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Wish Fuzz Factory by Zvex

It would be amazing to have a model of the Fuzz Factory by Zvex, I love this pedal so much and achieving it's sound with the actuall fuzz boxes and blocks is doable but requires a lot of CPU in my experience. I'm using a very compressed sound directly in DI, inspired by Matt Bellamy's sound (Muse).
- Brezzo
- Thread
- Mar 13, 2024
- bellamy drive drive block factory fuzz fuzz factory matt modern muse zvex
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
Wish Modern Fuzzes

I love the classic fuzzes in the Axe FX, but I'd love to see some of the more modern circuits emulated so I can shrink my board. There are no shortage of fuzz pedals out there, but I think these four are modern classics that would be particularly great, especially for those of us on the...
- Replica
- Thread
- Jan 16, 2024
- algal bloom fuzz fuzz factory fuzz war pharaoh wish list
- Replies: 10
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Wish List
AFIII Fryer Treble Boosters straight to the front end of the Axe-FX III MKII. Bliss

I make guitar gear demos for a living when I'm not on the road. I'm guessing some of you knew that already. Everyday I'm faced with the 'what amp or setup is going to show off this pedal best' question. The videos aren't about me, they're about the product, so it comes first. Treble boosters and...
- Burgs
- Thread
- Jan 16, 2022
- ac30 burgs class a fuzz treble booster vox
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
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Drives in loop/FM3 effects before real pedals

I have a couple of fuzz pedals that sounds great when I use them in front of them FM3, but they make a really loud hiss when used in the the loop. I want to be able to use things like wah and phaser before these pedals, but the hiss in the loop is unusable. Does anyone else ever use drives in...
- Kablesp
- Thread
- Nov 23, 2021
- drives fuzz fx loop hiss loop noise
- Replies: 0
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
Separating external pedals with the FM3

I'm using external pedals to add different elements to my FM3 sounds. Most of these sound better after the amp + cab but some don't (e.g. fuzz). This presents a couple of options: 1) take those pedals of the fxloop and run the guitar into them before it hits the FM3, or 2) create separate...
- Alex Kolund
- Thread
- Jul 31, 2021
- external fuzz fxloop
- Replies: 0
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
AFIII 2 Fuzz for The Italians🤣

Hi all friends, I ditched Helix and Kemper to switch to the amazing Fractal AX FX3 MKII, I'm so happy! For the first time in digital, I finally found a convincing fuzz sound! Hope you like it
- TheItalianGuitarBrigade
- Thread
- Jun 12, 2021
- axe fx3 mkii crazy tones experimental modern tones fuzz giovanni boero
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
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2021 > Let's Talk FM3 & Fuzz Pedals (Hardware and included FM3 Drives)

I am a big fan of Fuzz pedals, and love the offerings in the FM3. Specifically the Bender Fuzz and Face Fuzz - these are the 2 I've discovered first that I am enjoying but no doubt the others are good too... In my arsenal is also a hardware Fuzz Factory and vintage BIg Muff, and both sound...
- Chevron
- Thread
- May 24, 2021
- fuzz impedance pedal
- Replies: 2
- Forum: FM3 Discussion
AFIII Cygnus Preset Deluxe Verb Cranked

Downloaded the new Cygnus preset bank A and cranked up the Deluxe Verb. Put an Octave Distortion in front of it for some fun today.
- Dwelltone
- Thread
- May 13, 2021
- cygnus fuzz octave disto presets
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
8 Scenes of Cleans - For Pedal Demos. This is what I use and people seem to dig it.

I gave up using 'real' amps for pedal demos a couple of years ago, unless specifically asked to use them by the manufacturer. Even the pickup guys - Jason Lollar, Chris Kinman, Mick Brierley, SD ... they're all happy for me to use classic amp equivalent models in the Axe-FX III. I believe it's...
- Burgs
- Thread
- Aug 12, 2019
- brett kingman brit jm45 demos free preset fuzz videos
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Axe-Fx III Preset Exchange
Is this achievable within the XL+?

Hi fellow forumites, I came across this post in Instagram and man, I was blown away! Is there someone capable of guiding me through the process, or sharing a preset or insight ti get something as fabulous as this in the trusty Axe FX II? Here's the link: Cheers!
- Ophidiuchus
- Thread
- Jul 2, 2019
- axe 2 xl+ delay fuzz help strymon
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
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Modern/Pop Sound design tutorials

Hi Guys, I’m absolutely noob in preset creation . All I found on YouTube is just metal sound tutorials. Can you please help me with this?
- baptizt
- Thread
- Nov 30, 2018
- funk fuzz pop
- Replies: 11
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
AFIII HIPOWER Jumped, Fuzzes, Univibe, space.... Preset and Vid

Based on the last two Marshall-based fuzz-fun videos and presets, I present to you some DR103 lurve. Thank you to Cliff for the unbelievably beautiful model (and machine) and Yek for his Univibe settings. Rock on. Preset: http://axechange.fractalaudio.com/detail.php?preset=6435
- Burgs
- Thread
- Jul 20, 2018
- axe-fx iii brett kingman dr103 fuzz hipower hiwatt stratocaster univibe
- Replies: 15
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
AFIII Classic Marshall, old-school fuzz. Demo video and a couple of presets.

In an effort to make everyone who doesn't own one jealous, lustful, amazed, or all three with the Axe-FX III, I've attempted a take on the old Marshall/fuzz box combos. It's not easy because of the impedance thing but I ran the input at 90k (thank you AustinBuddy!) and had a LOT of fun and, I...
- Burgs
- Thread
- Jul 18, 2018
- axe-fx iii brett kingman fuzz jm45 marshall slp1959
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Fractal Recordings
Orange Kay by Daniel Lanois

Just heard Daniel Lanois' Orange Kay (on YouTube's West 54th Sessions), and it's based on the 60's orange-colored Kay Fuzztone pedal. Would really like to figure out how to duplicate that tone and dynamic on the AX8 using the EV-1 pedal. Any ideas?
- RayT
- Thread
- Apr 13, 2018
- express fuzz
- Replies: 1
- Forum: AX8 Preset Exchange
More fuzz rock - Cameron Big Muff Micro Boost stuffs - Preset included

This is a short idea I used to test a couple of variations within a new preset I put together. I used the Cameron CCV 1A amp model with the Pi Fuzz Op-Amp and a Micro boost into a 50/50 blend of ML Zilla All Mix and ML Brit PR75 SM57-M160 01 (CP20). I did two versions of the signal chain, I'd...
- shaunb
- Thread
- Jan 1, 2018
- cameron cp20 fuzz micro boost ml sound lab pi fuzz zilla
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Strat > Superverb blues (live video)

Probably my favourite song to play live these days - this was from our CD Release Party. Really digging the Strat tone I'm getting from the AX8! Kicked in the fuzz face when things get hairy about 4 min in.
- Cainer
- Thread
- Jun 26, 2017
- blues fuzz strat
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Wish more fuzz please

there are so many amazing and crazy fuzz pedals today. I'd love to have a handful more available in fx8
- N.Phaneuf
- Thread
- Jan 29, 2017
- fuzz fuzz factory
- Replies: 0
- Forum: FX8 Wish List
ODS-100 Clean with the 6.02 Muff. Yeah!

Well, it's sure working for me! Here's a taste. I kick the Pi Fuzz in at about 1:36.
- Burgs
- Thread
- Dec 12, 2016
- brett kingman dumble funk fuzz muff
- Replies: 42
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Low tuned heavy fuzz rock - Citrus Bass + ML USA Bass, Brit Pre/Fryette hybrid + ML Zilla

This is a test of my "Super Fuzz" preset which I've adapted to my current go to IRs to see how it sits in the mix. I still need to write another section to slot in before the ending, so this isn't a finished piece yet. More of a test run. The guitars are a Brit Pre with a Fryette tonestack...
- shaunb
- Thread
- Aug 31, 2016
- baritone brit pre citrus bass fryette fuzz ml sound lab usa bass zilla
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Recordings
Where do I put wah block in my preset?

Hi, musicians I hope to know where do I put wah block in a preset. I usually use signal chain as following, 4CM/ pre 4/ post 4 Comp - Drive 1 - Drive 2 - PHR - CHO - DLY - REV Also, at real pedal board, I knew that Fuzz should go first of chain. What should I do in FX8 with wah and...
- bluesk165
- Thread
- Jul 26, 2016
- fuzz signal chain wah
- Replies: 6
- Forum: FX8 Discussion
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Pumpkins Siamese Dream Album Distortion?

Hi everyone, was looking around for a Siamese Dream distortion from the Smashing Pumpkins. I know they layered guitars a lot for that album but has anyone been able to come close to that huge distortion? Only other thing I know is they loved using different distortion and fuzz pedals instead of...
- sadpolar7
- Thread
- Jul 26, 2016
- billy corgan distortion dream fuzz pumpkins siamese smashing
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Preset Exchange
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Pi Fuzz Gone Mad?

Hello All! I'm having a weird issue with the pi fuzz, it's beyond full blast pretty much regardless how I set it up, at default settings it is ridiculously fuzzy. I don't remember it being like this before. I'm on Quantum 2.0 and I've tried reloading the firmware and also resetting the system...
- mrMagenta
- Thread
- Feb 11, 2016
- fuzz
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Axe-Fx II Discussion

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