Drive block

This page is a work in progress by forum member CBoothe01. The goal is to create a dedicated page to the drive blocks just as we have for the amp block.

Please note: Until the page is "final" expect there to be incomplete information for each drive block.

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FRACTAL MANUAL

Drive Block

DRIVE MODELS
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BB PRE

Based on: XOTIC BB PREAMP
Xotic Effects Website
"The BB Preamp offers a wide variety of sounds. It's capable of a 30dB+ clean boost with an adjustable ±15dB two band active EQ which adds a wide range of harmonic content to your ideal sound. The BB also utilizes a pre-gain stage which allows the Pedal to go from a very pristine clean to a very smooth,compressed, overdriven sound."
Original Controls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass
Pro Guitar Shop Strat Demo
Pro Guitar Shop Les Paul Demo

BENDER FUZZ

Based on: THE CLASSIC TONE BENDER CIRCUIT
One of the first fuzz pedals to come out of England in the mid 1960s. There are numerous versions and circuits, and has been copied and cloned by many manufacturers and boutique companies.
Original Controls: Vary based on circuit and manufacturer.
Wikipedia Tone Bender Page
Premier Guitar Article on the Tone Bender Circuit
Sola Sound Demo
Jimmy Page Tone Bender Demo