The Interchange Noise Works "On Air" Fuzz is a fuzz pedal with a built-in boost, giving players two effects in one enclosure. Pedal of the Day described its range as "Ranging from sputtery fuzz tones to sustained and velvety overload, the \"On Air\" Fuzz brings the thunder." The pedal also stands out visually: the review called it "This wooden-topped beauty," referring to its wooden top panel1.
Two footswitches, two effects
The "On Air" Fuzz carries two footswitches, one for the Fuzz side and one for the Boost side. Pedal of the Day noted that "These two are interchangeable," and the two effects can be run separately or together, so the pedal works as a fuzz alone, a boost alone, or both stacked1.
A single LED reports what is active at a glance: "Red = Boost; Blue = Fuzz; Purple = both"1.
The controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Signal | Adjusts the volume for the Fuzz side1 |
| Static | Sets the amount of fuzz intensity/gain1 |
| Bass | Sets the low frequencies, part of the EQ section1 |
| Treble | Sets the high frequencies, part of the EQ section1 |
| Volume | Controls the Boost side's output1 |
| AM/FM switch | Offers two different fuzz bias adjustment options1 |
The AM/FM switch is the odd one out among the knobs. Fuzz bias shapes the character of the fuzz circuit itself, so the switch gives two distinct voicings of the Fuzz side without touching the gain or EQ controls1.
Where it came from and what reviewers said
The "On Air" Fuzz was the second pedal from Interchange Noise Works, following the Element 119 Distortion. Pedal of the Day, reviewing it in January 2021, closed with: "We are really impressed by these first two offerings from Interchange Noise Works"1.
For context on where a fuzz sits among dirt pedals, see Fuzz Pedals, Distortion Pedals and Overdrive Pedals, or Boost Pedals for the other half of this pedal's circuit.
Videos
Eirik Stordrange
Pedal of the Day
Runway Audio
Questions
Can the On Air Fuzz run the fuzz and boost at the same time?
Yes. The pedal has two footswitches, one for the Fuzz side and one for the Boost side, and the two are interchangeable. Each side can be run separately, or both can be engaged together. The LED shows purple when both are on, blue for Fuzz alone and red for Boost alone.
What do the LED colors on the On Air Fuzz mean?
The LED changes color to show which side of the pedal is active: red means the Boost is on, blue means the Fuzz is on, and purple means both are engaged at the same time.
What does the AM/FM switch do?
The AM/FM switch offers two different fuzz bias adjustment options. Fuzz bias changes the character of the fuzz itself, so the switch gives you two distinct flavors of the circuit to choose from.
Does the On Air Fuzz have a wooden enclosure?
The pedal has a wooden top, which Pedal of the Day highlighted in its review, calling it a "wooden-topped beauty."
What was Interchange Noise Works' first pedal?
The Element 119 Distortion was the maker's first offering. The "On Air" Fuzz was its second, and Pedal of the Day said it was really impressed by these first two offerings from Interchange Noise Works.
Sources (1)
- Interchange Noise Works "On Air" Fuzz, Pedal of the Day, 2021-01-09
