DigiTech Metal Master X-Series Heavy Metal Distortion Pedal
Tweak this pedal's Morph knob to hear a wide range of distortion voicings -- from smooth high-gain, to scooped mids, to a punchy midrange-heavy metal sound.
Overall User Ratings (based on 139 ratings)
Submitted August 19, 2008 by a customer from hotmail.com
"Digitech has shocked me!"
Okay so I was in the market for a good Metal pedal because the distortion on my half stack just didn't cut it. I went to a local music store and tried tons including this one. I must say I was surprised with how well this one sounded. The Morph feature is really nice, there's one for every style of metal except Black Metal. (which it fine because I don't play much of that anyway) There's a perfect amount of low end and Just enough high end, there's no mid knob but I usually scoop the mids anyway. It's great for lead, It's great for rhythm, and it's great for metal. Buy or at least try this pedal, you won't be disappointed.
Musical Background:
Semi-Active Musician
Musical Style:
Brutal, Grind, Speed and Death Metal
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Submitted September 18, 2007 by a customer from yahoo.com
"VERY NICE!"
overall its a good pedal it sounds good and works good its VERY NICE.
Sound
the soun of the metal master is really good. you can go from metal to death metal with a turn of a knob.
Features
the pedal came with a battery and a manual but i think it should of came with a power chord so you dont have to keep buying batteries.
Ease of Use
its very easy to use you just turn a knob and stomp the pedal and you are good.
Quality
the quality is very good its made very well i have had it for over a year and it hasnt failed me yet.
Value
its a good price for it but i wouldnt of paid much more for it.
Manufacturer Support
never had to deal with them.
The Wow Factor
it looks alright its just a pedal.
Musical Background:
hobbyist 3 years
Musical Style:
metal/black metal, classic rock
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Submitted December 26, 2003 by a customer from hotmail.com
"The digitech metal master - small sexy and right for everyone"
this pedal looks, sounds, and has great preformance. not to mention its durability. I love everything about this pedal and i cant say a single thing bad about it.
Sound
the digithech metal master allows me to use as much or as little distortion as i want and at every possible level of distortion i can use on this pedal im blown away at the crispness of the sound. i've heard some pedals before that with a high level of distortion every note sounds the same but not with the digitech metal master. it almost makes my playing sound smoother
Features
the digitech metal master dosent come with any accesories but it dosent really need any. The only thing that would be nice if it came with it was an adapter. but the adapter isn't alot of cash to get so its not a very big deal. I love the morph option that this pedal gives me so i can have as much or as little distortion as i wish.
Quality
in the time i've had the pedal i havent had any problems with it at all and i have used it a LOT, and it looks great to boot. its a really reliable pedal and its made of tough stuff, all metal and rubber on the bottom and on the pedal that you step on. the metal master seems amazingly durable and i think that with proper care this thing will be around forever.
Value
i think the metal master is worth every penny
Manufacturer Support
i havent had any problems so i have not had to deal with the people of digitech at all. i tried to visit their site this morning but it was down, but these things happen so.
The Wow Factor
this is a very sexy little pedal its small and sleek with a sound that wont quit
Musical Style:
all kinds of metal
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Submitted November 5, 2008 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Ultra Metal-Distortion!"
This thing will probably go to my grave with me. It's built that well.
Sound
Why do I need to go on about the sound? It's pretty self-explanatory, made for METAL nothing else. It does have a wide range of sounds, from the classic metal tone ala Maiden to the warmest mid-range sounds to the darkest of the darkest distortion spewed forth from Hades itself.
Features
Pretty much fool-proof, level for volume, and an added extra goody, you can control how much bass and treble you want. This also has a WIDE range of metal distortion, that's why I bought it.
Ease of Use
Just stomp on it and ultra metal tone is yours
Quality
Built like a tank, virtually indestructable. Mine has taking big drops that would make Danny Way weep and works like the day I bought it. Extremely low-maintenance
Value
Well worth every penny. Perfect for all metalheads needs
Manufacturer Support
Never needed it, but if I do, I have the number.
Musical Background:
Guitarist, Musician duh!
Musical Style:
Metal, Experimental, Rock, Classic Rock, Neo-Classical
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Submitted July 15, 2008 by a customer from comcast.net
"Great Pedal! Just buy it,you can stop looking for Distortion Pedals,you have found the only one you need!"
I will not need any more ditortion Pedals,This pedal has what I am looking for.
Sound
This pedal was just what I was looking for.Can be made very deep and warm also......Very nice!
Features
Very simple controls that really work! Not subtle changes but when you just move a control slightly you hear the change.
Ease of Use
Very Very Easy
Quality
Can take a beatin! very strongly made !
Value
Is it worth 80 bucks? I think so ...but i paid 25 bucks for it at a pawn shop new in the box...and I would have paid 80$
Manufacturer Support
Dont think you'll need it.
The Wow Factor
If ya like shredding, Buy it! I have been playing 30 yrs and I use it dry for recording and put the delay and chorus in after,you get so many tones!
Musical Background:
30 yr Shredder
Musical Style:
Shred
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Submitted January 28, 2012 by jimmy k in fort woeth, TX
"value"
I just bought the pedal and must say it is well worth every copper penny. If you want a good sounding pedal I recomend you give this a chance
Musical Background:
about 15 years, six string and bass, i play just for fun
Musical Style:
rock and roll baby all the way
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Submitted June 1, 2009 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Just F***ING BUY THE THING!!!"
Overall it is just like all products you'll find on zZounds.com, the best damn pedals ever made!!!!!!
Sound
Awsome for 80s Heavy Metal like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden and even Thrash from the 90s and now. The sound is incredible! Metal or not you will love this thing.
Features
I absolutely love the X-series morph knob, it makes the pedal 7 pedals in one. That's fricken sweet!!
Ease of Use
Pretty easy.
Quality
Just like everything I've reviewed on zZounds.com, built like a fricken tank!
Value
It was priced at a tenth of what it is actually worth:about 50$ if I remember correctly.
The Wow Factor
I love the color!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Musical Background:
hobbyist
Musical Style:
power metal
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Submitted May 9, 2006 by xmetalheadx666x
"The best."
I will use this pedal for as long as it last.
Sound
Don't use junky cables or you won't get the best sound.
Features
It's just great.
Ease of Use
It's simple the knob are labled with one word not like the metal zone pedal where it's confusing.
Quality
The distortion is perfect.
Value
The pedal is definitly worth every penny.
Manufacturer Support
The comany is great.
The Wow Factor
This pedal is very ballzy and it's looks attract people.
Musical Background:
active musician
Musical Style:
Metal
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Submitted June 16, 2007 by a customer from msn.com
"Good for personal use but terrible for gigging."
I hope this pedal will last a while. It is fun.
Sound
The sound is good if you are playing by yourself. However, live iit doesn't cut through the mix at all. its too raspy and too trebly to even think about cutting through the mix. It definitely sounds terrible if you're playing along with another guitar player. If you do be ready to go unheard. However it is my favorite compact distortion pedal. I use it for when I alone.
Features
The morph knob is cool. But it could use a gain and a mid knob. There's just simply not enough control.
Ease of Use
You just stomp it haha. I don't understand how it oculd be difficult.
Quality
I've dropped it. It still works. The batery terminal quits after a while so make sure you have an adapter ready.
Value
Its cheaper then any of the Boss metal pedals but still sounds better.
Manufacturer Support
never dealed with them
The Wow Factor
Its ok but nothing will beat good ol' tube distortion.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Metalcore
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Submitted September 28, 2008 by a customer from yahoo.com
"This pedal is better than the Boss MT2 Metal Zone which I think makes it one of the best metal pedals on the market TODAY"
If you like any type of metal then you would be a complete moron not to get this pedal
Sound
THis thing sounds awesome, and if you wanna hear what it actually sounds like then go to guitar center.com and kook it up, you wont be disapointed
Features
Doesnt have a mid knob but who needs it. THe X morph is fricken awesome though. You can do any type of metal you want and can make this thing sound like the boss mt2 if you put the settings just right.
Ease of Use
Its as simple as any pedal ive used
Quality
this thing is pretty heavy and looks like it could survive a mosh pit
Value
I actually got mine for 30 bucks at a pawn shop but i would buy this thing for 90 bucks if i had to
Manufacturer Support
Uhhhhhhhh I never need it, but Im sure zzounds has good custumer support
The Wow Factor
At first I walked into the music store looking to get a boss MT2 metal zone but as i was about to pay for it this pedal caught my eye and I needed to have it
Musical Background:
Im a self taught guitarist and have been playin a year and a half
Musical Style:
All metal and I hate Punk
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Submitted October 30, 2007 by a customer from carolina.rr.com
"Nice pedal"
well in about a year or 2 once i get one ill probably keep it around till i hear something better.
Sound
this pedal sounds pretty good. i heard it on a cover video on youtube and i heard someone trying it out at the music store i go to.
Features
wish it had a gain knob so then the gain would be more precise.
Ease of Use
its pretty easy to use just a little confusing at first to set it up.
Quality
made pretty well. i thought it was bigger before i saw it though.
Value
its worth 80 dollars. this pedal is better than more of the higher end pedals.
Manufacturer Support
never had to deal with support =)
The Wow Factor
since this pedal sounds good by itself i would desire it.
Musical Background:
intermidiate guitarist
Musical Style:
rock, metal, etc.
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Submitted November 25, 2005 by a customer from gmail.com
"it works in the long run"
it took awile to break it in but after i found the flaws it pull threw
Sound
it has some perfect settings and some that are okay. over all it's really good.
Features
it could have used a couple more features
Quality
it looks cool, has cool settings, but the mechanicaly its not so good
Value
it is what it is. for what i use it as it was more than what i would have paid for. but to others it might be different
Manufacturer Support
after having it for 2 years it will not work without the adapter which is okay but it shouldn't be mandatory.
The Wow Factor
it sounds good when you play on it the first few times then tou find out when you get it it isn't all that you thought it was
Musical Background:
acttive musician
Musical Style:
instrumental
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Submitted January 7, 2006
"Best Pedal Ever!!!! Look out Metal Zone"
This thing is amazing. If your looking for a distortion pedal check this one out you won't be disappointed.
Sound
I went into a guitar store with the intention of buying a boss metal zone. They were sold out so I tried this pedal out. In the store It sounded awesome, but that was only half of what I got out of it once I got it home. You can get every sound from light to heavy distortion, and from deep low end to high pitched screaming distortion and everything in between.
Features
It could have used a "Mid" nob and a nob to control the actual amount of distortion, but it does have the "Morph" nob which is totally sick. As you start out with morph on zero and turn it clockwise you can hear the sound intensify
Quality
This thing is built like a vault. It's made of all metal and built to last.
Value
Pretty expensive, but cheap compared to other pedals whcich don't offer the same sound quality.
Manufacturer Support
Just got it but based on the quality will never have to deal with the company. Good brand name
The Wow Factor
The Metal Master looks and sounds great. Who wouldn't want one.
Musical Background:
Heavy Metal Guitarist
Musical Style:
Any type of Metal
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Submitted December 26, 2004
"READ THIS- METAL MASTER DISTORTION PEDAL"
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the best metal pedal in its price range, but personally, my fav. BUY IT NOW!
Sound
the sound is sick, i owned a digitech RP-50 multi FX pedal which is also good but didnt have the metal distortion sounds i was hoping, but this tank has the most awesome sound, it can be suited to every metal band if played with.
Features
man the morph knob is the most insane thing ive ever seen on a pedal. one second im playing black sabbath, a second later im playing slipknot and korn, fully sick feature.
Quality
hard as nails, this thing is made outta the tuff stuff. parts are all high quality and is suited fo on statge use as well. very strong case.
Value
i payed 180 aus dollars for this pedal, insane value. match that to a boss pedal.
Manufacturer Support
i havnt dealt with support but with a hammer like this why would u need to?!
The Wow Factor
i cant stop looking at it! the damn things tight! very original, but at the same time, easy as to use.
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Submitted December 8, 2004
"THE METAL PEDAL"
an extremely good pedal i would reccomend to anyone that likes metal ect. the only bad thing is that THIS THING EATS BATTERIES!!! i would highly reccomend getting an ac addapter especially if u play alot like me
Sound
sounds awesome!! as good as or even better sounding then the boss metal zone! u can get any sound out of this baby! if u want an insane sound drop a pair of good pickups into ur axe like emg's
Features
morph knob is so cool this pedal would be the ultimate if it had the little eq like the metal zone
Quality
built like a damn tank ive dropped this thing many times doesnt even have a dent awesome quality parts
Value
kind of expensive, same price as metal zone
Manufacturer Support
never had to deal with support
Musical Style:
metal/prog metal, rock
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Submitted September 29, 2004
"all in all this is an AWESOME pedal and u NEED to buy it cuz it rocks!!!!!"
it rocks!!!!!
Sound
the best sounding pedal you can get!!!!!
Features
THE morph is wicked awesome dude. it tyt in da hood
Quality
BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Value
it is expensive put worth every penny!
Manufacturer Support
AWESOME totally pimped out!
The Wow Factor
ya
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