The Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff is a compact distortion pedal designed for metal guitarists, delivering aggressive, high-gain tones. It features a 3-band EQ for precise sound shaping, a noise gate to eliminate hum, and controls for distortion, volume, and the noise gate threshold. This pedal offers a range of ultra-heavy sounds in a pedalboard-friendly design.
Guitarists appreciate the Nano Metal Muff for its great metal sounds and ease of use, particularly noting the useful noise gate. Some users found it a suitable backup, while others praised the wide range of tones available in a compact format, though one user reported a malfunction.