Boss MD-2 Mega Distortion

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Boss MD-2 Mega Distortion

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MD-2 Mega Distortion

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Product Info

Article Number: 152191
Brand: Boss
Model: MD-2 Mega Distortion
Price: $111.10

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The MD-2 is a focused beast – it's not a Swiss Army knife, but it nails a specific kind of modern, heavy distortion. If you’re into Nu Metal, Djent, or just want a massive wall of sound for your 7-string, this pedal is a seriously effective and affordable option.

Product Description

Boss MD-2, Mega Distortion

BOSS has developed the MD-2 especially for current heavy music in the ‘Nu Metal’ style. It delivers rich, deep distortion and is also ideally suited to 7-string guitars.

The most important features at a glance:

Newly developed three-stage distortion circuits with particularly rich and powerful distortion even in the low frequencies - ideal for 7-string guitars

Newly developed GAIN BOOST to increase the signal level for particularly aggressive sounds

Newly developed ‘BOTTOM’ function for extremely fat, deep sounds, Especially for current heavy music in the ‘new metal’ style, Rich and deep distortion, Ideal for 7-string guitars

PROS
  • • Delivers thick, saturated distortion, surprisingly responsive for the price
  • • GAIN BOOST offers a significant, usable signal increase for aggressive tones
  • • BOTTOM control adds substantial low-end, useful for 7-string and dropped tunings
  • • Boss’s renowned reliability and build quality ensures longevity.
CONS
  • • Limited tonal flexibility beyond aggressive distortion styles
  • • Can become muddy quickly if not dialed carefully, especially with high gain
  • • Lacks true stereo capabilities, restricting wider soundscapes.

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Key Features

Distortion Type High-gain distortion with emphasis on low frequencies
Controls Level, Distortion, GAIN BOOST, BOTTOM
Bypass Type True bypass
Power Supply 9V DC, negative center polarity (optional AC adapter)
Connections Input, Output, DC 9V
Dimensions 123 mm x 93 mm x 35 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

It boosts the low-mid frequencies, adding significant thickness and 'chunk' – think more defined low-end without becoming overly boomy.
Absolutely, but it really shines when pushing the low-end with 7-string or guitars in dropped tunings; it can get muddy on a standard setup at higher gain settings.
Unlike many cheaper options, the MD-2's gain boost and BOTTOM control offer a noticeable level of control and a more refined distortion character.

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