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Boss MD-2 Mega Distortion settings
How 4 songs dial in the Boss MD-2 Mega Distortion, across 4 amps — real knob positions, not presets.
Typical Boss MD-2 Mega Distortion settings
| Knob | Average | Range | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level | 6.5 | 6–7 | 4 |
| Tone | 5.8 | 4–7 | 4 |
| Bottom | 6.0 | 5–7 | 4 |
| Dist | 6.0 | 5–7 | 4 |
| Gain Boost | 4.8 | 4–6 | 4 |
Averaged across every ToneAdapt match that uses this pedal. It usually sits first in the signal chain.
Song by song
| Song | Amp | Boss MD-2 Mega Distortion settings |
|---|---|---|
| Creeping death Metallica | Roland Cube 30X | Level 6 · Tone 7 · Bottom 6 · Dist 7 · Gain Boost 4 |
| Disposable Heroes Metallica | Marshall MG30CFX | Level 6 · Tone 6 · Bottom 7 · Dist 6 · Gain Boost 5 |
| Drain you Nirvana | Fender Blues Junior IV | Gain Boost 6 · Tone 4 · Bottom 6 · Level 7 · Dist 5 |
| Lateralus TOOL | Fender Mustang LT25 | Gain Boost 4 · Tone 6 · Bottom 5 · Dist 6 · Level 7 |
Dial this pedal in for your rig
ToneAdapt works out where to set the Boss MD-2 Mega Distortion for any song, on the amp and guitar you actually own — pedals included. First match is free.
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Fender Blues Junior IV1 song with this pedalFender Mustang LT251 song with this pedalRoland Cube 30x1 song with this pedalMarshall MG30CFX1 song with this pedal
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Song, artist and gear names are used to identify the tone being matched; ToneAdapt is not affiliated with or endorsed by the artists or manufacturers mentioned. Settings are AI-generated starting points — trust your ears.