Fuzz
Tyrus
Boost & Envelope Wavefolder
Tyrus captures the exact moment harmony is coaxed into a state of transformation. It is not your standard dirt box—though it handles 'grisly' with surprising grace once the gain starts to climb.
Instead of just masking your tone, Tyrus pairs an always-on analog boost with a reactive wavefolder to make the signal an extension of your hands. Play with a light touch, and the tone stays glassy and articulate. Dig in, and you will feel the waveform bend and fracture, surfacing vocal harmonics that feel less like a static effect and more like a living, breathing response to your attack.
Core Character
- Dynamic Amplitude Engine
Dynamically modulates the wavefolder's bias based on the intensity of your input signal. - Harmonic Wavefolding Bliss
Increases harmonic complexity by folding waveforms at a set threshold, using dedicated Fold and Bias controls to sculpt rich, evolving timbres. - Modular Expressive Control
Expand sound design potential with CV-controlled FOLD and BIAS, alongside a dedicated envelope output that turns Tyrus into an expressive, fully integrated hub for your modular ecosystem.
In Action (sound from Tyrus)
Controls & Connections
Connections
Input
Guitar/Instrument high-Z input.
Output
Sends the processed signal to your amplifier or the next pedal in your chain.
Power In
Requires a 9V DC power supply. Do not connect to AC power.
Bias (CV IN)
0-5V CV control of Wavefolder Bias
Tone (CV IN)
0-5V CV control of Tone Amount
Fold (CV IN)
0-5V CV control of Wavefolder Fold Amount
Envelope (CV OUT)
0-5V CV output of generated envelope signal
Controls
Boost
Gain control of op-amp boost circuit.
Wave Level
Overall affects output volume control from -INF to-xxdB (nominal).
Envelope Fold Mod
Controls the amount of modulation the internally generated envelope has on the BIAS control of the Wavefolder effect.
Fold Amount
Controls the amount of folding the wavefolder implements. The higher the setting, the more folding and harmonics produced. At max, the effect is fuzz-like
Tone
Passive filter based tone control providing a pseudo-notch filter capable of releasing or taming major lows.
Low Tone
Tone control for adding low-end frequencies to the output.
Fast/Smooth Toggle
Down position (FAST) sets the envelope generator to a quick following of the placed dynamics, while the Up position (SMOOTH) sets the envelope generator to smoothly and slowly follow the dynamic playing.
Bypass Switch
Bypass effect enables/disables footswitch for Wavefolder effect.
Audio Demos
Guitar
Dynamic Wavefolding
Bass
Shlocky Bass Wobble
Specifications
Bypass Type
Buffered
Current Draw
85mA
Power Requirements
9V DC
Dimensions
120mm x 60mm x 50mm
Weight
400g
Manuals & Downloads
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