Zoom TM-01 Tri Metal

With the knobs it's easy to find a good tone. The instruction manual helps you finding the tone you're searching. The knobs are very sensitive so you have to try a lot of combinations to find THE SOUND you need.
But it's a pedal, does anything is more easy to use? Let your ears do the job...

My two setups are:
>GODIN ST Artisan signature Custom Shop, with 3 Seymour-Duncan Little 59', Dunlop Cry-baby, Boss expression pedal, Zoom Tri-Metal, Marshall Valvestate 8280 with chorus (2x40W, 2x12''hp)
>Lespaul standard Epiphone, with the same ...

First, the Tri metal is THE METAL DISTORTION PEDAL ! If you want to play blues, or something else, don't buy it.
This was born for play Metal (Megadeath, Metallica, Iron Maiden...). The sound is very very good. Nothing in common with the BOss Metal-zone. The sounding is not Thinny, no buzzing, so quiet.
If you can't buy a 100W all tube, you can get this pedal without any doubt, she have the power, the definition, the versatility that turn a basic into Hell Metal Master !

I would use it on a gig without a backup. the pedal is made with metal not cheap plastic parts. A heavy one.

I don't know, I don't use any customer support.

Basicly, I play Metal Covers, from Iron Maiden to Megadeath, So I need a lot of gain and definition. I have found that in the Tri Metal. All you need is this pedal, and a bit of reverb...
the Tri-metal is designed for heavy rock, she is reliable, simple QUIET (without any noise gate inside!), and produce a distortion with a lot of gain!!
She's much better than the Metal-Zone, but she is so Rare:you can have a lot of problems to found one.
I'am still thinking this pedal is not ZOOM. Zoom have so poor distortion effects on their Multi-effets that I could not believe that one was made by those men who use to produce cheappy bullshits.
Whatever, If you found a Tri-Metal, buy it! THIS NAME IS NOT AN USURPATED ONE!!

Very easy...drive, treble, bass, nice parametric eq for the mids, and output. Simple.

Wow. This thing really gets the most out of a 7-string. Here's the guitars I've tried this with:

Schecter Omen-7 with a Duncan JB-7 in the bridge, standard tuning. Sounds GREAT!!!
el-cheapo double neck w/7-string neck tuned down to A (KORN tuning)- Sounds unbelievable!!!
Homemade 6-string tuned down to Drop-C (SOAD tuning)w/DiMarzio Megadrive in bridge. Again, sounds sick on the lower stuff!!!
Homemade 6-string w/Bill Lawrence XL-500 in bridge (the real Lawrence, not the Stew-Mac)- Sounds WAY too harsh, no matter how I tweaked the knobs.

This thing is a BEAST for lower register metal rhythm work. It does better than anything I've tried (including a 100W Marshall head & an amp modeler) at handling the 7-strings. It is not, however, a lead pedal...too harsh in the upper register, imo, though others may feel differently. Very quiet except at the most extreme drive and output (which there is no need for; at 12-o'clock the gain is PLENTY!!! This thing was obviously meant for nu-metallers (which I am not, though I play some of the stuff), and not for shredders. It gets a 10 for metal rhythm, and a 6 for lead tone. Since it's meant for the former, I give it a 9 overall. Very nice pedal.

Just got it, but it seems VERY solid. Nice metal case, knobs, and true bypass switch...at least it CLAIMS to be true bypass; I haven't taken it apart to have a look at the switch & the wiring.

Beats me.

I play all kindsa stuff (currently working on a funk/metal project). Like I said above, when you need massive distortion and power out of 7-strings or detuned guitars, this thing rips. my other gear: Digitech Xp-100 whammy-wah, vox wah, Voodoo Lab Proctavia, original Soviet big-muff, original Boss OD-1, Boss Blues Driver, V-Amp 2, Fender ultra-chorus amp (just sold my Marshall).

This unit has been discontinued, and I would not be surpised if this thing becomes collectable in a few years. There's really nothing else that does the job this thing does. It was VERY expensive new (list was something like $170), and a quick search of the internet only found a few for about $100. I would certainly try to get another if mine was ripped off or broken; I think it's destined to be a sought-after piece of equipment. Nice job, Zoom...

As with all ZOOMs, they are easy to get a good sound from, hard to get a great sound from. It is a rather basic distortion: gain, level, treble, bass, semi-parametric mid (can change the range). Just start with everything half way (12 o'clock) and tweek for a good hour or so :P Mine didnt' come with a manual, but I bought it second hand off a friend

My main guitar is a customised ESP F-200, and my backup guitar is a customised Aria MAC-50Q. I use a Peavy Bandit 112 (80watt combo/amp head) and a Marhsall MG120 (cheap and merry guitar cabinet). I also use a variety of other amp setups at gigs and whatnot when I cant transport my own stuff. My fx board is rather big. It goes
Jim Dunlop Crybaby -> Boss NS-2 Noise Surpressor -> (in NS-2 effects loop) Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer -> (not in NS-2 fx loop anymore) Boss LS-2 Line Selector (two switchable fx loops) -> (fx loop A) Zoom GFX-707II -> (fx loop B) Zoom TM-01 (trimetal) -> (still fx loop B) Zoom GFX707 -> (back to LS-2) guitar amp. Its much simpler when ya actually see it, its hard to describe in plain text.

The TM-01 is very strong sounding, it is fabulous. When you dont play, its COMPLETELY silent. BUT, it does NOT have a built in noise gate like everyone seems to think, its just plain old fashioned fantastic build quality using the best parts. My only quibble with it is that its hard to get a good low-gain sound outta it, and the high gain sounds are way over the top. It may be a "metal" distortion, but with a bit of smart EQing, it can do a very wide variety of sounds.

Just to stress, I use fx wisely, not like rediculous amounts of badly set modules on everything.

I would most definitly depend on it, I have for at least 30 gigs in the past year, as well as 6 hours of band practises a week for the past 2 years. I would never gig without a backup, I always have a fall back plan incase something happens. As of yet, never needed the fall back though *touch wood*

I've never had any problems with any of my ZOOM pedals, but I have asked the company about other products and little technical questions. All responses were quick, friendly, and very useful. The ZOOM website also has manuals for all of their products for those people (like me) who didnt get one or (like the person I bought it from) lost it.

I play in a disco porno-funk emo grindcore death metal blues ska jazz band (we have a wide variety of styles in our set lists), and it works for all of those styles (except blues and jazz, which I use the GFX-707II drive modules for) I have been playing for 3 years (yeah, I only a new kid, but I know my stuff and I pretty much live in my local music shop and I try everything they have)

All of my other gear is listed above (its not exactly fantastic top of the line gear, but it gets the job done and for the price i paid for it I cant complain) If it was lost or stolen, I would definitly hunt down another.

I love its sound and the footswitch, it is the most durable footswitch I have ever found, and it switches completely silently. I also love the fact it is COMPLETELY ANALOGUE, none of that digital distortion mince (I can tell a digital distortion a mile away, no matter how good it is). I dont like the crazy rubber thing on the bottom (stops it running away at a gig when you stamp on it), it fell off mine. Nothing a bit of super glue cant fix though :)

I compared it to the all famous Boss Metal Zone. The Metal Zone sounds very thin, twangy, undistinctive, cheap and digital. Even with an EQ pedal (which does vasty improve the Metal Zone), it was pretty feeble. Also tried a couple of Digitech X-series distortion things (cant remember which ones), they were ok, but still a bit naff. The Tri Metal is very powerful, very versitile (if ya know what your doing) and very nice looking :) Also, it was #20, cant go wrong for #20 can ya?

I wish the knobs were a bit less sensitive though, a very very small turn and your sound is completely different (which does make it so versitile, so I guess I shouldnt complain)

On a side note, just because something is plastic (such as.... ooo..... say a ZOOM GFX-707) it doesn't mean it will break easily. The GFX707 is very strong, mine have been through hell and are in perfect working order. Anyway, enough of my rant.

Pretty easy to use. The only knob people won't be familiar with is the range knob. This puts more emphasis on the bass side of the mids or the treble side, depending on which way its turned. The eqs are really sensitive so you can get TONS of different sounds out of it

I use a les paul into tri-metal into a Marshall Valvestate. The distortion is infinatley better than the Marshalls distortion. Its a real METAL sound. People often say blah blah is a great distortion pedal but they mean to play stuff like Jimi Hendrix, Smashing Pumpkins, Bon Jovi etc. This is a real distortion pedal for Metallica, Disturbed etc.. HEAVY AS HELL and really quiet and clear at the same time. Wish it was just a touch clearer though. Guess i,m just tough to please.

And what is all this about people saying you can't palm mute on this thing?? What a load of .... They must only have the pedal a day and haven't figured out how to use it yet. Thats what the range knob is for. If its turned below half the muting can be a little weak. Turn it even the slightest bit over half way and holy sh*t. Heavy and tight as hell.

I have been playing for almost 10 years and am not easily impressed but this is a cool pedal. Still want a Dual Recto or Powerball though

They say if there way a nuclear war the cockroaches would ne the only things to survive. I'd add the tri-metal to that list. Solid metal everywhere

Never used it

I play METAL from Metallica to Alice in Chains to Disturbed Papa Roach etc.. If you can't afford a 100 watt all tube amp or you want to soup up your existing one, get this pedal.(if you can still find one) Its as simple as that.

It's a freakin' analog pedal. Like, with knobs that rotate. How hard is that?

Note though that it has a very wide tonal range, so getting *your* sound from it may take a while. Remember to start experimenting with all the knobs in the center position, not off (esp. the level knob, tee-hee :)

The manual... it lists some presets that are okay and yadas a bit about how to use the thing.. as if you wouldn't know.

I'm using it alongside a Morley wah pedal and plug it into either a Vox or a Behringer amp. My axe is an EXP V-350, by the way.

The unit is total hush when on bypass (it does have a mechanical bypass system) and when not hitting strings, which is *awesome*.

You'd be nuts to turn the gain to maximum, it simply soars with it. Just your most beloved rythm guitar for metal players. This is *not* a blues pedal.

Solid-as-a-tank metal casing, metal knobs, seems like the bugs will rule the after-nuclear-war world (and play with it :) before it breaks. I'd sureley gig without a backup for it.

Never dealt with them.

I play rock, blues, and *metal*. It certainly is a perfect match for the last one :)

If it were stolen... I'd cry a bit and wish they didn't discontinue it.

Just get your hands on one of them before they go vintage.

Pretty easy to get used to... you'll have to tweak with the settings a bit to get it into something that works for you. I've actually noticed a few people who've posted their settings in these reviews. Its definitely not plug and play, so it loses a point

I was on the hunt for a pedal that provided an amazing amount of gain... like more gain than you'd ever need... so i've tried out a ton of pedals... a pedal i really wanted to get my hands on was a Fender Blender... although they're discontinued and any chance of finding one is pretty rare. The Tri Metal is discontinued as well, however a few stores still have some kicking around.

I have a few different setups that sound really good...
1) Fender Telecaster -> Dunlop Original Crybaby -> Tri-Metal -> Peavey TNT 115 (Yes, this is a bass amp)

2) Ibanez RG 250 dx -> Tri-Metal -> Fender Deluxe 112

3) Ibanez Ax 7221 (7 String) -> Tri-Metal -> Fender Deluxe 112

This pedal doesn't suck tone at all, and bypass is actually a true sounding bypass, which is good.. very good. I'd have to say this is the most fun to play effect i have so far... oh yeah, try playing an Ebow set on Harmonic mode on your low strings with a slight finger induced vibrato.. sounds VERY awesome! I can't wait to show it off to my band mates at next practice

Historically Zoom has been known to build pedals with Plastic casings. In 98 i bought a Zoom 505... its still alive today after many a jam session and house parties. In 2001 i bought the GFX 4, a great pedal... somehow i still haven't snapped any of the knobs off yet... this Tri Metal is built with a solid metal casing... the knobs are metal as well, very solid... i would say that this unit is 10 x more durable than traditional Zoom boxes, and even those are pretty tough. I always hear people comaplina about the zoom multi effects units being plastic, but what the hell? is the mosh pit on the stage or something? they don't break that easy.

I've dealt with Zoom support one time before when i had accidently dropped my 505 into some special mode and couldn't get it out. I sent an email to them and received a response on how to fix the problem within 24 hours. They also provide downloadable manuals for all their products on their website... very handy

I play almost everything except country.... been playing for 6 years. Other gear i own, Zoom 505, Zoom GFX 4, Zoom Rhythm trak 123, Danlectro BLT Slap echo, Dunlop Original Crybaby Wah, Ibanez Sound Tank Tremolo, Boss DS-1 Distortion, EBow. If it was lost or stolen, i'd definitely buy another one (hopefully insurance would cover it!)
I love how variable the gain is... and how quiet it is, zero noise! I would have to say the Range knob is most fun to play with so far.

6 knobs to use are all pretty easy to figure out, but a LOT of tweaking will be required to find your perfect sound, not that its difficult to get a good sound, it'll just be your personal preference.

Im using an ESP explorer and a Tom Delonge Signature Strat. My amps are a Marshall MG100DFX for jams and a JCM900 half stack for gigs. The tri metal sounds great through both but i have to admit that running it through my jcm900 gives far better results, a real raw crunch distortion, brutal. All i use in my chain is a boss NS2 with the tri metal and a boss GE-7 running through the NS2's effects loop. This thing rocks. I was tempted to buy a metalzone as the other guitarist in our band had one, but when i heard it, it just sucked. Muddy, toneless, artificial are all words that spring to mind about the metalzone but not the tri metal! i know some people on here say this thing is just for metal, but i disagree. In my band we write heavy stuff and punky stuff and this thing delivers on both, i can get a great rammestein brutal distortion when tuned down or a great kinda new found glory/offspring punk sound. It really is amazingly quiet too, with the NS2 off, and the tri metal cranked up there is a little buzz, but compared to most pedals its nothing! with the NS2 on, there is no noise at all from the tri metal or GE-7.

Its my heaviest pedal, i've dropped it, spilt cola on it, had people accidentally step on the knobs, no damage. I bought it seond hand and there were a few chips in the paint work, but it was only cosmetic.

I play metal and punk and this thing kicks arse. I'd say it was well suited to any hi-gain style of music, EQ it a bit and u can get most styles. I am curious why they were discontinued though, as i'd say it was the best distortion pedal available.

The six buttons and the footswitch are easy enough to operate. The difficulty lies in finding your unique sound. Don't be mistaken, this boy can pump out a wide range of distortions, mostly for metal. But the first few times you try, it'll be hard to find exactly what you want, which is why you have to fiddle around with the controls a lot. And with 6 to screw around with, the complexity of your sound is mirrored through your changes significantly.

The sound is great. Unless gain is turned up ALL the way, it's silent. I left it alone and didn't even know anything was on. It's that damn quiet. But it also doesn't lack in its sound. Like I said, there's a huge range of sounds just waiting to eat up your amp with this. You can go from a heavy treble sound to a dry bassy one. And everything in between. And a lot more.

I would use this without a backup. This thing is indestructible. However, this pedal was discontinued by ZOOM. I wonder why..

I play metal and this thing suits me to a tee. I know a lot of people are afraid of having all their stuff sound the same, but this solves that dilemma. It pumps out whatever you need. Buy it (if you can find it) and you won't be disappointed.

Kind of like a Metal Zone to use with just a slightly different layout.Don't put too much faith in the manual but fool around with the 2 mid controls to find your sound. The bottom end can be overpowering so I keep it slightly higher than straight up and the treble slightly lower.

I bought it about a year ago because I was mightily impressed by the sound of this box and let me tell you I'm not easily impressed these days. This isnt really exactly a recto sound but it is a contemporary high gain sound. It can sound intensely brutal and was just made for metal and the more extreme the better.Palm muting sounds awesome [if you know how to palm mute correctly that is]. Sounds absolutely crushing at high volumes if you know how to set up an amp correctly. [I'm afraid guys who pay 125 bucks for a 60 buck pedal do not qualify here:)]
Beats the Metalzone in every department even for price. This is without a doubt the best metal pedal I have ever used and I've had Boss, Dod, Danelectro, Ibanez etc. This is even better than the Digitech Metal Master which is an excellent pedal.

I think a 10 is appropriate here.

God aint making any more real estate and sadly Zoom aint making any more of these great pedals I think I have to try to find a couple more of these as backups.Cause I never want to be without one.

Can't be easyer to use . 6 knobs . What more can I tell ?

Okey listen : I play a Ibanez RG550 , my amp is a Marshall 8200 which I play tru a 1912 cabinet . My first pedal [ which I used for over 2 years ] was an MT2 , If you know how to set up your gear you can get pretty much out of this , but I got sick and tired of the same sound . So I searched for another pedal I saw ALLOT of good revieuws on Harmony Centraill about the Tri metal , So I bought it . What a mistake . The sound is to muddy when amp is cranked up . On a gig you cannot use this pedal cause you can't hear crap what you are playing . What happend to Palm muting ?? I maybe saw 2 people talk about this , does heave PM that the mt-2 does forget about it the tri metal can't handle this . If you are in to NU metal with absolutly no PM this is the pedal you need . Speed , metal , hardcore freaks better stick with the MT-2 .

Yes its very strong made out of metal i think ??? I would not use it on a gig cause its total soundcrap .

never needed it

I play mostly hardcore metal . This is not the pedal I need . End of revieuw