The Destroy The Day Lofi Delay Fuzz Distortion is a one-of-a-kind pedal from Lefa Pedals, a Seattle builder who made it as a custom one-off for the Pedal of the Day website in 2020. It combines a lofi delay with fuzz and distortion in a single enclosure, and it was never sold as a production pedal: the Pedal of the Day writer noted that "the fact that it's the only one in existence makes it that much cooler"1.
The Destroy The Day is a one-of-a-kind pedal, built as a single creation rather than a regular release. The writer behind it says, "Needless to say, we're quite proud of this creation"1.
The controls
The pedal's knobs are labeled with the Pedal of the Day writer's last name, a personal touch from a pedal built specifically for the site: "these guys made this special effect just for us here at Pedal of the Day"1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| B | Controls the delay volume on the delay side |
| E | Sets the delay time |
| R | Adjusts the delay feedback |
| N | Controls the distortion volume |
| Order toggle | Runs the delay or the distortion either first or second in the chain |
| Middle switch | Boosts both effects' feedback, producing loud bursts instantly |
What it sounds like
The delay side is described by Pedal of the Day as "a nice, warm, inviting delay". Engage the distortion side and the character changes sharply: "Suddenly, you're catapulted into a fuzzy, distorted, noise-infused hurricane, and with the delay trails on the end of it"1.
The middle switch is the pedal's wild card. It boosts the feedback of both effects at once, and the reviewer described it as letting you "vault both effect's feedback into the stratosphere, producing loud bursts of sonic bliss instan[tly]"1.
The order toggle matters for how the two sides interact. Running the delay first keeps the repeats relatively clean before they hit the fuzz and distortion; running the distortion first pushes the delayed signal through the dirt, smearing the repeats. The reviewer summed up the pedal's appeal: "If you like delay, fuzz, noise, ambience and raunch, then this is a pedal you'll really dig"1.
Where it came from
Lefa Pedals built the Destroy The Day in 2020 as a custom commission for Pedal of the Day, with the control knobs labeled after the site's writer. The writer was plainly taken with the result: "Needless to say, we're quite proud of this creation"1. For players exploring the wider category, the delay side sits within Delay Pedals, while the dirt side draws on Fuzz Pedals and Distortion Pedals.
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Questions
Can you buy the Lefa Pedals Destroy The Day?
No. The Destroy The Day was built as a custom one-off for the Pedal of the Day website in 2020, and the site's writer described it as the only one in existence. It was never offered as a regular production pedal, so it does not appear for sale. Players interested in Lefa Pedals' current work can look at the maker's other releases, such as the Retardante MKII distortion delay drone machine.
Why are the knobs labeled B, E, R and D?
Lefa Pedals built the Destroy The Day as a special one-off for Pedal of the Day, and the control knobs are labeled with the writer's last name. B controls the delay volume, E sets the delay time, R adjusts the delay feedback, and N controls the distortion volume.
What does the middle switch do on the Destroy The Day?
The middle switch boosts the feedback of both effects at once. Pedal of the Day's writer described it as vaulting both effects' feedback into the stratosphere, producing loud bursts of sound instantly. It sits alongside the toggle that sets the order of the delay and distortion.
Can the delay run before or after the distortion?
Yes. The pedal's lone toggle switch lets you run the delay or the distortion either first or second in the chain, so you can choose whether the repeats are clean or smeared with fuzz and distortion.
Who makes the Destroy The Day pedal?
The Destroy The Day Lofi Delay Fuzz Distortion is made by Lefa Pedals, a Seattle-based builder. The pedal was made specially for the Pedal of the Day website in 2020 as a one-of-a-kind unit.
Sources (1)
- Lefa Pedals Destroy The Day LOFI Delay Fuzz Distortion, Pedal of the Day, 2020-07-28