Why This Distortion Cuts Through Without Harshness

What makes one distortion pedal sound smoother and more defined than another? In this video I break down how filter design shapes the upper mids and high end, and why that matters for clarity and feel. Using both audio examples and measurements, I’ll show how subtle filter design can make distortion sound smoother while still cutting through a mix.

Pedal featured in this video:

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