The IdiotBox Effects Tractor Beam is a fuzz pedal and a standalone version of the muff circuit from the maker's No Moon pedal. IdiotBox describes it as pulling in "sweet out of this world muff tones" through the same SUSTAIN, TONE and VOLUME controls as the circuit it came from1. It sits alongside the maker's other fuzz designs, such as the Static Fuzz, Monster Fuzz and DeathRay.
Where the circuit comes from
IdiotBox explains on the product page that somebody recently asked for a stand alone version of the muff circuit from the No Moon, and the Tractor Beam is the result. The maker says it is "the exact circuit and sounds just as RAD!" as the fuzz section of that pedal1. On the page for the Trash Compactor, IdiotBox confirms the same origin, saying it "made a stand alone version of the muff portion of the No Moon called the Tractor Beam"2.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| SUSTAIN | Fuzz sustain, shared with the No Moon's muff circuit1 |
| TONE | Tone shaping1 |
| VOLUME | Output level1 |
Power
The Tractor Beam runs on a common 9-18V DC center negative 2.1mm BOSS style power input, and it also has a battery snap. IdiotBox notes that a power supply is not included, and the maker lists the current draw as "?mA", so no figure is given1.
IdiotBox lists the current draw as "?mA" on the product page, so plan your pedalboard power budget without a published figure for this pedal1.
Size and availability
The pedal uses a smaller 4.7" x 2.6" x 1.5" 125B sized enclosure, which keeps its footprint modest on a fuzz pedalboard1. The list price is $99.00 USD as of 26 October 20261. IdiotBox also notes on the product page that a demo from Boring Gear Reviews is coming soon1.
Sources (2)
- Tractor Beam, IdiotBox Effects
- Trash Compactor, IdiotBox Effects
