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Fuzz Octave Up Pedals

Death By Audio Robot 8-bit Fuzz Octaver

The Death By Audio Robot is a manic 8-bit pitch transposer fuzz that's become somewhat cherished among experimental guitarists. It does octave up, octave down, and it even has an arpeggiator function. Rabea Massaad got one in the mail directly from the manufacturer and made this demo of it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysLMoburfzYClick on the title for more

Death By Audio Robot 8-bit Fuzz Octaver

Anasounds Bitoun Double Fuzz with Octave Up

The stompboxes by French manufacturer Anasounds might look very chic, but don't fear, they can rip bigly under the right circumstances. In particular, their double fuzz with octave up Bitoun (not to be confused with Bitcoin, which is fuzzy in a different way!). Check out this latest video of it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8o9LGRtkmY&t=0sClick on the title for more

Anasounds Bitoun Double Fuzz with Octave Up

Massive FX Pedals Hypnotik Fuzz

We blogged about new Californian manufacturer Massive FX Pedals a few weeks ago, they are back at it with a new octave fuzz pedal called Hypnotik, check out the demo video below and an excerpt from the maker's description here! Super heavy fuzz with fuzz level control and 2 position tone…Click on the title for more

Massive FX Pedals Hypnotik Fuzz

ProAnalog Devices Ascension Octave Fuzz

Mike Hermans introduces us to this new octave fuzz by Indiana based boutique manufacturer ProAnalog Devices. More info from the manufacturer's description: Ascension’s octave up tracks from the first fret, to the highest fret, and everywhere in between. From a clean octave up, to thick, heavy, feedbacking octave fuzz, Ascension retains a…Click on the title for more

ProAnalog Devices Ascension Octave Fuzz

Dusky Electronics Octomotron Fuzz (demo)

Living Room demo of the Dusky Electronics Octomotron Fuzz! The Octomotron Fuzz is a new look at the classic octave fuzz circuit. Designed without reference to a particular pedal or circuit, the Octomotron has its own voice--brash and synthy. Adjusting your guitar's volume knob opens a dramatic range of timbres,…Click on the title for more

Dusky Electronics Octomotron Fuzz (demo)

Massive FX Pedals G.O.A.F. Fuzz

The G.O.A.F. (an acronym for "Golden Order of the Alchemist Fuzz") is one of the four debut pedals by a brand new, California based manufacturer called Massive FX Pedals. You can see the other (all hand made in the US) models on their website. The company is laser focused on creating pedals…Click on the title for more

Massive FX Pedals G.O.A.F. Fuzz

Anasounds Bitoun Fuzz

We covered stylish French pedal makers Anasound a few month ago with this little company profile. We are happy to see this new video by Gear Man Dude of their Bitoun Fuzz, an "Octave doubled fuzz" that sounds pretty nasty (in a good way). Check it out! P.S. In case…Click on the title for more

Anasounds Bitoun Fuzz

Earthquaker Devices Fuzz Master General

From the manufac turer's website: The Fuzz Master General is our take on the vintage Ace Tone Fuzz Master FM-2 Professional fuzz machine, an octave fuzz that was very similar to the wildly popular Super Fuzz. We have taken the basic circuit and re-imagineered it to be more useful for…Click on the title for more

Earthquaker Devices Fuzz Master General

Black Cat Monster K-Fuzz

The Kay Fuzztone was a quirky, cheap looking, treadle-based fuzz pedal from the 60’s. It sounded quite unique though, and Black Cat pedals has ushered this idea into the modern era (and developed it further) with their Monster-K, an octave fuzz that is capable of complete sonic mayhem. The pedal's first…Click on the title for more

Black Cat Monster K-Fuzz

New Pedals: Caroline’s Shigeharu Octave Up Fuzz

Based in Columbia, South Carolina, Caroline Guitar Company is not exactly a new face in the stompbox realm (they were founded in 2010), but offers products that have the "freshness" (of ideas and execution) of a startup, combined with the quality and sturdiness of a veteran in the field. One…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: Caroline’s Shigeharu Octave Up Fuzz

James Supercave’s favorite pedal and synth

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James Supercave’s favorite pedal and synth

Dusky Electronics: More Me Boost, Toasted Drive and Octomotron Fuzz

Based out of Durham, NC, Dusky Electronics is a relatively new manufacturer of pedals, amplifiers and speaker cabinets - incidentally, their D?O amp looks absolutely delicious and won Premier Guitar's "Premier Gear" label in 2016. But we ain't interested in amps over here, pedals only (or "petals" like our terrible intern from…Click on the title for more

Dusky Electronics: More Me Boost, Toasted Drive and Octomotron Fuzz