Tc Electronic Fangs Metal Distortion

A modern metal distortion designed to sculpt the mids

In the world of metal distortion pedals, everything often comes down to the midrange: too scooped and you disappear from the mix, too present and the sound becomes nasal. The Fangs Metal Distortion was precisely designed around this key point, featuring a 3-position mid selector that allows you to instantly change the tonal signature without endless tweaking. It stands as a direct and affordable solution to achieve a big modern saturation, with a fast and "tight" response that maintains precision on palm-mutes.

Who is the Fangs Metal Distortion for?

This pedal is aimed at guitarists who want gain, lots of gain, with a firm attack and good definition. It suits both intermediate players (looking for their first real easy-to-adjust metal distortion) and seasoned musicians who want a distortion dedicated to heavy rhythms for a stage or rehearsal pedalboard.

In terms of styles, the Fangs feels at home with thrash, hardcore, death, nu-metal (Scoop mode), as well as heavier genres like doom and sludge (Fat mode, with generous bass). In the studio, it can serve as a compact and stable distortion layer; live, its "plug and chug" approach saves valuable time between soundchecks.

Controls, modes, and design: simple but truly usable

The TC Electronic Fangs Metal Distortion goes straight to the point with classic and effective ergonomics: Gain for saturation amount, Volume for output level, Bass for low-end foundation, and Treble for attack and bite. The core adjustment lies in the 3-position switch "Raw / Fat / Scoop", which modifies the mid response to adapt the pedal to your tuning, amp, and place in the mix.

The pedal features an On/Bypass footswitch and True Bypass operation to preserve your signal when the effect is off. The connectivity is intentionally minimal (one input, one output), exactly what you expect from a dedicated, robust distortion ready to withstand rehearsals and gigs.

The sound

The Fangs' signature is a thick distortion with a super tight response: attacks stand out, palm-mutes stay clear, and fast riffs remain intelligible. The Raw mode emphasizes a more direct and gritty aggression, the Scoop mode hollows the mids for wide, cutting modern rhythms, and the Fat mode thickens the midrange to beef up chords and reinforce the wall of sound sensation.

Thanks to its stated frequency range and EQ, it can shift from a very "cutting" sound (open Treble, Raw/Scoop mode) to a more massive and dark distortion (generous Bass, Fat mode). Its output level and maximum gain allow you to push an already crunchy amp or stay on a clean channel for a fully embraced main distortion.

Technical specifications

Effects	Distortion	Type	sector
Technology	Analog	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Black
EQ	2 channels

Effect pedal	Metal Distortion	Noise floor	-65 dB
Circuit	analog	Frequency response	80 Hz to 20 kHz
Bypass	True Bypass	EQ frequencies and min/max gain	120 Hz +18 dB / -18 dB, 5 kHz +15 dB / -15 dB
Potentiometers	Gain, Volume, Bass, Treble	Maximum output gain	+40 dB
Switch	3 positions "Raw / Fat / Scoop"	3-position switch (midrange area)	400 Hz Raw +13 dB, Scoop -13 dB
Footswitch	On/Bypass	Chassis	metal
Input	1 x 6.35mm TS unbalanced jack (instrument)	Dimensions (L x W x H)	132 x 74 x 58 mm
Output	1 x 6.35mm TS unbalanced jack	Weight	0.5 kg
Input impedance	greater than 400 kOhms	Power supply	not included
Output impedance	1 kOhm	Consumption	15 mA (operating current)
Headroom (max input level)	-40 dB	Recommended adapter	capable of supplying 100 mA or more