Boss ML-2

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Boss ML-2

Boss

ML-2

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Product Info

Article Number: 112448
Brand: Boss
Model: ML-2
Price: $140.80

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The ML-2 is a no-nonsense distortion pedal built for pure metal mayhem. It’s got a tight, aggressive sound with a surprisingly flexible EQ section thanks to the dedicated Low and High knobs. If you’re carving out a place in the deathcore or industrial scene, this is a seriously effective tool – just be prepared to tweak those knobs to tame it sometimes.

Product Description

Boss ML-2, Metal Core Pedal

This is the most aggressive distorter that BOSS has ever built - for the hard core of metal fans! The most extreme distortion with a snappy attack for the hardest riffs!

When the most brutal of sounds are desired, the ML-2 Metal Core is the perfect weapon: for death metal, industrial, grind core, extreme metal, etc.

The bass control of the LOW knob ensures extreme bass, even for 7-string guitars and drop tunings, while the HIGH knob ensures cutting, metallic highs. Ultra fierce!

  • Ultra heavy distortion - ideal for the hardest riffs
  • Also for 7-string and dropped tunings
  • LOW knob for extreme bass (7-string guitar/drop tunings)
  • HIGH knob for cutting treble
  • Robustly manufactured - typical of BOSS
  • Weight: 0.4 kg
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 73 x 129 x 59 mm
PROS
  • • Aggressive, modern high-gain distortion excels in extreme metal genres
  • • Dedicated Low and High controls tailor the frequency response effectively
  • • Boss’s robust construction ensures durability for stage and studio use
  • • Compact footprint fits easily into pedalboard setups without taking up much space
CONS
  • • Limited versatility outside of heavily distorted metal tones
  • • Can sound overly harsh or fizzy without careful EQ adjustments
  • • Lacks a MIDI input for advanced parameter control

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Key Features

Distortion Type High-Gain Distortion/Metal Core
Controls Distortion, Level, Low, High
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V DC, 200mA (BOSS PSA adapter recommended)
Connections Input, Output, DC 9V
Dimensions 73 x 129 x 59 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

The ML-2 offers a much more extreme distortion than the DS-1X, with a tighter low-end and a more aggressive overall character. The DS-1X is better suited for classic rock and blues tones.
It's more than a simple boost; it shapes the low-frequency response, adding body and weight without necessarily making things muddy – crucial for drop tunings.
Absolutely. The dedicated Low knob is designed for that purpose, allowing you to retain clarity and definition even with extended range instruments.

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