The JOYO R-29 Gloam is an analog effects pedal that combines an octaver with a fuzz circuit, built by Joyo. Its distinguishing feature is a dry/wet sounds mix knob: rather than replacing the guitar signal outright, the Gloam lets the player blend the clean signal against the fuzz and octave signal, which changes how much of the original note survives under the effect. RockBoard's PedalPedia describes it as a pedal that "not only has 2 fuzz modes, but contains dry/wet sounds mix knob."1
What it does
The Gloam sits in the octave fuzz family, alongside other JOYO designs such as the JF-12 Voodoo Octave and the JF-26 TINY-HUGE FUZZ. Where a plain fuzz pedal offers one voice, the Gloam layers two things at once: a fuzz for the distorted body of the note and an octaver for a note shifted in pitch beneath or above it. The dry/wet mix knob is the control that shapes the balance, so a player can run anything from a fully effected signal to a blend where the clean note keeps the low end anchored.1
Because the circuit is analog, it processes the guitar signal without digital conversion, in the tradition of classic octave and octave and pitch pedals.1
Power and practicalities
The Gloam uses a 9V DC center negative supply, the common standard for compact pedals, and draws 120mA.1
At 120mA, the Gloam needs a supply outlet with real current headroom. A daisy chain shared with several low-draw pedals may not deliver enough current, so give it its own outlet on a pedalboard power supply.1
JOYO's product page carries an R-29 manual as a PDF download, added to the page on 27 November 2023, for players who want the maker's own operating instructions.2
Where it sits in JOYO's range
JOYO builds the Gloam as part of a wider line of dirt and modulation pedals, including the Purple Storm fuzz and the Dr.J PLANES WALKER. Within that range, the Gloam's role is the blended octave fuzz: two fuzz modes for different voices and a mix knob that most straightforward fuzz designs in the line do not offer.1
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Questions
Is the JOYO R-29 Gloam analog or digital?
The Gloam is an analog pedal. RockBoard's PedalPedia lists its circuit type as analog, and it combines an octaver with a fuzz circuit. That matters for players who prefer how analog fuzz and octave circuits respond to playing dynamics and pickup changes, and it means the pedal sits in a signal chain alongside other analog effects without any conversion of the guitar signal.
What power supply does the JOYO R-29 Gloam need?
The Gloam runs on 9V DC with a center negative plug, the same standard supply most compact pedals use. It draws 120mA, so a supply with enough current headroom is needed. A daisy chain shared with several other pedals may not have that much current to spare, so a dedicated outlet on a pedalboard power supply is the safer arrangement.
Can the JOYO R-29 Gloam run on a battery?
The published specifications list 9V DC center negative power and a 120mA current draw, and no battery operation is given for the pedal. With a draw at that level, a battery would not be a practical power source even where one is physically possible, so plan on a DC power supply.
How many fuzz modes does the Gloam have?
The Gloam has two fuzz modes. Alongside them it carries a dry/wet sounds mix knob, which lets a player blend the unaffected guitar signal with the fuzz and octave signal rather than replacing it entirely. That blending is what sets it apart from a straightforward fuzz pedal with a single voice.
Is the JOYO Gloam made for bass or guitar?
JOYO's own product page presents the R-29 Gloam as an effects pedal without limiting it to one instrument, and the pedal's octave and fuzz combination is a format used on both guitar and bass. Players of either instrument can approach it as a blended octave fuzz, adjusting the dry/wet mix to suit their instrument.
Sources (2)
- R-29 Gloam by JOYO, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
- R-29 GLOAM_JOYO, JOYO, 2023-11-27
