using pedals with amp sim software

[X14Halo]

Since my walls are thin I cant really use an amp, so I am stuck using headphones. Right now I am running my guitar through a POD studio GX and using POD Farm as my amp sim software. The sounds are pretty good, and I just hooked up a Zakk Wylde Wah pedal to is and it works great. I was just wondering if any of you have a similar setup and use an overdrive or chorus pedal with it. I'm curious as to whether or not they will work well with it. I am just looking to step my tone up to the next level and am wondering where to go next within the world of headphone playing.

looking at getting these:
http://www.zzounds.com/item--MXRZW38
http://www.zzounds.com/item--MXRZW44

I have this distortion pedal:
http://www.zzounds.com/item--BOSDS1
which I hooked up to my setup using a clean sound, and when I turned on the distortion it really didn't sound like a good metal tone at all...sounds completely different than using it through an actually amp. so that's why I am asking for your opinions before I buy the other pedals. thanks.


edit:
or better yet, is there a different route other than amp sims that is better for metal playing (black label society style) that will allow me to listen to my computer itunes and play through headphones? for example I see people mentioning that a Blackstar HT-Dual would be better than an amp sim....thoughts?

 

[Audiosprite]

When using amp sims I stick to pedal sims to keep the DI clean for more flexibility in mixing and reamping. You should try some and see what you like, like TSE 808.

 

[AndrewB]

I can't really think of any reason why it would sound bad, or wouldn't work. Maybe post some clips?

 

[Terminus]

You're likely better off not using that DS-1 and just using the preamp distortion of the sim you're using. A real screamer boost like that overdrive pedal you linked is okay, though. I would only use the wah on parts that called for it, like leads and solos or riffs, which you could plug it in for, use for that riff only, then take it out of the chain for other riffs by editing the DI. For chorus, if you're not playing live or reheaseing with a band live then just use a VST for that effect and save some cash.