Pedals that stack with the Roland Core Distortion

ZVEX Instant Lo-Fi Junky

Keep Roland Core Distortion's high gain voice out front: ZVEX Instant Lo-Fi Junky goes after Roland Core Distortion in the signal chain so its low gain voice doesn't muddy it

Suhr Shiba Drive

Stack Suhr Shiba Drive on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward

Browne Amplification Gritador

Stack Browne Amplification Gritador on top and a high gain tone tightens toward mid-forward

Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2

Hungry Robot Moby Dick V2's ambient voice goes after Roland Core Distortion in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Roland Core Distortion's own high gain character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Electro-Harmonix Oceans 12

Keep Electro-Harmonix Oceans 12 after Roland Core Distortion in the signal chain, clear of Roland Core Distortion's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Warm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor

Warm Audio Pedal 76 Compressor leans toward tight, and that's a real, usable character to pair with