The FZ3603 Fuzz Effector from Kuassa Fuzz is an entry-level fuzz effect plugin with five effect styles and basic setting parameters. The fuzz sound is one of the more primitive effects similar to an early distortion and can be recognized by its 'fluffy', dirty and compressed sound, which impresses with its artificial character and often looks more like a synthesizer. In addition to the five modulation modes, the plugin offers many basic settings for sound refinement, such as the Fuzz and Tone controls, as well as a Dry/Wet control for mixing the raw signal and effect signal components. It is also possible to select the oversampling (up to eight times).
From soft to dirty
The Fuzz effect can sound extremely different thanks to the settings of the FZ3603 Fuzz Effector, especially because it unfolds its artificial charm with its violent clipping and high compression. Already the five selectable modulation types are very different even without touching the other parameters:
- Big Fuzz: Dirty and 'fluffy' with long held notes - Sustainer Fuzz: Warm and dull with rhythm guitar, singing highs with leads. - Trans Fuzz: The typical, well-known transistor sound - Vintage Fuzz: Imitation of the 60s sound - Zepp Fuzz: British oldschool rock sound
The plugin contains a practical comparison function as a bonus feature. The A/B button allows you to quickly switch between two presets, allowing you to quickly experiment with the best sound.