The Boss ML-2 Metal Core Effects Pedal is specifically designed to provide the thick distortion necessary for metal. Unlike other metal distortion pedals that simply offer excessive gain, the ML-2 aims to be heavier and fatter than any other distortion pedal. Its tone and attack have been shaped to be razor sharp, allowing it to easily cut through even the most crowded mix. The pedal’s tone control is highly responsive, allowing users to dial it back for sludgier tones. While the ML-2 does offer high levels of gain, its attention to design tailored for metal players and heavier styles sets it apart.
The Boss ML-2 Metal Core Effects Pedal is suitable for a wide range of metal subgenres, from blackgaze to goregrind. It excels in terms of high gain distortion pedals and can be considered the spiritual successor to the legendary HM-2 from the 80s. Both pedals offer saturated distortion tones perfect for metal, but the ML-2 is slightly more tameable and provides greater clarity. The pedal features the same four-knob layout as the HM-2 and has the potential to become a future classic with its aggression and thick distortion.
Features of the Boss ML-2 Metal Core Effects Pedal include ultra-heavy distortion with a sharp-edged attack for crushing metal riffs, a LOW control for heavy low frequency sound, a HIGH control for a screaming metallic tone, and road-tough BOSS metal construction.
Specifications:
– 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
– Controls: Level, Low, High, Distortion
– Pedal Switch Indicator: Check Indicator
– Connectors: 1/4’’ Input Jack, 1/4’’ Output Jack, DC in Jack
– Power Supply: DC 9V (Dry Battery 6F22 or 6LR61, or AC Adaptor PSA Series)
– Current Draw: 36 mA (DC 9V)
– Expected Battery Life Under Continuous Use: Carbon – Approx. 3 Hours, Alkaline – Approx. 10 Hours
– Accessories: Owner’s Manual, Leaflets, Alkaline Dry Battery 006P/9V (9V 6LR61)
– Dimensions: Width – 2.875’’ (73 mm), Depth – 5.125’’ (129 mm), Height – 2.375’’ (59 mm)
– Weight: 0.44kg (1 lbs)
