Alex Lifeson & Rush | Vintage Boss Chorus
In Episode 7 of The FuzzZone we’re diving into one of the most iconic modulation pedals ever made — the vintage Boss Chorus Ensemble. We also take a close look at how Alex Lifeson, legendary guitarist for Rush, used chorus to help shape his signature sound.
MXR Distortion+
In this episode of The FuzzZone, we turn our focus to one of the most legendary distortion pedals of all time — the MXR Distortion+ — and the guitarist who helped define its legacy: Randy Rhoads. We break down the Distortion+ settings and demonstrate how this deceptively simple pedal delivers the aggressive clarity and sustain heard on classic tracks like “Crazy Train,” “Flying High Again,” and “Mr. Crowley.”
EHX Small Stone Phaser Explained
In this episode, we focus on the iconic sound of the Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phaser and how it became a defining part of some legendary recordings. We talk through the intro of “Mayonaise” by Billy Corgan from Smashing Pumpkins. Later in the episode, we explore another classic modulation moment, Billy Joel’s “Just the Way You Are”.
The Boss Rotary Ensemble
In this episode, we dive into the lush, swirling world of the Boss Rotary Ensemble — a pedal designed to recreate the iconic rotating speaker sound of the legendary Hammond B3 Leslie cabinet. We break down how the pedal simulates the Leslie’s 3D movement, spinning rotor effect, and its classic slow/fast speed changes that have defined countless vintage organ and guitar tones.
Andy Summers & The Police
This episode is all about one of our favorite guitar players of all time — Andy Summers from The Police. We dig into his iconic tone, the pedals and effects he used, and how he crafted that instantly recognizable “liquid, chorus-drenched, flange-soaked” sound that defined so many classic tracks. At the end of the show, we feature a full demo using the Electro-Harmonix Andy Summers “Walking on the Moon” signature pedal.
Pete Townshend & The Who
Edwards Lightbeam Pedal Breakdown. How Pete Townshend Got His Classic Sound on “Won’t Get Fooled Again”. Jack & Joe are back at Cloud 9 Recording Studio to break down how Pete Townshend of The Who achieved his signature tone on “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” In this video, we take a close look at the Edwards Lightbeam Guitar Pedal, one of the rare and innovative effects that helped shape Townshend’s sound. You’ll see how it was used, what made it unique, and why it’s a true collector’s piece.
Jimmy Page & Led Zeppelin
Join Jack and Joe Napoli, the founders of Analog Alien, inside their legendary Cloud 9 Recording Studio as they dive deep into the sound of Led Zeppelin! In this episode, the brothers break down the tone magic behind Jimmy Page’s iconic guitar sound — featuring the legendary MXR Blue Box pedal. Hear how this fuzz + octave effect helped shape classic Zeppelin tracks like “Fool in the Rain.”
