How do you EQ a distorted guitar?
Simple Equalization
- - Cut low frequency mumbling with a High Pass filter in the range of 60–120 Hz. ...
- - Cut high frequency hissing that inevitably emerges in heavily distorted guitars. ...
- - Make a little enhancement with a narrow band (Q = 1.5–3) in upper mids for better guitar audibility in the mix.
How do I make my guitar sound more metal?
Turn the level knob up enough so that the volume sounds the same whether the pedal is on or off. This is called "unity" gain and you are now at a neutral position to start tweaking your tone. Turn the gain/drive/distortion knob up until it sounds "metal" enough for you.