The Kernom MOHO Multi Fuzz Workstation is a fuzz pedal with a built-in octaver and ring modulator, made by the French company Kernom. Pedal of the Day, reviewing it in June 2026, called it "a wide-ranging beast of a pedal" and "another big box beauty from this French company."1
Kernom's approach, as the reviewer describes it, is analog fuzz circuits with digital precision: "No emulation, just real analog fuzz circuits." On top of the fuzz sit the octaver and ring modulator, which the review says let you "create wild, glitchy, and synth-like textures."1
The MOOD knob and fuzz modes
The MOOD knob is the heart of the pedal. It morphs between decades of legendary fuzz sounds and pushes into bold, experimental territories, exploring fuzz tones from vintage to modern. The reviewer sums up the range as: "Go from Hendrix's 60s fuzz to Smashing Pumpkins' wall of sound."1
The first MOOD mode is the Vintage "Velcro" fuzz, inspired by early Fuzz Face and Tone Bender circuits. Pedal of the Day says it "delivers a loose, gated response with raw character." The pedal's lineage also reaches the Big Muff.1
Control and presets
The MOHO is built for players who want deep control over their fuzz1:
- MIDI and preset control: save and recall 128 presets for total control1
- Expression pedal input: morph between two fuzz settings in real time1
- MOOD knob: seamless morphing from vintage to modern fuzz tones1
The expression input is the feature the reviewer singled out: "The expression pedal morphing is soooooo fun here, and. will absolutely lead to hours of tweaking, knob-twisting, experi"1. For players considering an expression pedal to pair with it, see Expression Pedals, and for MIDI control more broadly, MIDI Pedals.
Where it sits
The MOHO is a fuzz workstation rather than a single-voiced fuzz, closer in ambition to multi-effects pedals than to a one-knob fuzz pedal. Its built-in octaver and ring modulator also put it near octave and pitch pedals and synth pedals in what it can produce, while the fuzz core itself stays analog.1
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Questions
Is the Kernom MOHO an analog or digital pedal?
Pedal of the Day describes the MOHO as combining analog warmth with digital precision, saying it uses no emulation, just real analog fuzz circuits. In other words, the fuzz itself is analog, while the digital side handles the precision control and features such as preset storage. The pedal is a fuzz workstation with a built-in octaver and ring modulator for synth-like textures.
How many presets does the Kernom MOHO store?
The MOHO stores 128 presets. Pedal of the Day notes MIDI and preset control that lets you save and recall all 128 presets for what the reviewer calls total control, which makes the pedal workable on a MIDI-controlled board as well as a simple set-and-forget fuzz.
Can you control the Kernom MOHO with an expression pedal?
Yes. The MOHO has an expression pedal input for morphing between two fuzz settings in real time. Pedal of the Day's reviewer found the expression pedal morphing especially enjoyable, saying it would lead to hours of tweaking, knob-twisting and experimentation.
Which classic fuzz circuits does the Kernom MOHO draw on?
Pedal of the Day says the MOHO's Vintage Velcro fuzz mode is inspired by early Fuzz Face and Tone Bender circuits, delivering a loose, gated response with raw character. The pedal's lineage also reaches the Big Muff, and the reviewer sums up its range as going from Hendrix's 60s fuzz to Smashing Pumpkins' wall of sound.
What is the Velcro fuzz mode on the MOHO?
The Vintage Velcro fuzz is the MOHO's first mode. Pedal of the Day describes it as inspired by early Fuzz Face and Tone Bender circuits, delivering a loose, gated response with raw character. It is the vintage-flavored starting point of the MOOD knob's range, which runs from decades of classic fuzz sounds into bolder, more experimental territories.
Sources (1)
- Kernom MOHO Multi Fuzz Workstation, Pedal of the Day, 2026-06-07
