The Sunstorm Distortion/Fuzz is an effects pedal from HDR Amplification that combines two drive flavors in one box: distortion and fuzz. Pedal of the Day, which featured it on 10 March 2015, describes it as a "Two mode Silicon based drive," meaning its clipping comes from silicon components rather than germanium, a choice that typically gives a firmer, more consistent drive character than the softer, more temperature-sensitive response of germanium designs1.
The pedal sits in the overlap between distortion and fuzz territory, and its two modes let a player move between them. For players also weighing a straight distortion or an overdrive, the Sunstorm's fuzz side is what sets it apart from those single-purpose designs1.
What reviewers said
The pedal's main published coverage is a Pedal of the Day post and demo video from 10 March 2015, submitted by Kyle, who also recorded the demo on his YouTube channel. His verdict on the sound was short and favorable:1
"Gritty, meaty goodness right here!"
Pedal of the Day, Kyle, 10 March 20151
That description points to a thick, textured drive voice rather than a tight, scooped modern distortion. The same post introduced the pedal with "Here is the awesome HDR Amplification Sunstorm Distortion!"1.
At a glance
- Maker: HDR Amplification1
- Type: Distortion/Fuzz effects pedal1
- Clipping: Silicon based, two modes1
- Demo: Video by Kyle on YouTube, featured 10 March 20151
Sources (1)
- HDR Amplification Sunstorm Distortion/Fuzz, Pedal of the Day, 2015-03-10
