The Noisemaker Effects Soda Pop Fuzz is a compact fuzz pedal built around a deliberately simple two-knob layout: Gain sets how much fuzz character the effect adds, and Level sets the output volume. Pedal of the Day's reviewer described it as "a simple yet effective fuzz box, with lots of sounds and tonal range to work with," and found the Gain knob "controls how growly and fuzzy you want your signal to sound."1
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Gain | Sets how growly and fuzzy the signal sounds1 |
| Level | Sets the overall output volume of the pedal1 |
The two-knob approach is the pedal's main selling point. Pedal of the Day's Mike B wrote, "With only 2 knobs to control the sound, the Soda Pop is an easy, breezy pedal to tame," and rated it highly for ease of use and tonal range from that simple layout.1
Build and power
The Soda Pop Fuzz comes in a 1290-sized durable aluminum enclosure with a high brightness LED to show when the effect is on. It uses true bypass switching and takes a 9V standard Boss-style power adapter, the same center-negative connector most pedalboard power supplies provide.1
Price and availability
The pedal carried an $85 new list price as of November 2014. The reviewer noted he had picked up his own used on Reverb for $40, calling it "a steal for this pedal, in my opinion."1
By the time of the November 2014 review, the Soda Pop Fuzz was a small-builder pedal, so finding one today generally means the used market.1
Questions
Is the Noisemaker Effects Soda Pop Fuzz true bypass?
Yes. The Soda Pop Fuzz uses true bypass switching, so when the pedal is off, your guitar's signal passes through without going through the fuzz circuit. Reviewer Mike B at Pedal of the Day listed True Bypass Switching among the pedal's features.
What power supply does the Soda Pop Fuzz use?
The Soda Pop Fuzz runs on a 9V standard Boss-style power adapter, the same center-negative connector used by most compact pedals. Pedal of the Day's review lists this as the pedal's power requirement.
How much did the Soda Pop Fuzz cost?
The Soda Pop Fuzz was listed at $85 new as of the November 2014 Pedal of the Day review. The reviewer noted he bought his own used on Reverb for $40, which he called a steal for the pedal.
Is the Soda Pop Fuzz still in production?
Noisemaker Effects was a small builder, so availability was limited even then.
Sources (1)
- Noisemaker Effects Soda Pop Fuzz, Pedal of the Day, 2014-11-01