I just quickly tried it with some dirt pedals in front. Let's just say it takes pedals very nicely.

EHX Hot Wax: I didn't like this pedal at all with my Jet City but it sounds great with the Carvin. With my Tele the Crayon side is a nice mostly transparent OD while the Hot Tubes side ventures more into the distortion territory. With both sides engaged it is pleasantly rude. With my Jackson the Hot Tubes side ventures into fuzz. Apparently you need to hit it harder.

Thesis 96: This is a whole new animal with the new amph. The boost makes it LOUD and a tiny bit of OD. I'm going to have to play with the various switch possibilities. There's a lot to explore.

Cool Cat Fuzz: sounds really nice with my Tele. It can get into Jimi territory, if only my talent could.