MXR Distortion + vs Boss DS-1 vs Proco Rat II
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ธ.ค. 2017
- Which do you prefer?
A comparison between what I call the first-generation true hard-clipping distortion pedals that came out in the 70s. Before then, there were only fuzz pedals.
I'm using my Stratocaster plugged into my MXR Distortion +, Boss DS-1, and Proco Rat II into my Fender Champion 600. Enjoy! - เพลง
All The Timestamps of the pedals
MXR- 0:34
Boss- 2:48
Rat- 4:32
I like how he taped the controls on the Boss so you couldn't see the levels.
I’m guessing that’s how he’s saving his favorite settings on that pedal?
I think I like the MXR the best. The other two were also phenomenal but they felt a bit wetter and less bright. I’d definitely go with the rat if I need something to bridge the gap between fuzz and distortion though.
I just got the boss ds-1 yesterday and I’m going to return it today for the distortion+🔥🔥🔥
Get what works for you!
@@commandhtf Returned the DS-1 and got distortion+ then sold it and now I have tony iommi’s Black Country pedal👍🏽
I personally thought the RAT sounded the best in this video, full sounding and smooth. But, I guess it depends on your application and preference. Thanks for the video.
Same. I very much prefer the Proco Rat for most of my applications. Very full sounding with lots of mids and enough bite.
I have a video demonstrating all of the Proco Rat's capabilities including overdrive, heavy distortion, and fuzz. Thanks for watching!
Great comparison video mate.
On the MXR: someone commented on Rowland S Howard having used one, but I believe he only used one box for the bulk of his career - an MXR Blue Box, and apparently a temperamental one at that. His signature sound came out of Jaguar x Blue Box x reverb x volume x not being a gearhead Not that there's anything wrong with being a GH 😊.
Also, for a milestone example of MXR Distortion+, refer to Australian band The Saints debut album, (I'm) Stranded (1976) - particularly the one-two punch of Demolition Girl/Nights In Venice. Guitarist Ed Kuepper fed his SG through an early Distortion+ into (I think) a bass amp. He also tuned up 2 semitones.
Thank you for your input! I'll be definitely listening to those albums now!
He ran both a Blue Box and a Distortion+, he even had a signature pedal by Reuss that was based around a Distortion+ and a Blue Box in one pedal, though I believe that was built post mortem.
Something not talked about much is how each pedal flavored or changed the clean tones. I have both the DS-1 and the Rat and I used to play exclusively with the MXR Distortion +. I find that both the DS-1 and the Distortion + flavored my clean signal far less than the Rat. While I recommend all three pedals, you may have to adjust your amp settings when playing with the Rat if you have a particular clean sound in mind.
No-one buys a RAT if they're looking for a transparant pedal...
i think im done with my rat, been using it since 92, ill keep it of course, but i think its time to explore other options. thinking bout mxr
Distortion+ is awesome
It's a great sounding distortion!
In this vid the mxr sounded better, some vids it doesn't. I have been using the boss since it came out but always have had to boost it with overdrive pedal after it to get the crunch I need when I play classic rock. But the mxr sounded great. Boss and mxr have always been my favorite pedals. When I play metal it's either the mxr fullbore metal or boss metal zone. Been playing since 1980....\m/
Good choice to compare these 3 monuments. I ordered a ds1. The compromis between midscoop- clarity and warmth fits my needs the best I think. I already have a ds2 wich is too fat sounding. The Rat : the distortion sound in itself is really special. But I would like the dirty Rat wich has more highs and sustain.You can use all three of these pedals. An mxr to make this dry husker du white noise ? , i wouldnt say no.
A bunch of my favorite guitarists use the Distortion+, Bob Mould, Rowland S Howard etc. But I personally tend to lean on a Rat or a Boss OS2
Update, I managed to get a great deal on a vintage Distortion+, and I love it
which one do you like better between the rat and the os2? and between those and the distortion+?
@@diegopalominoss I ended up selling the Distortion+, simply because I was afraid of being the one to break it, it was killer though, it cleaned up very well when riding the volume knob. Out of all of these mentioned, I only have the Rat, it just does the thing. Lately I've been much more into my Hail to the King by Coriolis Effects, which is a King of Tone Clone
Man this is the best demo I’ve seen of all three of these pedals
You've gotta have the output higher on the MXR to get a decent sound. In addition, all these pedals sound better in front of an already driven gain channel of a tube amp.
You also gotta balance the thin sound of the MXR as you begin to max the gain though. The MXR cuts of a bit of bass as you increase the gain.
MXR is the most open transparent of the bunch. DS1 sounded scooped, bassy and brittle on top end . couldn't wait for you to stop playing it. The RAT sounds good, but it's tight and compressed as compared to the MXR. That appeals to some people, but the casing is big, boxy and takes up space. Imo, the win goes to the MXR.
yes
Hello Johnny exclent video! Is this Rat made in?
What do u think about RAT2？？
So I just built a mxr, and made one mod that was really awesome. I put in a switch that changed out the 47nf capacitor for a 220nf cap and it takes it from the thin but clear bit to having a fuller bodied sound that's closer to what you achieve with the rat in your sample. Just a fun mod idea for the folks mulling over what they like more.
It definitely sounds a bit thin when you crank the gain on the MXR.
With one had lease amount of unwanted noise??
Good guitar player will take any one of those and dial it in in 3 seconds and it will sound good.
Well they will sound good. . .
Are you using an HSS Strat or a regular Strat?
hi . What pedal is better for the Misfits and Ramones songs , the MXR , the Boss or the Rat ? Thanks.
MXR or Big Muff
MXR or Rat or Superfuzz clone
has anyone paired the mxr with big muff pi? i use a BMP with my rat but i want to switch out my rat for a bit i think
I've done it before. It sounds huge, but you've got to dial in the setting just right. It's almost sounds like the RAT, but you feel it more. Too much output or gain from either and its ruined though
Great way to compare pedals. Having them all hooked together alters the tone, therefore not valid.
Thank you! I realized that before I recorded this. Takes more work and time; I should buy an a/b box instead.
and very generous with the clean sound every time he switches as well, not to mention the isolation!
In this video RAT sounds better.
The Boss DS-1 sounds the best
MXR sounds thin, Ds-1 sounds nasal with mid scooped tone, RAT sounds the best cos it has the thickest tone.
I defnitely prefer the Rat anyday!
The Rat wins as usual.
Rat is best!
MXR is the way to go...as far as I'm concerned.
MXR has a dry distortion while the boss ds1 is very sustainable and warm. The Rat (my favourite) is in the middle.
All 3 will get the job done but the Rat wins. I’ve watched many comparison videos and the Rat has won most of them. Most of my favorite 80’s shredders used it including my favorite of all time George Lynch ❤
DS-1
How can anyone can find the MXR better than this RAT ? I don't talk about the Boss which is for me one of the worst market distorsion 😀
A french musician (thanks for your video)
distortion+ : teen angst, ds-1: i hate my boss, rat: road rage
DS-1 = Income tax evasion
Distortion + = D.U.I
Rat = Assault & battery 😂😅😂
I bought a vintage script logo mxr + today for 125 bucks.
I heard they sound a bit warmer compared to the modern ones
MXR
I appreciate the content, but was completely distracted by the dirt stains in the carpet. Good comparison. Please clean your carpet.
Good Job! The MXR was my least favorite.
Where the fuck do I put the battery
Rat all the way
I will go for the legendary DS-1 lol, till today still on my pedal-board lol, check out my Christmas vid too haha
My favorite is the Proco Rat II. Such a good and versatile pedal!
@@commandhtf I have a ds1 and a RAT, the Rat is better, the mxr sounds like shit
Proco rat all the way, many pros use nothing else particularly live. I am sure the others are great units to, but the rat just kills it. i Have had one since the late 80s never heard anything better.
i always hated the deep-fried fizzy sound of the DS-1. MXR or RAT for me
The DS-1 is almost never used properly. It was designed to boost an already overdriven Marshal style amp with boosted mids. Put the Tone anywhere over 11 o’clock and the DS-1 is basically unusable, far to much treble fizz. Distortion around or just over halfway is the sweet spot for me.
Works best with darker bridge pickups in my experience. I run mine into the front of my SansAmp which is set to a slightly broken up Marshal style sound. Best sound I’ve got out of it so far.
STEREOMAN
Well done :)
mxr high mids, ds1 10w mids, rat mid mids
Rat all the mids!
Good video, I like the rat..but I honestly believe, with all the pedals available in the world, we should be trying to use other pedals besides these three. The Greeks philosopher Platos 500 BC. If you see a guitar, even a guitar so weird, it blows your mind. You will know it's a guitar because you are already familiar with the perfect form of the guitar. My pedal board doesn't contain any of these brands. I am hearing impaired and I really don't care if I have a Joyo vintage overdrive pedal or a tube screamer. They sound identical when you are profoundly deaf. Being 100% in tune is not even necessary unless someone else is listening. I have been playing and singing for over 30 years and I have been going busking for nearly 20 years. I have always had hearing difficulties but I lost most of my hearing mid 20s. A guitar is a piece of wood with strings on....not a trophy.