Boss Metal Zone MT-2 Vs Digitech Hardwire TL-2 Metal Distortion Pedal Shootout

[@ajent1337]

Excellent review! No bullshit talking or nothin! I wish more pedal reviewers would take some cues from this style of review! LESS TALK, MORE ROCK!!! I liked and subscribed without having to be told!

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

Thanks mate

[@BrandonBames]

Sir, this is a demo. A review would involve talking. That being said, great demo! Would love to see a review of the Hardwire sometime!

[@ramonandfrancisperez2545]

I bought the TL-2 when it first came out around 2007 and its still my go too metal pedal. I got this one because i was getting 2 peadls in 1 because if you hear it out the tight and loose switch sound like 2 great boss pedals the tight is the metal zone and the loose would be the metal core pedal. Just recently i have had my eye on the catalinbread sabara cadabra because im a huge black sabbath fan but i havent gotten it because the TL-2 can also give me the same tone this pedal can do it all in the metal world with the correct settings.

[@erichfrederick9229]

I played with a metal zone for a little while. Then I came the TL2 and played them beside each other, the TL2 had way more clarity and output. I play on the tight setting because i played my peavey triple xxx and double xx on tight setting. I like that thrash sound over everything. TL2 did that for me.

[@ShaighJosephson]

Wow... That Hardwire sounds pretty good... Never knew there was a distortion pedal in that series... 🤔

[@anthonycrisafulli9126]

Thanks mate, Hmm come to think of it and playing the demo again I like the Hardwire TL2 .

[@doc25000]

I use a MZ on my board & I like it A LOT, Now after seeing this i'm gonna grab a TL-2, It has a more powerful tone, Thicker but still sharp, I just like the sound better, I use ESP with EMG 85-81's, I think it's gonna sound KILLER!!

[@n8thanatos]

Doc H you're absolutely right! I know this because that is my exact set-up. I play an esp f-350 ltd with two emg 81 humbuckers and use the tl-2 hardwire distortion pedal. I run it through a bugera t50 infinium tube amp and I swear it sounds so awesome that it gives me goosebumps every time I play it. The coolest thing about the tl-2 is the tight/loose switch. The loose setting is perfect for down-tuning (drop c and below). I still use tight for drop d, though. Anyway, I'm totally happy with it

[@webb-hill1610]

Exactly! If you run a boost or overdrive before the hardwire it sounds insane, a horizon precision drive or tune scream turn it into a chugging metal machine.

[@darkvras9924]

I always know where to go when I need a great tone for my Metal Zone! Simon thank you! Hails! \,,/

[@Sancho_Retablez]

I tried the Metal zone about 3 months. I did'nt like it, to me it couldn't beat the Behringer clone, the UM300. I found the Hardwire used, it cost me 50€. One of the best pedals I have. I wouldn't sell it even for 200€.

[@WildChildMcCloud]

Love the Freezing Moon riff!

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

+Clay C. Thanks

[@Bill-bj9yx]

+Simon Smith ...Nice violin like sound on the Digitech for solos!! Is that just the pedal? I Actually have that pedal and is great for Clear articulate speed/tremolo picking for death metal...especially with an overdrive before it for some extra sustain

[@yargnad]

The Hardwire pedals run @ 18v internally vs Boss @ 9v. This means that the TL2 will have much more headroom, and clarity across the frequency spectrum. The scooped sound doesn't normally work very well in a band mix and to me neither sound very good that way.

[@WildChildMcCloud]

What if you aren't using batteries?

[@rahman49]

Great review! My personal opinion, I find the the TL-2 goes well with my ESP KH-2. Use the MZ when I play the Ibanez RGT with DiMarzio PAF PRO on the bridge & neck.

[@Fighter1975Kai]

Отличное сравнение! Все очень корректно - играются одинаковые фразы на одинаковых настройках. Респект!

[@beandipcartography]

The TL-2 is my favorite distortion. So many sweet spots, nice EQ.

[@jimmyg5608]

Thanks for this it seems I won't have to splash out as much on the boss now.

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

James Guvercin No worries mate. :0)

[@spydermunkie]

The hardwire pedals have a true bypass.

[@anthonycrisafulli9126]

Hi mate , yeah back ,so much work going on tho, good to see more demos . thanks

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

Anthony Crisafulli Cheers mate. Glad you're ok. Great to hear from you!

[@blazfuturama]

whats the specific power supply you have for the hardwire tl2? (like the specific cord or whatever.)

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

***** It was a Visual Sound One Spot

[@MichaelMikeS]

There is a nuanced sound from the TL-2 that this recording doesn't pick up, it's a kind of high-end loose crunch sound that I don't prefer. You can almost hear it in this recording, if you know what you're listening for. It is much more prominent in person or direct recordings.

[@dorko6492]

I prefer metal dist tl-2 becouse is more stable than the mt 2, anyway the dist of both sound great... but one of them is more stable

[@igorigor8985]

Digitech Metal master and Boss MD2 is best ever

[@danieljwillen1993]

Great video! I wouldn't mind seeing the TL-2 vs. The Biying Metal End :)

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

***** Nor would I. I need to buy a Metal End! :0)

[@danieljwillen1993]

Well in that case, I will sub to you to see that video and further videos :)

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

Thanks Daniel. I'm always uploading so hopefully they'll be something of interest on here.

[@christinefare1509]

hardwire tl 2 vs mooer rage pls

[@Sentinel_of_armageddon]

Metal zone sounds like slayer. For the win.

[@rayharmacinski4934]

after using both for quite awhile I finally got rid of the boss pedal and got a 2nd TL2... You can dial in any tone you want and it has a better low end the the MZ.. But the only neg I have on the TL2 is a personally don't like it tight, I set it to loose.. It just sounds darker and better set up that way.. Either pedal will be a good choice. The MZ you can find used everywhere, the TL2 is harder to get hold of

[@Supakuri]

They're both great! But which one in your opinion is better for playing Metallica? Plz help.

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

I'd go with the MetalZone, but only because I have more experience with it.

[@Supakuri]

Thanks! I just picked up a Metal Zone for myself and I love it! You might remember me from the Metal Zone vs Metal Core Pedal Shootout, where I asked about both. I decided to get the Metal Zone because it kinda played everything. Also, I've heard the Metal Zone is the way to go. And I didn't want to wait till mid September for Guitar Center to have the Metal Core in stock!

[@diamondssd1]

Does the TL-2 have any built in noise suppression features? I use a cheap Rowjn noise gate which usually works well with everything, but with the TL-2 on the chain it completely muffles the channel to a dull level. When I use the Decimator 2 it seems to work well with it. Anyone have any experience with this?

[@guitarrizer]

Nice vid and nice chops It seems the Hardwire has more clarity and more output, however it sucks 300ma and it's bigger so it can be a problem in the pedalboard. Also the Metal Zone performed very well in the black metal passages because of the "underwaterish" tone.

[@Tohfool]

Can I use the hardwire tl-2 as a clean boost just like the boss metal zone?

[@kiivje]

Great DEMO!

[@TheGenciii]

MT-2 always!

[@Falcon_Punch]

Are you playing standard tuning? Also do you have any tabs? Just after something to practice

[@mindcontrol67]

No way did you ask for tabs on this did you?

[@anthonycrisafulli9126]

oh yeah your video quality is very good , What did you use?

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

Anthony Crisafulli It's a Canon Legria HF R506 mate

[@freakishtwin]

tl2 for me

[@anthonycrisafulli9126]

BTW, hope your well, thanks

[@MyMetalhead86]

TL2 metal distortion

[@thrashfan4ever]

i like that riff around 6 minutes with the 3 string your playing sounds like an open g and 1st and 2nd string maybe around 3 9 thru 12th frets sounds like a sweedish doom metal song i like that riff needs some drums and bass though would be wicked to use t hat in a band you should start a black metal or doom metal band if u havnt done it already

[@Verum_X]

so w/c one do you think is better?

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

NuclearPunishment Coni I'd go with the Hardwire I think...... tough choice

[@demoniodeloshechos5401]

Tl - 2 wooow o.o!!! Led is blue or pupple?

[@slappyshouse]

Cocodrilo Del Cuarzo It’s blue, and it’s bright! Been my main metal pedal for years.

[@demoniodeloshechos5401]

@@slappyshouse oh ok thanks bro :D

[@vladimirdvorak8318]

Vladimír Dvořák THANK YOU...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@laurent5020]

ok c est aquis, jme suis payé la hardwire TL2 (elle était soldée à 60% mdr pourquoi rater ça???) franchement elle déchire! la metal zone peut aller se rabiller lol j en ai été satisfait dans mes débuts mais avec l expérience on devient plus exigeant sur le son....elle offre 2 types de disto, et au niveau des réglages elle est bien plus sensible et polyvalente que la MT2, je la recommande vivement aux amateurs de gros son metal!

[@insult5348]

что за песня?

[@МихаилИванов-ь2с8п]

это репчик

[@laraknierim957]

TL-2 absolutely, the one and only alternative is Metal Big Muff ...

[@phreak1118]

I have both of those. Both good, but I end up using the TL-2 more.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

that is THE WORST DISTORTION PEDAL AVAILABLE IN HISTORY.it is dogshit packed into a black box with knobs

[@vac8846]

@trillrif axegrindor so THAT was the problem with mine? I never opened it up to see how much dog shit was crammed in there...so I'll have to take your word for it.

[@WildChildMcCloud]

@@trillrifaxegrindor4411 😂

[@dagony7383]

Metal zone all the way!! There is a reasons millions have sold and still in production whereas the hardwired was discontinued.

[@juliodefreitas157]

Metal zone all day long ❤❤❤

[@nickrouse8426]

I bust out Killing in the Name, Indestructible/Stricken, and Master of Puppets when I wanna test tones. This whole chug and crap riff thing is boring. Lol but a decent test nonetheless. Thanks for the vid.

[@7REDDRACO7]

thanks for a good demo, finally a good guitar in tune.

[@buggianhahavuvigi198]

Name of the Song of intro please !!

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

Buggianhaha Vuvigi No song, just something I made up.

[@buggianhahavuvigi198]

Ok

[@krissymf]

I must be a fucking dumbass. I couldn't even hear a difference in the pedals. Both sound good to me.

[@dpadap2878]

Killer 1:18 .-) THX Man!

[@andreidavidmatiut5559]

Entombed ;)

[@mohammadazizulhakim6566]

0:35

[@павелкузнецов-ю4э]

у босса тощий звук

[@kardynakardynalny4877]

1:19 , 1:46

[@igorigor8985]

digitech better

[@WarframeCrunch]

1:17 My fav

[@laurent5020]

Freezing Moon!!! il me la faut la digitech, j ai la boss mais j ai envie d un meilleur son....

[@idontgivea1769]

Meilleur son? Avec la TL-2?! Tu branches ta MT-2 dans le FX loop ou en avant sur le clean?

[@laurent5020]

​ @I DONT GIVE A **** la TL-2 a plus de gain et des réglages plus sensibles que la metalzone...je la branche en direct sur l ampli.

[@Артем-ы5и2с]

То чувство когда они обе хороши :)

[@Falcon_Punch]

Are you playing standard tuning? Also do you have any tabs? Just after something to practice

[@mindcontrol67]

You didn't just ask for tabs on this did you?