BOSS METALZONE - IN THE ROOM

Trying out the Boss Waza Metalzone IN THE ROOM.
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[@OlaEnglund]

We all know the Metalzone is great, but how does it sound in the room?

[@Mirko-pi1jl]

Hello

[@mabecka]

Excellent... Austrian audio and the Lewitt plus Beyer dynamic

[@jussioman]

Sounds great.

[@Twobarpsi]

🤘🤘🤘

[@andybungert]

Overall sounds rather dope

[@olafburgermann806]

About 25 years ago when I started playing, my friend had a Boss MT2 Metal Zone. We always thought it sounded awesome.

[@LordHar]

The Lewitt microphone is the one that pleasantly surprises me the most in every In-The-Room video.

[@rocketPower047]

Was thinking the same. Have a 440dm and it's very versatile as well

[@mikesgtrs1]

Yeah the tone sounded pretty much how i would like the pedal to sound

[@dresdensinn6669]

Geez...that's a $700-$900 microphone?!!

[@rocketPower047]

@@dresdensinn6669 the stereo one he's using? No idea, the 440DM was priced competitively

[@mikesgtrs1]

@@dresdensinn6669 if you spend the money , anyone can sound professional. Sadly most people trying to make videos on KZbin myself included just don't have the cash to make it sound as good as it would if you had the expensive equipment.

[@NicuMihai]

Imagine Ola saying "ye, not enough drive on this metalzone, need an overdrive"...

[@Alex-et1yn]

Ma omule,si tu asculti Metal? :))

[@mathprodigy]

Just fattens up the signal

[@MeTuLHeD]

Most likely set up as a clean boost...volume wide open, distortion/gain turned all the way down.

[@alexdattel2757]

@@mathprodigy It‘s actually there to make the sound tighter not fatter by removing low end.

[@squirelova1815]

Ha! Easily. "Good one..."

[@jacksonsrantsnstuff6150]

I’ve used a metal zone for over a year now and have honestly had no desire to get a different distortion. Love this pedal. Once you get it dialed in thing sounds amazing!

[@ilikepotatoes1345]

Metalzone sounds amazing. Never understood the hate for it.

[@trendkill3333]

All the hate is from people who don’t know how to use it and put in front of the Amp rather than in the FX loop. Putting in front of an amp makes it sound garbage

[@ilikepotatoes1345]

@@trendkill3333 Metalzone works really good as a boost in the front, but other than that... yeah it sounds pretty weird and fizzy.

[@whiskerbiscuit6674]

It's the new generation hating on it. 80's and 90's didn't have as much high gain amps and scooped mids were super popular in that era so pedals were used a lot. Also it was the most gain you could get on your little bedroom practice amp. So it was able to do what everyone wanted. It was used on Slaughter of the soul. Primus used it. tons used it in the nineties. Only in the last 15 years does everyone want the exact same carbon copy 5150 tone. Also people have no idea how to used the parametric eq properly. So the kids never figured it out properly and when they bought an amp that had a simpler eq section they just assumed the MT-2 was crap, when it's their ignorance.

[@trendkill3333]

@War Zone I think it really depends on your amp to be fair. Some it works well in front and others it sounds like ass

[@lonewanderer2894]

I guess that's more evidence to suggest individuality.

[@BeyondVexing]

I like the Lewitt in the room mic.

[@muaddib667]

I concur, it's great.

[@LEWITT-audio]

Thanks! 💚

[@jfuente]

Agreed

[@xtian_stw]

Metalzone was my first ever pedal. Brought me the magic of distortion for the first time, how could anyone ever hate something that can do that?! In all seriousness though, I think that sounds great, you hit the nail on the head. if you know how to dial it in properly and not go crazy with the settings, it can sound great.

[@metallixro]

IN THE ROOM is the best series on the channel! more please, most of us bedroom players dont care that much about how shit sounds recorded and mixed.

[@ryanp7782]

Idk man my amplifier isnt huge so recording and practice is the only thing I can use it for.

[@Fragments_Ov_Shattered_Malice_]

I prefer will it chug and rig of the week

[@jto541]

I love the dime slime/solar crossover, if that's what it's supposed to be

[@elliottheredia6810]

Slowly we rot edition perhaps??

[@bluepvp900]

In another video he actually said that is exactly where the inspiration is from, I love it too! There isn't enough green in guitar colors IMHO.

[@dgmwitz]

I like yo pfp

[@sythan2000]

Machine Head

[@Rforce78]

Sounds pretty badass to me I'm still using mine from the 90s with a boss equalizer and I am getting an even heavier tone

[@nuitnoire8627]

I have the same combo, I love it

[@GnarlyCharlievideos]

same, except a dod fx 40-b

[@PenguinzFTW]

Is it just me, or did he just accidentally nail Chuck Schuldiners tone with the ts9 through a metal zone?? Sounds very Symbolic/The Sound of Perseverance to me🤔

[@thepaleone6960]

in what part of the video?

[@PenguinzFTW]

@@thepaleone6960 right after he plugs in the ts9 into the signal chain and plays that first riff

[@julianarango1890]

yeahhh dude, that tone was awesome!

[@Speedgovernor]

So nice to hear old Machine Head.

[@ramonw9430]

Chucks tone was from a valvestate amp.

[@poultrygeist3652]

Metal Zone is my favorite pedal ever. I've never really done much recording so I'm really surprised at just how much different those mics all sound, but I have to say that the Lewitt was by far the best sounding. Great vid Ola!

[@GusAndrade]

Actually this is a brilliant illustration of the benefits of recording with a room mic. And obviously, the HUGE difference each microphone makes. Amazing video!

[@BeefSupreme8]

That LCT640 room mic provides a prefect representation of “in the room.”

[@wolfpack78811]

I love the “room mic” setup because it doesn’t leave you with “expectations”

[@Celso_Luis]

"And today, I'm gonna try out the Metal Zone! ... ... 'cause I need views." Gotta admire the honesty right there!!! Hahahahahaha

[@Parorkyanos]

You can never go wrong with BOSS METALZONE!

[@Adam-uw4bv]

I love that E1.6FRLB. Maybe one day I will get one.

[@macabrecreation1067]

Im currently working and saving for one too. 😊

[@MrThiagorb]

O have one bro .. is fucking awesome

[@dimetime333]

BADASS guitar. Love that color! Ola-slime

[@Flamingbird1989]

Thank you for playing The Haunted's Trespass on 6:30. "EVH 5150 50W - The Haunted Trespass Play through" is my favourite video of yours)

[@FRANANGELICOONA]

Lewitt mic sounds really good

[@heavybrett-al4082]

I've loved the metalzone since the 90's,was my first pedal as a teenager.

[@reynolds087]

The single mics were a little disorienting, but the blended mics sounded really good and you can hear the full range of frequencies that the amp is putting out. Great idea.

[@lesliehollands2689]

I really liked the Lewitt and also All mic's before tube screamer

[@davidclay8037]

Such an underrated pedal. A damn monster when dialed in good!!

[@thenateos]

5:36 Best Rob impression ever. Ok, it's the only one exists but still...

[@lsuraeru8679]

Ola better protect his ears, I think this is the loudest I’ve seen him play. 113 Decibels sure is a lot.

[@moimeme7839]

That room looks huge maybe in all that space it’s not that loud the cab is not oriented to him

[@lsuraeru8679]

@@moimeme7839 I don’t know about that. I play through a 40 watt combo amp that I’ve connected to a 1x12 cab, and it gets deafeningly loud even when I’m next to it like he is. Maybe he’s using hearing protection or something and I just can’t see it under all that beautiful hair of his.

[@IloveRillettes]

113 dB (A) is very very loud indeed, you definitely need ear protection, big room or not.

[@lsuraeru8679]

@@IloveRillettes Can you explain to me what the (A) stands for?

[@IloveRillettes]

@@lsuraeru8679 Not sure if I'll be able to explain it in english but I'll give it a try. The letters you may find after a sound pressure level means that it's "weighted". The "A" stands for the weight of the human ear, because our ear is far more sensible in certain range of frequencies (1000 - 4000 Hz). So 100 dB SPL (not weighted) may be weighted at 80 dBA if its a very low signal (our ear is less sensible and fragile in the low frequencies) or 98 dBA if its more in the medium range. I hope I made that clear ?

[@OneShotdeathCrew]

Me: Ola what's your favorite mic? Ola: Yes!

[@brandonvince]

That color is so Dime! Great job Ola!

[@goldsonchingakham6615]

There isn't a specific fav mic but I like the blended up sound

[@charlieebarb8695]

That Lewitt mic got me like🤤🤤🤤🥰🥰🥰🥰 I love my metal zone original pedal!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Gabriel.Chiriloiu]

Can you please try the katana's built-in metal zone?

[@saltpeter7429]

I dont know that the Katana has that built in. I am a Katana fan, had to sell my 50 a few months ago and I miss it. You do not get metal zone distortion out of it. But. .. coupled with EMG's or Blackouts it can get more than a little beefy. Great amp. But you might need pedals for the super metal sound.

[@ITSxHeR0]

@@saltpeter7429 it does. You have to plug the katana into a computer and download the software. It has a lot of built in boss pedal effects that you can access that way

[@wormfost5578]

@@saltpeter7429 I was blown away with the metal tones it comes with. I fuxed with it for 20 minutes and dialed in a crispy and crushing tone. I’m so glad I got one. It’s the 100W 2/12. 🤘

[@necurrence1776]

My Katana never installed properly on my laptop because there's a Boss Driver issue. But the Katana Librarian phone app works sweet and it has the Metalzone along with all the features available.

[@storm92jk]

@@wormfost5578 I was actually unhappy with the metal tones from the Katana TBH. I had the 100W 1/12 though. I sold it to my friend and got a 6505+ combo. I do miss all of the effects in the Katana though

[@gonzorudeboy]

Honestly, I'm convinced that your picking technique makes everything sound good.

[@georgioskaratsoris7350]

"Davidian" was a really pleasant surprise!

[@trendkill3333]

It’s got a kick ass riff. Burn My Eyes is a great record

[@SaberToothGary]

Let freedom ring...

[@JoseHenrique-xg1lp]

Or much rather, "Why microphones matter more than tonewood"

[@ilikepotatoes1345]

Tonewood is by far one of the more retarded concepts relative to electric guitars that I've heard of. People who actually bother with it, and think it's gonna noticeably change how they sound (in a mix or live, doesn't really matter) are pedantic morons.

[@ilikepotatoes1345]

@Gabriel M. Chávez I mean, you'll maybe notice it if you play by yourself and closely analyze and compare your own recordings, but if you're in a full studio mix, or even a live performance, literally noones gonna know or care in the slightest if your guitar is made of mahogany or fuckin' plastic (exaggerating, but you get the point).

[@admiralrng6506]

don't forget the cabs too brotha

[@Cole_Douglas]

@@ilikepotatoes1345 Only thing it really changes is the sustainability. Other than that not so much I saw a guy make a concrete guitar. If you close your eyes it would sound like any other

[@ConstantineM]

Tonewood is so freaking stupid thing. And there is people who actually believe in this.

[@hannescarstens6909]

The sm58 and the tlm 102 sound real good but the OC 18 WOW that sounds the best. Metal zone never dissapoints.

[@Viper666FE]

Hell yeah! meeting in an hour and Ola uploads a video, love to see it! Perfect entertainment before a couple hours of monotone work.

[@yohanonshine4664]

I use that pedal , with overdrive love the harmonics that come even unexpectedly, for lead I switch to hotone djent distortion with delay and reverb

[@davend36]

0:55 I love the sound of the "aaaarghh" Microphone in the room, love the name of it more 😂

[@dred55]

TS9 Tube Screamer engaged at 4:59. Oh yes!

[@kevinerickson84]

Every time I buy a more expensive and popular pedal im disappointed and fall back to the metalzone. This thing is great!

[@HeckingFrick]

Ya I've never understood the hate on it. I dont even have an XF loop on my rig and it's the only distortion pedal I've ever liked. You can find so many unique tones with it.

[@xtian_stw]

I agree, it's so damn versatile! I've owned my metal zone for about 10 years and I never knew it was "hated" until like 6 months ago when I stumbled on a KZbin video about it! I was confused.

[@jfo3000]

Probably hated because of the sizzle, people don't remove it, the knobs are sensitive, and guys don't figure out that very slight adjustments can remove or introduce those unwanted frequencies. Guys are used to turning a knob 45 degrees to make a difference. On the zone 2 or 3 degrees can make all the difference.

[@rosskrause3926]

@@jfo3000 I like the sizzle..just like you say here,people just don't get it..too bad for them !

[@mikeanshit158]

I use to use the metal zone and an eq to get that scooped sound. It was so metal!!!

[@Mattseak]

5:35 "freedoobliimm shockam blyah" - O.Englund 2020

[@efrainshreds]

All mics blended sounded like I'm I'm the room. Niceee

[@heroebennett]

the first boss metalzone video you made had me wanting one so i went out and got it and im loving it lol

[@diegifappels107]

That Lewitt mic sounds best of them all. As an idea, Why not try something like the Fredman technique on a few amps an compare with expensive mics. You get SM57 clones like behringer SL75c that sounds awesome for under $60 for 2 mics. I think 2 of those will kick both your Neumann and other mics out of the park?

[@lphybridsoldier5]

That LEWITT mic holy shit it catches the room sound and brings out the oomph boost in that guitar tone, the Austrian mic captures some type of crisp trebel tones..overall sounds insane

[@bradzillarocks]

Damn that OC18 sounds awesome, and the Lewitt too.

[@donadams1505]

Never used a SM 58 for a cab before , SM 57 is what many of us used , I was always told the 58 was a good vocal mic.

[@Xplora213]

No lies. If you can’t make heavy metal music with this set up (and decent microphones) then you can’t do tone. The first couple sounds were awesome, the TS9 was awesome. I hate the pedal but done this way, it’s solid state but its really nice. Partly why I just used a 5150 emulation all the time, no tweaks. You need tight tones with enough gain. That is all you need.

[@theriffroom]

its been tweaked so you can put it in the front of the amp or effects loop also if you choose!

[@chrispapanastasiou3111]

Oh very nice scene setup with the doors open behind! Looks beautiful!

[@oleksandrpermiakov5822]

It blows minds! Would like to see and hear more of this series! Keep it going!

[@REP300]

Sick pedal. End of story. People say they hate stuff without even knowing what they are talking about. It's one of the funnest pedals of all time.

[@zachmcfadden716]

Never thought I'd say "damn that metal zone sounds good with an overdrive" but wow that was pretty chunky

[@BrianBower]

Next up should be the DOD Grunge Pedal straight into the interface, in the room

[@rochestermetal9160]

My first pedal was the early version I liked the gain but it was so tingy and to much highend then I got the metal zone

[@jennyk9601]

Guitarrrrrrrr

[@BrianBower]

@@jennyk9601 That is what life is about.

[@Navbee133]

I'd rather hear an "in the room" of Ola's bathroom the morning after beer and taco-night than a DOD grunge pedal.

[@Jonnyboy6667]

They dont make those anymore and they're expensive as fuck

[@SimonFlex]

Ola, my man. Golden tip of what I discovered -> Boss MT-2 set on 12,max+10,2+2, and 2 o'clock + Boss NS-2 and the amp on clean. ... you're welcome ;p Just kidding, love your channel dude!

[@marvintimke3978]

6:12 I love that riff

[@TristanJCumpole]

Trespass is amazing. Then again, the whole of The Haunted Made Me Do It from the beginning just crushes.

[@techforge-Nate]

DNR- Testament

[@TristanJCumpole]

@@techforge-Nate My mistake. Oops! Timecode brain versus lack of sleep and no coffee. A recipe for ballsing it up.

[@techforge-Nate]

@@TristanJCumpole A situation no man should find himself in! It threw me at first because it's in E.

[@TristanJCumpole]

@@techforge-Nate _Anything_ was throwing me at that point in time

[@antro_oner]

I bought a metal zone because of your first video along with a Marshall dsl-1. I DO use it in front of the amp with the gain up around a quarter and in that amp it works like a normal distortion pedal would. Love the content keep it up Ola! Ps. Still get chills when I hear trespass.

[@crionics99]

I never realised how good the metal zone actually is until Ola did the first video where he plugged it straight into a poweramp. But with the TS9 running through it I'm actually kinda staggered by it. It sounds unreal to me.

[@luistexna8919]

God! I love the Austrian Audio OC18 This microphone sounds amazing

[@Salsicha1]

Always for me, i prefer Lewitt LCT 640. But in this video, the mix of mics was freaking awesome. 🤟😎

[@jpvvandermerwe87]

THIS is soooo long over due. Thank you vey much for doing the 'In The Room' series. Please keep it up.

[@metalslinger]

The problem with the Metal Zone is that the high and low eq frequencies are fixed and the mid is not. You either boost or cut the lows and highs. You have to set the frequency you want to boost or cut with the mid, and it can be a pain in the ass if you don't know what you are doing.

[@fpsfreak79]

@5:01 Ola drops some old Machine Head, and I damn near lose my shit. Fuck yes!! Such a sick riff!!!

[@teaganwindago3132]

Sounded great to me once tweaked!

[@foxkhine95]

That tone with the Austrian Audio OC18 at 6:11 sounds sick, pretty thrash tho!.

[@Steve-oj6dz]

Great job. I personally like the Austrian Audio and a close second would be the mic used for the vocals. Needing a mic so this video gave me a few to check out. Thanks

[@ubmastering]

That Lewitt mic sounds really good.

[@namtsur]

i got weird looks when i told other students at my music college that i use a metal zone with my strat to get a heavy tone. With the gain at around half and the mid freq. down it sounds like heaven

[@Negative_Dimension]

This pedal has been demonized for years and it doesn't really sound bad at all ... you just need a little eq. Good job Ola !!!

[@kevinainscough6839]

Boss metal zone is the best of the best when plugged into your effects loop! If your as metal as you guys say you are then prepare to wear a helmet because it's going to blow your mind!

[@GaryStudio]

BOSS MT-2: you can love it, you can hate it but it's AWESOME! I compared it to another BOSS pedal on my channel and MT-2 won!

[@brandonlimas6641]

I love that riff @ 6:34!!!

[@roba7737]

More cowbell and more Metalzone!

[@shawnsk867]

You had me at thrashing at E!

[@choctawbigguns3193]

Your artist geisha skills liked a couple of my Instagram videos this morning and it really gave me a boost of motivation to keep playing. I grew up playing a metal zone and it was life for all of us. I started playing again a few months ago because of your videos. I’ll have my solar soon!

[@pavellindegren6109]

Hade gärna velat se dig köra ”coffee with Ola” med Joe Satriani. Kanske är lite svårt att fixa men de skulle varit jävligt intressant å titta på. Men iallafall, Grym videon som vanligt👊

[@MathiasBronnes]

Han kan få gjør en coffe with ola med mæ om han vil😂 har album æ å

[@risonbison7207]

i cant wait for the solar custom shop

[@kirktonkin1112]

Awesome, as always. Had an Metal Zone, a while back. Hated it direct, but absolutely loved it in the effects loop. One of a handful of pedal distortions that actually sounds better through the loop. Lent it to a friend, who I've not heard from in ages, but, I'm loving my XXX II through good Celestions, just as much. I'm definitely adding another one to my pedal board, which will NOT be lent out. Lol. Thanx, again, Ola. Keep on Chuggin'.

[@_Brando_69]

This was my first pedal. Bought it off eBay

[@rogeriodealmeidatinoco3328]

LEWITT LCT 640 IS THE PROPOSE OF HEAR IN THE ROOM. I COULD HEAR A FULL SONG WHITH THIS MIC

[@morgomorth8039]

Amazing "mics" job 😉 top quality production! 🤟 Constantly improved skills 👍

[@AD1978leo]

I miss this series, Ola.

[@yatsenkoanton]

Such pleasant relaxing sounds

[@Oilid]

"Coz I need views." 🤣🤣🤣 That's why I like you! 😁👍

[@LEWITT-audio]

Gotta love the Metalzone. Great sound as always 💚

[@VitalyLoginov]

More in the room videos!

[@zetok45]

The pedal is NOT trash. The problem was every 16 year old bedroom warrior that played in drop D didn't know shit about mixing frequencies. Those concentric pots were way above their skill grade to use so they blame their suckage on the equipment instead of practicing. Later when they got more money (and slightly better skillz) they still thought it was the equipment.

[@waynemetallum7623]

then they get 1 5 watt tube amp and start shitting on solid states

[@skylinrg]

i liked all blended mics the most

[@metalwoundnsdr8254]

My favorite thing that I hear guitarists say is "see if u add too much this or u scoop that then it sounds bad" and I'm like but that sounds fantastic "dont scoop your mids" ok but what if I want to

[@crackedspyglass]

that OC 818 sounds awesome

[@marzukizukey9602]

Awesome sounds ... good 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@CyberChrist]

The problem with the Metal Zone is that too many people don't understand what the Middle Frequency knob does :P

[@Robman275]

Exactly, too many people run it into a clean channel with the gain maxed and no mids. That's why this pedal has such a bad rep. As Ola showed, if you use it as a preamp with decent mids, it sounds good.

[@Heka41]

basically yeah, i give mine a boost in the higher mid frequency and dial back the treble and it sounds decent enough

[@brownsparlour9813]

sounds good with the ts9 in front

[@C-Ro]

"Thrashing in E" ... yeah man that's it!

[@CMQ01]

Room mic always seems to be best so I can get some idea of how the sound really is. Interface is great and one sound but being in the room and hearing it live are vastly different

[@Grindermetalhead]

That Austrian Audio OC18 mic sounds awesome.

[@SymbioticTomorrow]

Also my V1.6RBOP Artist LTD just shipped, such a good lunch break.