Cons
- Some unwanted hiss and noise
- Lacking low end
Pros
- Great value for money
- Excels in high-gain scooped tones
- Solid build quality
If you’re familiar with a certain black and orange classic distortion pedal from BOSS, the layout might seem familiar to you. The Behringer Ultra Metal UM300 is one of the most affordable distortion pedals. It boasts high-gain capabilities and expanded EQ controls.
Its features are far from what you’d expect from cheap distortion pedals. It’s a good entry-level dirt box for those who prefer their distortion levels tweaked high.
The label Ultra Metal is justified by this pedal’s built-in sweepable mid-EQ, which lets you boost or scoop your tone to your preference. It works in conjunction with the pedal’s high and low EQ controls for shaping your tone.
It is housed in a standard-size stompbox which makes it easy to fit into most setups.
As with many of these high gain distortion pedals, there is some unwanted hiss and noise – try moving the pedal away from the amp for better results.
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly high-gain distortion pedal with tons of EQ options, this pedal delivers quite well. It should definitely go on your to-try list.
Specifications
- Controls: Dist, High, Low, Mid, Mid Freq, Level
- Analog
- Buffered Bypass
- 9-Volt Adapter/Battery
- Special Features: Expanded EQ controls
| Website | Source | *Rating Value |
| YouTube | Tim Guitar | 90/100 |
| YouTube | SwedishGuitarNerd | 90/100 |