The Chainsaw Files - Arion SMM-1 Metal Master (Boss HM-2 clone comparison) feat. Dome / Nightbearer

[@Nightingale1887]

The Bloodbath HM-2 shirt is a nice Easter egg for the viewer with an eye for detail.

[@DomeNightbearer]

haha, first one who noticed one of my easter eggs ;)

[@deadendkid1968]

The Arion was $25 back in the 80s...that was the big appeal to us poor kids...

[@KelticKabukiGirl]

I am getting a grey case Japanese Arion Metal Master in a trade for a $40 reverb pedal, think I am making out on the deal. Can't wait to get my HM2W TOO!

[@nashmanzl]

I can't quite remember for sure, because it's been so damn long since I owned the thing, but I believe I was using the soft switch, and maybe coming out of the 2nd output. But I remember using the setting that had a little less distortion (On the Arion, let me clarify) because I liked the tone better, and thought it sounded more "George Lynch" like. This was the first pedal I ever owned, and I bought it in like '87. In this comparison, I was surprised to find I like it better than the HM-2. Worthy vid! Thank you!

[@DomeNightbearer]

The switch just affects the second output. Either it mirrors the first output or you get the signal uneffected by the Arion. But maybe I should test it again 🤔

[@nashmanzl]

@@DomeNightbearer Perhaps. And it may have just been the side effect of a cheap-ass pedal.

[@matrixcmitech]

This guy knows how to rock that Arion.

[@Gearjunkie35JasonBallou]

The 2 outputs DO give different sound output. One darker the 2nd out is clearer and better sounding.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Darker is better.

[@jacobbarnwell8999]

Both are nasty as fuck gonna get the metal master because I like the tone more

[@jacobbarnwell8999]

Run a compressor into it and an eq pedal

[@alexandercastaneda2563]

Heeeey very nice riffs

[@denverrandy7143]

Very Nice🤘

[@Dantefran]

I got the arion : very good pedal

[@lp1888]

Arion MMaster & Boss HM 2 💞🤘🤘🤷🏼‍♂️😊

[@dennismoes7281]

Just scored a metal master for €30 shipped whoohoo

[@DomeNightbearer]

Wow, you're very lucky!

[@lovecraftmusic8717]

I like the Arion best, more bass.

[@DomeNightbearer]

it definitely has its benefits, but if you play in a full band, the bass might be too much.

[@brozio77]

@@DomeNightbearer i have an arion made in sri lanka, the problem is there no bass cut before distortion and becomes too fuzzy and bassier. i have to boost it with a boss od-2r to have tighter sound, but overall is usable. also as preamp with the infamous euronymous setting bass on 7 and highs on 1 to achieve the massive mid scoop but is not the chainsaw sound.

[@414deathmetalist]

I managed to get one a few months ago for $25 and noticed that the cheapest I’ve seen online is for $50. I don’t understand the sudden value surge lol

[@DomeNightbearer]

No idea, but I also noticed the higher prices...

[@ithemba]

they fluctuate quite a bit. When I became obsessed with it (two years ago give or take) I imported one new from japan for quite a bit of money. could've gotten it cheaper back then but wasn't willing to wait on it.

[@DarkAvatar1313]

Geez $100 for a clone?! I just bought a real MIJ HM-2 for $135, not worth buying a clone pedal with a questionable name at that price...

[@DomeNightbearer]

135 for a MIJ seems to be a steal these days, congrats on that!

[@ithemba]

135 Dollar is less than half of what you normally pay for working HM-2

[@FRZNGLSRBM]

Hey, ich hab den Arion Metal Master auch vor nen paar Jahren gekauft für nen Projekt. Damals war er ganz cool, aber ich bin in letzter Zeit gar nicht mehr zufrieden mit dem Sound. Habe auch schon ein wenig rumgespielt, weniger Distortion, weniger Bass sind gut. Aber irgendwie scheine ich keinen richtig geilen Sound an meinem Peavey JSX hinzubekomen (mit TT12AX7 und EHX 6CA7). Spiele momentan nur zu Hause über Cab Sims und andere Cabs scheinen auch was zu bringen. Hast Du irgendwelche Ratschläge, wie ich mich neu verlieben kann?

[@DomeNightbearer]

Hi Marcello, Am Arion würd ich Distortion auf 0 bis 0,5 stellen, den Rest erstmal auf Maximum, aber ggf Höhen und Bässe ein bisschen zurück nehmen... minimal. Beim JSX empfehle ich den orangen Kanal, EQ ziemlich mittig und dann zunächst mit den Mitten rumspielen. So haben wir bei Chris nen Mega Sound gefunden (er spielt über den Eyemaster)

[@FRZNGLSRBM]

@@DomeNightbearer Ich hab schon echt überlegt den Eyemaster auch zu kaufen. Bei 29€ momentan kannste ja nicht viel falsch machen weil die von Dir vorgeschlagenen Settings hatte ich auch ausprobiert. Seid Ihr in den Hi Gain oder Low Gain Input rein?

[@DomeNightbearer]

Hi input mit Bareknuckle Painkillers, glaube ich! Ansonsten feiern derzeit viele die Möglichkeit, das Pedal in den Effektweg einzuschleifen. Wird auch ein zukünftiges Video, aber vielleicht hilft das! Ooooder du nimmst ein Blend-Pedal und mischt den Chainsaw-Sound mit dem originalen.

[@FRZNGLSRBM]

@@DomeNightbearer Effects Loop hatte ich auch schon. Ist nicht so mein Fall. Aber vielleicht mal mit dem zweiten Ausgang zu spielen könnte ne Idee sein. Danke schonmal!

[@javiceres]

1.5khz is not a big difference from 1.2; The difference in the scoop central freq from 200hz to 300 is a bigger one. I’d rather have the scoop @ 300hz by the way.

[@kaninchendrache345]

Nice music Lg f(x)=mx+b

[@_vez]

This is probably the worst clone of the HM-2.The wavelength(λ) of the low sound frequency is similar to a Bass distortion pedal. Basically,you can get a great sound then you are just playing by yourself, however in a band setting it's not optimal