SMM-1 Metal Master
High-gain stereo distortion with 2-band EQ - used by Euronymous for black metal tones.
The Arion SMM-1 Metal Master is a high-gain stereo distortion with separate low and high frequency EQ controls for sculpting powerful, wide-range metal tones. The Soft/Direct switch provides a milder distortion option via the second output for tonal flexibility.
With a -65dB noise level, the SMM-1 is remarkably quiet for its gain range. Stereo outputs expand its use for dual-amp rigs or recording applications.
Notably, Euronymous of Mayhem used the Metal Master before a Tube Screamer into a Marshall Plexi to achieve his signature black metal tone on the genre-defining 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas.' This unexpected pedigree has given the humble SMM-1 legendary status among extreme metal players.
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