The FuzzBubble 45 from Analog Alien is an overdrive and fuzz in one pedal, packing two gain effects into a single purple enclosure. Pedal of the Day's review describes it as featuring "two beloved tones in spades," and notes that the two modes can be used independently or together, so you can run one side, the other, or both stacked1.
The two sides
The overdrive side is designed to sound like a vintage tube amp from the 60's and 70's, according to the review. The fuzz side is a Fuzz Face-style design: Pedal of the Day calls it "a simple but killer fuzz face-type of effect," referring to the classic fuzz circuit approach1.
The reviewer's overall take was that the pedal "may just replace a couple of pedals on your current board as well," pointing to the versatility of having both effects in one box1.
Controls
The two sides share some controls and each adds its own. The In, Out and Tone parameters are exactly the same on the fuzz side as they are on the overdrive side1.
| Control | Side | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| In | Overdrive (same on Fuzz) | Sets your instrument's input level, controlled by your Volume knob1 |
| Out | Overdrive (same on Fuzz) | Knob for setting your level1 |
| Tone | Overdrive (same on Fuzz) | Small toggle switch that cuts out some of the lower frequencies1 |
| Year | Overdrive | Controls how much gain you send to the circuit1 |
| Haze | Fuzz | Determines the intensity of the fuzz saturation, and works with the Input control to further shape your sound1 |
What reviewers said
Pedal of the Day's reviewer found the fuzz side held up well in the low end: "The circuit is nice and meaty as well, making sure your tone never sounds too thin, no matter what your settings are."1
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Questions
Can you use both sides of the Analog Alien FuzzBubble 45 at the same time?
Yes. Pedal of the Day's review notes that the overdrive and fuzz modes can be used independently or together, so you can run the overdrive alone, the fuzz alone, or stack the two in one enclosure. The reviewer suggested that for some players the pedal may just replace a couple of pedals on their current board.
What does the Year knob do on the FuzzBubble 45?
On the overdrive side, the Year knob controls how much gain you send to the circuit. Alongside the In knob for input level, the Out knob for output level, and the Tone toggle, it shapes how hard the overdrive pushes.
What is the fuzz side of the FuzzBubble 45 based on?
Pedal of the Day describes the fuzz side as a simple but killer fuzz face-type of effect, meaning it follows the classic Fuzz Face circuit approach. Its Haze knob sets the intensity of the fuzz saturation and works with the Input control to shape the sound.
What does the Tone switch do on the FuzzBubble 45?
The small toggle switch labeled Tone on the overdrive side cuts out some of the lower frequencies. The In, Out and Tone controls work the same way on both the overdrive and fuzz sides of the pedal.
Sources (1)
- Analog Alien FuzzBubble 45 Overdrive Fuzz, Pedal of the Day, 2017-12-29