Fortin Amps Launches Meshuggah Pedal
New Signature Meshuggah Pedal
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Fortin Amps, in collaboration with the legendary Swedish metal innovators Meshuggah and the acclaimed designer Mike Fortin, have unveiled the Meshuggah Pedal.
Meshuggah Pedal
For over three decades, Meshuggah has consistently redefined the boundaries of heavy music with their complex rhythms and devastating riffs. Now, the raw power and precision that have made them a global phenomenon can be harnessed in a compact and rugged unit.
This new Meshuggah preamp and distortion stompbox promises to deliver the band’s iconic, earth-shattering high-gain tones.
Signature Pedal
This signature pedal, meticulously designed by Mike Fortin, draws its inspiration from the fabled Fortin Meshuggah amplifier head – a rare and highly sought-after tube amp considered a “holy grail” by countless metal guitar players.
Initially designed in 2016, the Fortin Meshuggah head was conceived as the definitive amplifier to capture the diverse sonic evolution of the band, serving as the tonal cornerstone for both Fredrik Thordendal and Mårten Hagström.
Heavy Tones
Fortin Amps assures users that the tone and, crucially, the feel of the pedal are strikingly similar to the amplifier. Their FAQs even suggest that when paired with the power section of a Meshuggah amp or impulse responses from the Neural DSP Nameless X suite, the tonal differences are “extremely hard to hear.”
It is equipped with a highly interactive 3-band EQ, allowing for precise frequency sculpting with both cut and boost capabilities. The layout features two footswitchable channels and offers Hi and Lo gain modes that work in conjunction with the Master Volume Control (MVC) to provide a broad spectrum of gain textures.
Zuul
The pedal incorporates a built-in Fortin Zuul noise gate, a crucial feature for achieving the ultra-tight and articulate staccato riffs that are a hallmark of Meshuggah’s sound.
The Hi Gain mode delivers a more compressed and modern voicing, ideal for contemporary metal tones, while the Lo mode offers a more “open, raw vintage” feel. Fortin emphasises the interactive nature of the controls, encouraging players to explore and discover the pedal’s numerous sweet spots.
Pricing
The Meshuggah Pedal requires a 9V DC power supply with a minimum of 106mA. Making it a solid choice if you need high-gain tones on your pedalboard.
Meshuggah Pedal MSRP – USD 349
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