Death By Audio Apocalypse
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A modern fuzz designed as a sonic destruction laboratory
With the Apocalypse, Death by Audio offers a fuzz that doesn't settle for a single character: the signal is first "over-boosted," then sent to one of five selectable post-amplifiers. The result: a pedal that covers textures inspired by major fuzz families (sustain, octave, scoop, aggressive grain) as well as more unpredictable behaviors typical of radical saturations.
Who the Apocalypse is for: from edgy rock to noise landscapes
This pedal is aimed at guitarists (and bassists) who want an expressive fuzz capable of going from thick, articulated riffs to controlled chaos. It is ideal for rock, stoner, grunge, garage, experimental metal, punk, noise, and textured soundtracks. In the studio, it serves as a character and harmonic generator; live, it becomes a machine for solos, walls of sound, and explosive accents without requiring a complex chain.
Its highly responsive behavior also allows working with the guitar's volume: lower the input level to achieve tamer saturations, then push it to unleash a dense fuzz. And since it accepts "giving it everything" (guitar, bass, synth, drum machines), it fits perfectly into creativity-oriented pedalboards.
Controls and modes: 5 post-amps + an ultra-effective sweepable tone control
The Apocalypse revolves around three main controls, designed for quick sound switching while maintaining a wide adjustment range. The rotary selector chooses one of five voices: Twin-T Scoop (emphasized bass and treble with a more discreet level), War Fuzz (rich, dynamic distortion/fuzz with strong sustain), Dual J-FET (in the spirit of War Fuzz with a J-FET architecture), Octave Rect (upper octave generation via rectification), and Gain x1000 (extreme gain, erratic reactions, perfect for unstable textures).
The Drive knob controls the initial preamp level: lowering it approaches cleaner overdrives and boosts; raising it increases distortion density and fuzz amount. Finally, the sweepable frequency equalizer is the heart of sound shaping: its range goes from bass boost to mid scoop, then mid boost, before reaching several brightness levels for sharper attacks and increased presence in the mix.
Sound
The Apocalypse delivers a massive, harmonically rich fuzz that is highly versatile: it can sound wide and scooped for imposing riffs, full and singing for leads with generous sustain, or biting and aggressive to cut through a dense mix. The tamer modes retain definition and pleasant dynamics, while extreme settings (notably Gain x1000 ) open the door to "skid" effects: pronounced compression, artifacts, controlled instability, and almost synthetic textures. The sweepable equalizer allows shifting from huge lows to razor-sharp brightness, facilitating adaptation to different amps, guitars, and tunings.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Fuzz, Boost, Distortion, Overdrive | Type | sector |
| Technology | Analog | Use | electric guitar |
| Format | Pedal | Color | Blue |
| EQ | Tone | ||
| Rotary selector (5 modes) | Twin-T Scoop, War Fuzz, Dual J-FET, Octave Rect, Gain x1000 | Required voltage | 9V |
| Vol | output level | Adapter | standard 2.1 mm center-negative |
| Drive | initial preamp level (from cleaner boost/overdrive to more saturated fuzz) | Also battery powered | 1 x 9V battery |
| Sweepable frequency equalizer | wide-range tone control (bass, mid scoop, mid boost, treble boost) | Current draw | 5.8 mA |
| Dimensions | 5.87 in x 4.72 in x 2.46 in (including hardware) | Voltage | 9V |
| Weight | 20 oz | ||
Questions frequently asked
Death By Audio Apocalypse: what power supply should be used?
This pedal requires a 9 V power supply with a standard 2.1 mm connector and center negative polarity. A 9 V battery can also power it, with a stated consumption of 5.8 mA.
What are the 5 available fuzz modes?
The rotary switch provides access to Twin-T Scoop, War Fuzz, Dual J-FET, Octave Rect, and Gain x1000 modes. Twin-T Scoop emphasizes bass and treble, while Octave Rect generates a higher octave through rectification. Gain x1000 offers extreme gain with unstable behavior.
Does the pedal work with bass or synths?
Beyond electric guitar, it can accept bass, synth, or drum machine signals.
How does the Apocalypse’s equalizer work?
The sweepable frequency equalizer moves from a bass boost to a mid scoop, then to a mid boost. Several brightness settings then enhance attack and presence in the mix.
Is the Gain x1000 mode suitable for noise sounds?
In this mode, gain becomes very high and can produce pronounced compression, artifacts, and controlled instability. These responses suit textures close to synthetic sounds and noise approaches.
