decent distortion pedal?

Well im new to guitar, and im looking for a decent distortion pedal. im not looking to go super heavy, something light that sounds nice when i play chords/different riffs. I tried the metalzone & that sounded like complete shit. Thanks suckas

ZOMG GUITAR RIG!!11!

But seriously, Native Instruments Guitar Rig (http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?id=guitarline) is the shit, and Waves GTR (http://www.waves.com/content.aspx?id=93) ain't bad either. With Guitar Rig you can get their Rig Kontrol floorboard to use it as you would a regular multi-FX pedal or floorboard switcher. So it would be great with a laptop on stage, then output to a PA system (check out the BOSE L1 system (http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_STA TIC_PAGE_EVENT&url=/musicians/technology/l1_technology.jsp), it's brilliant). That's something I could see someone like yourself doing.
I have no idea what to recommend as far as hardware stomp boxes these days.

podxt pro (is expensive)

ZOMG GUITAR RIG!!11!

But seriously, Native Instruments Guitar Rig (http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?id=guitarline) is the shit, and Waves GTR (http://www.waves.com/content.aspx?id=93) ain't bad either. With Guitar Rig you can get their Rig Kontrol floorboard to use it as you would a regular multi-FX pedal or floorboard switcher. So it would be great with a laptop on stage, then output to a PA system (check out the BOSE L1 system (http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_STA TIC_PAGE_EVENT&url=/musicians/technology/l1_technology.jsp), it's brilliant). That's something I could see someone like yourself doing.
I have no idea what to recommend as far as hardware stomp boxes these days.

what the hell man? what do you think im about to drop $1000? god damn i just want a (cheapish) distortion pedal, god damn you went overboard. you arent allowed back in this thread anymore >:o

FUCK DIGITAL


edit: but rly, a cracked guitar rig is your best bet :(

or just go test pedals until you find what you like.

I really don't think there is a distortion pedal that even comes close to the sounds you can get out of a Rocktron Zombie pedal. Sure there are plenty of multi effects out there or little pedals with mini tubes but I really like the analog rectified distortion you can get out of a Zombie.

JMO!

http://www.guitariste.com/articles/img/527-big-rocktron-zombie.jpg


** I am sure Ani was talking about a cracked version of Guitar Rig for free... However I am sure you want to be free of your cpu when you play.

I used to have this pedal modeling pedal which would make your sound into a shitty version of a nice pedal and that zombie sound really is pretty badass.

But what I use:
http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbase/pics/products/regular/7/5/9/468759.jpg
MXR Doubleshot.
I really like having two different tones lined up and just being able to switch.
Also the EQ is pretty responsive and the Focus buttons double the possibilities.
A bit expensive though.


Edit: whatever you do don't buy one of those 30 or 40 dollar boss pedals, they sound like shit.

thanks guys

real world examples of guitar rig 2...

each of these songs were recorded with guitar rig 2 (warez'd!) presets, including the bass (low strings digitally tuned down an octave)... try to ignore everything but the guitar sound... '89 model carvin ultra v, stock passive pickups...

http://www.talkingmeat.com/zen/3libras.mp3 (clean)
http://www.talkingmeat.com/travtemp/trav_lategoodbye2005.mp3 (clean)
http://www.talkingmeat.com/travtemp/trav_hidenowhere_mix1.mp3 (distorted)

i now use a pod xt and brand new emg 81/85 active pickups, since im not broke ass poor. much much better sound. as to an actual pedal, i can't help ya since i don't play live, but don't waste your cash on those $30 pieces of shit you find everywhere... invest

i have posted those shitty things so many times before you've probably already heard them, just know they're done in guitar rig 2 ;-)

FYI - Guess what was released yesterday:
Native.Instruments.Guitar .Rig.v3.0-AMPLiFY

want

i run tech21's xxl and LOOOOVE it.

BOSS is boss

FYI - Guess what was released yesterday:
Native.Instruments.Guitar .Rig.v3.0-AMPLiFY

downloading it now :D

Um, if you want "distortion", get a Boss DS-1. Plain and simple.

If you want a good overdrive - which is subtly different - get a reissue TS-9 Tube Screamer.