All user reviews for the DOD FX56 American Metal

Analog distortion
Knobs: level, presence, distortion

UTILIZATION

editing sounds? Ben is already in the metal, distortion to the max!!
No need for manual, you just play with the presence knob and with the settings of the amp, happiness guaranteed!

SOUND QUALITY

Frankly it's a pretty versatile pedal,
edgy blues to metal (solos).

The grave is obtained by turning the knob ... it's the presence of Black Sabbath and Melvins.

OVERALL OPINION

Its crunch makes it very hot, not noisy at all (no feedback galore)

It is not made for metal or for another style, attention
It's like a very well controlled fuzz ... but how fucking mature sonic!

Metal type distortion pedal analog. Metal box that inspires strength.

UTILIZATION

Set up is a breeze, a Knob level, a presence and a distortion, no need and no more need to have done studies to make it sound.

SOUND QUALITY

Used alone, the sound is clearly typed transistor, the palette of sound is obtained by the single button 'presence' is impressive, from fuzz distortion to the strident sound barrier quite serious. The downsides, however, it sounds definitely transistor and the sustain is far from satisfactory.

Now, when I crunch the couple with a rather dirty and full of bass my peavey bandit 112,, it becomes overpowering, one forgets what's typed transistor to obtain its énaurme (either a humbucker or a single coil). It sounds kind of approximate time smashing pumpkins siamese dreams and we can also achieve sounds typed sepultura / soulfly.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this pedal for 15 years. Used alone, it's pretty average, but included in a loop other effects, it reveals its full potential for those who enjoy big sounds not invested in specially dedicated to metal gear. No regrets, I love this pedal.

The DOD FX56 American Metal is a distortion pedal designed for use with electric guitar but suitable with any electronic instrument.  Since I've only used the pedal with electric guitar, this review will focus on use with guitar rather than any other instrument.  The pedal is an analog one that has a single 1/4 inch input and output and can be powered by either a nine volt battery or power supply.  It isn't rack mountable as it is a stomp box.

UTILIZATION

The make up of the DOD FX56 American Metal is extremely easy to follow as it only has a few parameters to work with.  The pedal has knobs for level, presence (which is like tone), and distortion.  Even if you don't have much experience with distortion pedals, this is as simple as it gets and I don't think that users will have much trouble figuring out how to use it.  Because of this simple configuration, I don't think a manual is necessary although I haven't seen it so I can't say too much about it.


SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality of the DOD FX56 American Metal is pretty average.  It isn't anything to write home about, but it does have a decent tone that is suitable in certain situations.  While I can't say that I would use the pedal for recording, this would get the job done for practicing or even for live shows depending on the sound that you are going for.  I usually use the pedal with a Gibson SG and a '76 Fender Twin Reverb, so I'm getting an accurate portrayal of what the pedal sounds like.  While this isn't by far my favorite distortion pedal, it does have a decent sound that will get the job done more times than not.


OVERALL OPINION

I've been using the DOD FX65 American Metal for about ten years, as it was one of the first distortion pedals that I used when I first started playing guitar.  While I wouldn't recommend the DOD FX56 American Metal to professionals, for those looking for a cheap option for some distortion, this will get the job done.  DOD doesn't make the most well made pedals, but the FX65 should last as mine has as long as you treat it properly.  All in all, the DOD FX65 is a serviceable distortion pedal that is good for those looking for a cheap distortion pedal.