Metalloid

The Metalloid by Roger Mayer is a dual-band distortion pedal designed to bring parallel path processing and recording studio-mixing quality to the range of distortion pedals. It features two separate distortion sections that are driven by internal splitter circuitry and then mixed back together. The Low and High Band distortion circuits have been carefully optimized to provide improved individual control of the range of notes used, offering a wide range of sounds. This technique allows for varying amounts of distortion and EQ to be applied to each band and then mixed together, providing sophisticated processing and control for live performance situations where two guitar sounds are seamlessly required.

Key Features and Technical Specifications:
- Dual-band distortion pedal with parallel path processing
- Two separate distortion sections with internal splitter circuitry
- Low and High Band distortion circuits optimized for improved individual control of notes
- Allows for varying amounts of distortion and EQ to be applied to each band and then mixed together
- Ergonomic design with jack sockets and DC power jack on the same side of the enclosure
- Multi-mode outputs with hard wire bypass and two buffered outputs
- Rapid battery change design for easy access
- Battery life: 50 hours or more using a premium grade alkaline 9 Volt type
- External power adapter/supply compatibility with standard negative center pin connection protocol
- Specifications: 9 volt DC, regulated output recommended, current rating of 50mA or more

The Metalloid is designed to cater to a wide range of musical styles, from Hard Rock and Heavy Metal to Finger Pickin Slide Blues, Rebel Country Styles, and Resonator guitars, offering different tones for bass strings and solo riffs.