Dist (Distortion) - Alesis RoadFire 15 Quick Start Owner's Manual

COMP/LIMIT (Compressor/Limiter)

DIST (Distortion)

This setting adds that universal effect that was first used in rock music decades ago and now has
become a staple for guitarists in many genres.
DRIVE
This is a parameter of the DIST module.
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Compression. Adds sustain and smoothness by lowering the dynamic range.
Limiting. Retains the original volume, but smoothes out the loudest peaks.
Off. Turns COMP/LIMIT off.
Acoustic. Emulates the sound of an acoustic guitar.
Tube Clean. Simulates the clean sound of a classic tube amplifier.
Rhythm. A slightly distorted sound; great for rhythm playing.
Overdrive. Provides more grit than the Rhythm setting, like you're really
pushing those amplifier tubes.
Distortion. Adds crunchiness to your sound.
Blues. A warm yet slightly crunchy sound associated with some of the
blues-guitar greats.
Fuzz. That classic fuzz distortion effect of the 60s. Just listen and you'll
see how it got the name.
Lead. A searing overdrive that will make your solos scream.
Metal. A heavily overdriven sound with a long sustain.
Stack Drive. A heavy, driving distortion that sounds like you're playing through
a massive tube stack amp.
Combo Drive. Another heavyweight distortion; sounds like a tube stack amp with
a well-defined midrange.
Off. Turns DIST off.
Increasing levels of drive/gain for the DIST module.
Pedal control of the drive/gain.