BOSS metal zone MT-2 pedal???
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IcedEarth112
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Re: BOSS metal zone MT-2 pedal???
this pedal makes my little dean markley tube amp sound pretty killer
this pedal makes my little dean markley tube amp sound pretty killer
Re: BOSS metal zone MT-2 pedal???
What kind of amp and guitar are you playing, and for what kind of music?
My buddy has a .50 cal and a Les Paul. We went out looking for a nice distortion that would not only drive the power tubes into a bit of clipping and compression but also add a nice crunchy sound to the mix. Our favorite was the Fulltone Distortion Pro ($220), followed by the Fulltone OCD ($180). Nothing I played came close to these guys, although I hear really good things about Rocktrons (haven't played any though).
The Distortion Pro has a great deal of flexibility, and is more a "distortion" than an overdrive pedal, meaning it's going to change your tone and give you more of the preamp edge to your sound. The OCD isn't quite as flexible, but still sounds great, and can be backed off as more of an overdrive as well. Both have plenty of gain (enough to do some metal), and responded really well to playing; pinch harmonics were a snap and they were feeding back like a real tube amp when cranked.
Either way, these are hands down my favorite distortion pedals. I can't stand the Metal Zone at all; owned it for a couple years and sold it. It's buzzy and fake sounding and ruins any tone you might have had. Just because you're playing metal doesn't mean you shouldn't have tone. Try one of the above pedals out; they're dead perfect for heavy rock and metal (and the OCD is perfect for just about anything).
What kind of amp and guitar are you playing, and for what kind of music?
My buddy has a .50 cal and a Les Paul. We went out looking for a nice distortion that would not only drive the power tubes into a bit of clipping and compression but also add a nice crunchy sound to the mix. Our favorite was the Fulltone Distortion Pro ($220), followed by the Fulltone OCD ($180). Nothing I played came close to these guys, although I hear really good things about Rocktrons (haven't played any though).
The Distortion Pro has a great deal of flexibility, and is more a "distortion" than an overdrive pedal, meaning it's going to change your tone and give you more of the preamp edge to your sound. The OCD isn't quite as flexible, but still sounds great, and can be backed off as more of an overdrive as well. Both have plenty of gain (enough to do some metal), and responded really well to playing; pinch harmonics were a snap and they were feeding back like a real tube amp when cranked.
Either way, these are hands down my favorite distortion pedals. I can't stand the Metal Zone at all; owned it for a couple years and sold it. It's buzzy and fake sounding and ruins any tone you might have had. Just because you're playing metal doesn't mean you shouldn't have tone. Try one of the above pedals out; they're dead perfect for heavy rock and metal (and the OCD is perfect for just about anything).
itbepopples
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Re: BOSS metal zone MT-2 pedal???
I used to have one...I didn't think it sounded awful. I think it can sound decent if it's EQ'd right and is used in the right place in the pedal chain etc. I wouldn't want it as my main distortion device but I think it sounds ok for some metal stuff.
I used to have one...I didn't think it sounded awful. I think it can sound decent if it's EQ'd right and is used in the right place in the pedal chain etc. I wouldn't want it as my main distortion device but I think it sounds ok for some metal stuff.
Guitarist
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I have one and used to use it when playing on some of my cheap S/S amplifiers. It never sounded terrible by any means (and I believe those who claim that it is are exaggerating), however it never opened up enough to sound warm. And without warmth, high gain is just fuzz. And that's what it was, a pretty darn good fuzzy sound.
Fretburner is right when he said it takes away from all the nuances of your picking, which really sucks. Yeah...so my opinion... :scratchch :thumbsdow
I have one and used to use it when playing on some of my cheap S/S amplifiers. It never sounded terrible by any means (and I believe those who claim that it is are exaggerating), however it never opened up enough to sound warm. And without warmth, high gain is just fuzz. And that's what it was, a pretty darn good fuzzy sound.
Fretburner is right when he said it takes away from all the nuances of your picking, which really sucks. Yeah...so my opinion... :scratchch :thumbsdow
WITH FULL DISTORTION
F. Hails Railsologist
Re: BOSS metal zone MT-2 pedal???
Well, i guess i must going nuts(or, who know, am i already nuts?) but the metalzone is not that bad for me
check out my clips man
www.myspace.com/befamal
it was recorded with the boss metalzone into the vs100. bill lawrence bridge.
and search the tips and clips for more clips of mine
Well, i guess i must going nuts(or, who know, am i already nuts?) but the metalzone is not that bad for me
check out my clips man
www.myspace.com/befamal
it was recorded with the boss metalzone into the vs100. bill lawrence bridge.
and search the tips and clips for more clips of mine
Burkwieser
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Re: BOSS metal zone MT-2 pedal???
I would suggest a DS-1 and boost the signal with a Tube Screamer.
I would suggest a DS-1 and boost the signal with a Tube Screamer.
deadlifted
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inter is right, it is a cheap stop to hi-gain. but if you want to try the mt-2, also try the line6 uber metal. the line6 sounds WAAAY better nad more versatile. i know because i own both. lol
inter is right, it is a cheap stop to hi-gain. but if you want to try the mt-2, also try the line6 uber metal. the line6 sounds WAAAY better nad more versatile. i know because i own both. lol
Re: BOSS metal zone MT-2 pedal???
I had one and could never manage to get it to sound right. However, a former bandmate of mine used one (and still does) through the clean channel of a Classic 30 and he manages to make it sound good and full. Would I pick his tone over anything high-gain coming from my Rectoverb or my Oranges? Of course not but he manages to make it sound way better with this set-up than anything/anyone I've heard demoing on the internet, and by far.
I had one and could never manage to get it to sound right. However, a former bandmate of mine used one (and still does) through the clean channel of a Classic 30 and he manages to make it sound good and full. Would I pick his tone over anything high-gain coming from my Rectoverb or my Oranges? Of course not but he manages to make it sound way better with this set-up than anything/anyone I've heard demoing on the internet, and by far.
Chickenwings
Alnico 6/8
Re: BOSS metal zone MT-2 pedal???
Try an MI Audio Tube Zone and let your ears decide.
Try an MI Audio Tube Zone and let your ears decide.
Edgecrusher
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Or you could let a 9 year old thread lie in peace...
Rafito's posts should be deleted as spam...he doesnt want to talk about the metal zone hes just bumping threads fishing for hits on his youtube video...
Or you could let a 9 year old thread lie in peace...
Rafito's posts should be deleted as spam...he doesnt want to talk about the metal zone hes just bumping threads fishing for hits on his youtube video...
Demanic
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Re: BOSS metal zone MT-2 pedal???
I knew that there had to be someone else out there who knows about and appreciates this modded pedal. I love mine. Plenty of picking definition and tonal nuance. Plenty of modern underground metal sound too.
