FuzzFactory vs. Buffers

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Gila_Crisis
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Post by Gila_Crisis »

hi folks,
do you got too too problems when using a fuzz factory after a buffer??
i don't know but alway when i use those "fuzz face" based devices i got always problems when putting before then buffer....

do someone know how to solve this problem?
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Post by soulsonic »

The only way I can see to really solve the problem is to redesign the fuzz circuit. I recently built a fuzz with a high impedance JFET buffer input and it sounds very consistent with a variety of different inputs and sources. The idea is that if you design the fuzz to sound good specifically with the buffer, then you don't have to worry. A Fuzz Factory could likely be redesigned like this and still keep its "charm".
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Post by Ivana »

Simply insert a serie(ou :))s resistor in a signal part between buffer and fuzz (like BIAS resistor in Fulltone or other fuzzface derivatives)

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