BOSS MT-2 –Metal Zone Effects Pedal for Guitar and Bass. Legendary High-Gain Distortion Pedal with over 1 Million Sold. BOSS 5-Year Warranty.

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No matter where you stand, with BOSS recently introducing a celebratory 30th-anniversary iteration, it’s the perfect time to reset the MT-2’s polarizing impact and formidable legacy. 1991: The Metal Zone Makes Its Debut Overdrive and distortion are unique sounds that can be confused. Gain an increased awareness of the differences between the two terms. Read more… What is the Waza Craft Pedal Line? More recently, tech metal bands have leaned on modelling units like the Axe-FX series. Even so, many of the models used, like the FAS Modern, are simply hot-rodded emulations of classic metal amps, often with a boost in front. The MT-2 has a dual-stage gain circuit to get a decent amount of distortion,” says Ikegami. “But if this circuit [is] only boosting the gain, it will make the distortion sound from an amp muddy and not smooth.

You can of course buy Waza Craft versions of the BD-2 and MT-2 - which are both excellent also, while I still have something of a preference for their Keeley predecessors - which supposedly had significant influence on Boss’s own Waza engineering decisions. I also have the MT-2W, and fully intend to acquire a BD-2W at some stage for sake of completion - while I don’t really feel I need it right at this moment - as the Freak Fuzz Blues Driver is as close to welded into my pedal-chain as any pedal ever will be. The MT-2W reflects the progressive changes to the 21st century metal scene. Guitarists are now after tighter lows, punchier mids, dynamic gain and articulate highs, which is exactly what the MT-2W provides. Under appreciated, misunderstood, whatever; 30 years on, the MT-2 Metal Zone remains in production and is an evergreen pedalboard choice. In 2018, Boss released a Waza Craft version of the Metal Zone, with an enhanced Standard mode joined by a Custom mode voiced for contemporary metal styles.

AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately) Current Draw 30 mA Expected battery life under continuous use Carbon: Approx. 12.5 hours The Metal Zone has been used on Prince’s The Undertaker. Many believe that this is what Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter used on Daft Punk’s debut to make their Juno synth sound like it does on Rollin' and Scratchin’. But what do chorus pedals sound like? Chorus is a lush modulation effect that, when applied to a guitar, creates a “doubled” sound that’s akin to a 12-string guitar. This is because a chorus pedal works by splitting an instrument’s signal into two — leaving one unaffected, while slightly delaying the second signal and modulating/detuning its pitch. That’s how the rich doubled effect is achieved! Since the beginning, the engineers at BOSS have been committed to achieving the finest guitar tones using any technology necessary, from old-school analog circuits to high-tech DSP. This enthusiastic spirit continues on with the Waza Craft series, which brings you exceptional tone and touch response through carefully selected analog components, refined circuitry, and meticulous attention to detail. In Japan, “Waza” is the term for art and technique, and these special edition pedals proudly carry the Waza symbol to represent the pinnacle of BOSS design and craftsmanship. Specifications Nominal Input Level -20 dBu Input Impedance 1 M ohm Nominal Output Level -20 dBu Output Impedance 1 k ohm Recommended Load Impedance 10 k ohms or greater Bypass Buffered bypass Controls Pedal switch Many of those who have built their sound on it – the Simon Neils and Nathan Weavers and the jazz and blues cats – have used it in so many different ways. It was clever marketing to call the pedal the Metal Zone, but perhaps that sold the pedal short.

At Guitar World, our team of experts comprises seasoned musicians, many of whom have played in metal bands of varying genres and questionable quality over the years. We have played and tested numerous guitar products, including an unimaginable amount of guitar pedals. Brian ‘Head’ Welch & James ‘Munky’ Shaffer, Korn – the undisputed titans of the nu-metal genre both use MT-2s on their live boards. They’ve also reportedly used them in the studio for those moments that require extra fizz. The key magic was focusing and boosting midrange in the first gain stage to enhance the sweet spot for guitar sound Yoshi Ikegami, president of BossMany guitarists may think the MT-2 Metal Zone creates only heavy and aggressive sound that match to metal music due to its name,” says Ikegami.