5 : Distortion — Free & Proven

Whether distortion is "good" or "bad" usually comes down to .

In the guitar world, these terms describe how much the signal is "mangled": Overdrive vs. Distortion - Guitar Gear 5 : Distortion

At its core, distortion is any change made to an audio signal between its input and output. Technically, even your EQ and compression are forms of distortion because they alter the original waveform. However, when most people use the term, they are referring to —what happens when you push a piece of gear (like an amp or a preamp) past its limits. 2. The "Good" vs. "Bad" Debate Whether distortion is "good" or "bad" usually comes down to