The Deathimizer King Buzzo Octave Fuzz is an octave fuzz pedal from Hilbish Design, built in collaboration with King Buzzo from The Melvins. Pedal of the Day describes it as "a fuzz with ear drum wrecking highs stacked with an analog two octave down circuit," a combination the reviewer said pushes further than most octave fuzz pedals: "Octave fuzz pedals are generally pretty out there, but there's something about this one that just pushes the sonic envelope even further."1
It sits in Hilbish Design's line of Buzzo collaborations and fuzz designs, alongside the Deathimizer and the T-Fuzz, another two-mode octave fuzz from the same maker.1
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Volume | Overall output level |
| Fuzz | Fuzz amount |
| Filter | Controls the low pass filter, for extra tone shaping where you need it |
| Octave | Blends the two-octaves-down signal in; a knob rather than a switch, so the low end can be set to a precise amount |
The Octave control drew particular praise from Pedal of the Day: "We love how the Octave control is an actual knob, instead of just a switch, too, so you can blend that low end in to a precise amount."1
What reviewers said
Pedal of the Day reviewed the pedal in July 2021, describing it as "destructive" and noting that "8-bit leads, synth sounds and unpredictable drones rule the day here, and experimentation is key to this effect's success."1
"8-bit leads, synth sounds and unpredictable drones rule the day here, and experimentation is key to this effect's success."
For players exploring fuzz as a sound source rather than a subtle drive, the blendable octave and filter controls make it a pedal for experimentation rather than a traditional overdrive-style boost1.
Videos
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Sources (1)
- Hilbish Design Deathimizer King Buzzo Octave Fuzz, Pedal of the Day, 2021-07-26
