Mokafix Audio Kung Fuzz - User Manual - Table of contents 2

Table of contents
Thank you for using Kung Fuzz VST plugin.
Presentation.....................................................3
Main interface..................................................4
We tried to make this simple effect as precise and
musical as possible, so we hope you enjoy playing it. General parameters................................................4
Effect parameters...................................................4
- On/Off switch..................................................4
Fuzz is a simple effect, but we tried to make a state of
- Fuzz knob........................................................5
the art fuzz box by translating into digital sound
processing some very analogue reactions. - Bias knob........................................................5
- Contour knob..................................................5
- Volume...........................................................5
This manual will give you a short presentation of the
Fuzz effect, what Kung Fuzz brings in terms of originality Demo limitations....................................................5
and sound characteristics, and an overview of the
interface parameters.
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Presentation Fizzy Fuzz

What the fuzz? Kung Fuzz is modeled

after famous fuzz face
Fuzz effect is probably one of the simplest effects
analog units.
possible.
It has the unique
While an overdrive will amplify a signal, and distorts it
capacity to bias
to push the next element in the chain to saturation
extremely.
(usually an amp), a fuzz will amplify and saturate
internally. Kung Fuzz 68 features
a “bias” knob that let you set the amount of biasing.
The output signal has a regular level, but sounds highly
distorted. On previous graph you can see how Kung Fuzz reacts :

A fuzz is basically a clipper. Unlike more sophisticated - At very low input level, the signal is clean.
distortions, it doesn't color the sound, as it has no “Tone”
- When it reaches the clipping threshold, the signal is
nor “EQ” section be it before or after saturation stage.
already quite biased.

- As the input level increases, not only the bias will not
disappear, but will get stronger to reach its stable state,
with an extreme bias factor.
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Musical Use Main interface

Thanks to the contour and bias parameters, Kung Fuzz
can adapt any type of sound input to add some grit.
For guitar solos, a hi bias, hi fuzz, and sharp (hi)
contour will give that edgy fuzzface like sound.
A slightly lower contour will let more pass through and
give a less harsh sound that might suit chords and
rhythm playing better.
A hi bias, medium fuzz and medium contour will sound
good on bass guitar. Medium contour will keep the low
frequency content, and the hi bias will give that very
musical nasal sound that make Kung Fuzz a good choice
for bass distortion. The sound characteristic of biasing
itself is actually even more obvious on bass.
General parameters
The top bar of the screen displays the output level
meter, mono/stereo switch and the help menu that will
let you access this manual, the website and our online
contact form.
The four signs on the left let you select four basic inner
presets that will give you different flavors of fuzz. Each
features different gain and biasing degree.
Effect parameters
- On/Off switch
Let you turn on /bypass the effect.

Setting a lower fuzz, medium contour and - Fuzz knob

adjusting/automating the bias amount can give very Sets the input gain.
good results on synthesizers or other sound sources.
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- Bias knob
Sets the amount of self-biasing. Copyright © 2009 - Efflam le Bivic - All rights reserved.

- Contour knob
VST Plugin technology by Steinberg
Let you soften or sharpen the clipping.
VST is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH All
- Volume other copyrighted trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Sets the output volume of the fuzz effect. It doesn't Audio Units is a trademark of Apple Inc.
affect the tone or distortion. This program is compatible with Pro Tools/HD(r) as RTAS. Pro
Tools and Digidesign are registered trademarks of Digidesign, a
division of Avid Technology, Inc.

Demo limitations
The information contained in this document is subject to change without
• no stereo mode
notice. In no event shall Mokafix Audio or the author of this document be
• automation only on “volume” and “on/off” liable for any damages arising out of or related to this document or the
• sound drops every 60 seconds or so information contained within it. No part of this document may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or for any purpose without the
express written consent of Mokafix Audio.