Fuzzboy

Fuzzboy is a guitar pedal emulation plugin designed to bring you rich, fuzzy textures on guitars, basses, synthesizers, or any other instrument you want to run through a fuzz effect. It features 3 distinct modes—Crunch, Potato, and Hiss—each with its own character and tweakable parameters for ultimate sound-shaping flexibility.

Note
By default on Windows, Fuzzboy presets are stored in C:\Users\Public\Documents\DirektDSP\Fuzzboy\.

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Features

• 3 Distortion Modes
  Choose from Crunch, Potato, or Hiss for a variety of fuzz and distortion flavors.
• Tweakable Parameters
  Adjust each mode’s parameters (Tweak 1 and Tweak 2) to fine-tune your tone.
• Input & Output Gain
  Shape the signal level before and after the fuzz processing to match your needs.
• Waveform Visualizer
  See the effect of the plugin on your audio in real-time.
• Preset Management
  Easily save, select, and delete presets directly from the plugin’s interface.
• Bypass Toggle
  Quickly compare your processed signal to the dry signal.

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Installation

1. Download
   Grab the latest release of Fuzzboy from the Releases section.
2. Run the Installer
   • On Windows, follow the on-screen steps to install the VST3 to your usual plugin directory or C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3.
   • On macOS, drag the .vst3 file to ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/ or .component to ~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/ (if you have an AU version).
   • On Linux, copy the files to your preferred plugin location.
3. Rescan Plugins
   In your DAW, rescan or refresh your plugin list to see Fuzzboy.

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Usage

1. Insert Fuzzboy on your audio track in your DAW.
2. Select a Mode—Crunch, Potato, or Hiss.
3. Adjust In Gain to drive the distortion level.
4. Use Tweak 1 & Tweak 2 to customize the character of the selected mode.
5. Adjust Out Gain to compensate for changes in volume.
6. Use the Bypass Toggle to compare the effected signal with the dry signal.
7. Save any settings you like to a new preset using the Save Preset Button.

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Preset Management

• Default Preset Folder:
  On Windows, presets are stored in C:\Users\Public\Documents\DirektDSP\Fuzzboy\.
• Save Preset:
  Click the Save Preset Button. Enter a name and confirm to store your current settings.
• Load Preset:
  Use the Preset Selector to browse and load saved presets.
• Delete Preset:
  If you want to remove a preset, select it in the Preset Selector, then click Delete Preset (3).

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Roadmap

• Expanded Preset Library
  More curated presets for various instruments and genres.
• Additional Fuzz Modes
  Potential new modes for even more distortion flavors.

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Feedback and Contributions

Found a bug, have a feature request, or just want to say hi?
Please open an issue or submit a Pull Request. All contributions, big or small, are welcome!

Enjoy getting fuzzy with Fuzzboy! Keep making noise and let us know if you create something cool. Your feedback helps shape the future of the plugin.