KMA Machines Chief Disruptor Fuzz Demo

[@thepedalzone]

It's new demo day, pedal peeps! This is one heck of an awesome fuzz. So if you're looking to put some more dirt into your sonic endeavors, then definitely check this one out, if you get the chance. I especially love its crumbly delicious low-gain tones and punishingly bold shoegaze textures. Can't wait to hear what you think about it. If you dig the demo, then please consider leaving a like, comment or sharing the video with your partners in tone. These gestures go a really long way in helping the channel reach more pedal nerdy people. Thank you for your support. Means a ton to me

[@Pedal_Gong_Show]

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[@Pedal_Gong_Show]

All KMA MACHINE‘S Pedals are AMAZING

[@downhomekitty]

A clean blend AND a separate mids footswitch? Mercy!

[@thepedalzone]

Yeah, it has all the good stuff 😊

[@nathanbalysh7158]

Came for another awesome KMA demo, stayed for the epic loop jam at the end. They never disappoint. Getting some Alcest vibes with that end piece!

[@thepedalzone]

Awwwww! Cheers, man. I love Alcest. Truly an innovative band. I vividly remember the first time I heard Souvenirs D'un Autre Monde. My tiny brain got blown to bits. Had never heard anything like it before.

[@therewasascene]

Every dirt pedal they put out is absolutely mind-blowing. It’s crazy that they achieve such versatility while keeping the soul of the original intact/traditional tones available.

[@thepedalzone]

Yeah, Enrico and his team are wizards when it comes to dirt devices. They always pack so much versatility into them, but never at the cost of usability and ease-of-use. Just a phenomenal pedal

[@SnitchScapes]

Whew!!! TPZ Demo day only means the best day of the week!!!🤘

[@thepedalzone]

That's super sweet of you. Thank you!

[@GDmetallic]

Enrico is such a great guy, i love his pedals

[@thepedalzone]

Enrico is such a sweetheart. Love him. And yes, his pedals are just as sweet as him ☺

[@ianbeaupre5838]

I don't think anyone's mentioned this yet but visual design on this thing is also top notch... love the dinosaur/volcano/mysterious figure artwork, size/positioning of the knobs/LEDs, word choice on the controls etc. Great work. Fantastic playing too obviously, really appreciate the new content!!

[@thepedalzone]

Yeah, KMA always kills it when it comes to the designs. Always so well thought out and laid out. And thanks for the sweet words about the demo. Warms my heart ❤

[@dougtolley]

LOVED the Microfreak section! I'm a total numpty when it comes to dirt pedals, I'm not subtle at all, I'm all or nothing, turning it all to 11... You have really showed me the value of rolling things back. This pedal is so versatile, a real winner. Another top drawer demo Stefan. The end jam was mind blowing! Great work.

[@thepedalzone]

Thanks, my friend. Dirt on synths is glorious! Can really unlock some harmonic content that you didn't think was possible to achieve with a synthesizer. And I don't know why, but it's always come more natural to me to dive into the more subtle and low-gain textures of dirt pedals. The Metal Zone was my first dirt pedal, and even that one, I mostly used as a weird overdrive. Playing high-gain tones just never came naturally to me, even though I'm enjoying it more and more for every day that passes.

[@TheChainsofAlice]

Kma always make stellar dirt boxes, sounds great man! 🤘

[@thepedalzone]

Enrico definitely knows his way around a dirt circuit. Happy you dig the tones. I love this pedal so much! Just a perfect fuzz.

[@tonymoore78]

How am I always so surprised and impressed at your playing? I love your melodic choices, I would never be able to come up with them myself. And it’s so unique to you. Fantastic.

[@pedalsmut4679]

What a beast! Pedal sounds pretty good, too... ;)

[@thepedalzone]

Hahaha! Cheers, bud 😹❤️

[@sunlounger29]

Wow... I'm not a fuzz guy at all, but this has got to be one of the most versatile dirt pedals out there! Kudos to KMA and Enrico! Definitely considering this one!

[@thepedalzone]

Enrico has the ability to turn the most firm fuzz deniers into ecstatic fuzz lovers. That's what happened to me when I tried his Fuzzly Bear. Up until then I had sworn that fuzz wasn't for me. Sent me down a wild journey. And with the Chief Disruptor he just made my love for fuzz even stronger. This pedal is a gem! Happy you liked the sounds, man 😊

[@sunlounger29]

@@thepedalzone Thanks for showcasing the pedal so brilliantly! :-)

[@karabinerstudios]

I pre-ordered this with the plan to combine it with the Guardian of the Wurm via the Tyler Deluxe. I'm expecting nothing but pure joy :-)

[@thepedalzone]

Hot dang! Sounds like you’re about to acquire the holy tonal trinity right there 🙌👌🤩

[@deuceswildjd]

I can't stop listening to this demo. The riffs from 1:50 to around 5:00 and those tones! 🤯 Dude, you're my hero and I love you! Just ordered the pedal.

[@thepedalzone]

Gosh! That's so unbeliveably kind of you. Thank you. You made my day ❤

[@knobsstrings]

After seeing the synth part my GAS is very high now for this awesome pedal... Nice video as always!

[@thepedalzone]

Cheers, man! It's always a treat when you find a dirt pedal that works well on synths, and this one is exceptional in that context. Just brings out so many wild harmonics

[@adammindykowski6984]

Wow! I love that closing jam Stefan! ❤ What I particularly like about this pedal is the range of control. For me, that's often what's lacking in fuzz pedals, bit not with this one. Well done KMA 👏 and thank you for another inspirational demo Stefan 🧡

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you, my friend! The extreme versatility packed in an intuitive layout is definitely what takes this pedal over the edge. It's able to fit into so many rigs and so many musical contexts due to its wide range of sounds. KMA was the brand that made me finally understand and enjoy fuzz pedals with their Fuzzly Bear, and now they've done it again with the Chief Disruptor, giving me an even higher appreciation for these magnificently rich dirt tones.

[@paulmurphy8636]

Man that’s a versatile pedal!

[@thepedalzone]

Sure is! Happy you dig it 👌

[@mettomattieffetti9622]

I'm a fan of KMA Machines, I have the Cirrus, and I will be broke/getting this one soon! Your demos are TOO involving! 😂

[@thepedalzone]

KMA is easy to love. Enrico is a great guy who makes great pedals. Since you already have Cirrus, then definitely go for the Chief Disruptor at some point. They are so good together. It's instant shoegaze/post-rock heaven.

[@eddierabinovich779]

Fantastic review, this is how its done! I love KMA. Their pedals are phenomenal, so much tweaking that is simple and easy to do. And their artwork never disappoints!

[@thepedalzone]

Awwww! Thank you so much, Eddie! And I totally agree with everything you have to say about KMA and their pedals. Just killer products every single time.

[@MaTTheWish]

Amazing musician..

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you! Super kind of you to say 🙏

[@TheSaniwaa]

Hey Stefan, love the new vid ! The pedal sounded terrific. Love your playing in this one, it was super creative ! Some real Obscure Sphinx moments when you played he doomy riffs, it was awesome. Thanks for the vid !

[@thepedalzone]

Dude! Extremely kind words. Thanks for making my day ❤️

[@ecantalk]

Great demo, Stefan! I think it’s finally time for a new fuzz.

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you! It's always the right time to get a new fuzz 😊

[@CoenBijpost]

Your demos are always the best! Especially KMA demos. I’m still hoping you do a Moai Maea demo. Really want to hear what you do with it. Your riffs are an inspiration.

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you so much! Means a ton to me!

[@Franciscosonur]

great as always!

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MrTDembinski]

Awesome all around Stefan ✊

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you very much!

[@petrisiikander]

Damn. I allready have Dead Stag and now I'm gassing over this. You make too good pedal demos! Allready bought Fuzzly Bear, Dark Star and exp ramper because of the demos. Your playing and music are also 👌🏻

[@thepedalzone]

Thanks, man! I'm really happy you liked the demo. And I'm deeply honored to hear that my videos have inspired you to pick up some pedals. Chief Disruptor is very different from the Dead Stag, so you can easily have both. Dead Stag is more grainy and sludgy in its voicing, whereas Chief Disruptor sounds much more like a classic Big Muff. I have both, and to be perfectly honest, I greatly prefer the Chief Disruptor. But that's just my personal context and taste. If you play doomy/sludge metal, then Dead Stag is a great fit. I prefer clarity though, and Chief Disruptor has that in spades.

[@petrisiikander]

@@thepedalzone I prefer clarity also so maybe this would be better. Also with the exp ramper. Thanks!

[@WillMaskellTaylor]

I love the KMA pedals, I bought a Cirrus a few months back after watching your video, think I might need to get one of these in the future

[@DillyWonka1]

Wow this pedal is so mind blown that it even changed your shirt for a while

[@thepedalzone]

Yup! It’s THAT versatile!

[@AlbusBand]

Per usual your playing is pure 🔥. Next NAMM I say we jam again, that was a highlight for me last time & we showed each other some cool chords. Also per usual, KMA makes a 🔥 sonic product to explore. All my love my friend, I hope you and the family are well.

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you, my friend. Getting to hang with you was most definitely a NAMM highlight. I love how honest your playing is. A great musician is someone who isn't afraid to share their personality when they play, and I truly felt that I saw and heard you when you played. I really hope we get the chance to do that again in the near future. Miss ya ❤

[@AlbusBand]

@@thepedalzone thanks man, I feel the same about how you play--it’s an extension of Stefan!!!

[@klonewavverr2909]

I love it when you post a demo of a pedal I'm not interested in. I can just enjoy it without the inner conflict of impulse buying vs. being able to afford rent.

[@thepedalzone]

Ha! Happy to be able to deliver some peace of mind 😂❤

[@tdh95]

Muff with (kinda) MT-2 tone control? And clean blend on top of that? Sign me up🤘

[@thepedalzone]

It’s got all the good stuff, that’s for sure 😊

[@1313_TV]

Hello Stefan. I recently discovered your channel and you are by far my favorite pedal channel. No one does reviews like you do. I hope you will continue pedal reviews for years to come and hope that one day you could also review the Animal Factory Godeater pedal and the Trogotronic P77. I am really curious to see your take on it. My Chief Disruptor arrives tomorrow and I can't wait. You are making me go broke with your reviews, man.

[@thepedalzone]

Oh boy! Thank you so much for all the sweet words. Warmed my heart big time. Stoked to hear the demo inspired you to pick up a Chief Disruptor. It's just a super rad fuzz pedal.

[@FA1L4LIFE]

Wow what a cool new pedal. KMA always killing it. Great demo as always. Would you recommend this or the KMA Logan for post-rock? Like to limit my number of dirty pedals if possible XD

[@thepedalzone]

Cheers, man! Yeah, this pedal is immense. I love it! Both Logan and Chief Disruptor are great for post-rock. It all depends on what you're looking to achieve. If you want to go like epic Mogwai wall-of-sound then Chief Disruptor, if you want a more chimey tone a la Explosions in the Sky, then Logan. But to be honest, they would be the perfect post-rock pair, where Logan handles the chimey low gain tones and Chief Disruptor engages the thick sustaining tremolo-picked leads and heavy walls of distortion.

[@Intaminator]

Great demo as always. I just ordered a Hizumitas, which would be my fourth Big Muff. Kinda tempted to get a fifth after this video... BTW, will you do a demo on the TC Electronic Infinite?

[@thepedalzone]

Cheers, man! Chief Disruptor and Hizumitas are pretty different. Hizumitas is instant bold and all-encompassing big muff tone, whereas Chief Disruptor holds a way more nuanced spectrum of dirt sounds. I have both, so there's no reason why you couldn't have both as well 😊 No plans for an Infinite demo.

[@pamelaa4010]

Sweet pedal sounds - this is now in the top running for my first fuzz pedal purchase..... You outdid yourself at the end, that jam is beautifully epic....! =) I was trying to dial in the Enzo to get those types of wah synthy sounds, but I just find that pedal frustrating....

[@thepedalzone]

Happy you enjoyed the demo. Means a ton to me. This is most definitely my favorite muff-style fuzz pedal. Can't recommend it enough!

[@graydeotto2820]

Would love to see a video/series like my top ten [insert effect category] pedals!

[@thepedalzone]

Definitely a great idea. Been thinking about doing that for some time. Kinda made a start of it with my video on my 5 favorite PT2399 delays. Gotta get back to it 😊

[@graydeotto2820]

@@thepedalzone that was a good one!

[@markusbrandstetter]

Great pedal, great demo, great playing. Side question: Where do you get those amazing pickguards from (both on this tele and on your Squier J Mascis) - or is it a secret?

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you very very much! The man behind the pickguards is far from a secret. He deserves all the exposure he can get. His name is Richard, and his company is called Indra Guitars. Highly recommend him. He’s a joy to work with.

[@markusbrandstetter]

​@@thepedalzone thanks for the reply, I'll most definitely Richard/Indra Guitars out, the pick guards look stellar.

[@flux1968]

I love fuzz tones, but the Big Muff sound never appealed to me. The closest I ever got was the Caroline Shigeharu but even that didn't quite do it. THIS pedal though, might make me a believer. Great demo as always, thanks for your outstanding work.

[@thepedalzone]

Happy you enjoyed the demo. Think there's a good chance this pedal could make you a believer. It just sounds phenomenal

[@GogaBolz]

That sounds incredible on synth! What do you think, what is the story, that the graphic is conveying us?

[@thepedalzone]

Happy you enjoyed it. Fuzz can really bring out some cool harmonics when used with synths, and this one is particularly rad at it, since you can also retain the clarity of the original synth sound with the clean blend. Every KMA has a story tied to it through the graphics. That story is always told on their website. So I recommend you go and check out the product page for the Chief Disruptor on the KMA Mahcines website for the full story.

[@mrblablablabla]

Cool demo! Would you say its core tone is similar to the Dead Stag’s, or is it different?

[@thepedalzone]

Its core sound is very different from the Dead Stag. Happy you liked the demo. Means a lot!

[@Germs19]

Are those knobs and pickguard from Indra guitars?

[@thepedalzone]

Indeed they are. He’s the best 🧙‍♂️❤️🤘

[@burywite]

Ended up buying one because of you. 😅

[@thepedalzone]

I'm honored to hear that!

[@michaeldarden1633]

Amazing pedal!! Curious, would you do a video on the new M1 Modulation from Walrus Audio??

[@thepedalzone]

Happy you dig it, man! It's super cool. Well, I don't own an M1, so that kinda makes it difficult. But never say never 😊

[@MrFullCake]

Hi, I was considering adding another dirt after my early chain reverb. I already have the Logan wich I love. The mid engage switch is cool for shaping tone. I have a hard time choosing btwn this one and the Wurm 2. For post rock ambiant, shoegaze, wall of sound wich one works best ? I feel like the wurm is probably higher gain and harsher. Like an HM2 is compared to a muff. Im not sure I need that much gain and top end. P.s: your beard looks really good on this vidéo.

[@thepedalzone]

Both Wurm2 and Chief Disruptor are great for those genres. I've used both excessively on my band board. When it comes to gain range, I wouldn't say Wurm2 has more gain. Just has a different gain character. A bit more raspy and gnarly, whereas Chief Disruptor is a bit more smooth. The gain sweep is very different on the two pedals though. Like the OG HM-2, the Wurm2 goes from 0 to pure hell-fire really quickly, whereas Chief Disruptor has a smoother gain sweep, with more shades of gain in between. Chief Disruptor is hands down the most versatile though, due to its different clipping modes, switchable MID EQ, clean blend etc. Wurm2 is more compact and straight forward. So it all depends on what appeals to you. You get a great distortion pedal no matter what. But if versatility is important to you, then definitely go for the Chief Disruptor.

[@MrFullCake]

I clearly remember finding the Wurm 1 becoming wild really fast. I had a hard time taming it. I think I might settle for the disruptor. I think it will stack great with the Logan. Why dont share more your band stuff ? I didnt even knew you were in one.

[@jimtroeltsch5998]

If everyone likes this pedal you could also check out the deluxe big muff line from EHX, they all offer pretty much all these options, though not in the same enclosure, so you might have to pick and choose. I have the standard deluxe big muff and it's by far my favourite fuzz. Big Muff with a parametric EQ is the best fuzz sound there is, imo. I really want to try the Sovtek deluxe BM. I would love to try this KMA pedal out too, because it is rad that it puts all the options in one box. Also, the different clipping voicings sound like they would give you different BM base sounds to work from.

[@regaudieguillaume]

Stefan, can you say again who made your pickgard and new knobs on your guitar? Thanks!!

[@thepedalzone]

Indra Guitars. Richard is wonderful to work with. Highly recommend him 😊

[@machheydt176]

Of course a lot of the sound is in your hands, but it seems you're getting some sounds out of the chief disruptor on 'tight' that are similar to those you got from the KMA Minos. If I was interested in such tones, what would you say is the most versatile pedal?

[@thepedalzone]

You can't beat the Chief Disruptor when it comes to pure versatility. It's a beast! So many tones in it.

[@michaelyahner6695]

versatile pedal. informative demo. anyone got a loose couple hundred bucks

[@thepedalzone]

Dude! Thank you 😊❤️

[@Ph3_n1x]

What Tunning are you in at 7:38 ? Sick Riff!

[@thepedalzone]

EAEABE. And thank you!

[@pariahxd]

Always love your playing! I can listen to your licks all day! IF I have to chose one between this and SolidGoldFX imperial fuzz, which one do you recommend for emo/post-rock/math rock style? or...maybe Guardian of the Wurm? lol Thanks!

[@thepedalzone]

Thank you! Super kind of you to post such a sweet comment. Regarding Imperial VS Chief Disruptor. Both will work great for the styles you seek to play. It all depends on how simple or flexible you want things to be. Chief Disruptor offers way more tweakability through its different clipping options, vast eq possibilities and expression input, whereas Imperial is more set and forget, and the sliders offer a really fast and easy overview of your settings and even allows you to gently manipulate them with you feet if you need a bit more gain during a set. So way up what features are important for you. That should make it easier to make a final decision. You can't go wrong though. Both are great!

[@pariahxd]

@@thepedalzone Thanks for your kindly reply! Now it's a lot easier for me to choose between them :)

[@TimetoloseAgain]

07:37 Is that from a song? Or can you share a tab for it? It's a sick riff... 😲

[@b0000kify]

would be cool as just a muff with a clean blend, but love all the options

[@thepedalzone]

Always good to have options ☺

[@TotaleKruBacon]

Did you try it on Bass too? Great video as always

[@thepedalzone]

I don't play bass, so no, haven't tried it on bass. But can only imagine that it's excellent on that instrument as well, due to the clean blend and super flexible EQ. When it does wonders for baritones and synths, then I'm pretty sure it'll work the same magic on bass 😊 Patrick Hunter has a Bass demo of this pedal on his channel. Go check it out, if you want to hear it in that context.

[@TotaleKruBacon]

@@thepedalzone I will, thanks mate!

[@masterthanatos76]

that pickguard on the jennings looks stunning!🤩 where do I get one? 😉

[@thepedalzone]

Cheers! I’m really happy with how it turned out. It was made by Indra Guitars. He’s amazing to work with 🙌

[@andredegiant3876]

Man, I was really interested in either a Dead Stag or a Wurm... but suddenly a third contender appears

[@thepedalzone]

If it's between Dead Stag and Chief Disruptor, then definitely go for Chief Disruptor. Both are Muff-inspired distortions, and Chief Disruptor is just sooooo much more flexible. I have both and greatly prefer Chief Disruptor, even though Dead Stag is still a great pedal. If it's between Wurm and Chief Disruptor, then it's a completely different conversation, since the circuits are very different. Wurm being based on the HM2 and Chief Disrupter being Big Muff-inspired. Both are seriously awesome at what they do, so it all comes down to the flavor of dirt you're looking for.

[@andredegiant3876]

@@thepedalzone Oh okay, thanks for the reply Stefan! I might just go with the Wurm since I already have a Russian Reissue Big Muff. Sounds great, just ya know... three knobs and that's it lol

[@Reprodestruxion]

How about revisiting the ehx attack decay ?

[@thepedalzone]

I've never owned one. So gonna be tought to revisit something I've never visited 😊

[@bootlegapples]

He was all flowery n all like a ukelele & whistle commercial for awhile,almost clicked away....then the demo got better.Best thin about this pedal is the expression pedal tone morphing.If you want crazy fuzz try a mk1.

[@thepedalzone]

Flowery is kinda what I do around here. I like pedals, and that's reflected in my vocabulary. Happy you enjoyed the demo. It's a hella cool pedal 😊

[@jspic4907]

I don’t understand that fashion of painting guitar headstocks “à la Friedman”. They look horrible. Great pedal and demo, though.

[@thepedalzone]

The world would be a boring place, if we all enjoyed the same things. I love matching color headstocks, and it's totally cool that you don't. Happy you liked the pedal and the demo though 😊

[@mrblablablabla]

Cool demo! Would you say it’s core tone is similar to the Dead Stag’s, or is it different?