All user reviews of 5/5 for the Boss ML-2 Metal Core

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 ..

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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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.

- 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? 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

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 ...

Well, it's not complicated it is a big distortion to the metal, or a big rock.

UTILIZATION

So in fact the use is not as simple as one might think.

While you set the treble, bass, level of distortion and the volume by turning the knobs, although it triggers a movement of the foot, but the knobs are very sensitive to the settings! Thus you can quickly find themselves with a sound very cold, which pierced the eardrums or that shook the walls due to low. It should also be able to control his desire to bring the maximum distortion (or even 3 / 4 ...) otherwise the sound is really too rough.



SOUND QUALITY

Once you know the pedal and we know the address correctly, you get a good sound, a sound metal or heavy rock ... but beware this is not a competitor of the Metal Zone, they do not deliver the same sound! The Metal Core is very modern, it is the metal of today.

I use it with an Ibanez RG 2550 EMG 81/85 rise.



OVERALL OPINION

I use now for 1 month. I tried a lot of style, and although some had sounds more attractive, the price / performance ratio was better at Boss. Like its powerful distortion, its effectiveness cons I regret Noise Gate and a knob to the medium. The price / quality ratio is excellent: a nice big distortion to 65 euros, used the best available. Yes I would do without hesitation that choice.

Pedal mainly characterized by a distortion very hard (especially metal) ... its very hard and violent.

for the rest, all is said;

UTILIZATION

the config is very easy, and the manual in the box is pretty well explained (but in English). There are four kinds of sounds, including the config is given in the manual (for drawings).

SOUND QUALITY

Effects are really great for those who like going from hard to métal.J got an Ibanez RG370DX (rather trendy metal), and I find it perfect with this and my box has effect amp Fender Frontman 212R ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two days, and I am very satisfait.j 've essey its predecessor the "metal box" with paravant, but I much prefer the sound quality of this one (metal core) . The price, which may be a little high (+ or - 100 euros), is not too exaggerated not read p ^ for product quality.

I really advice for all those who love the hard drive!