Adding distortion to electric guitar using T8S and L1 Compact

We have a Bose L1 Compact with a T8S.  We have a Fender Stratocaster and want to add some distortion.   I've played around with different settings on the T8S and the Fender and it just doesn't seem to get enough distortion.   Any suggestions or settings or do we need to buy a distortion pedal?  If we need a distortion pedal, is there anything we need to know in order to purchase one that will work with the T8S and L1 Compact??

 

Diana

i've been on this board asking bose for an overdrive effect on the T1 since early 2007.  They ignore my plea

I’ve been using the Bose L1 compact exclusively for my solo gigs for 10 years until I purchased the L1S with B1 sub 6 months ago. I use a strat and a Boss GT100 modeler and backing tracks with some live looping. The compact and the L1S both handle the pedal board beautifully with the Tonematch Channel for the guitar set to Stratocaster. I am soon going to purchase the new L1 Pro 16. So if anybody would like to purchase my brand new L1S and B1, let me know.