Maxon
Super Metal Distortion
The irony here (pun intended) is that Maxon has never offered a pedal tailored to the needs of the metal guitarist until now. Introducing the Maxon SM-9 Pro+ Super Metal specifically designed for high-gain distortion tones, the SM-9s flexible saturation circuit can churn out everything from classic crunch through to the throaty chunk of todays drop-tuned metal extremes.
Developing such a pedal was no easy task, and the Pro+ was on the drawing board for years before Maxon felt it was ready for release. Several unique tricks were incorporated into its design to create a pedal that is as versatile as it is merciless. Forgoing the use of conventional tone controls, the SM-9 instead features Scoop and Edge knobs to dial in the riffage. The Scoop control is a mid-band elimination filter with a range from 200 Hz 2 KHz. This control adjusts the frequency range where the pedals midrange cut is centered. Once the amount of mid scoop is determined, any high-end loss can be dialed back in using the Edge control - a Hi-cut shelving filter continuously variable between 2-15 kHz. These two controls are highly interactive and work much like a parametric equalizer Adjusting both knobs simultaneously allows the user to find the perfect mix of brutality and clarity. The SM-9s Gain control adjusts the degree of saturation the pedal provides. This control is actually a dual-ganged pot that increases the amount of distortion while simultaneously boosting the upper midrange band up to 20 dB at 1 kHz. By boosting and cutting specific frequency bands in relation to Gain, the SM-9s controls allow the user to sculpt brutal, beefy guitar tones that retain note clarity and definition. The Pro+ also offers switchable 9- or 18-volt operation. In Classic mode, the SM-9 runs at the incoming 9 volts DC, greatly extending battery life. Switching to stabilized 18-volt operation increases headroom, frequency range, and dynamic response of the pedal. Using the SM-9s controls and voltage options, an almost unlimited variety of monstrous high-gain tones can be dialed in. Whether youre a full-time metal maniac or just need the occasional nuclear blast without the bulk or volume of a full stack, the Maxon SM-9 Pro + Super Metal will deliver the goods.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Super Metal Distortion | 319069 |
