Zvex vexter fuzz factory guitar effect pedal musicians friend. Ive seen all the giant settings lists for the standard fuzz factory and played with it a ton. View and download boss fz3 fuzz owners manual online. Volume, gate, comp, drive and stap, supswitch with 3 modes, battery operation possible, 9v dc power supply is required both are not included, matching power supply. Zvex vexter fuzz factory vertical guitar pedal ln88546.
Zvex mastotron instruction manual and user guide mans. Includes an onoff led and centernegative dc power jack. 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. 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. I called red distortion just because the word fuzz appeared so many times on there i didnt want it to get confusing.
The fat fuzz factory lends itself particularly well to use with a bass, though it shreds with equal power when. Also, if the person calling himself zachary vex on this thread really is the man himself, id like to thank him for creating the greatest shred machine i know. 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. The vexter fuzz factory is identical in construction to the newest handpainted fuzz factories, including a dc power jack and onoff led indicator. Figured id share some of the settings i found while exploring. Zvex vexter fuzz factory guitar effect pedal guitar center. However, most of the settings change drastically when switched to subs mode 2 and 3. Although the five knobs are named for the parameters over which they seem to have the most control, please dont hold me. Zvex effects fuzz factory 7 limited edition fuzz guitar pedal a limited edition version of our fuzz factory. The zvex fuzz factory is one of the earliest pedals invented by zachary vex and continues to be his most popular. 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 factory is a germanium fuzz that will keep you on your toes and then blow your mind. The pedal is made up of analog components, boasting new oldstock 60s germanium transistors. Notable musicians who have used the fuzz factory include.
Keeley fuzz head getting the most from your fuzz pedal external fuzz controls fuzz this is the distortion control. The fuzz head is designed like no other fuzz effect. The zvex fuzz factory is a versatile fuzzdistortion pedal designed for use with electric guitar, but of course usable with any electronic instrument. The fuzz factory has standard 14 connections and 9. If you want custom artwork on your pedal, see the custom requests page. Zvex settings for a fuzz factory the gas channel youtube. It should also be around an e in pitch depending on pickups etc.
Cracking the fuzz factory fractal audio systems forum. 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. This is a fiveknob fuzz using two new oldstock sixties germanium transistors. Although the five knobs are named for the parameters over which they seem to have the most control, they are really controls f. May 23, 2008 as for the person asking about running down the battery in a fuzz factory, i occasionally forget to remove my cable from the input jack, that kills your battery in about 2 days. Take an industrial level of fuzz with you wherever you play. Although the five knobs are named for the parameters over which they seem to. This is not a userfriendly pedal by any meansthe knobs are. Though often imitated, the original fuzz factory remains a onestop solution for all your unquenchable fuzz needs. Zvex fuzz factory settings hey all, i just grabbed one of these nasty, weird pedals last week and have been having a lot of fun with it and annoying the hell out of my girlfriend and neighbors. 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.
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. Vex vexter fuzz factory guitar pedal by gear4music. Anyways, with the nature and wonderful craziness of the fuzz factory, i don. They will give you a small glimpse through an extremely tiny window as to what this pedal can do, but wont freak you out too much that youll want to run screamingor, it might. They are controls for various operating levels and biases, and basically.
Setting 1 is a standard fuzz factory, settings 2 and 3 introduce low and lower frequencies to manipulate, oscillate, and mutate as you like. The zvex vertical fuzz factory fuzz effects pedal is 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. The reactor is a modified zvex box of rock, the late night fuzz is the wooly mammoth clone kit, and the big muff is a green russian with a mid boostscoop switch. This time he has a quick play with the fuzz factory from zvex. Fuzz factory, a take on our original company flag ship fuzz. Hey all, i just grabbed one of these nasty, weird pedals last week and have been having a lot of fun with it and annoying the hell out of my girlfriend and neighbors.
Vexs work caught on quickly after that, when such legends as billy gibbons and steve albini promptly acquired his pieces as well. Fuzz user manual malekko heavy industry corporation. 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 circuit is not modeled after any classic fuzz design, but should have been around when leary was still lucid. My take on a zvex fuzz factory settings list the gear page. Figured id share some of the settings i found while. After owning a standard zvex fuzz factory for 6 years, i finally picked up one the the zvex fat fuzz factory. Quick and easy to use it safely and efficiently removes fuzz, pills, and lint from the sweater, blankets, curtains, carpets, and more, without worrying about lower power. The self oscillation, the gating, the gooey sticky velcro tearing fuzz.
Zvex fuzz factory vexter instruction manual and user guide. Zvex makes effects pedals and amps for guitar and bass and weve been at it since 1995. Portable lint remover pets fur cloth fuzz shaver trimmer. This is great for overdriving tube amps or other overdrive pedals. Zvexs flagship fuzz factory just got an upgrade with the zvex fat fuzz factory. Batteryfree no more batteries wasted unlike battery operated cloth shavers which fail to continuously bring strong power, this portable lint remover brings stable and constant strong power to remove lint and balls. Vex fuzz factory vexter series with lucky pineapples william benton by gearwire 20111023 zvex fuzz factory demo en espanol by martinmoyan0 20120214 z. Yes, the sonartm is a tremolo pedal, but this ones differ ent. Enjoy a lead boost thats a blend of fuzz and overdrive. Because it is hand silkscreened instead of handpainted, we are able to offer it at a somewhat reduced price.
Now change the gate control to around 1 or 2 o clock your are looking for the squeal. Unlike most other tremolos, it can cut down your high gain signal to silence. Zvex mastotron audio equipments pedals download pdf instruction manual and user guide. This unit has the ability to chop up any signal you send into or out of it. Press the footswitch to turn your fuzz on or o when the led is lit the e. The zvex fuzz factory ranks as one of the most influential contemporary pedals on the market. And technically, fuzz is just squarewave distortion, so it makes sense.
Though the circuit isnt modeled after any one specific classic fuzz, it delivers tones straight out of the 1960s. The zvex fat fuzz factory settings thread the gear page. The 70s memory man echochorus has been serviced and is 100% reliable. Its the greatest chorus tone ive ever heard out of a pedal. Using the original fuzz factory s design but adding a sub switch, the fat fuzz factory opens up your fuzz to give you a killer, thundering bottom end. Jan 25, 20 20619 fat fuzz factory zvex by justnickmusic 20623 zvex fat fuzz factory by kayzer 201119 z. Hell i can usually barely find the same patch twice on the same pedal much less get 2 separate pedals to sound exactly the same. The way the ringtone in the setup video on the website is as follows.
Additional gain stage, a darlington pair of high gain silicon transistors for tons of volume output. This pedal can totally destroy your tone in the most wonderful of ways with a ringing sustain that can linger on forever. The fuzz factory is based on, yet vastly expands the tonal palette of, classic fuzztone designs from the 1960s. Zvex fuzz factory vertical effects pedal musicians friend. Apr 10, 2011 the z vex fuzz factory shot to legendary status almost instantly upon its release in the mid 90s. Vex fuzz factory is a fuzz pedal made by the american inventor and musician zachary vex of the z. Compare prices on new and used zvex fuzz factory pedals. The fat fuzz factory sounds fantastic on both guitar and bass. Fuzz factory youve been waiting all your life for the zvex fuzz factory eurorack module. 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 zvex fuzz factory is a versatile fuzz distortion pedal designed for use with electric guitar, but of course usable with any electronic instrument. Hey, i just got my own zvex vexter series fuzz factory, and it is completely awesome. I already found a nice solo setting, but i dont like it for rhy.
Fuzz turning clockwise increases the amount of fuzz. The fuzz factory is essentially a classic fuzz face with a lpb1 booster in front of. Invented in the mid1990s, the pedals are mostly handbuilt and painted in minnesota, united states, with a budget line being manufactured in taiwan. I also have a zvex double rock that ive yet to finish. Well, in this video we show you 12 settings to easily use this great box. Buy the zvex vexter fat fuzz factory and get free delivery.
Do you like the fuzz factory pedal but you cant tame it. Zvex vexter fuzz factory vertical guitar pedal zvex vexter fuzz factory vertical fuzz effect pedal. Zvex effects vexter fuzz factory this is a fiveknob fuzz using two new oldstock sixties germanium transistors. 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. More information can be found in the user manual below. Jun 18, 20 the fat fuzz factory builds upon the same core components and tonegenerating capabilities of the standard fuzz factoryusing newoldstock nos 60s germanium transistors and a highly sensitive set of controlsbut also includes a switch that greatly expands the low end and shifts the range of its famous oscillating feedback to much. Zachary vex effects po box 16078 minneapolis, mn 55416. 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. Youve been waiting all your life for the zvex fuzz factory eurorack module. Fuzz factory 7 also has a passive tone control with its own switch to roll off high end if need be. The fuzz factory has standard 14 connections and 9 volt power is needed. In the users manual, there are a couple of suggested settings to try and start out with when using the fat fuzz factory, and i highly suggest using them first.
Jun 22, 2009 one of the first three fuzz factories was snapped up by david sylvian, and two fuzz factory pedals can be heard on 1999 on semisonics hit closing time. Zvex vexter fuzz factory guitar effect pedal musicians. Here is a cheap boss drum machine through a fuzz factory. This variation features a three position mini toggle switch. Check 11, 2, aaaaaaand welcome to the next installment of pedal file. The russian pickle is a really nice crunchy silicon fuzz a recreation of the old sovtek big muffs. 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. Zvex s flagship fuzz factory just got an upgrade with the zvex fat fuzz factory. Fuzz factory clone project documentation flare fuzz. 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. Actually, set it a bit higher than you might normally use so you can take advantage of the dynamics. Sep 16, 2006 the fuzz factory im using is a brand new vexter, serial number 2532.
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