A fuzz with lots of low mids..

[paradigm_shift]

Ok, so I've joined a stoner/doom type project, where fuzz is on everything... Now I have a few fuzzes that I like the sound of ( boss fz-2 hyper fuzz, zoom ultra fuzz, russian big muff) all of which are quite scooped in the voicing. I'm wanting something suitably grainy, angry, Very heavy sounding ,That will come through the mix enough that I can hear what I'm doing. Anyone have any suggestions?

[Gashaponcito]

mxr's blowtorch its pretty midrangy
others with some mid control are:
way huge swollen pickle
blackout effects musket fuzz

[vegas532]

+1 on both the Way Huge and the Musket. Neither is similar sounding, but both excel at cutting through a mix.

[paradigm_shift]

I tried the Way huge (instore) today. I found it very creamy , but not all that angry sounding- must admit I expected much more from it. I will have to get hold of one to try in a band setting.

[Gashaponcito]

if you want a real angry sound get the mxr blowtorch

[crapusername]

the boss hm2 might be worth a try

[Higgins666]

I've heard some (relativly) good things about the DOD/Digitech (can't remember that well wich one) Death Metal & Grunge pedals being used on bass, they might be worth trying out (if you buy them off eBay), & even if you don't like them, you can put them back on eBay & not make a loss.

[4stringmangler]

if you have the cash

malekko b:assmaster should do the trick.

[theunknowndude]

Originally Posted by 4stringmangler

if you have the cash

malekko b:assmaster should do the trick.

mmm the germanium version is the sweetest thing I have ever heard,... but cannot justify the price

[coreyfyfe]

Messdrive. I have an original, there's also a newer hybrid plus version, massive lows, great crunch, especially on the "heavy" position. I typically use it on mild because I want something a little different from my ohter pedals, but I think a messdrive on heavy would do the trick for you.

[dannybuoy]

Supercollider? Like an angrier muff with more bass + mids!

[knumbskull]

Originally Posted by 4stringmangler

if you have the cash

malekko b:assmaster should do the trick.

yep i was about to suggest this too! unusual voicing but it really punches in the mix.

and yes, not cheap

[warwick.hoy]

Originally Posted by paradigm_shift

Ok, so I've joined a stoner/doom type project, where fuzz is on everything... Now I have a few fuzzes that I like the sound of ( boss fz-2 hyper fuzz, zoom ultra fuzz, russian big muff) all of which are quite scooped in the voicing. I'm wanting something suitably grainy, angry, Very heavy sounding ,That will come through the mix enough that I can hear what I'm doing. Anyone have any suggestions?

Originally Posted by dannybuoy

Supercollider? Like an angrier muff with more bass + mids!

Uhm,,,yeah,...that's a no brainer. I'm surprised it took half a page to get mentioned.

[Chronicle]

I thought i posted in this thread, saying the SC...

[metalmariachi]

Wall of fuzz sounds, my recommendations.

Fuzzhugger Great Wall.
http://www.fuzzhugger.com/pedal-great-wall-dlx.html

Fuzz hugger AB-Synth
http://www.fuzzhugger.com/pedal-ab-synth.html

Fuzzhugger Algal Bloom
http://www.fuzzhugger.com/pedal-algal-bloom.html

and surprisingly versatile the Arc Flash more versatile than the video would lead you to believe.
http://www.fuzzhugger.com/pedal-arc-flash.html

Tom will work with you on every thing from extra bass to custom graphics.

MM

[rcubed]

The Supercollider doesn't boost lows though, right? Just scooped to flat.

[warwick.hoy]

Originally Posted by rcubed

The Supercollider doesn't boost lows though, right? Just scooped to flat.

I don't know, if you mean low mids,...I'm not savvy enough to freq ranges to comment....but it is definitely low end heavy to the point of more lows than clean if you abuse the depth knob. YMMV.

[vegas532]

OK, guys...those of you that have Swollen Pickles (no pun intended) try this setting:

Internal dials:
Clip - just slightly past 3:00
Voice - 9:00

External Knobs:
Loudness - just past 9:00
Filter - 1:00
Sustain - just past 3:00

Minis:
Crunch - minimum
Scoop - between 2nd and 3rd notch from the end

You'll love the cut and it is DOOOMY!! Thank me later.

[rratajski]

Originally Posted by rcubed

The Supercollider doesn't boost lows though, right? Just scooped to flat.

Correct, sir.

I haven't played a fuzz that hits in the boosting low mids range, since most fuzzes scoop mids.
Heavy fuzz + clean blend is what works best, IMHO.
I have always used the GGG-tuned muff + clean blend to get the job done. Tone for days. The GGG-tuned has the most mids I've ever heard in my short time of building muffs.

The Swollen Pickle has been getting A LOT of praise lately (even from the pros). Worth a try!

An EQ pedal before a muff boosting mids might help you and would be a fairly cheap solution, as you can pick them up used if you wait.

[bassboysam]

If you want something angry and lots of mids then I think the Wounded Paw Attack Goat is what you are looking for. The tone knob (its more like a filter) can go from aggressive mids to fully scooped. Highly recommended.