I bought the world's worst pedal (it sounds CRAZY)
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Worst? C'mon, this pedal is a legend :) Many guitarists started with it, and if you want some "dirty" sound, MT-2 is exactly that what do you need. This song confirms it.
I agree it's really not that bad
@@blessedmetalhead976 Most of its bad reputation comes from 14 year olds running it into their $60 dollar practice amps.
@Harry Mack Yep! You're gonna get what you Pay for.
Nothing More - Nothing Less.
Yet somehow it's Still the Pedal's Fault....
I think that's why a lot of people think it's trash. They got it as kids starting out before they knew how to dial in a tone and before they owned a good amp and speaker to play through. Mids set to 0, gain and bass to 10, why does it sound so bad?
When it came out it was a huge success , I just loved it- now some people hate it.
You know, the thing with the bad reputation of the metal zone is that people don't know how to use it. If done properly this pedal is a killer. Doesn't matter how many pedals I try, I always come back to my metal zone because it's the only one that sounds exactly the way I want it to be ❤🔥🤘🏻
I assumed that right away. Boss makes great shit. I had this problem with my boss chorus pedal. Always over leveling everything. Sometimes less is more. Cheers
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Yes it has very sensitive eq settings millimetres makes a huge difference , just got to dial it in right and don’t touch it / write ur settings on
Don't crank it all the way up and that baby will sing like no other
Agreed with you.
I've seen it run through an effects loop as preamp of sorts and it sounded the best out of what other ways and settings they used. That was on Ola's channel.
I love my MZ. Don't give a shit what the"experts" say, because of all the pedals I've tried, it is the only one that gives me exactly what I want --- that old school grit with a great low end and the raw-ness of the old days.
Friend of mine back in high school days used to play a BC Rich Bich through a metalzone through a Mesa Boogie. It was the meanest guitar tone I'd ever heard irl!
with all the mt 2 videos that came out lately, i decided to dust off my 15 year old metal zone and try to chain it with some other pedals including tube screamer.... ill be honest, i got some interesting results. but by itself, it is crap 🤷
Ditto
I love mine.
Two of my favorite bands use (or, at least at one point in their career, used) a Boss MT-2. Jon Nödtveidt of Dissection used it as a tone shaper (and, if I recall correctly, a booster), which he plugged into an overdriven Marshall, and Nortt use(s/d) it as strictly a distortion effect pedal... and I use it in the same manner as Nortt. Unsurprisingly, my sound is about identical to that of Nortt's, but then, I have been using that tone ever since I've had the fucking pedal. For extra blasphemy, I also use a Boss HM-2, another "crappy" pedal, if you were to ask the "experts".
I’ve been using the metal zone since I was 17 and I’m 41 now. I’ve tried other distortion pedals but there is something about the sound that has kept it as my only distortion. I love it
Same.. I bought a multi effects pedal first.. then the MT-2 my 2nd year into playing. (Ditched the multi)
I run the MT a digital delay and the cry baby. Keep it simple 🤘❤️🤘
Same, except I'm 45 :)
@@kaoskb3654 hell yeah the metal zone is a beast and it still amazes me how much hate it still receives
My metal zone gives me the crisp and sharp sound i need for my heavy chugs and swift sweeps, thats enough.
I feel the same way about my Digitech Metal Master pedal.. I've bought way more expensive and highly rated pedals like the BE-OD and the Diezel VHT and there is just something about the Metal Master that sounds so good..
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I was convinced by Ola's vid that the Metal Zone pedal can actually produce stellar tones if run through the FX loop
You don’t even need an FX loop - but it sure is fun if you have one! If set properly with the guitar’s tone and/or volume set accordingly, you can get some killer tones. This pedal is mostly going to give a nostalgic vibe, but you can definitely get modern tones out of it too.
People have the same issue with many overdrive and distortion pedals. I’ve seen loads of people say that the DS-1, OD-1, etc. are horrible. They just don’t know how to set them right for their chosen guitar. Most people literally dime all their knobs. That’s the worst thing you can do. For example, a DS-1 should usually be set with volume at 12 o’clock, tone around 10-12 o’clock-ish, and distortion should be at around 9-12 o’clock tops. Again the guitar knobs should not be dimed either. Gotta play around with that a little because every guitar is different. Then there’s also the amp knobs to dial in as well. Sometimes it’s worth bypassing if possible, but again, it just takes a little patience to dial in and voila!
MZ is a killer pedal. Just depends what type of tone you’re going for, the gear you have, and the music you’re playing. You can use it for so many music styles, or just metal.
I agree with that except you should always dime ur guitar controls , the tone is for warming up single coils etc but most don’t use it
@@MashaT22 I agree. You don't need the FX loop. That all started just like the incident a few weeks ago when one person says something on the internet and next thing you know people are trying to sell Bad Monkey OD pedals for $600. I've always run the MT-2 straight in. Just don't overdial it.
THANK you....!!!
I was raised on the HM-2 (BOSS "Heavy Metal"), having gotten it on my birthday in 1988, and never looked back....!!!
Once I finally had a real amp (with an FX-Loop), I was able to make my friends' shitty-sounding Metal Zone actually "work" and sound "usable".
That pedal will always suck if run in the front-end, but will reveal hidden secrets from the FX-Loop, if you give it the opportunity....🤘🏻💯
(EDIT) : Please understand that all of my judgment here, was established BEFORE Ola said something similar.....
@@Guitarnivore its not a "need" thin,g , its a different sound throught the fx loop period
This pedal is simply great. How is it possible people don't like it?
The problem with the Metal Zone is that it's crap when you go through it into the front of the amp, it's a whole different animal when you plug in in through the effects loop.
so true. I've tried my brothers through his gear and he had it through the effects loop. It's HEAVY AF
Hey Man. The problem is that many people use the Metal Zone in front of the amplifier, and not in the loop effects, the same as on cheap amplifiers. I made this mistake and after I decided to sell it. I happened to come across a video, it changed my opinion about this pedal, and it has always remained in my collection
P.S. I use Metal Zone on EVH Stealth 50W...
The pedal sounds more aggressive than ever.
Ola, is that you?
@@itsalwayssomething7490 Not that I know of 😂😂😂
I’m not sure if this is a compliment or an insult :d
Just click bait.
I love my metal zone
@@curtissflamence same! Haha. Super attacked 🤦♂️ 😂
Exactly. ;3
I don’t care. I just love the song and the sound.
That sounds really good. Gives the song a perfect feel.
That’s some pretty slick playing there brother, it’s time to bring out my acoustic and experiment!
I love everything about this video. Great song, great plug to your music, great message about using what you have to create something beautiful and leaning preconceptions at the door. Hell yeah
I really love seeing you playin with Acoustic Guitar for once in a while❤️❤️
I played in band once, and I had no money for electric guitar, but I got some multieffect from BOSS. I played accoustic guitar with distortion for quite some time, and I still think this is one of the most underrated combos in guitar world.
Good for you, for making things work and getting the job done...and enjoying yourself doing it I'm sure. 🏁🏁
Very effective presentation, B! You put the words in writing...and let the Music do the "TALKING"! Boss pedals tend to work best through a "clean" amp or PA (i.e. the "TONE" is IN THE PEDAL; critics don't understand this). I'm still finding wonderful uses for my ME-50 (which HAS essentially the "MZ" function in the "OD/Dist." section), and my V-WAH (which I use on a different pedal board). Where would we be without Ikutaro Kakehashi's efforts?
The metal zone really shines through when plugged into the fx loop. The main "issue" with the pedal is how sensitive the eq knobs are, but taking some time to make small adjustments will get you a killer tone.
The worst, the best... I never think in terms of absolutes because there is no such thing in life. I have a metal zone and although I rarely use it because there are certainly many superior options, it is far from deserving such a superlative. Objects don't change, what changes is our view or perspective of them. You gave it a chance and discovered something you weren't expecting, those finds are the best!
Damn bro, thats deep. 🥹
Yes, very deep. You smoking a J and hypothetically coming up with stuff? 😂🚬😂
Just kidding around here.
I totally agree with what you’re saying here. Sound is all subjective and your music style and tastes change with time. Hell, i’m listening to stuff I never dreamed I would.
This happened to me on some gear that’s why I think long and hard when selling guitars, amps, and pedals. Just when you sell it, you’re hit in the face and think I shouldn’t have let this go and I could have used it here. All gear has its place. It’s up to guitarist to find where.
I love this pedal to be frank. It does have a really noisy core though and you need a gate or turn the volume down on your guitar during silences.
You can run this straight into the power amp section of a tube amp by using the receive jack in the effects loop to get some damn good tunes. Check out what Ola did with this. It amazing.
I’m not reading all that, but I assume it’s about butt stuff
Do *NOT* underestimate it…!(!)
@@mikey493no it isn't. Stating that absolutes don't exist is a statement of absolution itself. It's self contradictory.
Always bringing fire!
Great song. I hope to get this checked out soon. Fantastic playing.
I've had a Metal Zone (original circuit - Waza is a bit different) since the 90s, and what fools a lot of people is it clips the midrange before and after the signal, much like a preamp. In fact, sometimes the best sound for a Metal Zone is to use it as a preamp - plug the Metal Zone output into the "line in" or "loop return" jack instead of the amp input and use the Metal Zone as its own preamp. The amp you use it with (and it's own settings) also makes a huge difference. Great video!
That was a hauntingly beautiful song! Awesome!!
So nice to have you around
Awesome Guitar Playing Sounds Good Greetings from Switzerland Pirmin 🇨🇭
Прекрасный звук, очень неожиданное применение) Красивая композиция, поздравляю с релизом!
МT-2 моя любимая педаль, рад был её увидеть на канале)
Such a beautiful sound as well as composition! Really an odd combination, acoustic and distortion pedals.
People say its the worst pedal but I really like that thick sound it produces.
Also, is it just me or the instinctive reach for the whammy bar at 1:19 is just so nice and funny to watch
Love your videos as always!
Nice playing! Can’t tell if the expressions are from feeling the song or feeling the pain from that cut on your finger though haha.
The Metal zone is one of those pedals that stands out. its been around for such a long time and never fails to sound awesome
I play on stage with a metal zone hell yeah!
Those tap slides are impressive...but what's more impressive is the fact that you got some good sound out of that pedal 😂 much love bro.
That was my very first guitar effects pedal ever! Way back in the 80's when I was a teen. Sounded pretty cool through the cheap amp ( Harmony ) I was playing through. Really fuzzy sounding but did the job for a 16 year old starting out on heavy metal guitar.
The action on that acoustic is negative 1/32nd :) Really rad song.
Your acoustic work is so amazing. That jacket is killer. I love seeing all your guitars in the background. 🤘🔥🖤
Lovely tune 😍
beautiful song! loved it ❤️❤️
Smooth, haunting and flows so subtle.
That's awesome... you always bring an emotional component to the music.
Sounds like I'm chilling in space watching a orange and blue planet and time is speeding up and slowing down at certain points
Very creative guy. Does a lot of unexpected sound experimenting and always gets something awesome.
What a great piece of music! Perfect moody sound for this one, too.
Nice proof that good/bad sound is allways dependend on the context.
And there you have it! The MT-2 selling more units, again. Great song and idea about using the BOSS the way you did!!👍
That sounded so cool, and further convinced me getting the metal zone was a good idea
Awesome dude!!!
One of the most sold pedal in history cannot be the worst pedal!
I stopped playing guitar about 20 yrs ago, just started dedicatedly playing and continuing learning last month and followed you. I officially feel attacked as a "noob-again", not because of some technique I feel I should know by now but put guitar in the shelf for too many years, but because this is my first and last favorite distortion pedal I ever bought 🤦♂️ 😂. Looking forward to trying some new fancy shit out soon when I'm playing enough to justify spending the money on a fresh pedal haha. Thanks for the content, keeping an on those courses of yours as well 😉. Cheers!
There is a common easy-to-do mod for that pedal, that simply changes the range of frequencies that are scooped. It seriously improves the heavy distortion tone. It actually sounds good!
Got some strong Pantera- Floods outro vibes from that
So glad I took the time to watch the vid and can read, because I feel better knowing you weren't actually hating on the legendary Metal Zone. This pedal got me through many an 80's power-distortion session. Maybe it is getting old, but so am I. Even though I can't play anymore due to injuries, I still keep this old warhorse around to keep the memories vivid. Good to hear it without all the knobs cranked to 11! From personal experience with drop-D tuned metal heads, I thought mine was the only one able to be adjusted.
The metal zone is an absolute beast if you put it in the fx-loop and use it as a preamp! Makes a world of difference!
Yep. Most just plug it straight through the input jack and it sounds like fuzz. Via FX is great
Back feed it thru a Marshall JCM800 = Priceless
Hey, I'm curious, can you record the acoustic output of that guitar separately along with the distorted output? Might make for some incredible harmonies. :)
0.35 Bernth, we can't see the middle freq position 🤪😂 It does sound great btw.
Awesome track!!! My fave acoustic of the lot! I must be a BM head, loving the lo-fi 😆
1:31 sheeesh da hast du wohl n Arbeitsunfall gehabt.
Krasser Lo fi sound übrigens 👌🤌
I have a Keely mod on mine, sounds amazing ran through the back of your amp
AMAZING playing!!! Great song! What strings did you use? BTW, I like the MT-2 (yet, I'm just an hobbist...)
How dO uu get ur music on spotify...
Please somebody could tell me what is the exact model of this ibanez acoustic guitar ?
Ok, i found, should be AE325. I'm going to buy AE275 now
Cool sound
So close to 1 million!
I love the mentality that you can make due with the worst equipment and make it sound like a piece of heaven fell into your hands. And gives me inspiration because I'm running with beginner equipment still but I'll get better with that before I make bigger purchases on guitars and amps
The MT-2 is 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘶𝘵 the worst equipment. There is a long history behind its bad reputation, most of which has to do with marketing.
This pedal isn't bad at all. Yes, it can be if you use it in front of an amp, and don't dial in the tone, but that's true of many pedals. It's a meme that this pedal is bad, and people continue to repeat it, even though it's been debunked by various people. At some point, Josh from JHS will do a comparison video on it, and the pedal will shoot up in price.
@@itsalwayssomething7490 I agree except for the JHS part, there are just too many Metal Zones out there for scarcity to be an issue.
The gear world is overhyped and overpriced. Ive been playing fairly large festival gigs with a 50w boss katan, and 30ddl clone pedals. Every single sound engineer ive played with has liked my raw clean sound even when overdriven... articulation of the notes is clear as a day in any setting or distortion. Havent used my fender, marshall or hughes and kettner amps for a good while, neither have a I plugged in any of my haigh end pedals in years.... Bernth proves ones again it is not the price of the gear...but the quality of the player. Check out his video playing a massive concert with a cheap guitar...tell me it sounds cheap
I’m honestly not sure if I still have mine but I loved this thing. I got a lot of use out of it and it was one of my first pedals! Nostalgia for sure.
I wanna hear this on the TOD10N so badly now
Dude, you are reinventing the sound of the guitar 🎸 Rock on 🤟🏻
Which model Ibanez is that? I love the inlay
I wonder where you got that cut on your left index finger from. That really drew my attention for some reason.
There is the legend that Chuck from Death used it himself during live concerts.
Nice sound for turtle shell
Dope Content Bernth🤘🏼😎💯💧
Sounded beast a.f.
What a combo!!!
My first pedal was a Behringer Ultra Fuzz which I bought at like 15, I thought of using it for bass but that idea fell short when I learnt the hard way about guitar pedals sucking the low end from bass. I hated how it sounded on guitar too so it picked up dust in a drawer for years. Fast-forward to now, the pedal is discontinued, got more experience under my belt and along the way I figured that chaining gain stages is key to a good tone, so now I run that fuzz (and all my drives) before a mild overdrive which I use as a preamp. It's all about trying combinations and playing what sounds good with them.
are they the exact settings?
Beautiful song and really nice tone indeed
Very cool sounding album
No way! I never got that sound out my metal zone. Sounds haunting.
My old fx since 1992 and until now still working :)
You make everything sound beautiful
I dig it.. 1st time hearing it tied to a acoustic.. but sounded like the beginning to kreators chaos for a min
I think the biggest accomplishment here is playing with that giant cut on his pointer finger. That honestly most hurt.
It is a great pedal with a lot of cool range. Rock on!
The new Waza Craft Metal Zones are pretty spectacular IMO. Sounds good on it's own, even better paired with my Lightspeed overdrive and Cali76 compressor through my Reeves 12 SP.
Should try it in the send-return of your amp, works great!
Oof, real early In Flames vibes on this one, love it
it never leaves my board... (in the effects loop!)
How do I buy your cd?!
Beautiful song!
I have used a MetalZone pedal for years now. I like the secondary EQ to really dial in my sound, although I do use it with a Boss EQ I bought at a pawn shop, and a few other pedals like compressor and reverb
What does the Waza upgrade do to this pedal?
Amazing, a question, what happend with your finger? Look like if it had a cut
Ayo Bernth, is that an Ibanez AE325 ? Would you recommend this guitar ? I maybe wanted to get one myself. Greetings ^^
I have one of these and an acoustic! I'm trying this today! Thank you?
👍 That's a beautiful sound!👏
I've found with these classic hi-gain Boss pedals - such as the Grunge and Metal Zone - they sound a lot better with a nearly dead battery. For some reason, the tone warms up by a lot. I forget the name but, there is a company that makes a voltage limiter for adapters that does the same thing with more flexibility of adjustment.
I had a metal zone back in 2011. It was my first distortion pedal
If DImebag Darrell's bottom-of-a-mudpit spitoon-full-of-loogies tone can still be iconic almost 40 years later, you know there's a use for any kind of sound.
Sounds great, like a real old recording, or piano like. 👍🏻
Fizzy, can of bees and etc;.. this was what experts reviews I’ve read. I was lucky to be introduced to this pedal when I was young trying to jam to Metallica. Never bought one cause it was too expensive for me at that time. After a while, I was lost in the world of overdrives listening and watching reviews of overdrives and distortion. Bought tube amps and other overdrives to get the tones I’ve favoured. Just 3-4 months ago, bought the MT-2W and that was it. Now I’m plugged into it with my SC20H in the low input and boosted with the Rocket Fuel from Majik Box if I can’t turn that little beast up. Don’t hesitate, get one of these as part of your arsenal. Take your time tuning those eq knob.
Love it, awesome sound as well.
Don’t watch your videos all time but when I do it’s beautiful
Love the MZ, but recently fell in love with Joyo's Extreme Metal, the supposed Metal Muff clone. 🤘😄☠️
When I had when I used to use a tube driver from Arion to make it sound really cool what I did is I only put the gain halfway up the trick is to run the tube driver before the metal zone that way it will take the brittleness out
That was when I had a Metal Zone
I'm working on writing music at the moment I might get this pedal and give it a try see how it sounds