DOD Carcosa Fuzz

Product Overview

The DOD Carcosa Fuzz offers an entry into an alternative fuzz universe, blending legendary classic tones with modern sonic textures. Its wide-ranging AFTER bias control, combined with its two-way switching, produces tones that span from tight, fat fuzz to splatty, broken fuzz and sustained vowel sounds. It is designed to cut through a mix with its exaggerated mid and high-end characteristics, providing great harmonic articulation on chords. The pedal features true bypass, ample power, and a distinctive aesthetic.

Controls and Features

The front panel of the DOD Carcosa Fuzz features a distinct design with a skull graphic and several controls:

• 1. BEFORE: Increases/decreases the amount of fuzz.
• 2. OUTPUT: Increases/decreases the overall output level, offering plenty of level for boosting.
• 3. AFTER (Bias Control): Alters the fuzz texture. Counter-clockwise yields loud, 'fat' fuzz tones that clean up with the guitar's volume knob, while clockwise produces 'splatty,' 'broken' fuzz tones and sustained 'horn-like' vowel sounds. Mid-range settings span from familiar classics to modern 'wall of sound' fuzz.
• 4. HI-CUT: Reduces the amount of high-frequency detail. Start at the 9:00 position and turn counter-clockwise for brighter pickups, clockwise for darker pickups. Extreme ranges can be used, as changes to the AFTER bias control will also alter the fuzz tone. Higher volume boost settings or stage levels may require high-frequency adjustment.
• 5. IN: Connect your instrument here.
• 6. DEMHE/HALI Toggle: Use the DEMHE voicing (Up Toggle Position) for low-mid emphasis, ideal for clean channels. Use the HALI voicing (Down Toggle Position) for a bass cut, suitable for dirty channel use.
• 7. LÁBKAPCSOLÓ (Footswitch): Engages/disengages the effect.
• 8. LED: Illuminates when the effect is engaged.
• 9. OUT: Connect to the next pedal input or amplifier input.

Using the Carcosa Fuzz

The Carcosa's application depends on your amplifier setup:

• With Dirty Amps: The HALI mode keeps the lows tight, and the HI-CUT allows for more detailed high-frequency articulation, making it excellent for fuzzy lead boost use.
• With Clean Amps: The DEMHE mode boosts the low-mids, pairing well with American twin combo amps (especially with their bright switches off). The DEMHE mode also complements British amps on the verge of breakup, thickening their sound and pushing them into saturation.

The Carcosa responds well to volume knob changes and playing dynamics, especially with lower counter-clockwise bias (AFTER) settings, yielding controlled cleans. Higher clockwise bias settings result in less responsiveness to volume changes, producing more aggressive fuzz tones, including wild, sputtering, synthetic horn-like sounds.

The HI-CUT control typically works best below the noon position, compensating for attack loss and sag from higher distortion settings.

Experimenting with the BEFORE and AFTER controls set in opposition can yield a wide range of controllable tones. For example, setting BEFORE to 3:00 and AFTER to 9:00, or vice versa, can produce unique sounds.

For optimal performance, most guitarists and bassists prefer placing the Carcosa at the front of their effects chain, before modulation and time-based effects.

Specifications

Safety and Compliance

General Warnings:

• Read and keep all instructions.
• Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• For indoor use only.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs and convenience receptacles.
• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. If a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
• Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
• The power switch used in this equipment does not interrupt mains connection.
• Altitude: Do not use this product above 2000 meters.

Electrical Safety:

• This apparatus must be connected to a mains socket with a protective earth connection.
• UK Plug Warning: If the molded mains connector has been cut off from the cord, it is unsafe. Dispose of it properly. Never insert a damaged or cut mains plug into a 13 AMP socket. Ensure the fuse cover is in place.
• Wiring: The mains lead wires are color-coded: GREEN AND YELLOW – EARTH, BLUE – NEUTRAL, BROWN – LIVE. Ensure correct connection to corresponding terminals (E/Earth symbol for Green/Yellow, N/Black for Blue, L/Red for Brown).
• WARNING: If the earthing is interrupted, certain faults may cause a full line voltage to be present between the chassis and earth. Severe injury or death may result from simultaneously touching the chassis and earth.

Disposal: Do not mix this product with general household waste. A separate collection system for used electronic products exists in accordance with legislation for treatment, recovery, and recycling. Contact local authorities for proper disposal methods.

Contact Information

DOD

59 Hwagok-ro 61gil Ganseo-gu, Seoul 07590 Republic of Korea

support@digitech.com