Beetronics Pedals - Sweeter Than Honey!

[@ImNotOld_ImVintage]

Not to bee overly geeky, Royal Jelly is used to create a new queen bee. If a bee larvae is fed exclusively Royal Jelly it will become a queen. If fed royal jelly along with honey and pollen it will become a worker bee... Also, I'm just getting into Fuzz, and really dig that Vezzpa

[@tejasbluesman]

Filipe is a dear friend of mine, and I’m so glad his pedals are getting the attention they deserve!

[@beetronicsfx5811]

❤️🔥❤️

[@daviddeforest5165]

The Swarm sounds like a weaponized Korg Miku and I'm here for it.

[@austinbridge]

Hey guys, Howard Davis was a lead designer for Electro-Harmonix for a while in the 70s/80s and made the original Deluxe Memory Man pedal as well as a ton of others like the Deluxe Big Muff, Attack Decay, and Silencer. He has worked a lot with Pigtronix on pedals like their Disnortion, Rototron, Octava, and Mothership. He worked with J. Rockett on their Clockwork Echo Pedal. And now has collabed with Beetronics on the Fatbee.

[@SabreLilly.]

I have absolutely no idea what I would use it for, apart from piss off the neighbors, but I love that swarm pedal!

[@iamarocketship]

Got a Royal Jelly about six months ago and into a clean 6v6 tweed amp it's the dirt pedal I've always wanted. Everyone's tastes vary but completely in love with it. The controls seem to be based on a different kind of logic, but it works, and it's built like a steel brick.The EQ controls have a lot of effect on the way the distortion sounds, so you can get from a pretty stoner-fuzz to some rpetty light and subtle stuff.

[@lewismcnicholas2631]

I've just bought one to go with my Mesa Cali Tweed so hoping the same

[@WarheadWarden]

6:00 “you wound not be able to while playing bend down and fiddle with that knob” - Lee Anderton 2021. Thank you Sir!

[@FarrinD12]

The Swarm Fuzz Harmonizer made my jaw drop!

[@ERWebster]

Beetronics are absolutely gorgeous, their design aesthetics and build quality are unmatched. I had a Swarm for a bit and really wanted to love it, but it just wasn't my thing. Had to fight myself not to keep it just for the looks. XD

[@jeremyversusjazz]

yep. as an ex creative director i love these pedals visually and its almost an afterthought they also happen to sound killer-pun intended-too. tho a couple are too extreme for what i play…but as beautiful pieces of industrial design they’re frickin beautiful.

[@davedavem]

A vespa is a wasp. The moped is named after the wasp-like sound it makes.

[@jamie2866]

How do you know so much about wasps?

[@davedavem]

@@jamie2866 I worked in a jam factory

[@meadish]

@@jamie2866 Regular reader of Buzzfeed? Watches B movies? Listens to Sting, the Hives and BEEthoven?

[@andreabarbieri5156]

Vespa is wasp in italian 😄

[@simaojoseph]

@@andreabarbieri5156and in Portuguese.

[@Staypuft1981]

When Lee says range instead of product line I throw my cup of tea out the window, every bloooooody time

[@CargoShorts7]

This was just incredible in all the ways. Never before have I seen a pedal a pedal more deserving of its name than the Swarm. Y'all's reaction was too good!

[@mundane_in_the_membrane]

that swarm pedal might just be the best thing I ever heard a guitar do

[@ryangunwitch-black]

Beetronics is by far one of the absolute most coolest pedal companies going. Beautiful visual design, clever nomenclature and imaginative, USEFUL sounds.

[@papersquares]

Legendary demo. Pete was having the time of his life hahaha.

[@klashy47]

That fuzz is really something to Beehold! 🐝

[@thunderbirdbrown3002]

I love Your natural outburst of laughter.Because I did it too! This is so much fun 🤘🏿👹😊

[@JonNewquist]

I love Beetronics! I didn't like to use fuzz until I got the Swarm.

[@davidsams63]

The Swarm reminds me so much of the god that was Tucker and his Lamp Electric Shit Box which remains one of my fav pedals.

[@dougkurtz3140]

big fuzz fan, watched your guys video on Beetronics and Andys. Your video did a lot more to sell me the Swarm than his. Thanks

[@paulmiller9023]

Really interesting products. I hope they continue to innovate past fuzz.

[@bigwomp932]

Beetronics is fast becoming one of the coolest pedal companies I've ever heard/

[@FilipeSalgueiroo]

These guys are one of the most creative and exciting pedal companies right now!!

[@aaronsanchezz]

The coolest things come out of California

[@KoaCharvel]

I have their octohive and it is a very fun pedal.

[@jamestonguet1737]

The Fat honey is an always on , the Vezzpa is wicked fun ... great vid!

[@TheFeelButton]

I think I just excreted some royal jelly! Cheers Captain and Pete!!

[@andertons]

8:56

[@planetmusicsamos]

swarm is absolutely insane !!

[@viniciusmarcilio3194]

They are based in California but the founders are Brazilian ;-)

[@unclelonghair]

Shouldn't they have BQ rather than EQ?

[@renmad0078]

I think Pete should play a rytmique with the second fuzz and i'm sure it will go fantastic and crazy too. It's a very cool sound. Wonderful video i like that 👍😉

[@thunderbirdbrown3002]

Damn...I f...n love these pedals.Absolute total facemelters.🤘🏿😆🤣👹🤤🤘🏿So much bloody fun.! HellYeah Getcha Pull 🥃🥃 Cheers 🍻

[@BCarpenter2314]

Vezzpa for the win!

[@RobCrawford23]

King Bee is a Slim Harpo song (and also a very early Pink Floyd demo recording)

[@gatonegro84]

That swarm! I need it!

[@johnjgibson6807]

So That’s The Buzz, Thank Ya Thank Ya Very Much 👍👍🎶🎶🎸

[@Oris37]

What do give a bee with untidy hair? A HONEYCOMB..!

[@shawndouglass2939]

Hardy har har😜😁😿😹!!

[@matthewgurlitz3514]

With those beautiful circuit boards, it would be cool if Beetronics constructed them like a watch with a durable, shatter-proof glass exhibition case back so you can see the board when you turn it over.

[@leonthompson8988]

It Beeee happening! Useable fuzz. What a concept

[@Spuzzmacher]

lol 2 years ago I got the swarm, couldn’t figure it out & sold it. I stumble on this video today and ordered another one.

[@stoneysdead689]

I hate fuzz- and I want that Fuzz Harmonizer pedal so bad I can't stand it. Idk if they have a "coolest pedal" of the year award but- this thing should've won it hands down imo. Probably going to pick one up in a few days- Wednesday to be exact. Really shouldn't- I'm building a new board and really fuzz isn't a priority but- man, it looks so fun- I need a break from preamps, compressors, subtle stuff- I want something that excites- this is it. That said- if you don't have an 1176 compressor and a Neve Preamp you can overdrive with it- trust me, get both. You can do everything from Funk and R&B to light break up blues to Black Dog style distortion- and then you can use each independently to achieve endless tones when stacked with other effects. They may be more subtle effects but when you learn how to use them with other stuff and in conjunction with each other- it literally opens up a whole new world. I can't believe all the stuff I'm finding with them- Every Breath you Take all the way to Steve Ray/John Mayer, to old Zepplin- and countless things between. This morning I found Bang a Gong (Get it On) just playing around- sounded just like it. There's a reason you hear about the Neve preamp and 1176 compressor so much- apparently, they've been used by tons of bands and artists for many years. Now we can put them on our pedal board- never been a better time to play imo.

[@alanscharrer5255]

Love my Swarm…. ON BASS!!!!

[@shawndouglass2939]

Petes having Way too much Fun😁!!!

[@spencerharding5919]

Thanks guys(: maybe Gurus pedals next ?? New guitarist here and these are the pedals I’m into getting. I just have a Yamaha acoustic electric with a 4 12 closed back speaker cab by orange 🍊 and rocking a 15W head. 2nd month and going. This definitely made me 😃. Good job guys

[@Eddy63]

Hey Mates from the good ole USA ...

[@GuitarBailey]

Octahive is legit it's never coming off my board

[@atlasboogie]

After watching these guys test guitar gear for years now.......it all pays off at 12:15.

[@GerryBlue]

Anyone know of a fuzz that sounds like Jimi's fuzzface without the price tag?

[@thunderbirdbrown3002]

Can you imagine if King Jimi Hendrix had these or King Page? Absolutely mental!!! Getcha Pull 🥃-CHEERS 🍻

[@Superstacco]

This is funnier than a fortnight with Julio Iglesias!

[@tyroneenglish8396]

You have some great equipment behind you, it would be great if you could actually demonstrate these pedals etc through a variety of the rigs such as the Orange and Laney not just Victory(although they are amazing).

[@effess8698]

Royal Jelly was also the name of a memorable episode of Tales of the Unexpected, starring the lovely Suzzzzzzan George :)

[@davidf2281]

That episode is to this day what I *always* immediately think of when somebody mentions Royal Jelly!

[@texasbootlegger3752]

Another fine video gentlemen.

[@davedavem]

Hold the phone, Andertons video on Beetronics pedals!

[@justbob242]

I've wanted a Royal Jelly since the first vid I saw one in.

[@michaeljablonski8212]

Please hand that Royal Jelly over to Nathan and other Lee. Clean blend, fuzz, overdrive, and knobs they can play with on camera. They'll be so happy.

[@KudaBear-jy1zl]

I generally avoid external pedals because of their hiss. How's the white noise / hiss with these pedals?

[@Mark_Ocain]

Brett Kingman was playing with a similar fuzz to the 'swarm' recently, it was making all kinds of weird noises, it sounds like R2D2 being electrocuted at times LOL

[@yeg466]

You guys have GOT to do a review of Dr Scientist pedals. They're from Edmonton Alberta and are farting fantastic.

[@banjo7598]

I’ve given that a thumbs up purely for “farting fantastic” 😂

[@thisguy2973]

I’ve been looking at getting a Bitquest

[@the1khronohs40]

Vespa = Wasp, right? I really liked that one, but the Fjord Fuzz Odin is still on top of my list, as oct.fuzz’s go!

[@ToddTheJoker]

Vesper Lynd, was the girl that broke Bond's heart when she died..she was THE one!

[@danielatherton1631]

I feel like I've heard this Swarm on the new Jack White album. It wouldn't surprise me if he has something similar though. Lee's like NOT THE BEEEES and Pete is laughing like a Summerisle resident.

[@mikeaustin4138]

Slim Harpo was a King Bee. Mick Jagger claimed to be one also, IIRC.

[@30smsuperstrat]

My father is a bee keeper and I eat organic honey 🍯. He plays the 5 string Banjo, and blues harp but doesn't use fuzz. He doesn't smoke, but puts the smoke on the bees. Pete needs a signature DDM Drunken Danish Mead. pedal...

[@brauliozuniga8638]

Master, why are the decibels measured? 👀🙌

[@naylor2006]

“If Pete strums and I’ll fiddle” ooo errr

[@Mark_Ocain]

Interesting pedals..they sound like fun. Not my cuppa to be honest, but I can see plenty of musos getting some great tones from these!

[@Dr_Reason]

Fatbee is just like a good amp.

[@calcariachimera]

Damnnnnn, dripping in tone

[@Staypuft1981]

Is Lee an only child, he’s like my bass playing buddy

[@theguitarninja5861]

The thumbnail tho 😂

[@andertons]

🐝🐝🐝

[@theguitarninja5861]

Ya like jazz?

[@joshuadillon4396]

Which amp did you use for this demo

[@YVIL65]

Vespa in italian stands for wasp, there you go, my pleasure, it'll be one Veezpa for me please, thank you very much :)

[@JesseLeeKing]

Yeah it should of been queen bee side and worker bee side

[@dezionlion]

Thanks for showing us what not t to do

[@kevdennis4884]

Violet Carpenter Bees. They really are purple

[@PaulCooksStuff]

22:30 Vezzpa presumably because of the droney buzzing 2 stroke engine noise of a vespa, with the zz/buzz/fuzz meme thrown in to avoid trademarks.

[@SteveBjorck]

Vespa means wasp in Italian

[@HarryHobbit]

Of course there is a king bee ... it was Slim Harpo 😉

[@akinkent7283]

I've got the Buzz

[@stardustchild5182]

Its great there are so many pedals available now..but these prices? who is going to spend $300 for an overdrive?

[@JonNewquist]

Me

[@Jack_S_Albert]

us =D

[@marksargeant1019]

The Swarm reminds me of a EDP Wasp

[@donbourbon]

Remember kids: modulate responsibly! :D

[@martintaylor1701]

"I'm covered in bees!"

[@viniciusmarcilio3194]

Vespa means wasp in italian and portuguese ;-)

[@mattdoesstuff8987]

Based on the thumbnail, I figured that only jazz would be played in this whole demo.

[@jrr832]

Nice

[@cameron435]

If you likes these Andertons should start carrying Fuzzrocious pedals!

[@phoenix81293]

Sweet

[@vanangel31]

Royal jelly only gets fed to the would be queen bee

[@tomieilamo]

Octave probably gets drowned by the natural harmonics of guitar if tone is all the way open. Tone closed there is more room in the signal for the fuzz octave to buzz through.

[@johnmundt7834]

Sounds like an Atari, neat

[@30smsuperstrat]

Vespa was a 2 stroke scooter that your honey would ride, weeeen na na na na na na. Cap ask your dad about 2 strokes in the 50s and 60s.

[@scottyvalero3691]

No one: Absolutely not a soul: Video editor: B E E E E E

[@andertons]

That's BEEcause we love bees!! 🐝

[@imagzz4942]

I need Rabea to have a play with that Swarm pedal. No, this is not a request! 😠😂

[@mattw.6726]

Pretty sure he already has. Check out his channel for the vid.

[@theguitarninja5861]

Ya like jazz?

[@tatoberry]

❤️❤️❤️

[@DenKulesteSomFins]

Royal jelly is a great not-Bob Dylan song from Walk Hard. How come nobody asks Bob Dylan why he sounds so much like Dewey Cox?

[@joshuadillon4396]

Seriously that movie reference ?

[@Staypuft1981]

Lee’s playing was always sparse but tasty, it is getting tastier and tastier in recent times. Why is he the captain other than being an anderton

[@dkwha9709]

The swarm reminds me of the EQD Bit Commander…..after being mauled to death by vindictive wasps…..

[@TheBigburcie]

Record a track using only the Swarm and a Miku

[@ralphbenitez4407]

Nah fellas. Try a Wampler Velvet Fuzz. Your welcome.

[@meatmeep3462]

That pedal is weak sauce.