Electro-Harmonix Hell Melter Advanced Distortion Pedal

Electro-Harmonix resurrects a cult-classic distortion circuit with expanded control in the Hell Melter Advanced Distortion Pedal, an all-analog high-gain distortion effect that will get you from timid to chainsaw heavy-metal tones in an instant. Not only does Hell Melter offer the in-your-face distortion sound that has been used by countless artists such as Entombed and My Bloody Valentine, this new iteration broadens the horizons of the original by providing more open clipping options and an active EQ section, and boosts the internal voltage for increased headroom, less compression, and more attack.

Advanced Metal Distortion

resurrects a cult-classic distortion circuit with expanded control in the , an all-analog high-gain distortion effect that will get you from timid to chainsaw heavy-metal tones in an instant. Not only does Hell Melter offer the in-your-face distortion sound that has been used by countless artists such as Entombed and My Bloody Valentine, this new iteration broadens the horizons of the original by providing more open clipping options and an active EQ section, and boosts the internal voltage for increased headroom, less compression, and more attack.

Normal vs Burn Mode

In Normal mode, you will get the classic vintage chainsaw distortion sound that has made this distortion circuit famous. In Burn mode, a custom, modernized distortion sound is employed, utilizing higher voltage rails and alternative clipping options. This results in a less compressed, more open distortion sound with a more pronounced attack.

Boost Level Internal Trimmer

The trimmer controls additional volume added when Boost Mode is active. Accessed via 4 screws on the back plate of the pedal, you can turn the trimmer clockwise with a small flathead screwdriver to increase the volume boost, or turn it to the minimum position to eliminate any volume boosting during Boost Mode use.

Active EQ

The High and Low knobs provide an active boost or cut to the high and low frequencies respectively, while the middle position leaves them flat. For the mids, you get true parametric control, with the option to adjust both active boosting/cutting levels plus the mid frequency you wish to boost or cut.