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Published on 07/28/11 at 11:34This is an interesting pedal. This pedal is both analog and also digital. The pedals basically has two different circuits inside of it. The analog circuit is for the distrortino and overdrive of the pedal. The digital is for the chorus and the delay circuit. So that is the reason for the two outputs as well. You have an output for the digital and for the analog.
The MZ-2 has 6 different modes. Straight distortion, distortion/delay (3 modes) and distortion/chorus (2 modes). The MZ-2 hasn't really change throughout its existence. The pedal ended up lasting about four years and then came the Boss MT-2 to replace it. i actually prefer this pedal since it has chorus and delay which is right up the ally of the 80's metal players.
UTILIZATION
Specifications
Controls: Level, Tone, Drive, 6-way Mode switch
Connectors: Input, Output A, Output B, AC Adaptor
Current Draw: 70 mA (DC 9V)
Weight: 450g/0.99 lbs.
Input Impedance: 1Mohm
Equivalent Input Noise: -120 dBm (IHF-A)
Recommended Load Impedance: 10kOhm or greater
Recommended AC Adaptor: PSA Series
SOUND QUALITY
The sound quality is pretty good for this pedal. It still is a pedal distortion show you won't have that feel and gain saturation you would get from tube valves but it is great to have built in chorus and delays.
This pedal goes well in front of an amp and even an already over driven amp. If you have a Marshall JCM800 that has a little hair on it already just throw this pedal in front and then you will be golden to get those cool 809's hair metal tones. This will boost those preamps signals so that you are getting that sizzle and the chorus beefs up the tone as well. The two effects of chorus and delay help to beef up the tone quiet a bit and was a trick that players in the 80's would do to beef up the tone. This pedal has it all in one pedal which is very cool and convenient.
OVERALL OPINION
This pedal has been discontinued now for a long time. The manufacturing stopped back in 1991. So you can still find these pedal on the classifieds or on ebay from time to time. I have seen them go for right around $90+ or -. They can be had pretty cheaply and they are fun to play around with. I prefer them as a boost pedal so that you mix e the tubes of your amp and the sizzle and effects of this pedal.
The MZ-2 has 6 different modes. Straight distortion, distortion/delay (3 modes) and distortion/chorus (2 modes). The MZ-2 hasn't really change throughout its existence. The pedal ended up lasting about four years and then came the Boss MT-2 to replace it. i actually prefer this pedal since it has chorus and delay which is right up the ally of the 80's metal players.
UTILIZATION
Specifications
Controls: Level, Tone, Drive, 6-way Mode switch
Connectors: Input, Output A, Output B, AC Adaptor
Current Draw: 70 mA (DC 9V)
Weight: 450g/0.99 lbs.
Input Impedance: 1Mohm
Equivalent Input Noise: -120 dBm (IHF-A)
Recommended Load Impedance: 10kOhm or greater
Recommended AC Adaptor: PSA Series
SOUND QUALITY
The sound quality is pretty good for this pedal. It still is a pedal distortion show you won't have that feel and gain saturation you would get from tube valves but it is great to have built in chorus and delays.
This pedal goes well in front of an amp and even an already over driven amp. If you have a Marshall JCM800 that has a little hair on it already just throw this pedal in front and then you will be golden to get those cool 809's hair metal tones. This will boost those preamps signals so that you are getting that sizzle and the chorus beefs up the tone as well. The two effects of chorus and delay help to beef up the tone quiet a bit and was a trick that players in the 80's would do to beef up the tone. This pedal has it all in one pedal which is very cool and convenient.
OVERALL OPINION
This pedal has been discontinued now for a long time. The manufacturing stopped back in 1991. So you can still find these pedal on the classifieds or on ebay from time to time. I have seen them go for right around $90+ or -. They can be had pretty cheaply and they are fun to play around with. I prefer them as a boost pedal so that you mix e the tubes of your amp and the sizzle and effects of this pedal.