Vertex Dynamic Distortion

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

Park P50 Classic leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

Bad Cat Cub's own harmonically rich character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes later in the signal chain

Comes later in the signal chain

Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

ENGL Special Edition E670 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass leans this transparent tone toward fuzzy, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

Bogner Snorkler 50 leans this transparent tone toward medium gain, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

Friedman PT-20 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

Vertex Dynamic Distortion's dynamic character and Marshall ED 1's compressed voice sit in the same lane rather than fighting each other

Comes earlier in the signal chain

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

Into a dynamic tone, J. Rockett Archer Ikon brings a pull toward compressed that's missing

Comes earlier in the signal chain

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

Into a dynamic tone, JAM Pedals Tubedreamer brings a pull toward compressed that's missing

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Put TC Electronic Mimiq Doubler after Vertex Dynamic Distortion in the signal chain, clear of Vertex Dynamic Distortion's own gain stage

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Echoplex EP-3's analog warmth voice goes after Vertex Dynamic Distortion in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Vertex Dynamic Distortion's own dynamic character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

JHS Lucky Cat Delay limited edition's pristine voice goes after Vertex Dynamic Distortion in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Vertex Dynamic Distortion's own dynamic character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Into a dynamic tone, Dophix Dante brings a pull toward compressed that's missing

Comes later in the signal chain

Into a dynamic tone, MXR Badass Variac brings a pull toward compressed that's missing