Detail 01
Normal/Burn switch
Selects the classic chainsaw sound or the more open clipping option.
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Electro-HarmonixHell Melter Distortion Effects Pedal Black and Orange
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hell Melter takes the chainsaw-style distortion circuit in two directions: Normal for the classic voice, or Burn for a more open clipping response. Gain, Level, and active EQ with parametric mids give you direct control over the distortion and its placement in a mix. The Dry level can retain input signal alongside the effect, while the Boost footswitch adds gain and volume; its boost amount is internally adjustable. Internal voltage boosting increases headroom, reduces compression, and adds attack.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building an extreme distortion sound with selectable classic or more open clipping.
- Blending input signal with distortion to retain low end on bass.
- Making a footswitchable gain and volume lift part of a pedal setup.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Dry level
Blends your input signal with the effected signal.
Detail 03
Boost footswitch
Engages input-gain and volume boost; the boost level is adjusted internally.
Detail 04
4.76 x 2.24 x 4.02 inches
Footprint and height for placing the pedal in a setup.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The Boost footswitch’s adjustment is internal.
- 02Choose between Normal and Burn clipping modes rather than expecting a single fixed response.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the Normal/Burn switch do?
Normal selects the classic chainsaw sound; Burn switches to a more open clipping option.
02Can Hell Melter blend in the original signal?
Yes. Its Dry level control blends the input signal with the distortion.
03What changes when the Boost footswitch is engaged?
It adds input gain and volume boost, with the boost amount adjustable internally.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 4.76 inch x 2.24 inch x 4.02 inch
- Weight
- 1.3
