Understanding Distortion

Distortion can be a blanket term for various effects like Saturation, Clipping, Overdrive, Fuzz, or bit crushing.

Saturation - Saturation is a subtle form of distortion that applies even harmonic frequencies to the original sound, thus sounding harmonically pleasing. The results provide a cleaner and warmer sound that is perceived as louder and fuller without the added harshness that comes with the typical form of distortion.