Fuzz/Wah Oscillation-Hum Problem

Dinosaur-Snr

Hi guys

I am currently running my Crybaby wah in front of my Fuzzsilla and experiencing a high pitch oscillation/hum noise when engaged.

Now Ive read that you need to put a buffer pedal in between the two or altenatively Ive read about the Foxrox Retrofit that can be installed...

In your experience, what is the best solution to this problem?

Could I run a Tuner pedal or clean boost pedal between to stop this from happening?

Thanks for your help!

Peace

R

MIKA-the-better-one

I have heard about this problem happening with most fuzz and wah combo's........... I have the mxr fuzz which does not do this (thats their whole pitch)
I think a buffer inbetween may just work, but it may also make your fuzz sound different.
MikeM should be able to provide you with better info as he knows this stuff

MikeM

Sounds like the Foxrox will be the right thing. The buffer needed is not like a regular one as it should have a low output impedence.. I personally haven't experienced this, but I run my fuzz first then my wah.

AlanRatcliffe

It's a common problem with many fuzz and wah circuits based on traditional designs, which are simple and reactive with what's in front and behind them. Yes, a buffer will change the tone, but so will anything - swapping pedal order, even cabling. It's a blessing in one respect, as you get to experiment with a whole different range of tones every time you change the placement.

You can use any buffered bypass pedal between the two (a compressor makes sense - I quite like the T-Rex Comp Nova in front of my Fuzzsilla).

Dinosaur-Snr

Alan Ratcliffe wrote It's a common problem with many fuzz and wah circuits based on traditional designs, which are simple and reactive with what's in front and behind them. Yes, a buffer will change the tone, but so will anything - swapping pedal order, even cabling. It's a blessing in one respect, as you get to experiment with a whole different range of tones every time you change the placement.

You can use any buffered bypass pedal between the two (a compressor makes sense - I quite like the T-Rex Comp Nova in front of my Fuzzsilla).

Thanks Alan, I'll definitly look into that! Ive been meaning to get a compressor for a while now!
maybe this is a good excuse to cure my GAS? lol ?

MikeM

I rate try lend a compessor or something first. I've tried it before and didn't like the response of the pedal at all, lost all the dynamic range, if that's what you're looking for, great. As a test, try run either a boss pedal in front of it, or a clean boost. Changes the signature completely IMO.