The Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff is a versatile distortion pedal with a powerful 3-band EQ and built-in noise gate — perfect for sculpting tones across multiple genres. Here's a breakdown of suggested settings tailored to different styles:
Genre-Based Settings for Nano Metal Muff
| Genre | Gain | Gate | Bass | Mid | Treble | Tone Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doom / Sludge | Max | 9–10 | Max | 2–3 | ~8 o’clock | Saturated, dark, fuzzy wall of sound |
| Thrash Metal | 8–9 | 10–11 | 2–3 | 3–4 | 2–3 | Tight, aggressive, scooped mids |
| Classic Rock | 5–6 | Off | 5 | 5 | 5 | Balanced crunch with vintage edge |
| Hardcore Punk | 7–8 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | Raw, mid-forward distortion |
| Djent / Modern Metal | 6–7 | 11–12 | 4 | 7–8 | 3–4 | Focused mids, tight low-end |
| Stoner Rock | Max | 9 | Max | 4–5 | ~9 o’clock | Thick, fuzzy, warm distortion |
| Industrial / Noise | Max | 12 | 3 | Max | Max | Harsh, compressed, cutting tone |