BOSS MT-2 Metal Zone High-Gain Distortion Pedal

BOSS MT-2 Metal Zone Distortion Pedal

The BOSS MT-2 Metal Zone is a legendary high-gain distortion pedal designed for guitarists who require powerful, aggressive, and highly flexible distortion tones. Built for heavy guitar styles, the MT-2 delivers massive distortion, rich sustain, strong low-end response, and detailed tonal control, making it an ideal choice for metal, hard rock, and high-gain guitar applications.

Featuring a dual-stage gain circuit and advanced three-band active EQ with adjustable midrange frequency control, the BOSS MT-2 allows players to create a wide variety of heavy guitar sounds. From tight modern rhythm tones and powerful riffs to cutting lead tones with enhanced sustain and clarity, the MT-2 provides extensive control over every aspect of your distortion character.

Powerful High-Gain Distortion for Metal and Rock

The BOSS MT-2 Metal Zone delivers a thick and aggressive distortion character designed for guitarists who need high levels of gain while maintaining definition and control. Its powerful distortion circuit produces deep low frequencies, smooth sustain, and strong attack, allowing guitar parts to remain clear even in dense musical arrangements.

Whether creating modern metal tones, classic heavy rock sounds, or extreme distortion textures, the MT-2 provides the gain, presence, and tonal flexibility required for demanding guitar performances.

Dual-Stage Gain Circuit for Thick and Defined Tone

The MT-2 features a specialised dual-stage gain circuit that creates its signature high-gain distortion sound. This design provides a rich and saturated distortion response while maintaining tightness, articulation, and musical dynamics.

The result is a powerful distortion effect with controlled low-end, smooth sustain, and enhanced note definition, allowing guitarists to achieve professional-quality heavy tones from a compact pedal.

Advanced Three-Band Active EQ with Midrange Control

A key feature of the BOSS MT-2 Metal Zone is its advanced tone-shaping section. The active EQ provides extensive control over the distortion character, allowing players to customise their sound for different guitars, amplifiers, and musical styles.

• LOW: Adjusts the low-frequency response for powerful and tight bass tones.
• HIGH: Controls high-frequency brightness, attack, and presence.
• MIDDLE: Adjusts the amount of midrange in the distortion tone.
• MID FREQUENCY: Selects the specific midrange frequency being adjusted.

The adjustable midrange frequency control allows guitarists to fine-tune the most important tonal area of the guitar signal. Players can create aggressive scooped metal tones, focused cutting sounds, or balanced distortion tones that stand out clearly in a full band mix.

Create a Wide Range of Heavy Guitar Tones

The BOSS MT-2 Metal Zone provides exceptional versatility, allowing guitarists to achieve different styles of high-gain distortion from a single compact pedal.

• Modern metal rhythm tones with powerful low-end response.
• Heavy rock distortion with strong sustain and attack.
• Lead guitar tones with enhanced presence and clarity.
• Scooped midrange distortion for aggressive metal styles.
• High-gain sounds for recording and live performance.

Flexible Integration with Guitar Amplifiers

The MT-2 works effectively with a wide range of guitar amplifiers and pedalboard setups. Its extensive EQ controls allow players to shape the distortion response to match different amplifier characteristics, guitar types, and playing preferences.

The pedal can be used as a primary distortion source or as a powerful tone-shaping tool to enhance an existing amplifier setup.

Durable BOSS Compact Pedal Design

Built with the reliability expected from BOSS effects pedals, the MT-2 Metal Zone features a rugged compact enclosure designed for professional use. Its durable construction makes it suitable for regular stage performances, rehearsals, studio sessions, and touring environments.

The compact design allows easy integration into pedalboards while providing the powerful distortion control required by modern guitarists.

Key Features of BOSS MT-2 Metal Zone

• Legendary high-gain distortion pedal designed for metal and heavy guitar tones.
• Dual-stage gain circuit for thick, powerful, and defined distortion.
• Smooth sustain with tight low-end response.
• Advanced three-band active EQ with adjustable midrange frequency control.
• Extensive tone shaping for different guitars, amplifiers, and playing styles.
• Suitable for metal, hard rock, high-gain rhythm, and lead guitar applications.
• Creates aggressive distortion while maintaining note clarity.
• Compact and durable BOSS pedal construction.
• Suitable for live performance, rehearsal, and studio recording.

BOSS MT-2 Metal Zone 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
• Controls: DIST, LEVEL, LOW, HIGH, MIDDLE, MID FREQUENCY
• Bypass: Buffered bypass
• Connectors: INPUT, OUTPUT, DC IN
• Power Supply: 9V battery or optional PSA-series AC adaptor
• Current Draw: 30 mA
• Battery Life: Approximately 12.5 hours with carbon battery and approximately 23.5 hours with alkaline battery
• Dimensions: 73 mm (W) × 129 mm (D) × 59 mm (H)
• Weight: 385 g including battery

The BOSS MT-2 Metal Zone Distortion Pedal combines legendary high-gain distortion, advanced EQ control, powerful tone shaping, and reliable BOSS construction in a compact format. Designed for guitarists seeking aggressive metal tones, powerful rhythm sounds, and expressive lead distortion, the MT-2 remains one of the most versatile high-gain distortion pedals available.