As summer blossoms, excitement is building here at DOD / DigiTech! We’re thrilled to announce that just last month we launched of our latest creation: the DOD / Morley Collaboration: Wah-ocTo-Fuzz pedal or simply WTF! This innovative pedal offers guitarists the unique ability to access Wah, Octave, and Fuzz effects, allowing you to combine one, two, or even all three at once for a versatile sound experience. It’s available right now so pick one up and starting creating.

But that’s just the beginning! We have so many new ideas that we are working on and since we can’t resist hinting at what’s coming next, here’s a little tease of something incredibly exciting coming out in July: Picture yourself riding your motorcycle on a winding road. The pavement twists and curves ahead, revealing new sights and challenges around every corner. One moment you’re drifting through a series of sweeping bends, and next you’re navigating a tighter turn that demands precision, focus, and gripping the friction of the road. There’s nothing quite like it! Part of the enjoyment comes from the stops along the way. Pulling over at a scenic overlook, a roadside diner, or a quiet rest area provides an opportunity to relax, reflect, and appreciate the exhilarating ride. These breaks become part of the adventure, allowing riders to stretch and enjoy the surroundings. That’s all we can say for now. Stay tuned for more!

Product Spotlight: DOD Carcosa Fuzz

The Doorway into an alternate Fuzz Universe

The world of fuzz pedals is crowded with legends, but the DOD Carcosa has carved out a reputation as one of the most versatile and creative fuzz pedals of the modern era. Inspired by vintage silicon fuzz circuits yet designed with contemporary players in mind, the Carcosa can move effortlessly from smooth, classic fuzz tones to sputtering, gated chaos. Unlike many fuzz pedals that lock players into a single sonic personality, the Carcosa’s unique AFTER bias control and DEMHE/HALI voicing switch allow guitarists to shape everything from thick, woolly sustain to broken-speaker textures and aggressive, cutting fuzz. Its exaggerated midrange presence helps it remain articulate in a full band mix, making it equally at home with clean amplifiers or heavily driven rigs.

What sets the Carcosa apart is its impressive range of tone-shaping features. The BEFORE control adjusts the amount of fuzz, while the AFTER knob acts as a bias control that dramatically changes the pedal’s character from vintage-style warmth to glitchy, gated destruction. The DEMHE/HALI switch further expands the palette, offering either a low-mid boost for fuller sounds or a tighter, bass-cut voice that excels through already overdriven amps. Add the HI-CUT control and generous output boost, and players can dial in sounds ranging from garage rock and psychedelic fuzz to doom, stoner rock, and experimental noise. The Carcosa delivers boutique-level flexibility at a price point that remains accessible for working musicians and hobbyists alike.

Fuzz pedals have played a pivotal role in shaping rock and roll since the 1960s. From the saturated tones that powered classic recordings to the walls of sound heard in contemporary heavy music, fuzz remains one of the most expressive effects available to guitarists. While the Carcosa is not tied to a single signature artist, it has developed a devoted following among pedal enthusiasts, touring musicians, and online guitar communities who praise its remarkable versatility and value. Many players describe it as a fuzz pedal that can cover everything from overdrive-like grit to extreme gated fuzz without requiring multiple pedals. In an era overflowing with boutique options, the DOD Carcosa stands out as a modern classic that honors fuzz history while pushing the effect into new and unpredictable territory.

The Carcosa is not just for guitar players:

While originally designed for guitar, the DOD Carcosa has become a favorite among bass players looking for a fuzz pedal that can deliver massive low-end impact without sacrificing clarity. Unlike many fuzz pedals that thin out the bass frequencies, the Carcosa retains a surprising amount of bottom end, allowing bassists to create thick, aggressive tones that still anchor the mix. Its wide-ranging controls make it easy to dial in everything from subtle grit and vintage-style growl to speaker-shredding fuzz. The pedal’s high output and dynamic response also help preserve the natural character of the instrument, making it a versatile addition to any bass rig.

The Carcosa’s unique AFTER control is especially useful for bass players, offering everything from smooth sustain to gated, synth-like textures that can transform a simple bass line into a commanding sonic statement. Many bassists use the pedal in parallel signal chains or with clean-blend setups to maintain maximum low-end punch while adding layers of harmonic richness. For players seeking a fuzz pedal that goes beyond traditional bass distortion, the DOD Carcosa delivers a remarkably broad range of sounds at a budget-friendly price, proving that one pedal can cover an impressive amount of sonic territory.

Check out friends at BassTheWorld’s video of the Carcosa on Bass:

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Bonus Product Spotlight: DigiTech HammerOn

An Innovative New Way of Pitch Sequencing Effect

We have previously discussed the DigiTech HammerOn, and it’s clear that this pedal is packed with an impressive array of features. We often refer to it as “7 Pedals in One,” which truly encapsulates its versatility. However, let’s delve deeper into just one specific mode: the SEQ with TRILL feature. This particular function stands out as a powerful tool that inspires musicians to explore and develop innovative riff ideas that they may have never considered before. During trade shows, when we demonstrate this feature, we can see players get completely absorbed in the experience. It’s fascinating to watch them become so enveloped by the sounds and possibilities that the pedal offers, often losing track of time as they immerse themselves in newfound creativity.

Let’s take some time to explore this remarkable SEQ with TRILL mode of the DigiTech HammerOn in greater detail, discussing its capabilities, how it can enhance your playing, and the creative potential it unleashes. This mode is not just an effect; it’s a catalyst for musical innovation, encouraging players to push the boundaries of their craft.

The DigiTech HammerOn takes pitch shifting into completely new territory, and nowhere is that more apparent than in SEQ mode with Trill engaged. Instead of simply shifting to a fixed interval, SEQ mode allows you to program your own series of pitch-shifted notes and step through them automatically, creating riffs, melodies, and harmonized patterns that would be impossible to play by hand alone. When Trill is added, the pedal can automatically cycle through those programmed notes at adjustable speeds, turning a simple guitar phrase into a cascading sequence of evolving pitches that interact directly with your playing.

What makes the HammerOn truly unique is the freedom it gives players to create their own note sequences rather than relying on preset patterns. You can build custom 2, 3, or 5-note pitch sequences, determine how they retrigger or loop, and then use Trill to transform those sequences into automatic melodic movements. The result can range from subtle octave echoes and harmony lines to complex inner melodies and synth-like arpeggiations that weave around your performance in real time. It feels less like a traditional pitch shifter and more like an instrument that generates new musical ideas alongside the player.

There is simply no other pedal on the market that combines momentary hammer-on pitch shifting, programmable note sequencing, harmony generation, Trill automation, and DROP and LIFT tuning capabilities in the same way. The HammerOn’s strength is how those functions can be combined to create sounds that are genuinely new. With SEQ mode and Trill working together, guitarists and bassists can produce automatic riffs, rhythmic pitch patterns, and futuristic textures that blur the line between guitar performance and sequencing technology. It is a pedal designed not just to process notes, but to inspire entirely new ways of creating them.

Check out our friend PMTVUK’s video of the HammerOn showing the SEQ Mode and then adding in the Trill feature:

— Until next time, keep creating! —