question for MT-2 users for a metal sound

[Guitarist]

Re: question for MT-2 users for a metal sound

Well, I use to use the pedal as well as DigiTech models and whatnot. I found them, like most will, to only be of good use at bedroom volumes. To get the MET tone, you should keep the bass heavy and the treble right behind it with the mids nearly scooped. Set the mid-freq to, (oh let's see if I remember), between 11:00 and 1:00. That'll get you a nice heavy tone that, unfortunately is more than likely to break up when you get it out to a stage. Also, if you want a really good heavy, cheap, metal tone at lower volumes, grab a Graphic EQ and a nice overdrive. Just accentuate the frequencies stated above and you'll get a great tone. I did that for practice at my house a while back and was very sastisfied with it.

Good luck.

 

[induktor]

Re: question for MT-2 users for a metal sound

anybody know how the Keeley mod sound?

The Keeley modded MT-2 sounds great. Picking dynamics are retained and distortion is more focused. I use my Mesa's pre quite a bit for high gian tones but I still like the modded MT-2. The Indy mod sounds great as well. There are all sorts of diy sites around for modding pedals. The MT-2 can be improved greatly for example by simply changing out the clipping diodes with LED's or FET's and replacing certain capacitors with high grade types such as Poly Film and Silver Mica.

 

[Metalman_666]

Re: question for MT-2 users for a metal sound

Alright, since almost no one save 2 or 3 people has given Distollica a CLEAR answer, here I am.

I've asked this same question many times, and I'm stuck with only a solid state amp and a metal zone. My amp though is 100 watts, and yours is 40 watts, so I'm not sure it'll be the same, but here are my amp/Metal Zone settings that give me the best tone I have found so far for Metallica and heavy stuff.

Amp
Bass - 7 or 8
Mid - 6
Treb - 5 or 6 (depending on volume)

Metal Zone
Bass - 4 o' clock
Treb - 12 or 1 o' clock (again, depends on volume)
Mid Level - 12 or 1 o' clock
Mid Freq - 10 or 11 o' clock
Gain - anywhere between 12 and 3 o' clock

This should be a good starting point for you buddy. Just keep turning those knobs, that's the only other help I can give you.

 

[Pat]

Re: question for MT-2 users for a metal sound

The thing with the MT2 i always noticed is that whenever your guitar isnt tuned to perfect pitch (and i dont mean out of tune just slightly off) it will sound muddy as hell.

Id leave the tone control on your amp as neutral as possible , basicly making sure you have a good clean sound that isnt to colourd. Then work with the MT2 and try different settings and see what adjustments work for you and which dont untill you get the tone you like. Working in little steps should get you there.

Be modest on using gain and dont be on using mids, all gain and no mids wont give you heavy it will give you buzzy !

 

[saladin]

Re: question for MT-2 users for a metal sound

Try a Rocktron Rampage pedal! I've tried out tons of distortion pedals and this is my fav so far.

 

[Tiahs]

Re: question for MT-2 users for a metal sound

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BOSS MT-2 Distortion Pedal
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Metallica

LEVEL 12:00
LOW 5:00
HIGH 11:00
MID-FREQUENCY 9:00
MID 7:00
DIST 5:00

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Trash Metal

LEVEL 1:00
HIGH 12:00
LOW 3:00
MID-FREQUENCY 10:00
MID 8:00
DIST 12:00

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Deftones

LEVEL 12:00
HIGH 12:00
LOW 3:00
MID-FREQUENCY 9:00
MID 12:00
DIST 12:00

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Loud

LEVEL 12:00
HIGH 12:00
LOW 5:00
MID-FREQUENCY 10:00
MID 7:00
DIST 12:00

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Agressive Metal

LEVEL 12:00
HIGH 3:00
LOW 5:00
MID-FREQUENCY 4:00
MID 4:00
DIST 11:00

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Heavy Metal

LEVEL 12:00
HIGH 3:00
LOW 3:00
MID-FREQUENCY 3:00
MID 10:00
DIST 9:00

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British Rock

LEVEL 12:00
HIGH 5:00
LOW 7:00
MID-FREQUENCY 1:00
MID 7:00
DIST 11:00

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Overdrive

LEVEL 12:00
HIGH 9:00
LOW 9:00
MID-FREQUENCY 12:00
MID 3:00
DIST 9:00

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Fuzz

LEVEL 12:00
HIGH 2:00
LOW 12:00
MID-FREQUENCY 3:00
MID 3:00
DIST 12:00

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Hard Rock

LEVEL 12:00
HIGH 2:00
LOW 2:00
MID-FREQUENCY 10:00
MID 4:00
DIST 12:00

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Rock'n'Roll

LEVEL 12:00
HIGH 3:00
LOW 7:00
MID-FREQUENCY 12:00
MID 1:00
DIST 9:00

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Death Metal

LEVEL 12:00
HIGH 12:00
LOW 3:00
MID-FREQUENCY 10:00
MID 7:00
DIST 12:00

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Slayer

LEVEL 12:00
HIGH 3:00
LOW 5:00
MID-FREQUENCY 1:00
MID 7:00
DIST 12:00

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Warm Overdrive

LEVEL 2:00
HIGH 11:00
LOW 5:00
MID-FREQUENCY 3:00
MID 11:00
DIST 8:00

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Punk/Thrash/Grunge

LEVEL 2:00
HIGH 5:00
LOW 5:00
MID-FREQUENCY 12:00
MID 7:00
DIST 3:00

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Nirvana

LEVEL 3:00
HIGH 5:00
LOW 5:00
MID-FREQUENCY 5:00
MID 5:00
DIST 12:00

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Fat Metal

LEVEL 12:00
HIGH 3:00
LOW 3:00
MID-FREQUENCY 1:00
MID 10:00
DIST 5:00

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70s Power Rock

LEVEL 12:00
HIGH 12:00
LOW 2:00
MID-FREQUENCY 10:00
MID 12:00
DIST 5:00

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Korn

LEVEL 12:00
HIGH 11:00
LOW 12:00
MID-FREQUENCY 10:00
MID 7:00
DIST 12:00

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Heavy Metal #2

LEVEL 10:00
HIGH 1:00
LOW 4:00
MID-FREQUENCY 2:30
MID 2:30
DIST 10:00

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Metallica #2

LEVEL 12:00
HIGH 3:00
LOW 5:00
MID-FREQUENCY 1:00
MID 7:00
DIST 5:00

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Metallica #3

LEVEL 10:00
HIGH 10:00
LOW 5:00
MID-FREQUENCY 5:00
MID 5:00
DIST 1:00

 

[Metalman_666]

Re: question for MT-2 users for a metal sound

WHOA man, thanks for the bank of settings... I already saved them!!