Heavy Metal Distortion Pedal Shootout - MXR, Boss, Digitch, Line 6

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[@5tattoo69]

I was waiting for him to switch them all on at the same time and blow my head off... LOL

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

Even I'm not that brave...

[@betterhegehogShadow]

Qestion: what was that beautiful song that you played on all of them fist before you tweaked them?

[@betterhegehogShadow]

Thank you but I have to say That song was not my taste (sorry) :( . This girl will stick to other Death Metal bands and Symponic Metal. I like the way this guy plays that tune. He is much better

[@GLOCK-ot8sf]

betterhegehogShadow dismember is fucking great

[@tonylouis7614]

I know, right? 🤣

[@Nightingale1887]

A lot of these pedals just nail a perfect gritty metal tone, but most people who review here on youtube start playing shitty blues and what not with em... In essence thank you for playing something within context.

[@joethompson2910]

The term "shitty blues" lowers your IQ..... Hendrix came from the blues!

[@vmanson7449]

Joe Thompson how abt let ppl have their opinions. does that help ur iq abit?

[@CoolGuyAtlas]

Joe Thompson We're not playing Hendrix with our metal pedals. We're likely playing extreme metal, punk, or metallic hardcore where blues is a bit farther away musically.

[@archaicacademia2357]

But metal came from the blues

[@Benji_bananas]

Nightingale1887 Lol thats true

[@edbowles9399]

Hey man, wow! This video is 9 years old and it's just what I was looking for. Thanks for taking the time to make this video

[@zombiemosher1139]

I used the Uber Metal as my main sound for 6 years now & love it, miles ahead of any of the others.

[@Alan1978M]

I’ve had the Line 6 Über Metal for around 15 years and it’s amazing.

[@melbourneANDme]

From what my ears telling me, metal core is the best and most natural metal pedal.

[@superheavydeathmetal]

The lack of EQ functionality really hurts the Metal Core. I would rather use any of the others except the Death Metal.

[@terminalglimmer]

I love how that Carcass riff sounded on the ML2.

[@cosmicathesongstress7466]

Would you kindly refresh my memory on which riff that is? I would appreciate it if you could help a forgetful chick out

[@terminalglimmer]

IIRC it's Corporal Jigsore Quandary.

[@davidenoch818]

the fullbore has a naturally big low end presence, so you can add as much mid as you want without it sounding drowned out. love it

[@aim_charik0r887]

I have the boss metal core and it's a great pedal

[@saftovooey4569]

KOOL MASK BRO

[@saftovooey4569]

BRO YOUR MASK IS DOPE

[@saftovooey4569]

FUCKIN LEGIT MASK BRO

[@saftovooey4569]

YO THAT MASK IS FIRE AF

[@noname-ks6go]

First one is a MONSTER!

[@carlmatt9253]

mxr fullbore metal and boss metal zone captured my heart ..lol haha thanks for the comparing vid.

[@LeeKirkman88]

Metal Zone for me.

[@MrNihilist74]

I bought an MXR Fullbore Metal pedal the other day used from guitar center. I love it more than any boss, digitech, or Ibanez tube king pedal that I have owned. Nice to hear the carcass and dismember riffs testing the pedals out. That's the kind of music I like to play.

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

+MrNihilist74 :0)

[@ianhinkle1878]

I have one too, love it. IMO next best thing to a cranked amp.

[@Jesperadoo]

Someone will definitely hate on me, but I love the sound of the Fullbore

[@Abreimann]

Great demonstration.. I liked the line 6 & MXR the most, I felt them more "harsh" & aggressive tone!

[@NefariousDreary]

I'm digging the way that metal core pedal sounds.

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

Vinny Raptor I love that pedal!

[@carlosmontoya2485]

I liked all of them, each one adds its unique sound

[@metal5984]

that dismember riff , nice one

[@fredriksvard2603]

Metal and that entombed riff, clearly a man who knows the finer things in life

[@lou2bozzy]

Uber and Death Metal for me!

[@zombiemosher1139]

An Uber Metal player for 10 years it's the best I've found. 1. Uber Metal 2. Metal Core 3. Death Metal 4. Fullbore 5. Metal Zone Both the Uber & Fullbore get extra points for having their own gates.

[@richardbrown7834]

I agree with you on this, I have the uber metal too and have used so many different distortions over the years.

[@brothersinmetal1922]

Just did a review on the uber myself. Its much better than I remember back in the day.

[@therealscarred2112]

I truly dig the MXR Fullbore Metal - it has enough low-end to keep the riffs tight, but not an *overwhelming* amount that would take away Bassists like me from being audible in the mix playing either Clean, adding SVT-type Overdrive or Darkglass-style full-on Bass Distortion to *my* sound. 👍🏼

[@jordanjoestar76]

I can't see what the fascination with the MXR is on KZbin. Every video I see makes it sound like someone put their hands over my ears.

[@tonyaburke6964]

I need the first one in my life

[@sebastianstaal4821]

I like the MXR, sounds Great🤘

[@kingmadscar13]

Wow! Nice! \m/ I like the Boss ML-2 Metal core and the DigiTech Death Metal Pedal.

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

oscar king Thanks Oscar

[@mashehorademinecraft]

The MRX Fullbore sounds like the and justice for all tone :v

[@tomokikamemoto3132]

Sounds like Dime..

[@sethharris2112]

@@tomokikamemoto3132 that's because that's the distortion pedal dime primarily used

[@TheTrueAdolfHitler]

@@sethharris2112 bullshit

[@-NarbarioN-]

MXR, impressive quality !!!

[@sergioruiz9464]

The metal core shakes walls running it into a 100 watt head ( half stack ).

[@upside-down6211]

Line 6 3:20 ML2 3:52 MT2 4:24 MXR 4:58 Digitech 5:33 ML2 is the most tight low end

[@ubertwerpify]

Metal core for the win

[@Twice_Marvel]

I watched all your vids maybe half a year back and decided I liked the mxr the best. Its a pretty good pedal. It's really awesome for lead. 8:04 sounds great.

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

It's a beast isn't it!!

[@amnesian4064]

i'm probably the 1 guy who likes and wants all of them.

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

I was also that guy. Hence I had them all :)

[@numbersguy8737]

You’re not alone lol

[@saeedmohammadi3880]

me too but MXR

[@tonymontanna5660]

Mxr fullbore metal all the way \m/!!

[@angelorcurti]

Great! 5 great distortion pedals, but my favorite is the Uber Metal Line 6.

[@AzHarris]

This was really good. Of these, i think the metal core and mxr had the best sound for me.

[@av3nger3]

If you noticed, the Digitech Death Metal has noise that the other's don't have. I would say the best pedal for DEFINITIVE chug in alternate picking is the Line 6 Uber Metal. The MXR M116 has some NICE bottom for palm muting. The Metal core has a balance of some chug and nice leads. Plugged into a Mesa clean from a rectifier...from what I heard in another youtube video...it sounds like a Mesa Boogie Mark 2 C+ I'd say get the MXR Fullbore, Boss Metal Core ML-2, and the Line 6 Uber Metal. The Death Metal has nice leads but it has noise when it is simply turned on with the settings in the video.

[@guitarofdestiny]

4:00 the metal core sounds killer right here

[@SCX10HILUX]

My favourite is the Digitech Death Metal, it seems some people think it's crappy because it's cheap but that thing is just perfect.

[@wolfking3976]

MXR just naturally takes the win, the feeling it gives of is chilling, that solid metal vibe😈

[@coltoncarling9344]

I'm running the DigiTech deathmetal pedal and to be honest I love it.

[@Rezbomb98]

Fucking rights man! Same. My opinion for the best live sound, keep the High down (6-7 o'clock), an Mid up (9-1 o'clock) and turn the "treble" down (same as the High nob) on the preamp, an up the mids, put the 'Low' end whatever you prefer. with a BOSS NS-2, it sounds amazingly heavy. people love my sound!

[@brandongarcia1349]

i wish i could get it not used but they are not selling it anymore 😓

[@skipmichaels6184]

I have an MXR distortion + which is an old MXR pedal, it is great for classic rock but not metal. I also have an Danelectro FAB distortion pedal which is surprisingly good for the low price.

[@stevehettinger7709]

Uber. BEFORE he "tweaked" it.

[@conradnel6151]

that line 6 has a warm sound love it

[@JustinWalker951]

I used to have a Line 6 Uber Metal. Wicked pedal. Hated getting rid of it.

[@ryantaylor4196]

I Love the Sound ! Extradordinary

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

+Ryan LoveGood Thanks Ryan

[@SOADROGELIO7]

Dismember- override of the overture. That riff is fucking powerful and perfect for headbang lml

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

One of the best Death Metal songs of all time

[@raulheavy9339]

Mxr by far was the pedal that stood out to me.

[@highgaindeity]

uber metal sounds great before and after tweaking!

[@RealDiaz]

The MXR is the best because it is not over saturated and has some definition. The other ones sound like they're running through a potato

[@viciousoz4188]

Real Diaz that was my least favorite.

[@RealDiaz]

+Joshua mejia It used to be my least favorite but if you got a nice 100 watt screaming tube amp its the best. Those others are cool but very noisey at really high performance volume

[@Elmex_1]

keyword "if". For home use even 5watt is barely usable.

[@tonylouis7614]

That Line 6 sounded awesome! I was gonna get the MXR Fullbore Metal but now I'm reconsidering 🤔

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

The Line 6 is more versatile in my view mate

[@hardcore7298]

Neste video eu gostei mais de Metal Core e Fullbore. fiquei muito surpreendido com a combinacao entre Vigier Excalibur Supra e Fender Blues Deluxe. Amazing punch and cruch!

[@CodyCEngdahl]

Good job, man. Thank you for playing the same thing for each one. It made it easier to hear the difference. I was surprised. I went in thinking I liked the Metal Zone, but I think I found LIne 6 had that thrash crunch that I like the best.

[@purevycara]

Mxr is definetely the best. Getting it soon.

[@snooze0023]

I think the Boss ML-2 Metal Core sounds the best out of that lot. A lot fuller than the others. MXR is ok but I personally don't think its as refined.

[@AndyMuellerez2b]

Good comparison. Adequate info - good delivery.

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

Andy Mueller Thanks Andy

[@demisemedia]

Wow, the MXR Fullbore sounds fuckin' great @4:58. Great heavy tones!!

[@mikeyseney6570]

Yet at 12 it has almost literally no bottom end

[@grahamsutherland1106]

Almost want to run the MXR and the Boss ML-2 through a patcher to mix those crunchy highs in to the bassier sound.

[@Wargasm644]

Had em all. Liked the line 6 best then the mxr . Now I have a 25$ Behringer ultra metal and it spanks them all. Except I wished I would’ve kept my line 6. It was pretty filthy.

[@LA-kd2mh]

Line 6, Metal Core, then MXR. imo

[@alejandroperez-ry7vn]

Agree

[@REDDRAGON666ful]

From what I’ve heard here, the Metal Zone and the Metal Core are the 2 best pedals in the line up!!! I’ve have/ had both of them and that line 6 Uber Metal, which I traded back in for a Metal Core!! That pedal just sucked!!! I just got the Fullbore Metal and I love that pedal, the MT2 has taken a back seat for the time being...!

[@romanmauser98k]

BOSS Metal Zone MT-2 - BEST OF THE BEST FOREVER!!!

[@charleserwin3711]

boss metal core has the weight!!...BOSS still rules...\m/

[@charliecooper5354]

3:27 gotta love some Carcass!!

[@beamerstrumpet]

They are all good and all have their niche, however im a FULL BORE guy. tweak it and your amp and BOOM both the MT and MC are bad ass also. MT hair metal MC more for new stuff. but i like them all.

[@tehnagabakti]

More people should do pedal shootouts with Carcass and Entombed riffs god damn it! Well done sir.

[@danielchugg5729]

tehnagabakti what's the song at 3.30?

[@tehnagabakti]

Corporal Jisgore Quandary by Carcass. Great track. Cheers!

[@danielchugg5729]

Cheers! I'll check it out

[@glubygaming2609]

I find with the boss distortion pedals you have to set the distortion dials to 2-4 O-clock to get an actual tone out of, anything lower and the sound just breaks up and becomes trash. Just to note if anyone has trouble dialing them in.

[@Neil-Aspinall]

Metal Core wins hands down!

[@glubygaming2609]

I have one, and paired with the right amp it provides that hard rock saturated wet tone in such a small package. Unfortunately I haven't got quite the right amp for me yet, once I get a job that'll change, and I'll have a much larger selection. For leads that MXR did great.

[@jflemmingjr]

I use a Blackstar HT Club 40 tube amp. It has given me the most beefy metal sound I like. You can switch to a more British sound as well. I can run it into my audio interface and into my computer and record.

[@therealjimmybuffett]

Neil Aspinall I have the HT Club 50, any pedals you really like that go good with the Blackstar? I'm constantly sampling all types of pedals to find a tone that I love. (I'm into metal if that helps at all)

[@tqk1976]

Absolutely agree. The sound on it is thicker and richer than on a Metal Zone. Don't know why everyone raves about the latter. It's very versatile, too. I was really impressed at the 60's/70's style lead tones he was getting out of it on the solo here. If it has a weakness I'd say it's almost too versatile, and it can be tricky dialing in the sound to exactly where you want it to be.

[@ryanbender2462]

Hey Simon, thank you!! I have been looking for a metal pedal and the Digitech Death Metal sounds perfect. Metal!!!!!!

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

Ryan Bender Good stuff!!

[@TheJofrica]

I just looked up "Vigier Excalibur Supra" wow that's an expensive guitar! Great demo. I vote for the MXR. Very nice bottom end and smooth gain sound to it. Metal Core sounds nice too. Thanks for the comparison!

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

+TheJofrica No probs :-)

[@georgesaris9968]

Been a little while since I first saw this video, I only had the Metal Zone then, but I have since collected all the others except the Metal Core, which ironically sounds the best here with the settings on this video. I must say that I have heard all the other pedals sound much better with different settings, but they surely must sound different live in the room at the time of recording. Good video 🤘

[@James-fh4ef]

Great vid! For me in order of best: MXR fullbore metal (Blows them all out the water), Line 6 uber metal, Digitech Death metal, boss metal zone, boss metalcore. Think I'll be adding the MXR to my shopping list haha

[@marcaytona4925]

MXR fullbore hands down. More upfront sound. I'd record a guitar track with that, and it will sit nicely in the mix.

[@jio_sainte]

0:37 Uber Metal 1:07 Metal Core 1:37 Metal Zone 2:09 Fulbore Metal 2:42 Death Metal

[@Scaramanga7]

Mxr has nice articulation, followed by Line 6 and Digitech, more rounding on the Metal Core, and the Metal Zone sounds like it's filled with angry bees.

[@justinesagan178]

The mxr and death metal ones sound the gnarliest to me \m/

[@GalenIRL]

Digitech Death Metal all the way baby

[@wulfila99]

The ML-2 sounds best to me, followed by the Death Metal. I have an ML-2 and it's a great pedal for playing high-gain stuff at home with a small solid state amp like my Marshal MG-15. However, my Peavey 6505+ makes the ML-2 redundant, that amp is a Metal beast on its own

[@danielz3594]

the MXR through a Mesa would crush everything if you have some emg 81/85 to go with it

[@attilarza]

MOSDEF Line 6 Uber Metal

[@guitarholictv4906]

MXR would be my choice

[@tam10001]

in my opinion metal core Boss win... amazing :P

[@Metalmn_82]

Metal core hands down!

[@wascification]

what a heavy tone mxr has ! mxr wins for me..

[@redrum427]

You get the tightest most desirable sound from that mxr. Then the mid scoop switch gives you much more variety. Great for thrash and industrial rythm sections. I don't like any distortion pedals for lead. They seem to kill sustain.

[@flyingtowel807]

Great demo. I'm wondering if you'd consider doing a video on "pick noise" and how to avoid it. The dreadful screeching sound most noticeable on tremolo picking.

[@TomPark1986]

Metal Core > Metal Zone > Death Metal > Uber Metal > Fullbore Metal ----- They're all pretty fuckin' shitty sounding though.

[@freakishtwin]

+Tom Park hahaa boss suck big time boss fanboy :D :D get over it

[@dickphallus7826]

whats the metal pedal that doesnt suck then?

[@jnicorb]

Tom F Park Hi, again! :)

[@robotberries8098]

Tom F Park probably his amo

[@robotberries8098]

amp*

[@goodwill5756]

I don’t like how you change the riffs on your settings but play fairly simp for the 12oclock. All in all thank you for making this video

[@mattenser5337]

I've been using the metal zone pedal for years. Love it. Also have had the death metal pedal and didn't get as much crunch out of it.

[@seigfriedog9176]

bro i fucking love how youre playing dismember as your first song

[@FierceMotorworks]

in the first mode they all sounded pretty much the same. it was only during the "tweaked" part when they had their own unique sound

[@marcaytona4925]

Btw nice playing, Simon!

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

Marc Aytona Thanks Marc :0)

[@michaelgaudreau7017]

I have the Fullbore Metal and Metal Core pedal myself. From personal experience and watching this video, Fullbore is the best. I think it has the best range of sound (From a Pantera sound to a more modern 'Djent', if you will, sound). It works great with other pedals and my amp. Plus it has a very nice noise gate built in that can be turned on or off. Just my opinion though.

[@SimonSmithGuitar]

Michael Gaudreau Agree! Great pedal!

[@SequelM]

+Simon Smith so simon which do u perfer, fullbore or ml2? great vid btw

[@AriannaEuryaleMusic]

Metal core sounds pretty good to me

[@UnitedFairways]

boss metal core is by far the best of those 5

[@JohnDoe-km6qo]

1. Uber Metal 2. Metal Core 3. Fullbore Metal 4. Death Metal 5. Metal Zone

[@user-wt1sh9yy1k]

Mxr is awesome!

[@someguy6838]

Love the dirtyness of the mxr

[@Lordhumongus]

I had the death metal pedal and it was ridiculous lol. It was great for literally, death metal. Nothing less

[@myheartbleednomore]

Metalcore for. Me

[@slambodianjones]

I personally enjoy the grit coming from the Boss pedal.

[@eddie6198]

Fullbore for the win

[@davidenoch818]

I use a death metal pedal but I stack it with a boss overdrive/distortion pedal to take out some of that soupy sound and it gives it more of a bite on the mid and treble end when doing pinch harmonics and squeals and it sounds kick ass