Kingmaker Fuzz
Inside the Kingmaker Fuzz's compact enclosure live the sizzling tones of over 50 years of fuzz and overdrive technology. On its own the Kingmaker features three killer fuzz tones including a highly saturated yet articulate fuzz for violin-like lead tones and pummeling rhythm, a responsive fuzz that cleans up nicely with reduced input signal, and an octave circuit that unleashes a screaming, octave fuzz in the style of vintage Octavio pedals. Connect the Kingmaker to the Neuro 3 Desktop Editor or Mobile App (free download for iOS,Android, Mac, and Windows) and access a massive collection of additional overdrive, fuzz and distortion tones with extended parametric EQ capabilities, stereo routing options, and internal stacking functionality.
The Official Kingmaker Fuzz Demo Video
The Kingmaker Fuzz is clearly not a typical stompbox - its sleek exterior looks fairly straight-forward, but this machine was built with serious under-the-hood muscle. Out of the box it offers outstanding tonal range and a super-simple set of controls, but dig a little deeper and discover the hidden power and flexibility of this stompbox. With the Neuro 3 Editor's 40+ additional overdrive, fuzz, and distortion engines combined with a massive set of adjustable parameters, the Kingmaker is the platform on which to craft your perfect drive pedal.
Rhythm & Beard Demos the Kingmaker Fuzz
Guitarist Kenneth Kishandave says that the Kingmaker Fuzz left him speechless... weill, his video left us speechless!! Our friends from Music Bliss in Malaysia produced this fantastic demo. Kenneth has a Les Paul with P90 pickups through the Kingmaker and into a Hughes & Kettner amp to an Orange cab - yeah, it sounds good. It doesn't hurt that Kenneth is a beast on the guitar. Enjoy.
More Kingmaker Fuzz Demo Videos
Andy plays Jimi. Everybody's favorite pedal demo man dives deep into the many tonal possibilities of the Kingmaker Fuzz and L.A. Lady Overdrive
Mike Hermans' smooth playing is legendary in the pedal demo biz - Mike totally brings that smooth touch into this amazing Kingmaker Fuzz/L.A. Lady Overdrive demo video.
Joe at Reverb.com rips through the Kingmaker Fuzz's three featured tones. Fat and fuzzy!
Our old friend Nick "Just Nick" Jaffe is known for digging deep into every pedal he reviews. Of course the Kingmaker offers a ton of tone in which to dig.
Download & Edit Presets with NEURO
Job one in the development of the Source Audio One Series overdrive pedals - The L.A. Lady Overdrive, Kingmaker Fuzz, and Aftershock Bass Distortion – was to create three great sounding, flexible, and easy-to-use pedals. Out of the box, that’s exactly what they are – plug ‘em in, select from the three onboard overdrive engines and make beautiful music… simple. But there is much more here than meets the eye (and ear) - the truly “Big Idea” behind our One Series overdrive pedals was to give musicians a second, far deeper, set of options and editing tools with which to craft the perfect tone. The Neuro 3 Desktop Editor and Mobile App are free downloads for iOS, Android, Mac and Windows machines. The Neuro 3 Editors vastly expand the tonal possibilities of the pedals, offering a huge collection of additional drive, fuzz, and distortion engines as well as an expanded set of editing parameters.
Additional Information on the Kingmaker's Neuro Editing Tools
EDITING THE KINGMAKER WITH THE NEURO DESKTOP EDITOR
EDITING THE KINGMAKER WITH THE NEURO MOBILE APP
Additional Features and Specifications
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Pedal Features
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Neuro Editor Features
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MIDI Features
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Specifications
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- 3 Distinct Fuzz Engines - Flip the center toggle switch and select between three different fuzz engines.
- 3 Presets — Use Preset Mode to save a different preset to each of the three toggle switch positions. When the pedal is engaged, all of the parameters instantly jump to their saved value, regardless of the knob positions.
- Stereo Input and Output Jacks — Distort upstream stereo signals, split a mono signal to dual outputs, or use the additional in and out as an external effects loop.
- Stackable Drive Engines — Dual drive engines and stereo inputs and outputs make it possible (via the Neuro 3 App) to stack any combination of drive engines in either series or parallel as well as split the signal and send a separate drive engine to each of the pedal’s outputs.
- Universal Bypass — Select either analog buffered or relay based True Bypass.
- External Control — Compatible with Source Audio expression pedals, the Source Audio Tap Tempo switch (which also acts as an external switching mechanism), and the Hot Hand 3.
Connect the Kingmaker Fuzz to the Neuro 3 Mobile App (a free download for iOS or Android) and explore the power of effect downloading, customization, and sharing that comes with every Ones Series pedal.
- Free Effects Downloads — — Every Source Audio overdrive, fuzz, and distortion algorithm is available as a free download directly to your Kingmaker Fuzz.
- Customize Effects — Access Neuro 3’s extensive equalization capabilities or experiment with multiple drive circuit blends and stereo splits.
- Advanced Signal Routing — Choose from a range of signal routing possibilities like effects send, multi signal mixing, or mono signal splitting.
- Save and Share Customized Presets – Once you’ve fine-tuned an effect, save it to your personal effects collection and share it with the growing community of Neuro users.
- Download Presets — Explore Source Audio’s ever-expanding library of effect presets.
- Simple Connection — The Neuro 3 App connects with the Kingmaker via the mobile device’s headphone jack and Stereo Input 2 on the pedal. A Neuro App connector cable (1/8” to 1/4”) is included with the pedal.
The Kingmaker also features full MIDI capability and simplicity when coupled with the Neuro Hub (formerly Soundblox Hub).
- Preset Saving — Save up to 128 effect presets.
- Multi Pedal Scene Saving — Connect up to five One Series and Soundblox 2 pedals to the Neuro Hub and create 128 multi pedal scenes, recallable via MIDI program change (PC) messages.
- External Expression Control — Connect the Neuro Hub to any Source Audio expression pedal, Hot Hand 3 Wireless Effects Controller or third party TRS (Tip Hot) expression pedal for on-the-fly control of any adjustable parameter.
Full MIDI Functionality with the One Series MIDI Adapter
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Source Audio MIDI Compatibility Guide
The guide below will help you understand which Source Audio accessories (if any) are required to enable MIDI functionality to each of our One Series pedals. In addition to a MIDI controller and MIDI cables, the Kingmaker Fuzz requires either the One Series MIDI Adapter or the Source Audio Neuro Hub. All of One Series pedals respond to MIDI messages (to varying degree - see below) from a Digital Audio Workstation (a.k.a. "DAW") via their mini type-B USB port. Email [email protected] if you have further questions.
- Includes 1/8” to 1/4” cable for Neuro Mobile App connection.
- Power Consumption — 150mA
- USB port — Connects to Mac or Windows PC for firmware updates and the forthcoming in-depth effects editing software.
- Brushed anodized aluminum housing.
- Dimensions: L: 4.5 in./11.4cm x W: 2.75 in./7cm x H: 2 in./5.1cm (including knobs)
Documentation and Tips & Tricks
User Manual: Kingmaker Fuzz
MIDI Support Chart (A Pedal-by-Pedal Guide to the Required Accessories for MIDI Compatibility)
Navigating the Neuro Desktop Editor with the Kingmaker