MESHUGGAH – The Absolute Authority in Mechanical Precision.

For over three decades, Meshuggah has not just played metal - they have engineered it. From the foundational thall of "Destroy,Erase, Improve" to the surgical violence of Immutable, their sound is defined by one thing: Unrelenting Clarity. Now, the secret to that seismic, low-end definition is available for your rig. Crafted in direct collaboration between the sonic visionaries of Meshuggah and the innovative mind of Mike Fortin, this pedal is the culmination of 33 years of rhythmic evolution.

Harness the Power of the "I". This isn't just a distortion; it’s a specialized preamp designed to handle the massive harmonic demands of extended-range guitars. Whether you are wielding an 8-string or a down-tuned 6, the MESHUGGAH pedal provides:

- Surgical Low-End Tightness: Eliminate the mud. This circuit is tuned to keep your low 'F' string articulate, even under extreme gain. - Complex Harmonic Excitement: Layer your riffs with the same roaring intensity heard on "Koloss" and "The Violent Sleep of Reason". - The Fortin Signature: Experience the brutal, mid-forward "push" that allows complex, polyrhythmic patterns to cut through any mix with terrifying focus.

Don't Just Play Riffs. Construct Audio Architecture. Imagine the weight of a live Meshuggah performance vibrating through your speakers. The MESHUGGAH pedal delivers that exact "mechanical" feel - where every palm mute is a percussive strike and every chord is a wall of controlled chaos.

This is the tool for the uncompromising musician. It is the sound of the future of heavy music. Join the collective. Elevate your frequency.

Step into the world of MESHUGGAH. Experience the Power of Precision.

Fortin Signature Meshuggah Pre-Amp Pedal

DESIGNED WITH THE BAND

From start to finish, the Meshuggah guys had total input on tone, response and features

ZUUL inside

The industry standard Fortin Zuul noise gate sits inside

The finer details...

Controls

On: True bypass, relay based soft footswitch - MESHUGGAH will power up in the same state it was powered off.
CH 1/2: CH 1 has an extra gain stage; you have been warned...
Gain 1: Active only in CH 1 (red indicator)
Gain 2: Active in CH 1 (red indicator) and CH 2 (green indicator)
Bass: Active circuitry, controls how much bass is added, or taken away.
Mid: Active circuitry, adjusts how much mid range is present, or taken away.
Treble: Active circuitry, controls the High frequencies.
MVC: Overall output level of the MESHUGGAH pedal.
LO/HI: Lower or higher gain... used to take the pedal from classic rock to a fire breathing high gain monster.

Technical

Built in U.S.A.;
Highest grade materials selected for superior sound, response and reliability;
Industry standard DPDT relay true bypass switching;
9vDC center-pin negative (fully regulated) external adapter/power supply only (not included);
Power draw: 106mA @9vDC
Pedal Dimensions (W/D/H): 4.8” x 2.64” x 1.6” (122mm x 67mm x 39.5mm) excluding knobs and switches;
Shipping Weight: 0.4kg
Includes Fortin’s limited 1-year warranty;
Ships globally – all published prices are USD.

Frequently asked Questions

How much power does the Meshuggah need?

The Meshuggah is quite power hungry which is why there is no battery clip - the power draw is about 106mA at 9v.

It is vitally important you power the Meshuggah with a high quality power supply!

Is the EQ active or passive?

The EQ is a hugely responsive 3 band active EQ, so you don't just cut frequencies, you can add them!

Is the pedal the same as the Meshuggah amp from Fortin?

Mike got as close as he could to the tone, and most importantly, the feel of the amp. If you are to run the MESHUGGAH into the power section of a MESHUGGAH amp, or even into the IR section of the Neural DSP Nameless X suite, the tonal differences are extremely hard to hear.

Where are Fortin Pedals made?

All Fortin pedals are made in the U.S.A.