Topic: Digitech Hardwire.
Hello!!!!everyone i just want to know if anyone of you have tried using the pedal called tube overdrive by digitech hardwire? how is your experience with that pedal?
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I have 2 Hardwire (CM-2) Tube OD pedals. I really think it's a nice sounding pedal. In the Modded mode, it has a fair amount of distortion to it, or can be smooth and mild in classic mode. Very round tone, but can be brash if you have the gain and or volume ALL the way up. Otherwise, it's smooth. I also like being able to adjust the high and low, as opposed to just a single "tone" knob found on most other overdrives.
I think so many Overdrive boxes sound about the same, but this is a nice pedal. I also have the hardwire delay ( a little harsh), reverb which is very nice, and the chorus, also great.
Re: Digitech Hardwire.
helrazr84 wrote:
I have 2 Hardwire (CM-2) Tube OD pedals. I really think it's a nice sounding pedal. In the Modded mode, it has a fair amount of distortion to it, or can be smooth and mild in classic mode. Very round tone, but can be brash if you have the gain and or volume ALL the way up. Otherwise, it's smooth. I also like being able to adjust the high and low, as opposed to just a single "tone" knob found on most other overdrives.
I think so many Overdrive boxes sound about the same, but this is a nice pedal. I also have the hardwire delay ( a little harsh), reverb which is very nice, and the chorus, also great.
Can you give me a sample settings of your od?
Re: Digitech Hardwire.
They get very good reviews all over.The Hardwire series in general are great sounding and built like tanks.
Re: Digitech Hardwire.
I had the Valve Distortion and end up returning it. It just didn't sound like it did in the store. I run a Fender Twin Reverb '65 Reissue and they just didn't get along. I am going the boutique route with my pedalboard, and just got a Wampler Paisley Drive I really love for the Joe Walsh/Eagles tones I need for my tribute (Stone Eagles) and just a good overdrive in general. For "mass produced" pedals I usually stick to MXR/Dunlop. I'm not a BOSS or a Digitech fan. That's just me though. 
YMMV.
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rasalapatuski wrote:
helrazr84 wrote:I have 2 Hardwire (CM-2) Tube OD pedals. I really think it's a nice sounding pedal. In the Modded mode, it has a fair amount of distortion to it, or can be smooth and mild in classic mode. Very round tone, but can be brash if you have the gain and or volume ALL the way up. Otherwise, it's smooth. I also like being able to adjust the high and low, as opposed to just a single "tone" knob found on most other overdrives.
I think so many Overdrive boxes sound about the same, but this is a nice pedal. I also have the hardwire delay ( a little harsh), reverb which is very nice, and the chorus, also great.
Can you give me a sample settings of your od?
I usually have my amp set with a small amount of breakup , NOT completely clean. OD: I set Low and High knobs pretty similar, about a 1/4 of the way each, and the Gain a little less than 3/4 with the Level at half or unity volume. It's gonna depend on how your amp is set too to begin with. I prefer to keep my EQ low like Eric Johnson mid around half and the bass and treb sparingly, no presence. It's really meant to work in conjunction with YOUR amp, so it will further the original amp tone. If you're looking for more of a straight up distortion pedal I'd suggest the Hardwire Valve Distortion. -Seth
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gibsonguitar1988 wrote:
I had the Valve Distortion and end up returning it. It just didn't sound like it did in the store. I run a Fender Twin Reverb '65 Reissue and they just didn't get along. I am going the boutique route with my pedalboard, and just got a Wampler Paisley Drive I really love for the Joe Walsh/Eagles tones I need for my tribute (Stone Eagles) and just a good overdrive in general. For "mass produced" pedals I usually stick to MXR/Dunlop. I'm not a BOSS or a Digitech fan. That's just me though.
The paisley drive sounds really good on youtube videos. I prefer a bit warmer sound, is it capable of such? -Seth
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Re: Digitech Hardwire.
rasalapatuski wrote:
Hello!!!!everyone i just want to know if anyone of you have tried using the pedal called tube overdrive by digitech hardwire? how is your experience with that pedal?
I have the Hardwire Reverb Pedal (RV-7) and love it. Highly recommended and built like a tank.
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Re: Digitech Hardwire.
helrazr84 wrote:
gibsonguitar1988 wrote:I had the Valve Distortion and end up returning it. It just didn't sound like it did in the store. I run a Fender Twin Reverb '65 Reissue and they just didn't get along. I am going the boutique route with my pedalboard, and just got a Wampler Paisley Drive I really love for the Joe Walsh/Eagles tones I need for my tribute (Stone Eagles) and just a good overdrive in general. For "mass produced" pedals I usually stick to MXR/Dunlop. I'm not a BOSS or a Digitech fan. That's just me though.
The paisley drive sounds really good on youtube videos. I prefer a bit warmer sound, is it capable of such? -Seth
Definitely. It is a versatile overdrive. I have a couple demos of my own on YouTube playing Joe Walsh stuff (I play his parts in an Eagles tribute band).