Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost vs Hotone Skyline Djent Metalcore HiGain Metal Distortion
The Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost and the Hotone Skyline Djent Metalcore HiGain Metal Distortion are both pedals sharing high gain, tight. The Fortin Amplification 33 Fredrik Thordendal Boost leans transparent. The Hotone Skyline Djent Metalcore HiGain Metal Distortion leans aggressive and bright. Current prices: $149.99 vs $79.99.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.35% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Djent
- Metal
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- high gain
- tight
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$149.99via Reverb
$79.99via Reverb
The Fortin Amplification 33 is a clean boost pedal designed in collaboration with Fredrik Thordendal of Meshuggah, developed over two years to serve as a precision front-end tool for modern high-gain amplifiers. It delivers up to 22dB of clean boost that tightens low-end response, enhances pick attack articulation, and improves note separation in saturated, down-tuned amplifier contexts. Built in the United States with premium components and true bypass switching, the 33 includes a remote channel switching jack for hands-free amplifier channel control. Used by Thordendal in Meshuggah for the djent, progressive metal, and extreme rhythmic precision the band requires.
The Hotone Skyline Djent is a high-gain metal distortion pedal from Hotone's compact Skyline mini series, specifically voiced for the tight, chugging, low-tuned distortion character associated with djent and metalcore guitar styles. The circuit emphasizes sharp attack, compressed sustain, and mid-forward presence suited to polyrhythmic rhythmic playing at down-tuned pitches. Built in China in Hotone's consistent mini-format enclosure, the Djent provides aggressive high-gain saturation for metal players who need a compact alternative to dedicated high-gain amplifiers.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Blues
- Metalcore
- Alternative Rock
- transparent
- aggressive
- bright
- saturated
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Busking
- Live