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title: "Behringer UM300 Ultra Metal Distortion Effects Guitar Pedal, Pink"
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# Super-thick tube-like distortion Dual 9V/DC power options 15 dB precise midrange control Behringer UM300 Ultra Metal Distortion Effects Guitar Pedal, Pink

**Brand:** behringer
**Price:** R1092
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Own the Metal Throne with Ultra Metal Distortion!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Behringer UM300 Ultra Metal Distortion Effects Guitar Pedal, Pink by behringer
- **How much does it cost?** R1092 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- behringer enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted behringer brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Total Tone Sculpting:** Distortion, Level, High & Low controls let you dial from aggressive crunch to smooth leads
- • **Micromanage Your Mids:** Selectable 200 Hz–5 kHz mid frequency with ±15 dB boost/cut for perfect tonal muscle
- • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Runs on 9V battery or PSU-SB DC power supply for flexible, gig-ready operation
- • **Stage-Ready Reliability:** Bright status LED and premium on/off switch ensure flawless signal integrity
- • **Unleash Extreme Metal Power:** Super-thick, endless sustain distortion for that iconic heavy metal roar

## Overview

The Behringer UM300 Ultra Metal Distortion Pedal delivers authentic, tube-like heavy metal distortion with virtually endless sustain. Featuring a unique midrange control (200 Hz–5 kHz) with ±15 dB boost/cut, it offers unparalleled tone shaping alongside Distortion, Level, High, and Low EQ controls. Designed for reliability with a bright LED and high-quality switch, it powers via 9V battery or DC supply, making it a versatile, affordable choice for metal guitarists craving that classic crushing tone.

## Description

From the manufacturer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion Effects Pedal Take off with the most extreme and sought-after hard rock or heavy metal distortion This Behringer product has been designed to compete head to head with leading products on the market Multi-gain circuitry to give you super-thick, tube-like distortion plus endless sustain Dedicated Distortion, 3-band EQ and Level controls for awesome sound shaping Status LED for effect on/off and power check. Runs on a 9 V power source or the Behringer PSU-SB DC power supply (not included). First-class electronic On/Off switch for highest signal integrity in bypass mode ULTRA METAL UM300 In the churning, smoldering world of heavy metal, it’s the middle frequencies that make all the difference between mush and muscle. With the UM300 ULTRA METAL, you not only get control over the Mids – you can micromanage them! Metal to the Max The UM300 effects pedal gives you the most extreme, sought-after hard rock and heavy metal sounds, with super-thick, tube-like distortion – plus virtually endless sustain. The Art of Tone Like most distortion boxes, the UM300 comes with Distortion and Level controls, and the High and Low controls let you dial in the amount of top-end and bottom you desire – but the similarity to other stomps ends right there. Much like our world-class mixing consoles, we’ve given the UM300 a Mid Frequency control, allowing you to select a midrange frequency (from 200 Hz - 5 kHz) and boost/cut it by up to 15 dB. What this means in terms of tone is thick, tube-like distortion with endless sustain for everything from aggressive, traditional metal tones – to the ultimate in modern crunch! A brilliant status LED tells you when the UM300 is active, while a top-quality on/off switch maintains the highest signal integrity in bypass mode. You can power the UM300 with our PSU-SB DC power supply (not included), or pop in a 9 V power source. Massive in the Middle Is there a hole in the middle of your tone? You’ll be surprised how affordably and efficiently the ULTRA METAL UM300 can fill it! Take off with the most extreme and sought-after hard rock or heavy metal distortion – at your Behringer dealer today, or order online.

Review: Ridiculously close to the original HM-2, with some added versatility. - You're probably here for ONE of two reasons: Either 1.) It's cheap, it's bright pink and it says heavy metal on it. Or 2.) You've heard that this sounds identical to the original Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal, made famous by all those Swedish death metal bands. If you're here for reason 1, skip on this pedal, and go buy the UM300 Ultra Metal (cheap, pink Metal Zone clone), as the HM300 most likely isn't the heavy metal sound you have in mind. The UM300 can dial in a lot more standard metal tones, it's quite versatile and it's actually not that bad. If it's reason 2, then you can definitely believe what you've heard. I have a MIJ Boss HM-2, and I picked this up on a whim as I'd heard what it supposedly does. For £20, I thought "what's the worst that can happen?" especially after hearing the demos. The side-by-side comparisons were spot on. The HM300 is as close as you're going to get to the original HM-2, and if you don't fancy spending £100 in a beaten up, 25 year old HM-2 (or up to £250 on a boutique clone like the Left Hand Wrath which doesn't really sound all that much like the HM-2 anyway), then get this. Obviously the original HM-2 has a certain cool-factor and an everlasting re-sale value, but honestly - and you boutique pedalheads might scoff at this - I now prefer the HM300. The "sweet-spot" is slightly different. The HM-2's sweet spot is all the dials at 10, and the pedal sounds like garbage if you dial in anything BUT that. Whereas the HM300 is similar, though you roll off the "High" EQ (which on some models, they've called "Mid") just a *little* bit, though you can have it full, but it will give you a very cutting tone. which is great for leads, but is far too fizzy for that thick, saturated rhythm sound you're probably looking for. You can also roll off the distortion a little bit (to about 3 o-clock), which still gives you an incredible amount of gain, but it seems to ease off on the throttling compression you get at maximum gain, and the chugged palm mutes start to sound a bit more thrash-like; clear and stabby and less like an atomic bomb going off. That versatility is important for getting it to sit right with your amp. Unlike the HM-2, which if it doesn't sound good with your amp with the pedal's dials maxed out, then you are fighting a losing battle. It sounds like the original, with that added room to maneuver around your amp's natural tone. If your amp is bright, roll off the High. If your amp/cab gets a bit farty with low end, roll off the distortion, to get a much more level chug sound without compromising *that* tone. From my experience, you just can't do that with the HM-2. It's either all or nothing. With this, you have some wiggle room. Not only that, but it sounds GOOD. So close to the original that I feel a bit silly paying £100 for a Boss HM-2 some years ago. The ONLY downside is that it's plastic. For a stomp-box, I am worried as to how many stomps it will be able to take. But the tone is worth preserving, and for such a low price, you could use the money you saved on not buying a HM-2 to get a DIY FX pedal maker/modder to rehouse this for you, into something more resilient, if you really wanted to. Or you could just be careful with it. It's up to you. I am told they are more sturdy than they look and feel by folks who have had theirs a long time. We'll see. I haven't rehoused mine yet, but I am thinking about it. Ignore the reviews saying that it's bad. They just didn't know what they were buying. If you are buying this with either Swedish Death Metal in mind or that crusty grind/hardcore sound like Nails, Trap Them, Black Breath etc (which is pure Swedish Death Metal worship anyway), then you will not be disappointed! If you want a crisp, clear Brown Sound or a modern Metalcore sound, then this won't do it.
Review: Awesome Awesome Awesome (see what I did there? ha ha ha) - What!!!! This pedal is superb, and at this price an absolute no-brainer. I have an original 1970's Watkins IC300 Copycat tape delay unit, and this pedal certainly gives a superb emulation of that! It goes from classic slap back all the way to absolute chaos. The only thing I can say is - BUY ONE NOW!

## Features

- Extreme Metal Tone: Experience super-thick, tube-like distortion with virtually endless sustain for the ultimate hard rock and heavy metal sound
- Precise Midrange Control: Fine-tune your tone with a dedicated mid frequency control (200 Hz–5 kHz) that allows for up to 15 dB boost or cut
- Complete Tone Shaping: Adjust Distortion, Level, High, and Low controls to sculpt your sound from aggressive crunch to smooth lead tones
- Reliable Performance: A bright status LED and a top-quality on/off switch ensure optimal signal integrity in bypass mode
- Versatile Power Options: Power the UM300 with our PSU-SB DC power supply (not included) or a 9V power source for flexible operation

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000RW2DUQ |
| Back Material | Metal |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | 61 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 1 in Guitar Distortion & Overdrive Effects |
| Body Material | Metal |
| Colour | Pink |
| Connector | USB |
| Country Produced In | china |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (27,244) |
| Date First Available | 10 April 2007 |
| Guitar Bridge System | 1 |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | 1 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Item Weight | 400 g |
| Item model number | UM300 |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Neck Material Type | metal |
| Number of Strings | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 7.01 x 5.41 x 12.29 cm; 400 g |
| Signal Format | Analog |
| Size | Einheitsgröße |
| String Material | Nickel Steel |
| Top Material | Metal |
| Voltage | 3 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Behringer
- **Colour:** Pink
- **Item weight:** 400 g
- **Product dimensions:** 7L x 5.4W x 12.3H centimetres
- **Style:** ULTRA METAL UM300

## Images

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![Behringer UM300 Ultra Metal Distortion Effects Guitar Pedal, Pink - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21FNqyCI6UL.jpg)
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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Configuration, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can i paint my house with this ?**
A: Only if your painting it dark brown

**Q: Getting an amp and a this as a gift, for someone who only has an electric guitar but no amp!  What kind of cables/anything else?**
A: You'll need at least two cables. One from the guitar to the pedal, and another one from the pedal to the amp. But, if the amp has an "Effects Loop" channel, he'll need a third cable to use it. (However, it is not necessary to use the channel, if it does have one.) Two 10' cables would cover most needs. Be sure to get "instrument" cables, and not "speaker" cables, as they can look identical. You'll want what's usually referred to as a "1/4in. Mono Phone Plug" on the ends of the cables.If you need more advice, just ask. It would help to know what kind/size of amp you want to get.

**Q: Will this get the same effect as a tube screamer?**
A: No it won't. Better to buy a tube screamer for that. If you are on a budget the Joyo vintage overdrive will get you closer than this one.

**Q: that pretty boy at the guitar center was saying this behringer wont sound like onea them vintage Italian wahs from the 60s, is that true??**
A: I think that guy was hitting on you, this wah has a lot of buttons and knobs to tweak to get your preference, for the price, you can't beat it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ridiculously close to the original HM-2, with some added versatility.
*by V***E on 21 May 2018*

You're probably here for ONE of two reasons: Either 1.) It's cheap, it's bright pink and it says heavy metal on it. Or 2.) You've heard that this sounds identical to the original Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal, made famous by all those Swedish death metal bands. If you're here for reason 1, skip on this pedal, and go buy the UM300 Ultra Metal (cheap, pink Metal Zone clone), as the HM300 most likely isn't the heavy metal sound you have in mind. The UM300 can dial in a lot more standard metal tones, it's quite versatile and it's actually not that bad. If it's reason 2, then you can definitely believe what you've heard. I have a MIJ Boss HM-2, and I picked this up on a whim as I'd heard what it supposedly does. For £20, I thought "what's the worst that can happen?" especially after hearing the demos. The side-by-side comparisons were spot on. The HM300 is as close as you're going to get to the original HM-2, and if you don't fancy spending £100 in a beaten up, 25 year old HM-2 (or up to £250 on a boutique clone like the Left Hand Wrath which doesn't really sound all that much like the HM-2 anyway), then get this. Obviously the original HM-2 has a certain cool-factor and an everlasting re-sale value, but honestly - and you boutique pedalheads might scoff at this - I now prefer the HM300. The "sweet-spot" is slightly different. The HM-2's sweet spot is all the dials at 10, and the pedal sounds like garbage if you dial in anything BUT that. Whereas the HM300 is similar, though you roll off the "High" EQ (which on some models, they've called "Mid") just a *little* bit, though you can have it full, but it will give you a very cutting tone. which is great for leads, but is far too fizzy for that thick, saturated rhythm sound you're probably looking for. You can also roll off the distortion a little bit (to about 3 o-clock), which still gives you an incredible amount of gain, but it seems to ease off on the throttling compression you get at maximum gain, and the chugged palm mutes start to sound a bit more thrash-like; clear and stabby and less like an atomic bomb going off. That versatility is important for getting it to sit right with your amp. Unlike the HM-2, which if it doesn't sound good with your amp with the pedal's dials maxed out, then you are fighting a losing battle. It sounds like the original, with that added room to maneuver around your amp's natural tone. If your amp is bright, roll off the High. If your amp/cab gets a bit farty with low end, roll off the distortion, to get a much more level chug sound without compromising *that* tone. From my experience, you just can't do that with the HM-2. It's either all or nothing. With this, you have some wiggle room. Not only that, but it sounds GOOD. So close to the original that I feel a bit silly paying £100 for a Boss HM-2 some years ago. The ONLY downside is that it's plastic. For a stomp-box, I am worried as to how many stomps it will be able to take. But the tone is worth preserving, and for such a low price, you could use the money you saved on not buying a HM-2 to get a DIY FX pedal maker/modder to rehouse this for you, into something more resilient, if you really wanted to. Or you could just be careful with it. It's up to you. I am told they are more sturdy than they look and feel by folks who have had theirs a long time. We'll see. I haven't rehoused mine yet, but I am thinking about it. Ignore the reviews saying that it's bad. They just didn't know what they were buying. If you are buying this with either Swedish Death Metal in mind or that crusty grind/hardcore sound like Nails, Trap Them, Black Breath etc (which is pure Swedish Death Metal worship anyway), then you will not be disappointed! If you want a crisp, clear Brown Sound or a modern Metalcore sound, then this won't do it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome Awesome Awesome (see what I did there? ha ha ha)
*by A***L on 11 February 2026*

What!!!! This pedal is superb, and at this price an absolute no-brainer. I have an original 1970's Watkins IC300 Copycat tape delay unit, and this pedal certainly gives a superb emulation of that! It goes from classic slap back all the way to absolute chaos. The only thing I can say is - BUY ONE NOW!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Decent but heavy on batteries.
*by J***. on 19 January 2026*

Case is plastic so may not take a battering, changing the battery is fiddly. Current drain is 160mA so a PP3 battery will only last a few hours if used continuously. Sounds decent enough and plenty of versatility so at the price still good value.

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