HM2 + FZ2- bosses two filthiest circuits in a compact format

These two circuits have greatly defined the twilight legacy. I am thankful everyday that I live in a world where the HM2 and FZ2 exist.

Both of these are iconic Boss circuits that were the defining sounds of some of the most important metal bands in history.

This pedal is an marvelous pairing of two of bosses filthiest circuits, in one compact enclosure. 

The HM2 side is widely known as being the chainsaw sound- it is the key to the guttural mids crunch of the infamous norwegian black metal bands.

The FZ2 side, is my favorite fuzz circuit that has ever been invented. It is a souped up Univox Super Fuzz- an octave up fuzz that strikes like lightning.

This circuit is the sound of one of the heaviest bands in the universe, Electric Wizard. This circuit can be clearly heard as the core sounds for 2 of their greatest albums, Dopethrone, and Come My Fanatics...

what category of effect does this fit into?

Octave fuzz- (fz2 side) an analog effect that combines heavy distortion (fuzz) with an added, crude higher pitch one octave above the note being played. It relies on a raw, glitchy analog circuit rather than clean digital tracking, resulting in an aggressive, synth-like, and harmonically rich sound. When playing chords, the octaves create these off, metallic, harmonically clashing frequencies.

Distortion/Fuzz (HM2 side)

This circuit also blurs the line between distortion and fuzz, but I would suggest it sits closer to the distortion side of the effect spectrum. It can have a fuzzy sound when fully cranked, but it feels more like a distortion to play.

how would I describe the feel and texture?

The HM2 Side is a nasty, filthy, distortion with the tone section being the most renown part. since it borders on fuzz, this circuit definitely is not a typical distortion. There are quite a lot of ways to use this pedal, contrary to the primal urge to crank all the controls.

The key magic of this circuit is the mids. The mids are something to experience.

The distortion texture itself, is not all that tight and articulate. It actually feels quite loose and messy, in a very good way.

One of my friends actually uses an HM2 for a very popular shoegaze project that many of you have heard before. You would never guess. It is more than just a filthy grind box.

The FZ2 Side

This circuit has some sort of magic to it. I am not sure how a fuzz can embody the deep mysteries, emptiness, vastness, and darkness of space, but it does just that.

With an ever evolving cascade of rich harmonies and thundering frequencies, this sound channels the powers of the great beyond.

Great for massive power chords. Pair with some reverb and it feels like you are soaring on the highest clouds.

It begs for low and slow riffs. However, its reputation and association with electric wizard has people using it in a box. It works wonderful for the hendrix style octavia blues sounds at lower gains as well.

what kind of player would like this stompbox?

Definitely this specific combination is meant for the heavier player- not just a heavy player but the one who appreciates brutal, in your face textures that can not be ignored. Players who want to sound massive, yet abrasive, in two completely different contexts of filth.

This is a pedal for the doomers, sludge enthusiasts, grind/blast beat addicts, and noise artists.

features/mods

HM2 noise gate toggle- this affects how much signal is needed to pass- creating a simplified noise gate. One allows even minor signals to come through for no gating- the other creates a minor noise gate that cuts on hiss and background noise, and has a touch of gating at the end of the distortion decay.

FZ2 side- 3 completely unique modes makes this pedal feel like 3 individual pedals in one. Mid scoop (my favorite) Mid boost, and clean boost mode.

In boost mode, you are able to use the EQ section which is not possible with the Behringer version. So, you can dial in a bass boost, a neutral boost, or a treble boost. On top of that, you can use the gain and volume control as well, helping you dial in a clean or dirty boost, at any volume desired.

The HM2 is going in series into the FZ2, so that way you can use the boost section to fatten up the HM2 tone. Both sides are independent, meaning you can use one without the other, or both together if you choose.

sturdy click, premium abuse resistant foot switches.

for the complexity of the two circuits, this pedal is very compact.

9v, center negative operation. around 50ma current draw.

BUILT TO ORDER

custom color- message me via instagram (@twilightmidnightelectro) or email (twilightaudioelectronics@gmail.com) for a r build in a custom paintjob of your choice.

To get an idea of what is possible, look at my past/archive works, current live listings, and my instagram gallery. Feel free to send inspiration or your own ideas as well.

Please note that many finishes are unique and the style can be replicated, but not the exact result. 3-10 business days to complete and ship generally.

raw aluminum- comes in a very lightly sand polished, raw aluminum finish enclosure.

3-7 business days to complete and ship generally.