Fuzz Effect
● Fuzz effects can make music seem more raw and alive, rather than regular and controlled, adding reverb and delay to shape the tone to make it more unique and appropriate, in the words of maker Handy Bear. Beloved of rock guitarists, it seems fitting that the grungy image is echoed by the homemade vibes of this DIY distortion pedal build. Using a blank breadboard, some jumpers, LEDs, and capacitors, and encasing the electronics in a metal enclosure, you can make a range of effects. Sites such as tagboardeffects.blogspot.com advise on how to make effects reminiscent of particular songs and bands, explains Handy Bear, and a fuzz effect is fairly simple and a good starting point. Spaces for the foot switch, LEDs, potentiometer, and cable all need to…
