The guitar is modeled as weak voltage source and series resistance. Packed with knobs that let you control everything from tight, radically fuzzy sounds that gate off instantly when you stop playing, to intermodulating oscillations that fight for control of your guitar as your notes decay, to shortwave radio sounds, ripping velcro and octavelike fuzz. After the obvious classics born in the 60s and 70s, its fair to say that the fuzz factory is the most wellknown and celebrated modern fuzz pedal. Invented in the mid1990s, the pedals are mostly handbuilt and painted in minnesota, united states, with a budget line being manufactured in.
Over the years weve fielded many many requests from the synth community for a fuzz factory that would behave the same way for them as the fuzz factory does for guitarists. View and download roland fz5 fuzz owners manual online. Based on field reports, this new fatness lends itself particularly well to the bass guitar, and rips equally well on guitar. Today im going to covet the highly underrated zvex fat fuzz factory from now referred to as fff for efficiency and tell you what i think about their update to a solid 20yearold design. The fuzz factory is a five knobs germanium fuzz effect pedal, that with its two nos germanium transistors will deliver any fuzz tone you may imagine. Byoc, llc guarantees that your kit will be complete and that all parts and components will arrive as described, functioning and free of defect. To avoid any issue always check the latest building manual. Zvex fuzz factory vexter audio equipments pedals download pdf instruction manual and user guide. Zvex settings for a fuzz factory the gas channel youtube. The fuzz factory 7 also has a passive tone control with its own switch to roll off high end if need be. The zvex fat fuzz factory settings thread the gear page. Make offer new zvex effects fuzz factory 20th anniversary custom hand painted fuzz pedal. Effect pedal classic 60s fuzz, from tight, radical fuzz sounds that cut off as you stop playing, to intermodulation oscillations that fight for control of your tone as. Do you like the fuzz factory pedal but you cant tame it.
Actually, set it a bit higher than you might normally use so you can take advantage of the dynamics. This means the pedal can oscillate at much lower registers, giving it some very interesting thunder broom synth qualities. Using the original fuzz factorys design but adding a sub switch, the fat fuzz factory opens up your fuzz to give you a killer, thundering bottom end. Knobs and cv ins for the standard fuzz factory controls gate, comp, drive, and stab. Zvex makes effects pedals and amps for guitar and bass and weve been at it since 1995. This was a rude, loud, dirty fuzz pedal in an era that was rapidly becoming overpopulated by highgain valve heads, and before the boutique pedal boom had really hit. Product overview packed with knobs that let you control everything from tight, radically fuzzy sounds that gate off instantly when you stop playing, to intermodulating oscillations that fight for control of your guitar as your notes decay, to shortwave radio sounds, ripping velcro and octavelike fuzz. Though the circuit isnt modeled after any one specific classic fuzz, it delivers tones straight out of the 1960s. Zvex vexter fuzz factory guitar effect pedal musicians.
Unlike many fuzz effect pedals, that are already set to an optimum working point, the fuzz factory allows you to set almost any parameter in the circuit so you can get virtually any fuzz sound. Jun 18, 20 the fat fuzz factory offers a huge range of fuzz tones. The axis fuzz kit is based in the roger mayer axis fuzz, the effect pedal responsible for jimi hendrix sound in axis bold as love. The fat fuzz factory features a sub switch that opens the pedal up to an astounding new bottom end. Fuzz factory npn ac127 pcb n layout inside by drnomis. Check 11, 2, aaaaaaand welcome to the next installment of pedal file. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that all users of the exercise bike are adequately informed of all. The pedal is made up of analog components, boasting new oldstock 60s germanium transistors. Though the circuit isnt modeled after any one specific classic fuzz, it.
The warnings and precautions discussed in the manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Fuzz factory the fuzz factory is a fiveknob fuzz pedal with huge range of sound possibilities. Three position range switch settings of 0db, 20db, and 40db, critical for fixing the operating level. Icon assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage sustained by or through the use of this product. Definitely this is not touchresponsive addition to the sound, rather heavyoriented but still inspiring, very present and suggestive instrument. This means that it can be used in very hot situations such as sunny outdoor stages and under hot lights where g. When zack found a supply ofblack glass germanium transistors from the midfifties, he was so inspired by their unique look and sonic character, that he designed a new fuzz factory specifically to showcase them. The vexter fuzz factory is identical in construction to the newest handpainted fuzz factories, including a dc power jack and onoff led indicator. Fu factory flare fu 1 flare fuzz factory overview fuzz factory project link the flare is a clone of the zvex fuzz factory, a really interesting little box that lets you create everything from a really thick but musical fuzz to some messedup oscillations. This pedal can totally destroy your tone in the most wonderful of ways with a ringing sustain that can linger on forever. Soldering, clipping, cutting, stripping, or using any of the components in any way voids this guarantee.
Youve been waiting all your life for the zvex fuzz factory eurorack module. Zvex effects fuzz factory 7 limited edition fuzz guitar pedal a limited edition version of our fuzz factory. There is also a fat switch included in the circuit, that increases the bass response by adding a 2. Colorsshapes of wires, pcb or parts can change slightly. Dec 08, 2015 comparativo entre o trip n fuzz da fire e o fuzz factory da zvex. Ive done up the settings above in a wpd doc and then made it into a pdf file. If you have never played a guitar through this circuit, you should probably listen to a few demos on.
After doing some homework on the pedal i read that the heart of it is 2 ge diodes feeding into each other to create the chaos that its most known for, so i loaded up the bender fuzz with a. The fat fuzz factory offers a huge range of fuzz tones. Massive fuzz in a handsilkscreened aluminum chassis. The doubleedged sword of the fuzz factory, however and what will make players either love it or hate it is its idiosyncratically unruly nature. The circuit is not modeled after any classic fuzz design, but should have been around when. Although the five knobs are named for the parameters over which they seem to have the most control, they are really controls f. Traktor kontrol z2 setup guide english american musical supply. Fuzz factory clone project documentation flare fuzz. Zvexs flagship fuzz factory just got an upgrade with the zvex fat fuzz factory. Unplug the input jack when not in use to preserve battery life. The zvex fuzz factory is a versatile fuzz distortion pedal designed for use with electric guitar, but of course usable with any electronic instrument.
The circuit is not modeled after any classic fuzz design, but should have been around when leary was still lucid. It has a bright and warm sound that can easily cut through the mix when used for solos, while retaining a smooth. The zvex fuzz factory was invented by zachary vex who was both an inventor and musician. Apr 10, 2011 the z vex fuzz factory shot to legendary status almost instantly upon its release in the mid 90s. Lower from fully clockwise while playing open a with left hand. The self oscillation, the gating, the gooey sticky velcro tearing fuzz. Ive seen all the giant settings lists for the standard fuzz factory and played with it a ton. After owning a standard zvex fuzz factory for 6 years, i finally picked up one the the zvex fat fuzz factory.
Fuzz machine kit building manual effect pedal kits. It is useful to remember that there are three places where gain and overloaddistortion fuzz can be affected. The empress fuzz is true bypass and has gain control, two bands of eq and output control to fully tailor your sound. Zvex vexter fuzz factory guitar effect pedal guitar center. Here is a cheap boss drum machine through a fuzz factory. Includes an onoff led and centernegative dc power jack. Industrial fuzz kit top quality diy guitar pedal kits. However, most of the settings change drastically when switched to subs mode 2 and 3. Ive been talking myself out of getting the fuzz factory 7 all month because it seemed so cool but then i saw this just came out so i bought it up. Zvex fuzz factory compact layout a more compact layout for the fuzz factory using radial caps, so i thought id add a new post rather than add it to the old layout, to avoid confusion as this one obviously isnt verified yet. Altering the comp knob will offer you varying levels of sustain too. Very loud and dirty it begs to be a tool of punishment. Jun 23, 2012 i have installed the full version of kontakt 5 on my mac and found most of the manuals in pdf format in a folder under the application in the applications menu. Fat fuzz factory rocks, screams, kicks in the face.
Cant seem to upload pdf s directly onto tgp blueswah, feb 8, 2010. The zvex fuzz factory is one of the earliest pedals invented by zachary vex and continues to be his most popular. And technically, fuzz is just squarewave distortion, so it makes sense. Your hand painted fuzz factory has a lifetime warranty. And if youre after notes that ring out infinitely and i genuinely mean infinitely the fuzz factory has you covered. This classic sounding fuzz offers smooth, rich sustain with great note definition. The synth9 does for analog synthesizers what the b9 did for organs and the key9 did for electric pianos. The form will open april 1118th for suits to be completed octoberdecember 2020.
Overview this is a fiveknob fuzz using two new oldstock sixties germanium transistors. This fuzz can make some very normal fuzz sounds, as well as some wild squeals and octave effects by tweaking its 5 knobs. Many many requests from the synth community for a fuzz factory that would behave the same way for them as the fuzz factory does for guitarists. Well, in this video we show you 12 settings to easily use this great box. New knobs and cv ins for input level, input impedance, fatness and drywet mix. Ukelectronic 2007 manual for the fuzz factory kit page 2bill of material page 3solder the printed board. It was then introduced in the late 1960s and early 1970s and has been on the market ever since.
Factory 7, a new take on our original company flagship fuzz fac tory. Vex fuzz factory is a fuzz pedal made by the american inventor and musician zachary vex of the z. The fuzz factory is essentially a classic fuzz face with a lpb1 booster in front of. But the switchs additional positions open the gates to two very differentsounding harmonic ranges that deliver everything from tubby stoner fuzz to total lowend armageddon. Synth9 synthesizer machine congratulations on purchasing the electroharmonix synth9 synthesizer machine. Please visit for any repair questions or more information. This means the pedal can oscillate at much lower registers. This is a fiveknob fuzz using two new oldstock sixties germanium transistors. I called red distortion just because the word fuzz appeared so many times on there i didnt want it to get confusing. Our line is a unique blend of norules engineering and artistic whim, from our affordable vexter series to our hand painted and custom designed items. Ive had a fuzz factory for about 6 years now and youd have to kill me to get it off my board. Zvex vexter fuzz factory vertical guitar pedal ln88546. Fuzz germanium pnp positive ground kit instructions warranty. Sure, it wont be for everyone, and it takes a long time to understand how to make it not sound like you broke your amp while playing the sound of a cat dying on repeat, but once you do, youll find one of the most versatile and unique sounding fuzz pedals ever.
The fat fuzz factory lends itself particularly well to use with a bass, though it shreds with equal power when. For more information including some demo videos, check out. The older brother of the fuzz factory has a thereminlike antenna that lets you adjust one the knobs stab by moving your foot or hand close to the copper plate, making it a big favorite of experimental noise fans, with its varying oscillation pitch and strange fuzz guitar interactions. The mode switchs position 1 has all the endless fuzz variations of the standard fuzz factory. But i cant find the library manual about the instruments anywhere. The z vex fuzz factory shot to legendary status almost instantly upon its release in the mid 90s. The vexter fuzz factory from zvex is a 5knob fuzz pedal with 2 nos 60s germanium transistors, and it comes in a handpolished aluminum chassis with handsilkscreened, 2color text. Youre the proud owner of the zvex effects hand painted fuzz. On behalf of the entire native instruments team, we hope you are truly inspired by this product. Cant find kontakt 5 library manual ni community forum. Sfn64 save this manual keep this manual for the safety warnings. Zvex effects fuzz factory vexter series fuzz guitar pedal. After discussion with our japanese distributor about reintroducing the n fuzz to the asian market, we decided to further redesign the n fuzz circuit to use japanese electronic components.
The fuzz factory is a fiveknob fuzz pedal with huge range of sound possibilities. The fuzz factory has standard 14 connections and 9 volt power is needed. The fuzz factory 7 features a 9position rotary sub switch that opens the pedal up to. The result is a pedal that needs careful juxtaposition of its knobs to get to the sounds you want. Where the fat fuzz factory has a 3 position toggle, the ff7 has a nine position rotary switch and covers enormous sonic territory, from earthshaking low frequencies to dog whistle figuratively high frequencies.
It must be understood by the user that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the user. Keep it up most of the way normally or fuzz gets softer. Cracking the fuzz factory fractal audio systems forum. This was a rude, loud, dirty fuzz pedal in an era that was rapidly becoming overpopulated by highgain valve heads, and before the boutique pedal boom had really hit its stride. The fuzz probe is a kind of cross between a theremin and a fuzz factory. This kit includes all of the parts needed to build the guitarpcb industrial fuzz project.
The fuzz factory im using is a brand new vexter, serial number 2532. The axis fuzz uses silicon transistors for a more stable behavior compared to germanium circuits. The silicon fuzz factory contains carefully selected silicon transistors that preserve the classic texture of the original germanium fuzz factory while providing temperature stabilization. The self oscillation, the gating, the gooey sticky velcro tearing fuzz, all of that strange wonderful interactive excitement has arrived in this incredibly controllable box of mayhem. Another black cat legacy product, the n fuzz was originally made in limited numbers between 2001 and 2003, and was only available in the asian market. May 30, 2014 a little rolling thunder the fuzzolos microscopic size did not deter zvex from indulging their customary flair for the visual. This is classic diy pedal project that can be built with either germanium or silicon transistors.
This superb pedal revolutionised the world of sound by allowing musicians to explore various sounds and even create their own fuzz effect. Keeley fuzz head getting the most from your fuzz pedal external fuzz controls fuzz this is the distortion control. A tighter low end makes it ideal for full chords as well as sustaining single notes. Because it is hand silkscreened instead of handpainted, we are able to offer it at a somewhat reduced price. The fuzz factory is based on, yet vastly expands the tonal palette of, classic fuzztone designs from the 1960s. The zvex fuzz factory is a versatile fuzzdistortion pedal designed for use with electric guitar, but of course usable with any electronic instrument. There is a 3 58 antenna plate mounted on a chunk of 38 clear acrylic that passes.
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