Electro-Harmonix HELL MELTER Advanced Metal Distortion

Summon
cult-classic, high-gain heavy metal tones. With its take on the cult-classic,
chainsaw distortion pedal, the EHX Hell Melter takes distortion to its
extremes. The Electro-Harmonix Hell
Melter Advanced Metal Distortion Pedal features expanded controls and tonal
capabilities, allowing the already in-your-face sound of the pedal to broaden
by switching to more open clipping options and boosting the internal voltage
for increased headroom, less compression, and more attack. Originally designed
as the ultimate in high-gain tone, this world-famous distortion circuit is
known for the death metal sounds of Swedens Entombed and the shoegaze wash of
My Bloody Valentine. Its even found a home in the rig of David Gilmour. The
EHX Hell Melters expanded control set includes Gain and Level controls, and a
powerful active EQ featuring with parametric mids for improved versatility. The
Dry level control allows for blending your input signal for improved low-end
when used with a bass or even blending in other distorted tones. Boost
Footswitch engages an input gain boost and volume boost which is internally
adjustable. The Normal and Burn switch toggles between the classic chainsaw
sound and the more open clipping option. The output jacks audio output is from
the Hell Melter while the input jacks audio input to the Hell Melter.KEY_TAB The level knob adjusts the overall output level
of the Hell Melter. Turn clockwise for more output. More output is available
than on the original chainsaw circuit. Switches between normal and burn modes,
normal mode is the famous vintage chainsaw distortion sound. The burn mode is a
custom modernized distortion sound, utilizing higher voltage rails and
alternative clipping options. This results in a less compressed and more open
distortion sound with a more pronounced attack. The distortion knob adjusts the
amount of distortion and saturation, from a light grind to a roaring chainsaw.
Turn clockwise for more distortion. The mid-level knob provides active boost or
cut to the mid frequency with the frequency set by Mid Frequency knob. The
middle position leaves mid frequencies flat. The high knob provides active
boost or cut to high frequencies. The middle position leaves high frequencies
flat. Tip the frequencies controlled by the high knob are slightly lower than a
typical treble control allowing you to produce searing highs without a lot of
treble harshness. To emphasize even higher treble frequencies turn the high
knob below the middle position and increase the level knob to re-emphasize
treble. The mid frequency knob adjusts the frequency boosted or cut by the mid-level
knob. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the frequency. The low knob provides
active boost or cut to the bass frequency range. The middle position leaves
bass frequencies flat. Dry level mini knob adds clean, undistorted input signal
to the output. As the knob is turned clockwise, the amount of dry signal increases.
At the minimum position, no dry signal is mixed into the output. Tip, this is
especially useful to maintain note clarity when stacking the Hell Melter with a
dirty amp or another gain pedal.