MS-1 Metal Shredder

The iStingor Metal Shredder MS-1 is an analog high-gain distortion pedal designed for metal, hard rock and other heavy styles. Its tube-like CMOS architecture provides natural compression and harmonic richness while retaining pick attack and definition at high gain settings. Gain controls distortion intensity and Level sets the output volume. A full 3-band EQ provides independent Bass, Middle and Treble adjustment, while the Range control shifts the center frequency affected by the Middle control for more precise midrange shaping. Range has no effect when Middle is at its 12 o’clock flat position. The circuit is designed for low-noise operation without an integrated noise gate, maintaining clarity for palm-muted riffs and fast lead playing. It can be powered by a 9V battery or standard 9V DC supply.