Linda Audio releases Fuzzy - versatile guitar fuzz distortion plugin with some extra features. Fuzzy does not model any real hardware but it is capable of wide spectrum of fuzz distorted sounds. Its range is from gentle fuzzy overdrive to complete rectifier mayhem. There are controls for input and output gain, boost gain and tone and there is a choice of two fuzz algorithms. On top of that there is also 8-band graphic equalizer with optional automatic gain compensation allowing radically change the overall sound. Finally, gate with adjustable threshold is also available.
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Well, it fuzzes...
But in my opinion who seriously needs any bass-overloaded fuzz tones in 2023 after decades with transparent overdrives and bass reduced overdrive and distortion pedals?
Does, what it promises, but is not really my sound, not even with the GEQ activated. I get better sound out of my favorite tube amp plugins alone.
The right choice, if you look for typical late 1960's to early 1970's fuzz tones, but not really a competitor to a good SD-1, DS-1, Klon Centaur, OCD or RAT simulation in my opinion, despite of the - theoretically - more flexible adjustment options.
Sounds too transistorized, scratchy, trashy and inharmonious for my taste, sorry. High-Gain Rectifier Mayhem or a serious alternative to any other good high-gain real tube amp simulation this is certainly not.
Maybe it works better with sythesizers....
Response from MartinLindaCZ from Linda Audio on April 8th, 2023
Hi, thank you for the review. Well, this is Fuzz so it really does not try to substitute tube amp or common overdrive. It is different kind of animal. However it can be used in front of the tube amp with good and interesting results. Of course sound aesthetics are matter of taste and I understand that you don't like fuzzy guitar distortion, but for some reason this kind of sound was widely popular decades ago and I would say last few years it is again picked up at least as some spice to that perfect tube sound. Best regards, Martin Linda from Linda Audio.
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