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DescriptionStompbox
An American “fuzz” distortion effect. Fuzz controls the input gain.
Overall output gain is set with Level. The Tone knob increases treble,
while simultaneously rolling-off low frequencies, as you move it to
higher values.
Fuzz Machine
Grinder is a lo-fi, dirty “metal” distortion. Grind sets the amount of
drive applied to the input signal. Tone is controlled with the Filter
knob, making the sound harsher and more crunchy at higher values.
The Full/Scoop switch alternates between two fixed Gain/Q filter
settings. At the Full position, filtering is less pronounced than at
the Scoop position. Overall output level is controlled with the Level
knob.
Grinder
A softer, full-sounding distortion effect. Fuzz sets the amount of
saturation applied to the input signal. Volume sets the output level.
Happy Face Fuzz
An overdrive effect that can emphasize high frequency content in
the signal. Level controls the effect output. The Treble/Full switch
sets a fixed shelving frequency, allowing either the treble portion
or the full range input signal to be processed.
Hi-Drive
A saturated, somewhat harsh distortion. Roar sets the amount of
gain applied to the input signal. Growl sets the amount of saturation.
Tone sets the overall color of the distortion. Higher Tone values
increase the treble content of the signal, but there is a
corresponding decrease in overall volume. Texture can smooth out
or roughen up the distortion. Grain sets the amount of nonlinear
distortion applied to the signal. The effect output is controlled with
the Level knob.
Monster Fuzz
A fat fuzz effect, that can deliver a soft, saturated distortion. Fuzz
controls the input gain. Level sets the ratio between the distorted
and source signals. The Tone knob sets the cutoff frequency of the
highpass filter.
Octafuzz
A metal/hard rock distortion effect. Crunch sets the amount of
saturation applied to the input signal. Output gain is set with Level.
Tonal color is set with the Tone knob, making the sound brighter
at higher values.
Rawk! Distortion
Overdrive effect that emulates the distortion produced by a field
effect transistor (FET), which is commonly used in solid-state
amplifiers. When saturated, FETs generate a warmer sounding
distortion than bipolar transistors (such as those emulated by
Grinder). Drive sets the saturation amount for the input signal. Tone
sets the frequency for the high cut filter, resulting in a softer or
harsher tone. The Fat switch, when at the top position, enhances
lower frequency content in the signal. Level sets the overall output
level of the effect.
Vintage Drive
Modulation Pedals
This section describes the modulation effects pedals.
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