The AllPedal Love Machine is an octave fuzz pedal: a fuzz circuit with a blendable octave-up layer that sits on top of the fuzz tone. AllPedal describes it as a "Chewy Vintage Fuzz with Blendable Octave-Up Sizzle" and says it delivers "old, chewy, and organic fuzz tones"1. The octave-up is the pedal's distinguishing feature, and it is something the circuit it honors never had.
The Love Machine carries a regular price of £199.00 on AllPedal's product page1.
A fuzz with a blendable octave-up
At its core the Love Machine is a fuzz pedal, but the Octave knob is what sets it apart. Pedal of the Day's review calls it "an Octave knob that blends a wonderful octave up effect in with your fuzz tone"2. AllPedal's own copy says the blendable octave-up circuit lets you "soar above the background noise with detailed precision"1.
The blend matters because octave-up fuzz is often an all-or-nothing effect. Here you can keep it low for a straight vintage fuzz, or push it up to add a sizzling upper layer over the fuzz tone. Delicious Audio's review frames the pedal as "a modern take on the vintage Maestro Fuzz-Tone FZ-1" that "introduces a blendable octave-up not found in the original"3.
The EQ switch and controls
The control set is four knobs and one switch2:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Level | Output volume2 |
| Tone | Tone shaping2 |
| Gain | Drive / fuzz amount2 |
| Octave | Blends the octave-up effect in with the fuzz tone2 |
| EQ switch (Up) | Rounder, smoother tones with clarity and presence2 |
| EQ switch (Down) | Bolder, punchier tone with more oomph2 |
AllPedal says the EQ switch controls the presence level "to make your sound stand out"1. Delicious Audio describes it as a toggle in the center of the case that works with the Tone knob by pushing the mids "to give your tone even more edge"3, and in a later buying guide calls it "an EQ toggle [that] lets you push the upper mids for a more cutting sound in conjunction with the Tone control"4.
Pedal of the Day's reviewer found the two EQ modes especially rewarding to explore2:
"Mixing and matching these two modes with the Gain and Octave controls opens up new and wonderful worlds of fuzz, and will keep you experimenting for years to come."2
Power: 9VDC, 8mA
The Love Machine runs on a 9VDC center-pin-negative supply and draws only 8mA1, a figure Delicious Audio's review also lists3. That draw is low enough that the pedal is easy to accommodate on almost any powered pedalboard.
The power adapter is not included. AllPedal specifies a fully regulated 9VDC supply with at least 20mA of current, center pin negative1. There is also a battery connector inside the enclosure1, so a battery is an option if you do not have a suitable supply.
A tribute to a classic fuzz circuit
AllPedal calls the Love Machine "our homage to the classic fuzz circuits that influenced the sound we know and love"1. The specific classic is the Maestro Fuzz-Tone FZ-1, which Delicious Audio notes "was the first fuzz pedal ever"3. Importantly, the Love Machine is not a reproduction:
"The Love Machine is not a clone but an evolution of that circuit"3
That evolution is the blendable octave-up, plus the EQ switch, neither of which the original FZ-1 offered32.
The enclosure follows AllPedal's usual presentation: a glossy purple powder coat, embossed artwork, and anodized knobs1. Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson summed it up as "a beautifully packaged Hendrix in a Box Tone Machine"5.
Build, warranty and where it is made
The Love Machine is hand-built in the USA, at AllPedal's facility in Paducah, Kentucky1. Delicious Audio's review echoes the build quality, calling it "hand-built with quality components in Kentucky"3.
- Warranty: 3 year warranty, upgradeable to a lifetime warranty1
- Returns: 30-day hassle-free returns1
- Shipping: Free and fast US shipping1
What reviewers said
Published reviews were positive. Delicious Audio's verdict:
"If you are looking for great vintage fuzz tones and impeccable build quality, the Love Machine™ is what you're after."3
Pedal of the Day's takeaway was the sheer range the four knobs and one switch cover, promising "a lifetime of fuzzy goodness with just 4 knobs and a switch"2.
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Questions
Does the AllPedal Love Machine take a battery?
Yes. There is a battery connector inside the enclosure, so it can run on an internal battery as well as a 9VDC power adapter. The adapter itself is not included with the pedal.
Is the Love Machine true bypass?
Yes. AllPedal lists the Love Machine as true bypass, and Delicious Audio's review confirms it. When the pedal is off, your signal passes through without buffering or coloring.
Where is the AllPedal Love Machine made?
The Love Machine is hand-built in the USA, at AllPedal's facility in Paducah, Kentucky. Delicious Audio's review also notes it is hand-built with quality components in Kentucky.
What power supply does the Love Machine need?
It requires a 9VDC center-pin-negative supply, and AllPedal specifies a fully regulated power supply with at least 20mA of current. The pedal itself draws only 8mA, so it is easy on a pedalboard power brick.
Does the Love Machine come with a power adapter?
No. AllPedal states plainly that the power adapter is not included. You will need your own 9VDC center-pin-negative regulated supply, or the internal battery connector.
What warranty does the Love Machine have?
It comes with a 3 year warranty from AllPedal, which the maker says can be upgraded to a lifetime warranty. AllPedal also offers 30-day hassle-free returns.
Sources (5)
- Vintage Fuzz Pedal with Octave Boost, AllPedal
- All-Pedal Love Machine Octave Fuzz, Pedal of the Day, 2022-03-30
- All Pedal Love Machine Octave Fuzz, Delicious Audio, 2023-08-28
- Best Foxx Tone Machine Fuzz Clones And Evolutions In 2025, Delicious Audio, 2024-12-31
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2022-07-08
