Great or Garbage? BOSS MT-2W

[@angusorvid8840]

One of the best demos I've ever seen. It made me reassess a pedal that, while I never hated it, I've never loved it either, so I've never owned one. Now I'm thinking of getting one. This may be the pedal I needed all along. I need an overdrive pedal with a lot of flexibility, not because I play dark metal (I don't) but for the style I play, which runs the gamut from classic rock to mid 80s traditional metal tones, I can see a place for this pedal. Also, a friend, a great blues player with several albums to his credit, has used a Metal Zone as a lead boost since 1993 and it always worked great for him.

[@shinjial]

Can we all just acknowlage that it just sounds cool? There are plenty of good tones there, if the player just understands the pedal, the knobs and such. Going for extreme settings will make it sound like garbage, sure, but not a lot of pedals have usable sounds throughout all the range of the knobs. Bottom line: if it sounds like shit, maybe (just maybe) the problem is the person with the guitar, not the gear.

[@LeonTodd]

THIS!

[@sixstringsamurai77]

This man for president!

[@slowraceultra]

I've been using the metal zone since the 90's and I love it (if you use the settings correctly it is a very cool pedal)

[@vascoaguas]

Agree, and can use it in front of the amp (Loop only for modulation). Usually problem is the Middle section. Middle on noon, search the frequence you like with middle range, then do the fine tune with middle knob... works well for me. the rest is easy

[@Travis-pf3gt]

Wow now that's thinking outside of the box I never heard a single coil strat with a Metalzone before and I thought it was pretty cool actually! Really excellent demo, hope you have a great day.

[@LeonTodd]

That was probably my favourite out of the lot.

[@TelesPlayMetal]

May be meme worthy, but just like old Line 6 stuff, everyone has one, and if you get that person one on one they will always confess that they think it’s “not that bad.” Hello from Southern California...

[@LeviBulger]

LOVE this new version. That custom mode blew me away first time I tried it. Had to double check I wasn't plugged into a Diezel. Awesome demo as usual!

[@LeonTodd]

It's basically a new pedal now

[@LeviBulger]

exactly!

[@antioche6276]

Great demo. That rendition of Shine is getting me really excited for the new album. Get it out soon !

[@gerrynyein7195]

Hey Leon good demo of this little black box. My favourite tone was the neck pickup on your YJM Strat. I could listen to that tone for days! Always curious about this Boss product...never owned or used one but i can see how it could be integrated into a board quite practically. I like thats its a bit different from a lot of distortion boxes....certainly has a character all its own. Thanks mate, good job.

[@stevenmgyori3826]

Great mix and demonstration! Thanks Mega! Be Well Leon!

[@bikesnbeerz]

Ordered mine yesterday; used in mint condition. Thanks for the clean demo. Couldn't find one!

[@FirestormAudio]

The EQ sweep on those pedals is just ridiculous. It's like having a graphic EQ.

[@kenfernsler6507]

Many years ago in my 1st band i used one. I played a srv srat back then tuned a half step down. We did alot of Alice n chains type stuff. I always got compliments on my tone. Its all in how you set it up and use it. Now I just go through what ever amp Im useing. If I have to use a pedal which Ive had to when we play a casino gig and I have to use an old fender amp with no overdrive. Ill use a blues driver or maybe a ds1.

[@Mr.5hady]

I don’t have fx loop on my amps. Can I use this pedal anyway?🤔

[@LeonTodd]

Of course, just slap it straight into the amp

[@Mr.5hady]

@@LeonTodd ok, thanks man! And thank you for good videos😊👌

[@slowraceultra]

Yes (use the settings correctly and it rocks)

[@guitarrock58]

That's weird, I tried the original Metal-zone myself in front of a Marshall DSL 40 and in the fx loop... sounded way better in the front. Sounded nothing like in this video, it had a lot of bass and good aggressive gain, a bit too much treble for my liking however, but awesome pedal.

[@davedynamite77]

For some reason it's sounds great thru a effects loop return only....using the power amp section only...great

[@sixstringsamurai77]

Sounds great! The Custom Mode on the MT-2W is amazing, it's a whole different sound, much more amp-like, and surprising how well it cleans up.

[@primedog1211]

Use it as a clean boost in front of your recto. The Keeley mod version sounds great in front of a recto as a clean boost. Brutal. 🤘

[@LeonTodd]

Definitely trying that

[@LucasLeCompteMusic]

You Dang right is it GREAT

[@edwardmonsariste4050]

Yes!!! A Metal Zone in front of a Peavey Bandit is the Devil’s Playground. Fizz Fuzz Choke Gasp, then stab your eardrums with blunt pencils as you run around the stage with your guitar hanging below your knees, falling into the drum set in pure agony. To Hell with tone!!!!

[@guitarocd9984]

You're right who needs lessons.

[@esposoman]

Love your videos.. Keep it up! Greetings from Spain!

[@hrsey71]

the metal zone is so underrated! I think that's because no one puts it in the effects loop where it sounds great.

[@LeonTodd]

It's a preamp pedal, pure and simple

[@TheDogPa]

I'm old and jaded...heard it all before. Yawn. I am, however, still waiting to hear a metal zone through a Dumble...

[@Eventual420]

Your local music shop deserves our gratitude. I'm on a mic pre kick this week, that's about as healthy as a good drinking habit.

[@LeonTodd]

Mic pres are the next level. What are you chasing?

[@Eventual420]

@@LeonTodd Dave Hill Europa, UK Sound 1173, Crane Song Flamingo, Chandler TG2, API are all still on the wish list. I want a character pre. Once price becomes a factor, I get frustrated... and keep saving. There's always this, which I think would be ideal if only I could afford a couple few. www.soundpure.com/p/great-river-meq-1nv-pre-eq-combo/664 Trouble is, nobody thrashes out. Nobody cranks the gain. Nobody searches for Mr. Scary. They look at you funny when you say you need a metal pre, something that can build walls of electricity.

[@LeonTodd]

Mic pre is a huge factor in the Wagener sound from that era

[@cmath8577]

Hello. I like this new version of the MetalZone more because of this video. What amp or what is the set up at 5:56? The Marshally esk break up before you kick on the pedal. Sounded cool

[@LeonTodd]

I love it in that mode. That's the trusty old DSL green channel from memory.

[@MrStephenlederle]

Hey Leon, have you ever heard of, or played, a Peavey 3120? I've seen a lot of comments saying that it sounds like a Marshall JVM orange and red channels. Just curious. Thanks!

[@LeonTodd]

Haven't but thatnks for putting it on my radar. Curious now.

[@binface9]

Two things which became immediately apparent is that the standard mode sounded great in a mix (possibly if like me you grew up on '90s metal) and the custom mode into a dirty amp sounded very "Swedish" i.e. reminiscent of the HM-2.

[@LeonTodd]

I really liked the custom mode into a dirty amp. Hopefully an HM2w is next

[@binface9]

With the Custom mode being with all settings cranked, a la Entombed. I've been listening back to some of the David Gilmour stuff did when he used the HM-2 (A Momentary Lack of Reason and About Face) and it's not as ugly as I remember.

[@LeonTodd]

I love momentary lapse. Entombed mode would be sick on a HM2w

[@richardwilliams1310]

I’m a metal guy but the only time this pedal sounded good in this demo imo was when Leon used it for blues tones with his Fender YJM strat. Back in the day, I think the Zoom Tri Metal might have been the best high gain distortion pedal. These days there is a plethora of choices, MI Audio Megalith Delta, Revv G3 & G4, Diezel VH4, VH4-2 & Herbert, Engl, KSR Ceres, Amptweaker Tight Metal series, MXR EVH 5150, Wampler Pinnacle series, Friedman BE-OD pedal, Empress Effects Multidrive & Heavy, Airis Effects Savage Drive, Horizon Devices Precision Drive & Apex Preamp, etc. Yes, most of these are preamp pedals vs straight distortion pedals but have far better tone imo or you could just buy a modeller or multi-fx pedal and have tons of options and craft your own presets if you need multiple tones at the press of a switch.

[@LeonTodd]

Not a bad time to be a guitar player

[@johnroberts838]

Hi Leon, Brilliant Demo, I have had a Metal Zone for years, love the Pedal, you really have to tweak it to your Amp!The Waza Craft does sound Great, I think I prefer the Metal Core, very Metallica, would love to hear a demo of that one.take care mate.Melbourne, Australia.

[@89ji76]

I want to like it but I just can’t see where this would be useful over better options. I’ll give it “not garbage”.

[@s.a.f.r.a6403]

I Always believed that the HM and metal zone was used for the wrong metal

[@sheharyarkhan2384]

Hey Leon, you are like Ola Englund. You guys could make a brick sound good. Do give us an update as to when you will be giving guitar lessons. Cheers mate

[@LeonTodd]

New challenge, brick metal! For lessons get in touch with musiconn.com.au

[@sheharyarkhan2384]

@@LeonTodd 🤘🤘🤘

[@theheadlessguitarist1]

It sounds great, but it doesn't mix well with amp gain at all.

[@markplourde3122]

There is one thing that pretty much everyone misses with the Metal Zone and why they say it sounds like crap is that it's a "pre-amp". You need to run it to the effect return on your amp, not staright in the front end.

[@isbirwan]

Boss Metalzone tones, KZbin full playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLrxXQYEp-_uj1ncC-ktrQzQkBEXnyQc6T

[@steveoverdrive55]

The originals sounded like a Chainsaw running on Helium, and always a comment for ridicule .Seem to have made it easier to control and not to Wrestle and fight with..for the money ? ZzzzzzphaaaaazzzzzzWangoooozooooozaaaachugachugachuga. Nice one Leon ✌️

[@guitarocd9984]

I like a lot of distortion like that. You don't have to practice much. Just turn it up all the way and hit the strings. LOL

[@LeonTodd]

My career is built on this

[@guitarocd9984]

Haha no you're a great player. But it's nice to see humility. LOL

[@shellsjoint]

Best video!

[@azzazelo]

I really wonder why this pedal got such hate, and not say the DOD grunge for example. Now THAT is BEES IN A CAN

[@MrSimondaniel3]

whaaat ? into the fx return ? um yea i think basically nobody knows that. cool.

[@AnarchyAudio]

i bet the one dislike is from username - slayer666.

[@LeonTodd]

Needs the Mayer mod

[@AnarchyAudio]

@@LeonTodd legit working on it...

[@johntaylor7496]

Mostly awful with a few good sounds. The background noise on the heaviest settings are too much. Sounded like a chainsaw was cutting a tree down behind the guitar amp. Wouldnt want to be reliant on that thing. Way too many cool pedals out there now to use that thing. That being said still an ok gadget for certain things. Neither great nor garbage.

[@matt926uk1]

Is it hot in your house?

[@LeonTodd]

Summer in Australia

[@matt926uk1]

@@LeonTodd yes then lol, i'm sitting here in three layers and a jumper, winter in uk

[@austinfailz]

Still sounds like total dog shit in front of a clean amp. This pedal was not designed originally as a pedal, I'm sure of it. I bet it was designed as a preamp, but they were out of style, so Boss released it as a distortion pedal instead. Now it's 2019, people have tried it how it was intended, and realize it is rather decent.

[@joeydego2]

Yup this pedal is just as bad 30 years later

[@ze-ce.cra_]

You mean bad -ass???

[@jcalzada74]

Bad.? really dude learn how to use it

[@edwardbarnes8747]

Man I hate leaving negative comments. However, the tones you achieved on this video are hurting my ears. I cannot find another Wazacraft mt-2 review that compares to this one. Perhaps you need to evaluate the other gear in your signal chain. Something is definitely screwing the tone. Also, who the hell cares about aesthetics? Lastly, you have duplicated video in the middle section of the video. Oops!

[@LeonTodd]

Fully professional editing right there :D I try my best to be transparent about the other gear I've used so what you see (or hear) is what you get.