The Sensation Fuzzdrive from Heather Brown Electronicals is a unique, versatile effects pedal with a blend of fuzz and overdrive that can't be fully classified as either. Overdrive generally provides excellent punch, but when searching for more gain, the sound can get a little thin. Fuzz pedals provide great warmth, but obliterating the signal can get chaotic.

The Sensation Fuzzdrive attempts to bring out the best of both by blending that punchiness and warmth without sacrificing body or getting too "fizzy." At its core, this pedal is a tool to push your signal hard without things getting too crazy. It goes from a fuzzy low end to crisp, overdriven mids, sure to make a screaming solo jump out in any mix.

The fuzz aspect provides just enough compression to smooth out the breakup, but don't be mistaken. The end result is anything but smooth. Even as a single-stage drive, this pedal provides a crushing amount of gain. Tone-shaping is achieved through three distinct transistor-based gain stages controlled by the "Saturator," with an additional gain switch offering hi/low options. There are three tuned settings for mids-presence and another three for bass-presence. These functions expand range and maximize precision. Whether at home or in a variety of live and studio environments, the Sensation Fuzzdrive will be a welcome addition to your rig.