Collision Devices Singularity

The Collision Devices Singularity is a fuzz pedal with almost nothing on its face: a single knob and a toggle switch. The French maker describes it bluntly as a destruction device, saying "SINGULARITY is your new destruction device," and sums up the layout with "We call it a one knob fuzz."¹ It sits in the fuzz and distortion territory of the fuzz pedal family, and the White version is listed by the maker as a "ONE KNOB FUZZ / DISTORTION."²

What it does and how it is controlled

The Singularity's only knob controls the master fuzz volume, so there is no gain, tone or bias control to dial: the amount of destruction is set by how hard you push the pedal and what your guitar feeds it. The toggle switch is the other control, and the maker is emphatic about it: "Yep the toggle switch really impacts the sound as you choose between 3 low pass filter cut frequencies."¹ In practice that means three settings for how much treble passes through the fuzz, which is the main way to shape the pedal's character beyond sheer volume.

Collision Devices describes the pedal as a destruction device rather than a subtle overdrive, so it is aimed at players who want heavy, damaged fuzz textures rather than a clean boost or a mild grit. If you want more controls in a similar spirit, the maker's range includes the TARS DLX dual fuzz and filter pedal, the TARS, the BHS and the compact Snack Fuzz¹².

Control	What it does
Knob	Master fuzz volume¹
Toggle switch	Selects between 3 low pass filter cut frequencies¹

Power, size and practical details

The Singularity runs on a +9V DC supply with a negative center pin and draws a maximum of 25 mA. Collision Devices states that a power supply is not included, so you will need your own center-negative pedal supply.¹

The maker lists a maximum current draw of 25 mA at +9V DC (negative center), and no power supply comes in the box.¹

Specification	Value
Power	+9V DC, negative center pin¹
Current draw	25 mA maximum¹
Power supply included	No¹
Input impedance	1 MOhm¹
Output impedance	1 KOhm¹
Bypass	True bypass¹
Dimensions	118 x 118 x 56mm¹
Weight	150 grams¹
Warranty	Lifetime¹

The pedal is true bypass, and the maker carries it with a lifetime warranty.¹

The White version and knob options

Alongside the standard Singularity, Collision Devices offers a White version in a white finish, available with either a Silver Limited Knob or a Black knob. The maker explains the alternate finish simply: "ALTERNATIVE COLOR simply because we like to have a great time designing something new."¹

The White version is listed on the maker's shop at €107.50 EUR. For EU customers, V.A.T. is not included in that price and is calculated at checkout, and the shop offers free worldwide shipping on orders over 199€.²

Version	Finish	Knob options
Singularity	Standard	Standard knob¹
Singularity White	White	Silver Limited Knob or Black knob²

The Singularity White comes in a white finish with a choice of a Silver Limited Knob or a Black knob, and is listed at €107.50.²

Videos

**TARS + SINGULARITY - Collision Devices - Live Session**
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**SINGULARITY - Technical Demo**
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**Collision Devices: SINGULARITY Fuzz (fuzz from the Black Hole Symmetry!)**
Brett Kingman

Questions

Is the Collision Devices Singularity true bypass?

Yes. Collision Devices states that the pedal is true bypass, so when it is switched off your guitar's signal passes through without going through the fuzz circuitry. The pedal also has a 1 MOhm input impedance and a 1 KOhm output impedance, which the maker lists alongside the bypass specification on its product page.

Does the Collision Devices Singularity come with a power supply?

No. Collision Devices states plainly on the product page that a power supply is not included. The pedal runs on a +9V DC supply with a negative center pin, and draws a maximum of 25 mA, so a standard center-negative pedal supply will run it, but you will need to bring your own.

What does the toggle switch on the Singularity do?

The toggle switch selects between three low pass filter cut frequencies. Collision Devices notes that the switch really impacts the sound, so it shapes how much high end gets through the fuzz, from a darker, more muffled tone to a brighter, more open one. It works alongside the single knob, which sets the master fuzz volume.

Where is the Collision Devices Singularity made?

In France. Collision Devices says that everything is made in France, and the company builds its pedals at its own workshop. The Singularity measures 118 x 118 x 56mm and weighs 150 grams.

How big is the Collision Devices Singularity?

The pedal measures 118 x 118 x 56mm and weighs 150 grams, according to Collision Devices. That is a compact footprint by pedalboard standards, though the square-ish enclosure is taller than a standard compact pedal, so check your board's clearance if you mount pedals close together.

Does the Singularity have a warranty?

Yes. Collision Devices lists a lifetime warranty for the Singularity on its product page, so the pedal is covered by the maker for as long as you own it.

Sources (2)

Singularity, Collision Devices
Singularity White, Collision Devices