Quantum DSP has made its impulse response library Metal Mayhem Vol 2 free for a limited time. Here is everything you need to know about the pack and how to claim your copy.
What Is Quantum DSP “Metal Mayhem Vol 2”?
Metal Mayhem Vol 2 is a collection of 35 mix-ready hybrid impulse responses (IRs) built specifically for modern extreme metal. It normally sells for $15 and is the follow-up to the well-received original Metal Mayhem library.
Getting a heavy guitar tone to sit properly in a mix usually means endless EQ tweaking and auditioning huge folders of IR files. This library instead uses cabinet captures created with phase-accurate digital modeling technology, so you get an “amp in the room” character with no setup at all. Everything is voiced for the low tunings used on 6-, 7- and 8-string guitars: the lows stay tight, the mids stay focused, and the highs keep their clarity even on fast riffing.
Drop tunings and extended-range guitars tend to turn muddy and loose in the low end. Vol 2 tidies up the low-frequency center of gravity so the sub-bass region does not run wild under heavy distortion, giving you a foundation that locks in with the kick and bass. The midrange is tuned to claim its own space in a dense mix, so fast alternate picking, syncopated breakdowns and complex chord voicings do not get buried. The top end stays smooth and clear, avoiding the harsh fizzy build-up that fatigues your ears while still preserving the attack you need for fast leads and aggressive palm mutes.
Key Features
- 35 mix-ready hybrid impulse responses built for modern extreme metal
- Designed for multi-scale and low-tuned 6-string, 7-string and 8-string guitars
- Low end that stays tight even under heavy distortion
- Focused midrange that cuts through stacked walls of rhythm guitars
- Smooth top end that keeps clarity on fast riffs and leads
- Phase-accurate digital modeling for an “amp in the room” response
- Works directly in any common software IR loader plugin
- Also compatible with hardware modeling pedalboards and tube amps with a reactive load box
- Standard 24-bit / 48kHz WAV file format
- No library management and no mic placement setup required
- Drop-and-play design for instant results
- Engineered to hold separation even at extreme high-gain settings
How to Download Metal Mayhem Vol 2 for Free
Metal Mayhem Vol 2 is free for a limited time at Audio Plugin Deals, running until around September 25, 2026. Check out at Audio Plugin Deals first, and you will receive an email containing a coupon code and a link. Follow that link, apply the coupon code, and complete the checkout at $0 to download the library.
If you write anything in the modern metal, djent or extended-range space, this is an easy addition to your IR collection while the giveaway is live.