All user reviews for the DigiTech DF7 Distortion Factory

- What are the effects or types of effects available?

The distortion, 7 styles available. (Ibanez TS9, DOD Overdrive / Preamp 250, Boss DS-1, Pro Co Rat, Boss MT2 Metal Zone, Digitech Metal Master, Electro Harmonics Big Muff)

- What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...)

Digital
- Are they edited? Via an editor Mac / PC?

Not

- What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)

Jack (In, out and amp out mixer)

UTILIZATION

The config is pretty simple, but must dip the system because there are two rings on the buttons settings: level, medium, gain (except for the model).
Manual in English, is limited to a minimum. Too bad.
I used the pedals boss, this one comes close not bad (tough, finishing, etc.) but I find that to activate or turn off you still support it enough so it reacts, ca must be resolved but I still tried: p

SOUND QUALITY

Super efficient rendering effects for my taste although I was not a pro (since I play a year), I tried it with the stratum, not with my Les Paul I would do that later, I edit if necessary.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for an hour or two max but jsui already happy with my purchase especially for the price (139 €, I saw other ds store 200 or 240!). The top is that it "manages" more sounds, no need to take the lead with seven pedals, one is enough.

Before that I had the SD-1 just a boss, it makes a little change but not as far as I sell it (the sd-1!).

The value for money I look good, now is even with time, but in any case it's tough.

Feel free to ask me questions or comments area, so I publish this opinion

Distortion pedals - pedals diffrent 7 sounds are played, what equipment a full s'viter. Mtal pedals while giving a good impression of solidity. Power supply not included, I branch with multiple pedals on a Boss power supply (9v) with no problem.

UTILIZATION

I put the pedals a little ct until I download on the site digitech manual in French and everything changed. The manual gave me all the possibilities for discovering this little pedals. Only default, the switch to DIFFERENT MODELS of distortions is done by turning the right button which can be a little freestyle scne teachers and, it must be a small default!

SOUND QUALITY

Excellent effects, sounds totally DIFFERENT 7 distortions, the softer the most aggressive, everyone can find their account. That same magic when moving from a blues sound, quite soft, sound mtal harder with the same pedals. Another advantage of the pedals, from the multi-effects I possdais, it does not dnature the natural sound of the amp (Fender Hot Rod in my case), distortion blends perfectly with the sound the amp. If you want to spend time searching the rglages, the possibilities are immense. Only regret is all done manually and nothing is programmable. Personally I note the positions of the buttons diffrent rglages to locate sounds.

OVERALL OPINION

TRS is a good value quality price, seven pedals for the price of one. Trs solid and excellent sound distortion. I can only advise strongly and especially Tlcharger manual in French to really use it fully. I think I Tuva with the digitech distortion pedals I was looking for. I also possde the Big Muff and I almost tend prfrer the reproduction of the Big Muff Digitech original is an understatement. In résumé if you want a good distortion pedals, Do not hesitate, you add a flanger or a chorus and you perfect your team for all the sounds and without breaking the bank.

emulation of 7 different pedals, rather oriented couillues except for the Tubescreamer
Simulation mode to connect any speaker to a mixer (or trying to register in case)
Two outputs: mono / stereo to your guitar amp, mono / stereo to sound, or composite (good to be transplanted by the sound itself)
Unlike other pedals x series, no control for extra footswich to scroll through the simulations

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use, 3-band EQ (parametric mids on), gain and level
gripe: you can not register their pre-set for each sound (unlike the pod and related)
Moral: we play that tells the pedal point.
So on stage, is best know for its settings change rapidly if the need (it's a shame to propose both simulations and curb their use)
The battery replacement is easy but requires a touch pen or type of headphone jack, not necessarily at hand, attention

SOUND QUALITY

I do not know if the effects are realistic, I know little of the original
by against them are varied which offers a good range as needed (solo, rhythm, fuzzzzzzz ...)
that being said, there are quite a few distortion pedals soft, there is the tube screamer in the genre, the rest is rather Reche
on the other hand if you are looking for the REAL distortion, whatever the genre, you'll find your happiness

OVERALL OPINION

This is a great pedal, but it really works as such, not at all programmable
sounds good to reserves, even if a little rock
I find it a bit expensive in France, so I advise you thomann or company (I've had it for 80 euros ...)

So that's a digital pedal that emulates seven copies of distortions of trade distortion:
- Ibanez TS-9
- DOD Overdrive
- Boss DS-1
- Pro Co Rat
- Boss Metal Zone
- DigiTech Metal Master
- EH Big Muff

2 output jack (amp and mixer)
no power supply provided, I regret the price of the pedal, because it consumes a lot in a pile I find
appearance inspires confidence, metal case, plastic knobs not cheap at all
weight is therefore ensuring that (with non-slip material) it will not move even for those who are like oxen ^ ^

UTILIZATION

For the config, I think that getting involved well, you get faster the sound is desired (I recommend you go for the doc in French on the manufacturer site)

settings knobs use a system of rings, which allows for two settings of a knob (except for the choice of distortion):
- Level / low
- Midlle frequency / middle
- Gain / high
- Distortion model
it has "only" four knobs, which is not always clear whether to quickly change settings

if not, I find the pedal to activate not always obvious: better to focus good few seconds to press strongly (forget the taps)
On the other hand, it prevents the trigger by mistake when we play songs that often alternate clean and distortion

SOUND QUALITY

Personally, I play metal (lots of Metallica)
so I use the essentiellemnt distos, not overdrive
try to have the original, I find the TS9 simulations, metal area and excellent big muff
I do not know others but I really like the metal master, which I guess should be close to the true (digitech)

I must say that most are not distos of kids lol
I love the fact of not being limited to one type of distortion: I can really get the sound I'm looking for every song, even if it sometimes takes time

as stated in an earlier opinion, I like the fact that it does not alter the sound of the amp: it seems that the distortion of the amplifier is
Moreover, no worries when it is inactive: it retains the original sound of the amp

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two months with a Vox AD15VT
I love the versatility it gives me: coupled to different types of vox amp, I have a huge range that allows me to play almost any type of music

I found the distos my amp a bit feeble for metal, and I found my happiness here
I paid 140 euros to my usual dealer: I would have been much cheaper on the internet, but I prefer to support my little dealer advises me since I started ^ ^
but even at that price, I find the price / quality ratio very good: calculate the amount required to have the original seven pedals ...

Pedal distortion / OD modeling the grain of various famous models (see previous reviews, I can not say more ...) associating if you need it, a simulation of HP to each effect (for those that plugs into Direct console).
So actually, it's a pedal format "standard" type and not a Boss multi-programmable effects. We must switch models by hand using the dedicated knob.
The case is heavy and my faith strong enough to remain. Look "carbon" for the nice little story ...

UTILIZATION

So basically, there are some settings that are told we will have to tweak a time to find a sound that works for you: High, Medium, Low-medium passse + filter + level + gain ... All this with 7 models ... Hum. It is far from the 3 buttons on the Boss DS1 (excellent distortion actually ...).
But here's what I did in my case (and it only applies to me): I use a VOX AD50VT modeling amp. For my clean sound, I use a preset (one that matches the Fender Bassman actually) makes a pleasant ringing my Les Paul Standard. I put the knobs High, Medium and Low of DF7 to 12 (as préconnisé on the record for the grain "core" of the original pedal for all models). I stalled the medium-pass at 10 "history", the gain to 2 for convenience and personal level ... bah to balance my sound! I started modeling 3 (Boss DS1 precisely). And then: quiet carnage. It sounded forth impeccable. After more than turn the modeling for a sound radically different. So, for distos, juggling between that of the amp, my Wylde Overdrive and the possibilities of DF7, it opens a max of possibilities with minimal effort.
I have not spent 15 days in settings (I hate that). In any case, the models sound like not possible. This pedal is hell!

SOUND QUALITY

As already said, a must in terms of rendering. I used a lot of distortion / OD ... Boss HM2, Old OD Tokai I made the mistake of selling at the time, distos Korg multi-effect was a time, Metal Muff, Ibanez Tubescreamer ... But despite the quality of the effects, not satisfied with the scope too narrow. Here Digitech offers all in one with more settings than the originals. Proponents of the sculpting of the hyper end should be delighted.
I found the distortion of happiness (I think it goes without saying!). And it sounds!

OVERALL OPINION

Got all that from reading these lines ... No complaints. This is the foot.
In addition, the footswitch is ultra-flexible which makes it even better.
The value is excellent RPIX (add therefore the price of different pedals represented in boiboite ...).
Clearly, this choice I would do without hesitation and I do not recommend this as pex stuff.

- What are the effects or types of effects available?
Distortion pedal that models famous models 7:
<ul> Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer
EHX Big Muff π, Pro Co Rat,
Boss Metal Zone,
DOD Overdrive / Preamp 250,
Digitech Metal Master
Boss DS1. </ul>

- What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...)
Digital

- Are they edited? Via an editor Mac / PC?
No.

- What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
In & Out (Classic)
Mixer output for the pedal sent in a mixer or a sound card and saw convenient for prototyping in a hurry!
Adapter.
Easy access to the battery (is using a jack)
Metal box with solid appearance.

- Is this a rack or rack-mount model?
Not

UTILIZATION

- The general configuration is it simple?
Yes.
1) Selection of the desired model
2) Setting the level, gain,
3) Settings 4-band EQ: Low, High, Mid, Mid Freq

- Publishing of sound effects or is it easy?
Yes. I put a double knob Selection Model / Level rather than Level / High

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Yes. Clearly we can manage without.

SOUND QUALITY

- Effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?
Effective: yes, it has seven distortion models in one "single-pedal".
The sounds are emulated quality (for that price anyway), and the transition from one model to another does not cause any change in output level which is an excellent point.
In addition, the 4-band EQ allows for additional adjustments compared to the models modeled.
I had a DS1 and MT2, and there are many grain characteristic of these two pedals with a bit less dynamic (digital).
It sounds very "X-Series": a slightly muffled, lack of "big sound potatoes."
In any case, a very good panel of distortions: ideal for the test sounds a bit "references".

- Which instruments do you use?
ESP MH400 NT LH

- Which ones you prefer, you hate?
I love the emulation of the TS-9 and the DOD. I do not use other than the big muff sometimes.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
6 months.
- What is so special that you like most and least?
Plus:
7 models in a small solid box
The 4-band parametric EQ
The output mix is ​​superbly view.

Minimum:
The fact of not being able to move from one model to another without tampering with the pedal.

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
Not

- How would you rate the quality / price?
Very good. For about € 110, as it can go for help.

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Yes, at least for a time to troubleshoot from there to fix it on my pedalboard is a step that I would not cross.

Everything was simple dit.Digitech

UTILIZATION

we regret may be beefy knobs + (mine were twisted: (). Hp direct output is especially nice for editing models live in a PC with Fruity Loops, Cubase, etc ... audioquartz

SOUND QUALITY

Ben palette of sound is amazing
1,2,3,4,6,7 are worse than the original.
5, best, 7 nice surprise.
But it should be noted that steep side not cold and methodical dynamic digital (although it might interest fans of Indus) which disappears with pas.même lamp, Mosfet, ... the effects are not well accepted here that either before or after : / it colors the sound (scans here: ()

6 I do not know if it's me but we have a pan that's atrocious train land is perfect for the true black metal synthétique.c is a pale copy of the digitech metal master it lol unbelievable xD

OVERALL OPINION

Kept for more versatile than a year, I played it with full type of guitar and amp (PC too) it colors the sound. Lack Despite some gain settings except for 7.Je have resold for a double shot M151 Mxr here feels we have control over each note is a different world it prints its nuances game ^ ^ . DF7 Anyway nice to start and play well together I had become almost accustomed Digital xD

The Digitech DF7 Distortion Factory is a guitar effects pedal that models seven different types of distortions. It has a ¼ inch input as well as two ¼ inch outputs – it can be powered by either a 9 volt battery or power supply. The Digitech DF7 isn’t in rack form as it is a stomp box.

UTILIZATION

Using the Digitech DF7 Distortion Factory is a fairly simple process and I can’t really see too many people having too much trouble with this pedal. The pedal has four knobs all together – three of which can control two separate parameters. The first knob to the left can control both level and has a low frequency EQ knob, while the next has a mid frequency level knob and a knob to set the frequency. The third knob can control both gain and high frequency and the last knob is to set the distortion mode, which there are seven to choose from. The manual is put together well and is good to have around so you know exactly what each of the seven modes are modeled after.

SOUND QUALITY

The sounds on the Digitech DF7 Distortion Factory are extremely varied, but I only find that a handful of the modes are really useful. Its certainly a nice feature to have so many different types of distortions in a single box, but I think because of my taste I only like a few of them. This being said, I can definitely see how this pedal would be a treasure to a player who would want endless types of distortions in one box – I just prefer to have different pedals for different sounds.

OVERALL OPINION

I’ve first used the Digitech DF7 Distortion Factory about a year ago and while I was pretty impressed with its versatility, it isn’t a pedal that I needed to have in my collection. It definitely has some good sounds on it and the price is really its best feature as it comes at an extremely low cost. I would recommend this pedal for beginner and intermediate players looking to get a nice distortion pedal with a lot of variation for a small price.