The Fuzzrocious K-A-E-D-E-N Drive is a stompbox drive pedal introduced on 26 October 2011. Fuzzrocious described it as "not just a booster" and "not just an overdrive," positioning it as a versatile pedal with three stages to the circuit: Pre-gain, Gain, and Tone. It was available at launch for $155 USD1.
Controls and tone stack
The K-A-E-D-E-N has pre-gain, gain, and tone knobs to dial in the right amount of drive. The pre-gain stage pushes the circuit before the gain stage, and the tone control shapes the output, giving players a wider range than a simple one-knob boost or overdrive1.
A distinctive feature is that the pedal is built with your choice of tone stack, either a mid-hump, mid-scoop, or flat EQ. Because Fuzzrocious builds each unit to order, the buyer selects the voicing that suits their amp and instrument rather than adjusting it on the fly1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Pre-gain | First stage of the circuit, sets drive going into the gain stage1 |
| Gain | Second stage, sets the amount of drive1 |
| Tone | Third stage, shapes the output1 |
A bright LED indicates when the pedal is on1.
Power and bypass
The K-A-E-D-E-N runs on "Boss"-style power and has no battery option, so it needs a standard center-negative style pedal supply of the kind Boss pedals use. It features true bypass, so when switched off the pedal is removed from the signal path1.
There is no battery compartment. Plan your pedalboard power around a Boss-style DC supply.
Build and warranty
Each K-A-E-D-E-N is hand-built to order in the U.S., with one-of-a-kind hand-painting on a powdercoated enclosure, so no two units look the same1.
Fuzzrocious backs the pedal with a lifetime guarantee for repair to the original buyer; for all others there is a small bench and shipping fee1.
Where it sits in the Fuzzrocious range
The K-A-E-D-E-N was an early entry in a line of drives that has since grown. Fuzzrocious later released the LunaReclipse, a drive with a rotary dial selecting between 12 overdrive and distortion options, and the Big Fella, a larger pedal combining overdrive, distortion and fuzz voicings. For a wider view of the category, see Overdrive Pedals and Boost Pedals.
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Questions
Is the Fuzzrocious K-A-E-D-E-N Drive true bypass?
Yes. When Fuzzrocious Pedals introduced the K-A-E-D-E-N Drive in October 2011, the announcement described it as featuring true bypass, so the pedal passes your guitar's signal straight through when switched off.
Does the K-A-E-D-E-N Drive take a battery?
No. The K-A-E-D-E-N Drive runs on Boss-style power and has no battery compartment, so you will need a standard 9V-style pedal power supply rather than a battery on the board.
What are the tone stack choices on the K-A-E-D-E-N Drive?
The pedal is built with your choice of tone stack: a mid-hump, a mid-scoop, or a flat EQ. You pick the voicing when ordering, since Fuzzrocious builds each K-A-E-D-E-N to order.
Where is the Fuzzrocious K-A-E-D-E-N Drive made?
The K-A-E-D-E-N Drive is hand-built to order in the United States, with one-of-a-kind hand-painting on a powdercoated enclosure.
What warranty does Fuzzrocious give on the K-A-E-D-E-N Drive?
Fuzzrocious offers a lifetime guarantee for repair to the original buyer. For anyone other than the original buyer, repairs carry a small bench and shipping fee.
Sources (1)
- Fuzzrocious Pedals Introduces K-A-E-D-E-N Drive, No Treble, 2011-10-26
