Help me choose a synthy fuzz.

JMDT · #1 05-29-2009, 12:10 AM

So I after searching for days and listening to tons of sound clips, I order a Supercollider as my "standard" fuzz pedal. Now I'm looking for a more synthy fuzz pedal to put in the effects loop of my Groove Regulator to work in conjunction with my OC-2.

So far the Devi Ever Bit and the Catalainbread Helitrope have caught my ear, but I'm open to other suggestions.

Is the Helitrope really a fuzz pedal though? It seems like it has a lot of sounds, but is it a good choice for a synthier fuzz?

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

perogato02 · #2 05-29-2009, 12:27 AM

MAybe not really what you are looking for but defenitly in your league of sought-after effects: the Big John Granny Puker ... it is a 'dirty octaver': it consists of 3 effects in one.

First you have the synth + octaver in one knob (so no seperate control for added synth or octaving) and an overdrive ...

But you already have an octaver, so you probably don' want to add a second ;-)
anyway: here is a link to their/his site

warwick.hoy · #3 05-29-2009, 12:37 AM

I'm curious to this as well. I'm toying with the idea of putting a noise gate next to my fuzz. Before or after yet to be determined...possibly even in it's own loop with the fuzz. The goal is to try to get a gated sound out of one muff clone.

If not I may have to get a second fuzz. Chunk Systems Brown Dog perhaps.

Is this what you are looking for? http://media.zvex.com/FLASH/MAMMOTH/

TB effects subforum Moderator grygrx's video here > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrWkHnMlj1w

Also check this thread out.

gated fuzz

**DosiYanarchy** · #4 05-29-2009, 02:58 AM

MXR Bass Blowtorch, Chunk Systems Brown Dog. Both are very synthy Bass Fuzzes.

A Zoom Ultra Fuzz can also get synthy with the Gate cranked.

Oh also, nothing says synthy like the Bass Micro Synth. - set it up like a crazy fuzz if you want.

phatbass · #5 05-29-2009, 03:29 AM

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**DosiYanarchy** · #6 05-29-2009, 03:41 AM

I in a broader sense of 'synthy fuzz' both the Subdecay Noisebox and the Crowther Prunes & Custard have synthy characteristics to them.

I started a 'synthy fuzz' thread when i first joined TB.

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Stachio · #7 05-29-2009, 06:45 AM

I agree with the Bit. The Bit Mangler can add some great octave synth texture too.
Beating a dead horse, but I like the Devi Ever Bass Fuzz as well for that gated sound. Sounds great paired up with an octaver. The Devi Ever's in general just seem to have that over the synthy fuzz tone to my ears. I don't have the experience of some of the guys on this forum with all the fuzzes. The samples of the Chunk Systems Brown Dog sounded great.

RS · #8 05-29-2009, 07:13 AM

The Crowther Prunes and Custard is a nice, unique sounding pedal.

**Bryan R. Tyler** · #9 05-29-2009, 07:52 AM

The Blowtorch can be a very synthy fuzz. From what I've heard from the soundclips, the B:Assmaster can get pretty synthy as well. John Davis did a demo for the Copilot Orbit and got a synthy fuzz out of it, although the pedal is designed to do other stuff as well, so there might not be a lot of variety to that fuzz.

kevteop · #10 05-29-2009, 08:00 AM

The Brown Dog is great in the loop of a filter, it's what it was designed for. If this is the one application you're looking at for this fuzz, then the Mammoth will fit the bill too.

The Blowtorch doesn't go crazy enough IMO, but it is a very flexible fuzz. Sounds totally uninspiring on its own but works a treat with a band.

I would love to try a Big John Hairy Balls one day, but there aren't many of them around.

judas jedermann · #11 05-30-2009, 01:39 AM

Tried Zvex Mastotron last night and it was really good sounding and versatile. Everything from slight buzz to synth gate fuzz. At least with passive jazz bass it retained the low end well IMO.

kevteop · #12 05-30-2009, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by judas jedermann

Tried Zvex Mastotron last night and it was really good sounding and versatile. Everything from slight buzz to synth gate fuzz.

I thought the Mastotron didn't gate?

judas jedermann · #13 05-30-2009, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kevteop

I thought the Mastotron didn't gate?

There is knob for symmetric/asymmetric. To my ears it can deliver at least gate-like sounds.

gnasher1993 · #14 05-30-2009, 05:53 AM

I highly recommend the Guyatone TZ-2. Alot of people have worries about the construction but I've never heard of one breaking on anyone. It's a sawtooth fuzz with an octave up and simple ring mod built in. It's great for synth tones, especially before a filter. I guess the ultimate plus point is it's price. Not only does it sound great, it's really good value. To my ears it's pretty low-end friendly. There's a bit of low end loss but nothing too noticeable. It sounds great on guitar, bass and keys.

EskimoBassist · #15 05-30-2009, 05:54 AM

Zoom Ultra Fuzz UF-01

CrispyDelicious · #16 05-30-2009, 06:38 AM

Yes, a Prunes and Custard would do nicely. If you find a place that has them in stock, be sure to let me know. Grumble.... grumble....

csala · #17 05-30-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by CrispyDelicious

Yes, a Prunes and Custard would do nicely. If you find a place that has them in stock, be sure to let me know. Grumble.... grumble....

Try contacting TruTone music in Santa Monica, Ca. It's the best place for boutique pedals I've ever visited. I'm pretty sure I saw a P&C last time I was in there (maybe a week ago). They have a knowledgeable staff as well.

http://www.truetonemusic.com/

Edit: According to their gbase page they do have one in stock. Go get it!

CrispyDelicious · #18 05-30-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by csala

Try contacting TruTone music in Santa Monica, Ca. It's the best place for boutique pedals I've ever visited. I'm pretty sure I saw a P&C last time I was in there (maybe a week ago). They have a knowledgeable staff as well.

http://www.truetonemusic.com/

Edit: According to their gbase page they do have one in stock. Go get it!

Hey thanks!

JMDT · #19 05-30-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by warwick.hoy

I'm curious to this as well. I'm toying with the idea of putting a noise gate next to my fuzz. Before or after yet to be determined...possibly even in it's own loop with the fuzz. The goal is to try to get a gated sound out of one muff clone.

If not I may have to get a second fuzz. Chunk Systems Brown Dog perhaps.

Is this what you are looking for? http://media.zvex.com/FLASH/MAMMOTH/

TB effects subforum Moderator grygrx's video here > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrWkHnMlj1w

Also check this thread out.

gated fuzz

The mammoth sounds nice,one of the best sounds I've heard. However, the gating acts strange with active basses from gryhrx's clips. In an effects loop this may not be a big deal, but since 2/3 of my basses are active this could be a problem.

The Brown Dog sounds nice too, but it seems complicated too adjust and the fact the gate doesn't affect the clean channel is definately a detractor.

The best synth sound on grygrx's site to my ears is the Devi Ever Bass Fuzz. How does the Bass Fuzz compare to the Bit, I've not heard a good A/B comparison of the two.

Joe Gress · #20 05-30-2009, 04:52 PM

B:assmaster!

I really like mine in the loop of my Qtron.