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Boss HM-2

Boss · 1983

The Boss HM-2 is a distortion pedal introduced in October 1983. It was designed to emulate the mid-range response of a Marshall stack and is based on the Boss DS-1. Its defining feature is the radically versatile Low and High ‘Color Mix’ EQ controls, each offering 20 dB of boost or cut.

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Boss MT-2

Boss · 1991

The Boss MT-2 Metal Zone is a 1991 distortion pedal designed for heavy metal guitarists. It features high-gain capabilities, a thick and tight tone, and powerful semi-parametric EQ controls. Boss developed it as a more versatile successor to the HM-2, using a dual-stage gain circuit and seven pre- and post-distortion filters.