The AMT M2 is a two-channel preamp and distortion pedal from AMT Electronics, part of the LA2 line of the maker's Legend Amp series of pedals. AMT describes it as shaping the structure of overdriven sound characteristic of the Marshall JCM800 while maintaining ease at small gain, and the clean channel, which is universal across the series, sounds in the style of classic Fender amps according to the maker1. The pedal is listed as available now1.
What the M2 does
The M2 carries two channels, a clean channel and an overdriven channel. AMT's product page describes the overdriven side as producing the JCM800-style sound structure, with the OD LEVEL control adjusting the overall loudness of the pedal output1. The clean channel is shared by every model in the LA2 line, so players moving between pedals in the series keep the same clean voice1.
On top of the analog preamp, the pedal includes a set of built-in features listed by AMT2:
- Analog Preamp with Clean, Low gain and High gain modes
- Compressor
- Noise Gate, a global setting
- Power Amp block with 9 types
- IR cabsim, with 1 IR for both L/R channels per preset
The IR and the delay/reverb settings are stored per preset, and the pedal works with L/R channels2.
Power and connections
The M2 runs on 9 to 12V DC with a negative center (-) connector, and AMT lists both an adapter and a battery as power options1. It offers three outputs, CAB SIM OUT, PREAMP OUT and DRIVE OUT, and all three can be used at the same time, which lets the pedal feed different parts of a rig at once1.
The M2 is not true bypass. AMT says the LA2 series uses "partial" active bypass when in effect mode, which the maker says retains the original sound of the instrument when the effect is off and reduces the need to minimize the length of the used cable1.
Where it sits in the AMT range
The M2 belongs to the LA2 generation of the Legend Amp series, a family of two-channel preamp pedals that share the same Fender-style clean channel. Other pedals in the series include the AMT D2, AMT C2, AMT S2, AMT B2, AMT E2, AMT K2, AMT O2, AMT R2 and AMT Vt2, each carrying a different overdriven voicing alongside the common clean channel1. For more on the category, see Preamp Pedals.
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Questions
What amp is the AMT M2 based on?
AMT Electronics describes the M2 as shaping the structure of overdriven sound characteristic of the Marshall JCM800, while keeping ease at small gain. The pedal's clean channel is shared across the LA2 line of the Legend Amp series and, according to AMT, sounds in the style of classic Fender amps, so the pedal pairs a Fender-flavored clean voice with a JCM800-style drive voice.
Does the AMT M2 take a battery?
Yes. AMT Electronics lists the M2 as running on 9 to 12V DC power with negative center polarity, supplied by either an adapter or a battery, so a battery is an option for players who do not want to run a power supply.
What voltage does the AMT M2 need?
The M2 accepts 9 to 12V DC with a negative center (-) connector. AMT Electronics lists both an adapter and a battery as acceptable ways to power the pedal.
How big is the AMT M2?
AMT Electronics gives the M2's dimensions as 110 x 62 x 58 mm, which the maker describes as a small size for the pedal.
Is the AMT M2 true bypass?
No. AMT says the LA2 series uses what it calls partial active bypass when in effect mode, which the maker says retains the original sound of the instrument when the effect is off and reduces the need to minimize the length of the used cable.
Does the AMT M2 have a compressor?
Yes. AMT Electronics lists a compressor among the M2's features, alongside a global noise gate, an analog preamp with clean, low gain and high gain modes, a power amp block with nine types, and an IR cab sim.
Sources (2)
- AMT M2 | AMT Electronics official website, AMT Electronics, 2026
- AMT M2 - Media center of AMT Electronics, AMT Electronics (media.amtelectronics.com)
