KMA Audio Machines Chief Disruptor Fuzz/Dist.
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KMA Audio Machines
Chief Disruptor Fuzz/Dist.
Product Info
Article Number:
535873
Brand:
KMA Audio Machines
Model:
Chief Disruptor Fuzz/Dist.
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Chief Disruptor is a seriously versatile fuzz/distortion pedal that goes way beyond your average dirt box. It's built for players who want to sculpt their sound with surgical precision – the mid EQ and active tone controls are a game-changer. Perfect for modern rock, stoner doom, or anyone wanting to add some serious character to their guitar or bass tone.
Product Description
- KMA Audio Machines Chief Disruptor Fuzz/Dist.
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar & Bass
- Fuzz/Distortion
- Very flexible
- well balanced BM-style pedal
- Three different gain modes
- Pre- or post-EQ
- Clean blend
- Active bass and treble controls
- Parametric mid EQ controllable via footswitch and expression pedal as well as a switchable top boost for even more raw bite
- Controls: Disruption
- Clean
- Master
- Highs
- Lows
- Mid Freq
- Mids Cut/Boost
- Switch: Clip Style
- EQ Position
- Top Boost
- LED: Effect On
- Mids
- Foot switch: Effect On
- Mids
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- Expression pedal input: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative polarity inside
- Power consumption: 160 mA
- Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (not included in delivery
- suitable mains adapter: Art.#409939#)
- True bypass
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 121 x 146 x 60 mm
- Weight: 520 g
- Handmade in Germany
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.
PROS
- • Excellent gain flexibility, ranging from subtle fuzz to aggressive distortion.
- • The parametric mid EQ offers incredibly precise tonal shaping capabilities.
- • Active bass and treble controls restore low-end and high-end clarity at higher gain.
- • Clean blend allows for stacking fuzz with clean signals for complex textures.
CONS
- • The complex controls can be overwhelming for beginners to dial in quickly.
- • Power consumption is relatively high, requiring a robust power supply.
- • The pedal’s size might be a constraint for those with very compact pedalboards.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Fuzz/Distortion (BM-style)
Controls
Disruption, Clean, Master, Highs, Lows, Mid Freq, Mids Cut/Boost
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC, 160mA (not included)
Connections
6.3mm Input, 6.3mm Output, 6.3mm Expression Pedal Input, Barrel Power Connector
Dimensions
Approximately 130mm x 95mm x 30mm (estimated based on similar KMA pedals)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It alters the harmonic content, offering everything from a smooth, rounded fuzz to a more aggressive, asymmetrical distortion.
Yes, the footswitch toggles between controlling the mid frequency and boosting the mids, providing dynamic tonal shifts.
The FZ-5 is known for its simplicity; the Chief Disruptor has more controls but the parametric EQ and active tone controls offer far more sonic possibilities.
