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Uncle Grandfather wrote:

Eivind August wrote:So... Why didn't anybody mention this]

the noise swash is dope, you can get some seriously nasty tones/loops going. Their tri-phaser is also worth checking out.

On the pll front you should check out the snazzy fx mini-arc, it's like the Schumann pll on steroids.

That thing looks amazing, but a bit (actually quite a bit) too expensive. Maybe sometime in the future, thanks for the heads up.

Eivind August wrote:

Uncle Grandfather wrote:

Eivind August wrote:So... Why didn't anybody mention this]

the noise swash is dope, you can get some seriously nasty tones/loops going. Their tri-phaser is also worth checking out.

On the pll front you should check out the snazzy fx mini-arc, it's like the Schumann pll on steroids.

That thing looks amazing, but a bit (actually quite a bit) too expensive. Maybe sometime in the future, thanks for the heads up.

4ms offers the noise swash as a DIY kit for considerably less than a finished one. I heard say that snazzy fx is coming out with a smaller footprint mini-arc in the near? Future.

Nice, I'll play the waiting game for now. Sometimes I feel like I should start DIYing. Make some trve viking oscillations for the glory of Odin the Allfather.

Anyway, since my last post I seem to have a Year 4545 incoming, and quite possibly an Ugly Face. So that's two more crossed of the list.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1xOZyBc2Ck[/youtube]

did you get hip to the SHOE silver apple pedal? its one of the most musical oscillating fuzzes.

I'm very hip to it! Will get one eventually, just waiting for this months paycheck. After that, I should probably not buy anything else this year. I think.

So, I will actually have amassed a decent collection of oscillating fuzzes in the next few months. Maybe I'll try to do a massive comparison video.

Okay, so here are some thoughts on my newly acquired fuzzers.

Gigahearts FX Ugly Face
This one kinda took me by surprise as to how usefull it can be for more normal sounds. Once you've gated out the oscillation, you can have some pretty clean octave downs that track well (when I say track well, I of course mean that it's glitchy but gives usable octaves for standard note stuff). The oscillations aren't that controllable, i.e. they don't respond much to the guitar volume, but they can get pretty crazy, specially with the lfo. Also it does some 8-bitty stuff. It won't be my main fuzz, but it's really fun to play around with.

Mellowtone Wolf Computer
First off, it does some ripping fuzzy overdrive. Might be a bit trebly for some, but I kinda like the bite. When you turn the gain up it slowly gets more compressed. Set just right it does this pretty standard silicon fuzz sound, then it goes over to synth territory, which is where it shines. The oscillations aren't as controllable as I prefer, but they do some pretty cool video gamey arpeggios. Probably the coolest 8-bit sounds I've gotten (besides the DE Bit). That being said, it probably won't stay for long because A) I can't spend all mah moneyz on fuzzers and B) it can be sort of a one trick pony, and though the trick is cool, I don't really "need" it. Also, I can get most of these sounds from my other fuzzes.

ss/bs Year 4545
I was kind of disappointed in this. Not that it isn't a rad pedal with awesome sounds, but it became clear quite quickly that the basic fuzz it made wasn't for me. Too compressed and sort of muffled. Don't get me wrong, it covers a wide territory and does some amazing oscillations, as well as crazy laserlike sounds and shit. Oscillations weren't that controllable with the guitar volume, but it's really responsive to picking dynamics and stuffz. Just not my cup of tea, glad I got to try it though. It has since left the building.

Fuzzhugger AB-Synth
You guys were right, this is great. The basic fuzz it does is right down my alley, with overtones and harmonics and openness and prettiness and clarity and yeah. The oscillation range is amazing, and it covers a lot of territory, from video games via drones to noise bliss. And lawdy lawd, it responds to my guitar volume, which is sort of important to me as you might've noticed. Got the six knobber, and I'm glad I did. Loads of sounds to be had, I've just scratched the surface with this thing. My favourite of this bunch, and definitely a keeper. I think I like the Super Oscillo a bit more, but that might change when I get to know the AB better.

Yeah, that's it for now. I think I've got all the fuzz I need. The Thujone Extract and the Silver Apple are still on my mental list though.

Good read! I hope I get to try the Wolf and the 4545 before they're off to a new home.

Also, I think you need to play with the oscillation knob on my algal bloom, going through the different clippings. I think you'd really like it for more traditional oscillation sounds (some crazy ones to be found too).

Eivind August wrote:I think I've got all the fuzz I need.

Famous last words
You might like the masf epilepsy if you like the controls...tone and volumeon your guitar to fine tune the oscillations.
The Infanem 141g is a pretty musical/out of control worthy option..glad to hear you're having fun with new peds.

UC: The 4545 is gone off to live with jwar. You might be able to play with the WC, though

UG: Yeah, I've thought about both of them. There will probably be a round 2 of this hunt at some point! Problem is that I'm still a student, and I can't really justify to myself owning several fuzzes when I only use like four of them regularly.


Thought I could give a short description of the other oscillating fuzzes I've had/have too, because it's fun and I love attention cuz I'm a slut.

Z. Vex Vexter Fuzz Factory
By all means, this is a cool fuzz. I just don't think it's that crazy. Sort of like a vintage fuzz with an added starve control. Oscillations weren't as "musical" as some of the others I have. That being said, I loved it and kept it for a long time. Got some great toanz out of it. It just lacked flexibility, and some of the sounds got really annoying. The new 7 version might be better, but fuck if I'm gonna pay for it.

Dwarfcraft She Fuzz
One of my all time favourites. Does creamy, rich and open fuzz, as well as the nastiest octave I've had the pleasure to hear. Fairly bright, but again, I love the bite. Pretty standard starved oscillations, very usable in a more standard context. Can get seriously video gamey. A great allrounder.

Dwarfcraft The Great Destroyer
This is quite unique. Not your usual oscillations, more of a broken, sputtery howl. Awesome box, but the standard fuzzsound was a little too fat and muffy for my taste. Would be great for doom or industrial. I've never really heard anything quite like it. Still, she had to go.

Fuzzhugger Suneater Oscillator
This is my main dirt. Mostly use it in lowgain mode. Perfect for ripping fuzzdrives and crushing leads and stuff. The oscillation is very usable. I suspect that Tom secretly read my mind when I ordered it, the oscillation behaves exactly like I want it to, stutters, drones and arpeggios. Very dynamic. Yaaaaay.

LAL Octavella
Not really an oscillating fuzz, but it will scream if you turn it up. Not your standard octaves, more like this metallic pitchy feedback. Great for leads or broken chords. Sold it off, since I prefer the She Fuzz for these kinda sounds.

LAL Lluna
Great fuzzdrive. Typical oscillation, quite controllable. Does get quite crazy on higher settings. Not sure if I still own this, gave it to my padawan for him to try out, he seems to like it. He might end up getting it. Found out I could get most of these sounds with the next one on the list, namely

LAL Super Oscillo
For me, this is the be all, end all of oscillating fuzzes. It does everything. Dynamic, responsive, controllable, yet utterly crazy. I remember seeing this many moons ago, before I got really into fuzz, and already then I knew it was the ultimate tool of destruction. It's expensive, and I honestly don't know if it's worth the price. For me it is. Also, it doesn't seem to get enough creds for its non-oscillating sounds, which range from the drive of the Lluna to some fat, almost Superfuzz-like distortion. I asked Hirofumi what it's based on, apparently it's not an ordinary fuzz design, but based on some old amp circuit. Anyway, it's my favourite.

did you run the ab-synth into the wolf computer before you sold it? I always loved that combination!

Didn't sell the WC yet. Haven't run the AB-Synth into the WC, but I did run the WC into the AB earlier today. Got some surprisingly clear octave down notes, they seem to work great as a team. Will try the other way around. Maybe I should go and do that right now...

they make one hell of a team. my first custom from tom was the fuzzhuggasaurus!

viewtopic.php?f=142&t=9921&hilit=fuzzhuggasaurus

oh, and then there was the time i convinced tom to figure out how to oscillate the algal bloom and stuff it in a box in between the second mode of the phantom arcade(later evolved into the upper) and the greatest wall!!!

viewtopic.php?f=142&t=11559&hilit=blooming+wall+of+fuzz

So yeah, holy shit, they do indeed make on hell of a team. Somebody has a quote from D.o.S in their signature which uses the term 'SNES Holocaust'. I think that is the best description for what I just experienced. An arpeggiating mess of awesome.

So the WC might be a keeper after all. Or maybe I should get the Silver Apple instead, since it's supposedly a bettered WC?

Oh, and that Fuzzhuggasaurus is the stuff of dreams, man.

Edit: Holy mother of shit, that Blooming Wall looks amazing. Stop making me want a big custom Fuzzhugger.