Introducing the ZVEX Fuzz Factory - a cutting-edge five-knob fuzz pedal featuring two NOS sixties Germanium transistors. Uniquely designed without emulation, this circuit captures the essence of an era when experimentation reigned supreme.
While the knobs are labeled based on perceived control, they intricately adjust operating levels and biases, culminating in a bespoke fuzz tailored to your preferences. Say goodbye to conventional designs and embrace the personalized sonic journey that the Fuzz Factory offers.
Controls:
VOLUME - Output level
GATE - Squelches noise after end of sustain. Turn to right to eliminate squeals, hiss and buzz, stopping just as they disappear, or use to tune in exact feedback pitch, if you’re that kind. Turning to left opens gate.
COMPRESS - Adds attack characteristic when turned to left, which gets softer to right, and suddenly pinches tone when all the way right. Also use to tune in fat feedback fuzz, if you’re that kind. Lower the Stability and see what happens to this control.
DRIVE - Increases distortion when used as a “normal” fuzz and adjusts feedback pitch and tonal thickness, if you’re that kind. This con- trol becomes meaningless when Compress is all the way right.
STAB - Use all the way right. Do not adjust this control below 2:00, un- less you like your fuzz soft and squishy. Use to control feedback pitch.
WARNING:
Many ‘incorrect’ settings on this pedal squeal. This may annoy the faint-hearted. If you use the example settings, you won’t get hurt. I don’t want to see anyone hurt. Unless you’re that kind. Don’t forget to memorize or write down your favorite settings.
