All user reviews for the Boss ML-2 Metal Core

large distortion jenpakonten
SETTINGS acute low medium level and gain
for rack euuuuh NO IDEA ... I know nothing Rack x)
analog pedal

UTILIZATION

to learn to adjust we must first learn to know the
for indeed what she called "metalcore" but it is nevertheless very versatile so you know without going to do a cover of as i lay dying and what up with the sounds of nirvana
manual I admit to not having read

SOUND QUALITY

As stated above this pedal is just monstrous once taken in hand éffectuer can do almost everything with
of a large distortion overdrive bluesy crunch to even see this metalcore revealed this to be a gold mine of sounds
well understood that I prefer is finally clear and powerful sound is clearly made for big heavy Bourrain first place but tampering is getting a very powerful clear sound
I play mainly with concert and repeated with a les paul marshall stack on mg100fx

OVERALL OPINION

I tried this pedal for the first time as there is little pressure one years through my brother who buy as I test and it was on the stroke of foudreje am someone pretty impulsive and I'm 100milles test equipment if I can not find the material that makes me have the thunderbolt from the beginning (not that small parenthesis to take me for a chick who just tested its first pedal x) )
I absolutely love everything about this pedal is extremely versatile malgres his name "metalcore" to tell you that I played with in my punk rock
I would do this choice without ésiter

Analog pedal exclusively for pure metalheads .... whatever ....

a jack, a farce jack, a volume, a knob for adjusting the bass, a knob for treble and a knob for the distortion level.
It can jump in with both feet without problem, it's tough like all the Boss ...

UTILIZATION

One branch and it works .... (Of course, must be activated .... tsss)

The adjustments are very precise and effective damn!!

SOUND QUALITY

Well, finally the heart of the test ....
To be clear, we must know what it is connected: A VOX AC30CC1 modified with a baffle 12 Jensen Jet "Blackbird Alnico ....
Pedal connected to the channel "normal" and the volume control stage preamp set to 13h ...
Tested with an Ibanez JS 1000 ...
Amateur Ballroom muzet, go your way here because we speak the pure metal and other trash .... The sound is purely demonic, strapped with acute but not garish at all (can be linked with the lamps of Vox, I do not guarantee the same result on a combo analog) The bass is overpowering and settings also terribly effective, the his remains accurate if you do not push too low (otherwise it is the membrane that falls .... HP) nival the saturation is very high (note the feedback when the distortion is at bottom.), for my I share the rule around 14h and 11h of the volume goshawks because remember that saturate the lamps too, with this setting, all I can do in terms of big big modern sound (Even the Kerry King ...)
Big surprise, the total absence of parasites and other bzzzzzz or vrrrrrrr and no noise gate of course. (I read the other testers and I realize that many complain about noise, I think their systems and connectors are responsible for this result because for me it is the total silence with the settings mentioned above , also noted in that I use for Monster cables, specifically the jazz and I also use an MXR DC Brick for power ...)
Another big surprise, the pedal responded in ways surprising volume knob of the guitar, you'd think of germanium?? The knob has small volume, we obtain an almost clear foil, very melodic and surprising, I love anyway

OVERALL OPINION

It's been two years already ... and still in love ... obtained for a ridiculous price, I bought it just to see what it was and eventually fell in love and I use it almost every day, it's really a great pedal and I did that a regret, not having discovered earlier, of course, some might say that the range of sound is not great, Ok, but what is written above "METAL CORE" must be an idiot to want to make sounds with Jazz .. .! When I try a different type of sound, I use another low pedal ... pfffff
Another strong point is its price is really affordable, so metal fan, go for it ......
Unless you want to also play with the Jazz ... Hmm ..

Disto digital boss

UTILIZATION

Just tweak the knobs to find something we like.
The manual suggests some adjustments.

SOUND QUALITY

Be careful, once you push the distortion, ca sends direct timber.
However, after a year of use, I tell myself that nothing beats the distortion of the amp (coupled with an overdrive for example).
Edit the pedals for a particular type of zik, glucose is a bit I think. I use it with an Aerodyne Telecaster, Engl Screamer on.
Of breath, rather vague, despite the tone controls.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year now, I tested other distortion (whose sister DS2), the sound is rather cold and it still bothers me, once I return to the duo SD1/DS2 suits me more (or distortion of the amp).
So may be that with active pickups it sounds better, at least personal, with hindsight, I can do without this pedal.
A pedal correct, but not essential.

It's a distortion pedal, we saw the name is in fact more closely related in sound to all kind of metal that end with a core.

The technology is analog.

The edition is the simplest, it is no worse: no brainer.

The connection is simple:
- Jack Audio In / Out Jack
- Power supply: battery or mains (adapter 9V)

The model is in the form of pedal.

UTILIZATION

Very simple configuration, no need for manual, there is the sound that matches the type very quickly.

Manuel not even open to the views of the simplicity of the beast.

SOUND QUALITY

For the metalcore / deathcore / grindcore, you have a pedal that will delight you, the sound is really well suited to this kind of style I think. If you are looking for something else, I think you'll be disappointed, it's a distortion that is not very versatile, but it's not what I wanted.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year now, finally, in great part, because I'm not a guitarist, but I had the opportunity to buy this pedal at a very low price, I jumped on it, and the advantage is that I can always have something to plug my scratch when they have problems with their stuff.

I have not personally tested other things, except in software, and there it is above.

I use this pedal to make preprod, let me explain: I passed the guitar to the pedal, then I plug the pedal directly to the line input of the soundcard.

In case there is the sound is very raw and quite unpleasant to listen, to get, I go into my recording software / mixer (DAW) for a plug-in HP simulation of guitar amplifier.

I tested a lot of guitar amp modeling, but none sounds as good as this pedal (no idea why not make it), by against the combination pedal ML2 + HP guitar is the ultimate simulation, I sound phew preprod for all guitarists I recorded in 2 2 were on the ass.

In short, to save plug and play solution is ideal for the metalcore.

When I want to record over itself again, I leave my microphones and amplifiers for guitarists, but it takes a lot of time in installing, positioning, and a lot of headaches.

While there, it's just too easy!

Yes, I would do if I have choices to make preprod for my group or a big need, for now I still think that this pedal I will have some time!

This pedal has 4 potentiometer:
-Level: it sets the Volmer the distortion pedal
-Low: it is somewhat low, which allows for a heavy sound
-Hight: it is the acute
-Dist: the volume of the distortion

There are 2 input jacks, one connected to the guitar and the other is connected to the amp or to the other pedal.
possibility of connected to the mains or battery operation has

UTILIZATION

Once we know is what are the four knobs, it's not very difficult to get the sound you are looking. a small LED above the knob tells us if the pedal is off or alum! care not to tangle with them when you connect more pedals. the manual is in English but not really y'en needs.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound is huge, the gain is very high, the pedal-bodied compared to the "Metal Zone" that really a hollow sound. it just has to play virtually any condition that remains in the metal is so rock ACDC. the sound is rough which is very apreciate, I play Children of Bodom, the metallica, system of a down ... and suits me perfectly.

I would say that the only problem is that because of the high gain, there is a lot of feedback for her I put 9 / 10!

OVERALL OPINION

I have a few days, I have to pay 89euros, jadore her look, she looks really solid, I tried the metal zone mt2 and uber metal in line 6 has a great sound but too Draft! for what I play, the ML2 suits me very well and I do it again the same choice.

Ultra simple connectivity with a 9v power supply, or battery 9 v.
numrique I believe!

UTILIZATION

The configuration is also simple, one branch and it works ....
The manual is good, there are 4 sounds rgls pr on the leaflet.
Must be sought after sounds with 4 knobs (very well done ..).
Use for the Big Rock and metal.
She is very playful, you can really dig inflated boost the sound, I find that there are fewer settings as the MT2, but is carément better! (In every sense of the word.)

SOUND QUALITY

Warning sends ca ...
The sound is full, feed, heavy, standard, you can really speak of pedals with metal.
The sound is quite right, many more .. INpact the MT2, no background noise, etc. .. noizillard
The agreements are restitus I think we can play any style as following the rglages, but hey it is made for serious big sound still ...
There is a gain standard, this ca feel immediately when the volume goes up (palm mute terrible !!!!!)
I play with an Ibanez Prestige RG 3120, micro Di Marzio DP 100, with a Fender amp (120Watts combo and a Marshall pramp JMP1), ca does not hurt for now ... waiting for better stuff!

OVERALL OPINION

Acquired over three days.
I dj the MT2, but the AC has nothing to do, bigger, more precision, everything is much much better!
Congratulations BOSS, the sound is! T is clear that it has designed for sound mtal found right now.
I think q'elle going really well and compete with other major brand who officiate in the big sound ..
As always we Boss smashes it with the rates for 100 Euros which was a PDAL dchire all.
Very good stuff, I do it again this choice

The effects of this proposed by a distortion pedal ets fat, very fat.
Only 4 knobs volume, bass, treble and gain (the acute care are very powerful, for my part I use these rglages: hight low 8 3 dist 8.5)
The pedals are made for very heavy metal (grind, or hardcore neo-HC)
Its price is very reasonable since it is in the price Trache Boss.
I tried it once in a store and since I swear by it.
I play the 25 Ta Life, Agnostic Front or obituary.

Notice the metal 10/10

UTILIZATION

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SOUND QUALITY

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OVERALL OPINION

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Distortion pedals, 9V, rglages low and high drive volume.

UTILIZATION

One branch is made mumuse with the buttons, and pouf, a works! No man had need.

SOUND QUALITY

I tested the pedals in the store with a nice Cort, Fender Deluxe amp and a lamp. T I have to connect a noise gate with the pedals, otherwise its silent way too rough.

OVERALL OPINION

I jou with the pedals about an hour. I found the design simple but nice, clear buttons and prcis.

I AIM particulirement its simplicity but a noise gate and more Intgr t have fun. Unfortunately I could not push the volume back, and the guitar was not incredible microphones, so I could not fully test this little pedals.

Currently dissatisfied with the uber metal (its too loud, too cold), I went looking for an Ibanez Tubescreamer, but I have t o the store that have not, I wanted to test it to compare a bit. If I can not find the TS, o that it does not please me, I think acqurir it.

Level quality for money, I think correctly, whatever pricey.

Type of effect: Distortion heavey metal to hardcore, industrial and death metal and other styles (but limited.

Knobs
- Level: Controls the volume of the pedals
- Low: Check the volume low
- High: Check the volume of acute
- Dist: Controls the amount of distortion

Plug
- 1 input
- 1 output
- A socket adapter boss psa ac 9v
- A decision has indoor the pedals for a square 9v battery

No noise gate, which would be useful because it does contain a lot of distortion pedals, but makes too much feedback.

UTILIZATION

The configuration is very simple, I usually put in the middle level, the distortion to the max and the rest of you find it's not complicated.
Some say the most versatile metal zone shut, yes can be but it = buche addition, there are more dattack and punch. And even the low and high knob versatilise sound great.

Not need the instruction rpeter its always the same case.

He comes a booklet with all boss pedals available (as in every package of products boss)

SOUND QUALITY

Well, the time expected. I will tell everything in detail. I t surprised by the pedals relative to the amount of distortion which contains, I often dcu t from other pedals marshall jackhammer jenre his Navais in. dattack and pinch harmonics and palm mute silent pathtiquement low. The, po nai is a problem, it sounds mga strong and that helps to palm mute is obviously low (LOW). They can go very far. I my not even 3 quarts a buzz since its start in Lampl and become ridiculous. The treble was very keen to go as peuveut, pinsse his ears. The sound is like: Rammstein and when the acute my pantera his grave. 2 Difference knob but the sound normment. But its sounds good you need a good amp, c uncommon quon dtient deha Lampl is perfect with the pedals, the best sound that could jai aqurir shut with a rolland cube 30 watts. When our volume is high it made a big feedbakc, dou ... The importance of noise gate But I do not regret my purchase, it is cheap for good like the pedals. $ 110 + tax (Canadian)

OVERALL OPINION

Trs good pedals for the pure fucking metal, forget the rock and roll with his friends, you are in leer of metallica and all his. Exellent quality price ratio, efficase, the best jai try.

Be careful it's heavy, at least tudie connectivity for simple (one input, one output, plus it screams it so you really be a handle to be wrong)
A 9v battery (the same as in radio rveils) and a possibility to connect an adapter (recommended because these cost a little bent the skin of ass)

I put 7 because the boss did not really foul the above but does not ask the moon for that price not above the

UTILIZATION

The config is simple, simple trs

Regarding the manual, well. . . . . If you know the correct branch, you will know the rgler without much trouble

10, I did not repeat the above

SOUND QUALITY

It happens quite easily make a fat (pedals only dedicates a) personal agreement BF # BEG # C # (standard agreement and Slipknot DevilDriver) with this bbte becomes a combination murders.
I use a Yamaha RGX 121Z is so limited, why limit? The noise when it is donne.Il same way to cheat to address this concern

I also caught out a couple of times because of the feedback gain too poussceci said I do not play in bercy in my apartment and the place is quite limited

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a few months so I had time to tame and adapt its small default
The batteries are consumed rather quickly (just dpend use too) I test the boss mt2 metal zone (very good too but not so deep that it sounds dlivre) and marshall jackhammer (dcevante), the ratio quality price is right with the result I think I would have bought but also with a guitar with pickups beacoup prcis more than I currently

- What are the effects or types of effects available?

Distortion pedal. 4 knobs:
Distortion: to adjust the level of distortion
Level: To adjust the level of the pedal
High: To adjust the treble
Low: To adjust the bass
Boss is like pork-hello, everything is marked on it!

- What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...)
Analog pedal

- Are they edited? Via an editor Mac / PC?
Not

- What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
2 + 1 Guitar input Jack Power Input

- Is this a rack or rack-mount model?
No!

Balance sheet
Format classical boss: we love it or hate it! I love, it fits well, not bulky, is well under the foot ... Timeless!

UTILIZATION

- The general configuration is it simple?
Yes, more simple, I think it's not possible!

- Publishing of sound effects or is it easy?
Yes, it is intuitive, highly reactive, potentiometers act really all along their courses (which is quite appreciable)

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
I did in Japanese for my part, but I think it should be sufficient given the number of pages!
Balance sheet
A disto classic Boss: Ultra simple to learn and implement. I also put 10 ...

SOUND QUALITY

- Effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?
So it is already noticeable that the gain of metalcore is simply stunning for a transistor pedal. It is monstrous, has a huge sin. The palms are really mute "inflated", it sends severe.
The knob is devastating to Disto above the 3 / 4 of the races.
That said, the pedal does not hum or buzz (and without Noise Suppressor or otherwise) which is a good point!
Coupled with eq behind, it becomes even more interesting!
As a result, the pedal sounds really heavy, a "species" of its very large current (much more than MT2) and hardly sensitive to register honey and poppy musical!

- Which instruments do you use?
Use with an LTD MH400 mounted EMG81/85, tons of pedals and an Ibanez Valbee!

- Which ones you prefer, you hate?
I use it with the settings 5 ​​6 4 7

Balance sheet
Definitely more relevant than the MT-2 ... Not better ... but now the MT-2 was a very good pedal for 80-90 years! The ML2 is more modern! Compared to other distos of course I have heard, it is less typical (MXR / EHX) and more punchy (MD2 / Jekyll & Hide)! In any case, we may not like but it is definitely not a bad pedal ...
It loses against in relation to the setting MT2 ... It's a shame, but yes this is a Boss distortion easy to implement, plug & play like it can also be appreciated!

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
6 months!

- What is so special that you like most and least?
+ Ultra simple settings
- Ultra simple settings

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
I had a lot of distos (ten) and is the one I much prefer

- How would you rate the quality / price?
Excellent! New (€ 100) or used (60 €)! So for 80 euros you will boost your sound easily!
For me, without a distortion pedal lamps € 100-120 over, it's nonsense!

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Yeah, though I still have to try a Guyatone or LNA!

What are the effects or types of effects available?
distortion

- What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...)
So I think digital transistor

- Are they edited? Via an editor Mac / PC?
not

- What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
two jacks (input and output)
making a power supply (the power supply block is sold separately)
and to put a 9V battery

9 / 10 as a stereo output was SIMPATIE (but not necessary at all)

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is it simple?
good over the not too much to say:
level: volume pedal
Low: Low
high: acute
distortion: the level of distortion

- Publishing of sound effects or is it easy?
no problem: it sets the level of distortion and volume pedal and then we mess with the other two knobs to get the sound you want, personally I tamed by a good ten seconds (good of agreement is a long time lol)
All that to say that it is extremely easy to get the sound you want with this pedal ... a condition to play well on nag.

10/10 for the use

SOUND QUALITY

- Effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?
effective? to tell you! I compared it with a light distortion (vox) and this could last for Rabiller facing the boss (or the name of there ...)

Adaptations obviously to play Chuck Berry & Co. are likely to have some problems but that is not what is asked ... here we enter the era of Metallica, it goes without saying that this is a large and respect this pedal évodemment it provides. I'd say it's one of the best (if not THE) market. more for a reasonable price (around € 100-115 with the battery industry)

- Which instruments do you use?
I use it with Truckster (ESP) and a mesa boogie amp lamps.
and I can assure you that I get sound ENOORME!
I play a Fender amp at 15W and the sound is just as big

- Which ones you prefer, you hate?
my favorite is the distortion (as by chance we would not bet for the reverb? lol)
I think it would be wise to add a noise just get like that but it's really not necessary: ​​it is a detail of a perfectionist.
for the price its worth.

more by lowering the level of overdrive distortion gives a way AC / DC not too bad, even rather well ...

10/10 for sound quality

OVERALL OPINION

I think I fell in love! no seriously I am delighted
especially as the price remains the standard boss
and the more it is really solid (I think they planned it that big metalhead jump on both feet for the on / off)

I would do and no doubt this choice

- What are the effects or types of effects available?
Well disto

- What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...)
Analog I think, although opinions differ, I have a KH and a small 30 watt Vox: Well I can tell you with the same settings and on the same amp it sounds not the same thing (I connected to a squier .......)

- Are they edited? Via an editor Mac / PC?
Not

- What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
Input / Output Jack, 9V power supply and one can of course put a 9V battery ...

Simplicity is the appointment (perhaps too?) A knob for volume, one for gain and finally the treble and bass.

- Is this a rack or rack-mount model?

UTILIZATION

The configuration of this pedal is very simple, very instinctive in fact. No need for manual, just 3 buttons to tweak (the volume is excluded ...)
Is easily obtained from large well metal just push the bass and gives a sound very heavy and greasy, or treble to give her a very sharp, really sharp.
However, I do not think you can ask for much more to this pedal and it is really made for metal, hard rock limit, but at this versatility is not the right thing.
For solo ca sending good, with a maximum thrust distortion, low to 2 / 5 and treble to 4 / 5, we get a sound a bit like Mick Thompson.
This pedal is therefore very well to metal fans but also to shredders, I think that with this pedal, solo level is not a good time.
If it's versatility you're looking for, go see else!

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are effective, nothing to say on this point.
I use it with a 202 equipped with the KH kit EMG Zakk Wylde and a vox amp 30watts.

The distortion has pushed back with very low I like these a lot. It sends the heavy what.

What I regret about this pedal, however, the absence of a cest settings; Boss wanted to do in simplicity but they could have let the metal knobs present in the area, could have been better exploited the ability of this pedal, because without these settings are a lot of I think about, which is a shame because there'll have much more to discover but sounds good!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 months now.
For the metal is really the pedal for you.
You will be a little short but good sound level ...
Metals will it to their heart I think
I try a lot of distortion before choosing the one (metal muff / metal zone among others) that I enjoy most are low: we do not find these in any other the bass pedal! The level of gain as well, none!
The money is quite satisfactory for the 95th one acquires a good pedal.

I regret, like many guitarists ... the lack of settings, so I decided to sell my Metal Core Satchurator to buy is really a very versatile pedal that gives a lot of possibilities with gain very thorough, and many other perks ...

if satchurator had been available 6 months ago, I hardly think that I made the choice of the metal core; jen still keep the good memories with this pedal that really sounds great despite its flaws: =

What are the effects or types of effects available? Distortion
What technology is used? (Analog, numrique, lamp ...) analogue
Are ditables? Via an editor Mac / PC?
What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
Is this a rack or rack MODEL?

UTILIZATION

Configuration gnrale Is it easy? Yes trs
The edition of sound effects or is it easy? Yes
The manual is clear and sufficient? ... Yes there is too much need for its manual <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt="wink" />

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are they effective, suitable and adequate ralistes? Yes
Which instruments do you use? Cort x2
What are those you prfrez, you dtest? Nothing

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it? 1 year
What is the particular feature you like best and least? No
Have you tried many other models before acqurir? The metalzone
How do you report qualitprix? Lot
Exprience with, you will do again this choice? ... Yes that can be

We are thus dealing a distortion pedal of all analogue is most standard, a gain equa two bands and a volume, in a housing boss traditional, practical and above all reliable trs.
I regret as the lack of other adjustable in equa, but this pedal is so intuitive trs. Other than that, nothing to report!


UTILIZATION

Simple operation, no need for manual, the batteries are long enough, we get immediately a good sound, even if it is difficult to get out a large number of trs this little box.


SOUND QUALITY

So as we would have suspected this pedal is dedicated to big, big sound even trs. It is almost impossible to get a melodious crunch, but you can play nanmoins everything that goes from hard rock to grind, to thrash, death ...

Strictly speaking, this pedal has lots of gain, but little breath trs, which is appreciable. It also has big bass and treble trs sharp, which limit, but because it sounds great for everything that is "metal".

Note that it really colors the sound, we recognize very easily the grain. I played for eight months on a Peavey ValveKing, but also on other amps pretty cheap, and it did sound good these little stews casually!


OVERALL OPINION

I used it for 8 months, and yes I t satisfied. Trs for a price lower, although not very versatile pedal that offers the trs enjoyable music for all muscles. Not as good an all-tube high gain of course, and the only reason I sell it (I bought a Laboga Mr Hector, a sense that a head is better than 1600 euros a disto 100 euros <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt="" /> )
I would do this choice, quality and value for money is excellent compared to the rest of the pedal in this price range.

A great pedal with the big sound as I hear listening to Motorhead!

UTILIZATION

Really to find his sound, do not look any further than the buttons, you set a few minutes and found happiness. The manual is very detailed but somewhat superfluous since the pedal is very easy to adjust.

SOUND QUALITY

Distortion fired up! It's like a metal concert. With my Ibanez and my Marshall, all equipped with this gem, I'm having a play Motörhead, Metallica, Pantera and many more!

OVERALL OPINION

For six months, I tested several other pedals before you get close to if cels.
The pros: The ease of adjustment, lightness.
The -: Its fragility: /
I bought it for € 100 and I have no regrets except that I was broken when the advice ... NEVER let your cat sleep on his foot!

Musically, Alexandre

the typical Boss, no adjustment of the medium, but simple and robust as usual

UTILIZATION

Use simple, manual dispensable for trying, there are combinations that sound soon ... and those that are best avoided!

SOUND QUALITY

then, my opinion will be mixed.
I first plugged in my VOX lil'train and there ... how to say ... bin for a high gain pedal, CA does not send the very heavy. the amp is rather vintage and association with this pedal does not suit him at all. is flat and without any real interest.
So, I try in my Blackstar HT5, and, BIM, full ears.
taking care not to push above the gain at 3 / 4 (otherwise, it gets mashed!) was distortion pedal for playing modern metal to the System, Slipknot, and even more ... grrr ca, ca tweet, it sounds serious!
and exactly, speaking of serious, this pedal seems s'acomoder low tunings. I tried E, drop D, drop C, drop B, anything goes (within the limits of the amp)
It took place in my pedalboard next to my Metal zone (much heavier) by offering me a range of sounds that I was not with the metalzone or distortion of the amp. I note, therefore, correctly assuming that the pedal is intended for fans of modern sounds

OVERALL OPINION

I've had 3 months. Its a modern, especially the lack of adjustable limit the medium option, which accommodates many a modern amp.
To avoid unpleasant surprises, try it with your hardware.
value for money too much because it is not worth the € 109 OCCAZ but there are ways to find a bargain.

Distortion pedal with 4 buttons settings enough reagents (high gain low level), 1 input / 1 output, external power or 9v battery in a metal housing typical at Boss.

UTILIZATION

Use of this distortion is very simple ... Crootte! Me who loves to read the manuals ... 4 examples of settings in the manual, it does not make me happy too

SOUND QUALITY

Very large disto very typical metal must be somewhat subtle to find a setting that suits his style more aggressive as the stoner example, but there are ways anyway.
The low fat sends heavy well, though a bit too mushy if you push too hard.
The high, it soon becomes garish, use with moderation, even shred.
I do not rise too much the level, like 50% or a little more, if not hello breath and feedback (in conjunction with the gain).
Same for the gain too dirty sound when you push a little.
Less versatile than the MT-2, it sounds less "honeycomb", unless (again) is pushed too much high. Compared to MT-2, I prefer the texture of the ML-2.
I would have liked a built-in noise gate and a medium, it is not every noise gate and eq in the basic stuff (gift to my little fledgling guitarist ...).

Rings used on a Peavey Bandit 112 Transtube an HH VS Musician 212 Combo and a few other amps (even) with a cheap Ibanez RG EMG81 mounted in rack, home to the handle, or a Gibson Les Paul Jr., an Aria Pro 2 Cardinal and a Variax, I note a great influence on the pedal of his color, it makes "good" sounding anything ... if we do not listen too closely, after which everything is a matter of taste.

OVERALL OPINION

I tried it a few weeks before it enters its final owner (?).

I could use some OD (OD-2 Boss SD-1, Ibanez Tube Screamer fuzz ...), some (including a wah-wah unknown brand but that sounded really too well dressed to the part hum (dark turquoise metal case for which it would say something ...)) and distos (Boss DS-1, MT-2, ML-2, ME-30, DOD, Ibanez Fat Cat, Metal Charger Electroharmonix Big Muff ...) without counting simus Pod 2.0 Amp.
Regarding the distos, the ML-2 is one of my favorites even though, in my opinion, it lacks the noise gate and eq parametric or a little something from the Big Muff (the roundness of the grain and sustain).

The quality / price? Well ... it's Boss ... good quality, price a bit excessive.

Is what I would do this election? Mmmmmmoui, I might be a little warmer with a slight customization ...

Distortion pedal numerique.relativement light and strong (metal casing).

UTILIZATION

Ulises .4 simple buttons réglages.1 volume 1gain, 1 treble, 1 bass.

SOUND QUALITY

This gives a disto exclusive for playing the heavy current of neo metal, Thrash.

I combine it with a jackson (EMG HZ) or Schecter Omen 6 Extreme on an amp Randall RG75G2

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 years, I do not count changer.Elle replaced a ML Boss 2, more versatile sound level but more pointed and time consuming to trim.

It's the Boss, there's something for his money (quality and reliability fintion)

I prefer to Muff, a matter of personal taste;

For my style of music (heavy, thrash, death metal, neo) that I will ever own choosing without hesitation

It's very simple, here we have a distortion pedal which as its name suggests is a type of muscular metal oriented sound. Hardcore, grindcore.
Connectivity issue was an input an output and an input power supply, it also works with a 9V.

UTILIZATION

Using very simple there are 4 buttons to adjust the sound (low high distortion level). Manual useless even for those who never used a distortion pedal in his life

Take time to adjust your sound, try multiple positions and microphone settings on your amp.
Otherwise it can quickly break the ears, with this level of aggression this pedal quickly fatigue the ears.
Small council also set your sound level that you play.

SOUND QUALITY

No subtlety wheel distortion goes nag nag Very! Ideal for an aggressive style and dry Brutal Truth.
As soon as you loose the cords feedback when going in all directions on parts hardcore AC does. It's good big sound. If you are tuned in D or C, there is a way to get a seriously powerful and aggressive.

I recommend using a GOOD noisegate to reduce the level of clean blows to any distortion pedal, unless you like the sound of dry hair thoroughly in the ears.
Here are achieved sommetsniveau breath, with distortion at the bottom is almost unbearable. To tell my gate is at-20db and decay to 1% (not to put 0).

I use it with an Ibanez Prestige Series RG-2550z. With Di Marzio. But I have the same sound with an Ibanez SA series. This pedal is extremely colorful sound and finally the rest of the stuff does not matter as long as it has Watts output.

OVERALL OPINION

Must have been a little over a year now. Always satisfied. I tried everything the store had in stock pedals before choosing this one. Simple: the very big sound Ultra vitamin there is nothing that supports the comparison.
After all also depends on which amp you will use ...
I had paid € 105 at the time, good value for money I've never been disappointed by the Boss was always what we want.
+ I love the big sound, there is no subtlety, this pedal is designed for one purpose, but it does a good job in this field. Pedal No. 1 in the category logger. To play something else, change the creamery!

This pedal doesn't suck. I wouldn't say it is terrible but it is still a very lousy Metal distortion pedal. There are several pedal out there that do a decent metal tone for a pedal but this really isn't one of them. I do have to say that pedal is leaps and bounds over the Boss Heavy Metal pedal that was their first attempt and metal.
ML-2: Metal Core
Extreme Metal in a Compact Pedal
Features

With its extreme gain, the ML-2 is the most potent and heavy distortion pedal ever created by BOSS. It easily delivers massive distortion and gain with heavy lows for playing Nu Metal, Grind Core, Industrial, Hard Core, or any genre that requires crushing sound. The ML-2’s ferocious and biting tone will complement and cut through any blast beats your rhythm section can create.

* Ultra-heavy distortion with sharp-edged attack for crushing metal riffs
* LOW control for heavy, low frequency sound a la 7-string guitar or dropped tuning
* HIGH control for screaming, metallic tone
* Road-tough BOSS metal construction

Extreme Metal in a Compact Pedal
Specs

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
Pedal switch, LEVEL knob, LOW knob, HIGH knob, DIST knob
Indicator
CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)
Connectors
INPUT jack, OUTPUT jack, AC adaptor jack (DC 9 V)
Power Supply
DC 9 V, Dry battery 6F22 (9 V) type (carbon), Dry battery 6LR61 (9 V) type (alkaline), AC Adaptor (PSA series: optional)
Current Draw
36 mA (DC 9 V)
Expected battery life under continuous use
Carbon: 3 hours, Alkaline: 10 hours * These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Accessories
Owner's Manual, Leaflet (USING THE UNIT SAFELY, IMPORTANT NOTES, and Information), Dry Battery 006P/9V (6LR61)
Options
AC Adaptor (PSA series)

UTILIZATION

Pretty easy pedal to master. It has four control knobs that interact withing the tonal range. The Level knob is going to control your volume output, the Low knob is going to control your low EQ frequencies, the High is going to control the high EQ frequencies, and the Dist knob is going to control the gain/distortion for the unit. The EQ knobs are a bit different than the Metal Zone in that they are more Mids focused I feel.

I am more pleased with the tonal dynamics of this pedal tremendously more than the Heavy Metal pedal they did years ago. This one isn't as thin or metallic sounding as the Heavy Metal but still sounds brittle overall which is hard to get away from with most Boss pedals.

SOUND QUALITY

Try to keep the Dist knob down or around the 12:00 position because there is a ton of gain on tap and the more you increase it the more is becomes muddy and messy. As a general rule with this pedal, keep all control knobs around the noon position. Everything else seems to go too far in one direction or another.

Try this pedal with a Les Paul and a Marshall JCM 800 and it will get a good boost in a clean type setting. The EQ boosting capabilities especially in the midrange part is great.

OVERALL OPINION

This is a pretty inexpensive pedal that will get you a decent starter metal tone. Your not going to get this pedal on any professional stage. This is for someone looking to get into the guitar and needs a cheap metal tone. For new they come in at around $90. Not going to break the bank but not going to be your final destination. If you can afford it and don't want to buy a metal amp then try out a Zvex Metal pedal. That pedal is pretty nice.

It's a distortion pedal.
It is very light (probably digital) but was not presented in sign of weakness despite the intensive use (it's strong!)

Level interface is basic, an input and an output jack, 4 knobs: level, low, high and dist.

UTILIZATION

Config simple, one branch and it works fairly quickly found her drinking.
However, be careful, the LOW and HIGH knobs really changes the tone color, as well as the knobs DIST really alter the gain is very precise, we must be careful!
With patience you can find the sound that kills (personally I found a sound that suits me best we can!)

The manual is clear but pretty useless (yes I laminated ^ ^), the pedal speaks for itself.
Its potential is only useful for setting examples, I have not tried.

SOUND QUALITY

This pedal has only one sound: a large disto violent!
I bought it for that and she filled his role perfectly, I love the sound.
It provides only a single sound but that can easily change color via pots LOW and HIGH allowing really get just about any sound metal!
I use a LTD EC-401 EMG 60/81 and mounted on an amp Randall RG100 G3 is a treat!
I do not know what it's worth with cheap microphones ... more

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since February 2011 and I am very happy:
The sound produced is up to my expectations and it is all strength tests (I jump on like a nag and do not flinch!)
I tested some of the other brands, she convinced me to start!
What I like is the sound produced powerful and accurate adjustments.
I have nothing to reproach him for the moment so I would do this choice without hesitation.

For metal, it is perfect for the rest, go your way ...