Electro-Harmonix Hell Melter - Advanced Metal Distortion

Distortion pedal

• Manufacturer: Electro-Harmonix
• Model: Hell Melter
• Type: Heavy Metal distortion
• Technology: Analog
• Audio: Mono
• Bypass: Buffered Bypass
• Features: Classic Heavy Metal circuit with expanded controls
• Output: Increased overall output volume
• EQ: Active EQ with parametric MIDS control
• Additional Functions: Noise gate and dry level control
• Modes: NORMAL and BURN
• Boost: Footswitchable boost section
• Controls: Independent distortion and level knobs
• Power: 9.6V DC 200 mA power adapter included
• Dimensions: 12.1 × 10.1 × 5.7 cm
• Current Draw: 140 mA
• Year Released: 2023

With its take on the cult-classic, chainsaw distortion pedal, the EHX Hell Melter takes distortion to its extremes. The Hell Melter 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 Sweden’s Entombed and the shoegaze wash of My Bloody Valentine. It’s even found a home in the rig of David Gilmour!

The EHX Hell Melter’s 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/Burn switch toggles between the classic chainsaw sound and the more open clipping option.