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Distortion on a Boss 1180 CD

My 1180 has many different distortions. I just can't seem to get the sound that I want. I want a "bass-y, punchy" sound. This type of distortion is available but only at lower volumes.
When ever I edit a patch and increase the volume, I get a lot of static. Especially the palm-muted stuff. I've even tried writing my own patches but get the same results.

Digital Recorder-- Boss BR600 vs. Fostex MR-16HD

ive been looking into getting a digital recorder and thought some of you could help me out...right now its between the Boss BR-600 (2 simultaneous tracks) selling for $349 and the Fostex 16-track (4 simultaneous tracks) recorder w/ a built-in 40 GB hard drive on sale for $399 (was previously $499) ..I'm having a hard time deciding-- Boss seems to have much greater variety of effects (including

HELP . Should i get rid of my Boss Br-1600 ?

Its been a while i got a Boss Br-1600 .. technically, i know about 1/2 of all the stuff of this digital recorder.

Whats happening here is that, i cant get the sound i want. ( even on the COSM effects that is integrated, or on my GT-6 .. trying to mic my amp . etc. )

and then when I'm uploading my tracks on the computer.. the sound is never as LOUD as i want.