Mercuriall Audio: Metal Area MT-A Win.Mac

Mercuriall Audio Metal Area MT-A is a free distortion effect that brings the character of the Metal Zone MT-2 pedal into a software production setup. Built with Mercuriall’s Neural Hybrid Engine modeling technology, it is aimed at guitarists and home producers who want pedal-style distortion for metal and other heavy music without adding a hardware stompbox to their recording chain.

The plugin offers mono and stereo operation, allowing you to choose a mode that fits the signal you are processing. Oversampling is also included, and its low CPU requirements make it worth considering when you want to keep a project’s processing load manageable.

Metal Area MT-A is available for Windows and Mac in VST, AU and AAX formats. Windows users working in FL Studio or Ableton Live can use the VST version, while Mac users have an AU option for Logic Pro. For hobby producers exploring heavier guitar tones, it provides a focused way to add a modeled distortion pedal to a DAW-based workflow.