When you say a distortion device you are actually talking about a wide range of devices that creates the distorted sound. One of these devices is the overdrive pedal which has also a number of units in it group. Technically, an overdrive can still be considered as a distortion device although many think of it as a separate group. The reason behind the confusion is that overdrive produce more controlled clippings unlike the harsher sound produce by distortion. It has milder effect than the distortion boxes and produces warmer overtones. The best boutique overdrive pedal is one which can provide this tone.
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