The Fuchs Audio Technology Plush Crème de la Trem is a tremolo pedal, an effect that rhythmically varies the volume of your signal to produce a pulsing, wave-like movement1. It is a tremolo in the classic amp style rather than a modern multi-mode design, and it keeps its control layout correspondingly simple.
What it is and where it comes from
The Crème de la Trem is based on the tremolo found in Fender Brownface amplifiers, the amps Fuchs set out to capture in pedal form1. Tremolo was commonly found built into many 1960s tube amps, such as Fender's Vibrolux and the Vox AC30, so a pedal like this exists to bring that built-in amp effect to any rig3.
What it sounds like
Pedal of the Day's reviewer, Mike B, put the pedal against the amps it draws from and found it a close relation1:
"While it can't exactly match the sounds from those classic amps (can anything?), it gets pretty damn close"1
Mike B, Pedal of the Day1
Beyond straight tremolo, the same review found the pedal flexible at its gentler settings, writing that it "can add a subtle hint of chorus or even a Leslie-type rotary sound to your rig with little-to-no effort"1. That places it in territory players usually reach for with a chorus or rotary-style effect, though its core purpose remains tremolo.
Controls
The pedal keeps things minimal, with two knobs1:
"Rate (speed) and Depth (intensity) are the only controls on the Crème de la Trem," according to Pedal of the Day's review1. There is no waveform switch, tap tempo or preset storage: the pedal is aimed at players who want the amp-style tremolo and nothing else.
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Questions
What amp tremolo is the Plush Crème de la Trem based on?
Pedal of the Day's review describes it as based on the tremolo found in Fender Brownface amplifiers. The reviewer found that, while it cannot exactly match the sounds from those classic amps, it gets very close. Tremolo of this kind was commonly built into many 1960s tube amps, such as Fender's Vibrolux and the Vox AC30.
Can the Plush Crème de la Trem sound like a Leslie?
Yes, according to Pedal of the Day's review. The reviewer wrote that the pedal can add a subtle hint of chorus or even a Leslie-type rotary sound to your rig with little-to-no effort, alongside its core Brownface-style tremolo.
What controls does the Plush Crème de la Trem have?
The pedal has just two controls: Rate, which sets the speed of the tremolo, and Depth, which sets the intensity. Pedal of the Day's review notes these are the only controls on the Crème de la Trem.
Sources (3)
- Fuchs Audio Technology Plush Crème de la Trem®, Pedal of the Day, 2015-11-29
- Fuchs Audio Technology Plush Creme de la Trem Tremolo, Pedal of the Day, 2015-11-28
- Best tremolo pedals for guitar: Shake up your tone, MusicRadar, 2019-10-23
