The Fuzzlord Effects Void Master is a fuzz pedal built around a 70's style silicon fuzz circuit. Fuzzlord describes it as having a huge amount of output volume and sustain on tap, a huge wall of fuzz suited to droning out down tuned chords at thunderous volumes1. It is inspired by vintage Colorsound fuzz pedals while incorporating elements of the classic Fuzz Face1.
Controls and how it works
The Void Master keeps its front panel simple. There is one control, and the fuzz amount itself is not adjustable from the outside1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Level | Adjusts the overall output volume of the Void Master. The fuzz is set internally, and the massive volume boost can also overdrive your amp even further.1 |
Because the fuzz is set internally, the pedal leans on your guitar for shaping. Fuzzlord describes the Void Master as extremely interactive with the volume and tone controls of your guitar: rolling back your guitar's volume cleans up the fuzz and reduces bass1. That makes the Level control and your guitar's knobs the main ways to dial in how much fuzz and drive you hear, with the pedal's output boost pushing the amp harder when set high.
Power and bypass
Fuzzlord recommends an isolated 9-volt, center negative DC power supply for optimal performance1. An isolated supply, one that does not share its output with other pedals, is a common recommendation for fuzzes, where power noise can be audible.
Use an isolated center negative DC supply. Fuzzlord recommends this specifically for optimal performance, and a shared or daisy-chained supply can introduce noise into a high gain fuzz circuit.1
For switching, the pedal uses true bypass. Fuzzlord states that true bypass switching ensures that when the effect is disengaged your clean signal will not be altered in any way1.
Where Fuzzlord Effects came from
The Void Master is made by Fuzzlord Effects, and it sits alongside that maker's other fuzz designs such as the Fuzzlord Effects Troglodyte1.
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Questions
Is the Fuzzlord Void Master true bypass?
Yes. Fuzzlord Effects says the Void Master uses true bypass switching, so when the effect is disengaged your clean signal will not be altered in any way. That means the pedal only colors your tone while it is switched on, and your guitar's signal passes through untouched when it is off.
Does the Void Master use silicon or germanium transistors?
The Void Master is a silicon fuzz. Fuzzlord describes it as a 70's style silicon fuzz device, inspired by vintage Colorsound fuzz pedals while incorporating elements of the classic Fuzz Face. Silicon transistors are generally more consistent from pedal to pedal than germanium and tend to be less sensitive to temperature.
Can you adjust the amount of fuzz on the Void Master?
Not from the outside. Fuzzlord states that the fuzz is set internally, and the pedal's Level control adjusts the overall output volume instead. That massive volume boost can also push your amp into overdrive, so the amount of drive you hear depends partly on how hard the pedal hits the amp.
Does the Void Master clean up when you turn down the guitar volume?
Yes. Fuzzlord describes the Void Master as extremely interactive with your guitar's volume and tone controls. Rolling back your guitar's volume knob cleans up the fuzz and reduces bass, which lets you go from a full wall of fuzz to a cleaner sound without touching the pedal.
What power supply does the Void Master need?
Fuzzlord recommends an isolated 9-volt, center negative DC power supply for optimal performance. An isolated supply keeps the pedal away from noise that can come from sharing power with other effects, which matters for a high gain fuzz.
Sources (1)
- Void Master, Fuzzlord Effects, 2018-08-20
