screamer style circuit built in, so a cleaner style boost to juice that channel works better. A bbost with a lot of output works better on the crunch channel, so the Walrus Ages or Mesa Grid Slammer are good fits

[@rec99cts27]

@@belligerentamateur thanks bro

[@PK22-b7v]

Do you have a current 2024 list ?

[@mezzyshredder]

Still waiting for them to become available.

[@unclejemima2017]

How do you get that tone

[@chegavara67]

Whats the point of od in front of the dirty high gain amp?...yust to produce bigger mess....

[@belligerentamateur]

you nailed it..... if we were going for wrong answers only!

[@chegavara67]

...100 $ od pedal in front of the 3000 $ amp?

[@555RockOnInFLAMES]

I was surprised at how good the walrus audio sounded

[@belligerentamateur]

It's a monster of a pedal

[@555RockOnInFLAMES]

@@belligerentamateur have u considered trying the Walrus Audio Ages / Warhorn?

[@likeakloss]

🥲 my face whenever I check if the Duality DX is in stock.

[@belligerentamateur]

Sorrryyyyy

[@kylegrossi8175]

That Walrus pedal is pretty impressive. I never think of Walrus audio when i think of OD pedals.

[@belligerentamateur]

Yeah man, I really really dig the Ages, especially for mid gain amps!

[@M3tal_matt]

Where can I find the deadweld? Do you have a link?

[@belligerentamateur]

www.deadwealdaudio.com/

[@michaelgallegos8811]

these are all great pieces of gear I'll take all of them lol..