Go big or go home. The Boss MD-2 is one of the most unique and captivatingly distinctive distortion pedals currently available. Designed with heavier styles in mind than either the DS-1 or DS-2, the MD-2 is here to cater to those wanting chunkier, sludgier distortion with all the tonal versatility you expect from Boss.
With its special dual-stage distortion circuit, gain boost circuit, bottom control, and tone control, the MD-2 gives you the tools to create high levels of crushing distortion and sustain with ease. If you need to go heavier, go with the MD-2.
Unique design, unique distortion. The Boss MD-2 Mega Distortion is somewhat of an odd beast in that it has no clipping section – all the distortion comes from a two-stage distortion circuit. Its heavy sound is all thanks to ingenious design features in place of a traditional clipping stage.
The capacitors at the input and output of the transistor stage are not polarized enough to function properly with the input/output AC signal, so this will likely add distortion along with the emitter follower at the output of the stage due to the high level of the signal and its own slight asymmetrical bias. This is on top of the fact that this entire section itself adds some asymmetric distortion thanks to using both PNP and NPN transistors. All these factors combine to generate crossover distortion and give the MD-2 its totally unique sound and distorted tones.
Features:
– Produces extreme low-end distortion for modern metal and hard rock
– Gain Boost circuit creates huge distortion and sustain regardless of level
– Bottom control offers bottom-heavy distortion matched to 6 and 7-string guitars
– Tone control adjusts balance between high and low frequencies
Specifications:
General:
– Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu
– Input Impedance: 1 Mohm
– Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu
– Output Impedance: 1 kohm
– Recommended Load Impedance: 10 kohms or Greater
– Bypass: Buffered
Controls:
– Gain Boost
– Distortion
– Tone/Bottom
– Level
– Pedal Switch
Indicator:
– Check Indicator
Connectors:
– 1/4’ Input Jack
– 1/4’ Output Jack
– DC in Jack
Power Supply:
– Carbon-Zinc Battery (9 V, 6F22) or Alkaline Battery (9 V, 6LR61)
– AC Adaptor (PSA Series: Sold Separately)
– Current Draw: 18 mA
– Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use: Carbon (Approx. 19 Hours) Alkaline (Approx. 38 Hours)
Accessories:
– Owner’s Manual
– Leaflets
– Carbon-Zinc Battery (9V, 6F22)
Dimensions:
– Width: 2.875’’ (73 mm)
– Depth: 5.125’’ (129 mm)
– Height: 2.375’’ (59 mm)
– Weight: 0.41 kg (15 oz)
