Back from the Dallas International Vintage Guitar Show!
We just got back from The Dallas International Vintage Guitar Show, and what an amazing experience it was! Walking through the show floor and seeing so many incredible vintage guitars in one place was truly unforgettable. If you’ve ever dreamed of picking up and playing a 1956 Fender Stratocaster, a Fender Broadcaster, or even a 1959 Les Paul Gold Top, this is the place to be. The excitement of being surrounded by so much guitar history was hard to describe.
A couple of our employees are probably lucky they didn’t bring their credit cards along, because there were tempting vintage finds everywhere you looked! Well…to be completely honest, we know at least one employee came home with some vintage gear! But the show wasn’t just about guitars and basses. The Dallas International Vintage Guitar Show also featured an incredible collection of vintage pedals and effects. We spotted classic DOD pedals like the FX69 Grunge, FX76 Punkifier, and FX13 Gonkulator, along with DOD pedals dating back to the mid-1970s and DigiTech products from the 1980s. There was so much to see that even after visiting the same booths multiple times, we kept discovering something new every pass through the aisles. It really felt like being a kid in a toy store — everywhere you looked there was another fun piece of gear waiting to be taken home, plugged in, and played!
And speaking of pedals, you may have already spotted this online and thought, “WTF?!” Well, it’s real. We teamed up with Morley USA to create something truly unique. We’re excited to officially introduce you to the Wah-ocTo-Fuzz…WTF?!
NEW PRODUCT: DOD / Morley Wah-ocTo-Fuzz…WTF
You might be asking yourself, “Why would DOD and Morley team up? Aren’t they competitors?” The answer is, “Yes, we are.”
The music business is built on breaking the rules, doing things out of the norm, and pushing the boundaries.
Behind the logos, we are all musicians first. We know that a truly great idea should always rise above corporate turf wars.
So why did we do it? Because, in this industry, the better question is , “WTF…Why Not?”
– Jim Pennock, General Manager DOD / DigiTech USA
So… what exactly is the Wah-ocTo-Fuzz? It’s exactly what it sounds like: a Wah, Octave, and Fuzz all in one pedal. But it’s more than just a combination of effects. The moment you power it on, start turning knobs, and rock the treadle, it comes alive in a way that sparks creativity and invites experimentation. It’s designed to push you into new sonic territory and keep you there. Let’s take a closer look at what it can do, starting with its core features:
• 1, 2, or 3 effects at a time or all at once!
– Wah
– Octave
– Fuzz
– Octo-Fuzz
– Fuzz-Wah
– Wah-Octaver
– Wah-Octo-Fuzz
• Morley’s Classic spring-rebound wah (Electro-optical design – Switchless Wah Operation)
• 80’s DOD FX35 Octoplus with Direct & Octave levels for tone control, plus Octoplus chassis color!
• Morley’s Classic 70’s Fuzz with Intensity and Fuzz Level control
• Premium Morley buffer circuit
• Glow-in-the-dark grip treadle
• 9V battery operation with quick clip battery door
• Premium cold-rolled steel chassis
Inside the Wah-ocTo-Fuzz: What Makes It Roar…
First up, you get the classic Morley Wah, the unmistakable tone you’ve heard on countless records and stages, used by legends like Steve Vai, Rex Brown, Mark Tremonti, George Lynch, Joey Allen, T.M. Stevens, and Josh Rand, just to name a few. It’s a proven, road-tested sound you can rely on. Next, we’ve brought in the DOD FX35 Octoplus circuit, faithfully using the original ‘80s design. That means you get the iconic fully analog octave sound, complete with all the quirky glitches and artifacts that make it so fun to play. It’s unpredictable and perfect for pushing your creativity into new territory. And to top it all off, we’ve added Morley’s classic ‘70s fuzz. Whether you’re dialing in gritty, grinding bass tones or chasing that nostalgic rock guitar sound, this fuzz delivers massive, expressive character that ties the whole pedal together.
The result? A monstrous, all-in-one tone machine that makes the Wah-ocTo-Fuzz one of the most expressive pedals out there.
We’re calling it ‘Wactofuzz’…or just simply ‘What The Fuzz!?’
And here’s where it gets fun: shoot a video of you using it and tag us on social media @digitechfx. We’ll be picking some of our favorites and you might just score a special gift pack from us. We can’t wait to hear what you create.
Vintage Spotlight: DOD FX15 Swell Pedal
When were displaying at The Dallas International Guitar Show, we did take a little time to walk around and look at some gear. We noticed the Swell Pedal, it got us thinking about it and what a cool pedal is was and how you could create some great tones and sounds. Here is a dive into the DOD FX15 Swell Pedal.
The DOD Swell Pedal is a unique effects pedal designed to create smooth volume swells that mimic the sound of a violin or synthesizer pad. Originally introduced by DOD Electronics during the golden age of analog guitar effects, the pedal automatically removes the attack from each note, allowing tones to fade in gradually instead of striking sharply. Guitarists often use it to create atmospheric textures, ambient soundscapes, and emotional lead passages that stand out from traditional picking styles.
The controls on the FX15 are really simple. Decay, Attack, and Cut/Boost.
Decay Knob: This knob on the DOD FX15 Swell Pedal controls how long it takes your signal to return to its normal volume after you release the pedal’s momentary footswitch. In practical terms, it shapes the “tail” of the swell effect: lower settings create a quicker return for choppy, rhythmic pulses, while higher settings produce a smoother, more gradual fade that can mimic violin-like swells or reverse-guitar textures. The control works together with the Attack knob, which determines how quickly the volume change begins when the switch is pressed. On the FX15, the Decay range is roughly 0.7 to 2 seconds, giving players a surprisingly expressive amount of control over the pedal’s unusual VCA-based swell behavior.
Attack Knob: This control is central to the FX15’s expressive character because it shapes the front edge of each note or chord, allowing players to eliminate pick attack and create soft, blooming entrances. Working alongside the Decay knob, the Attack control helps define the pedal’s dynamic envelope, with a range of approximately 10 milliseconds to 1 second for everything from subtle softening to dramatic atmospheric swells.
Cut / Boost: This control on the DOD FX15 Swell Pedal controls the overall output level of the effected signal, allowing players to either reduce or increase the volume of the swell effect relative to their bypassed tone. Set near the center, the pedal delivers a roughly unity gain signal, while turning the control clockwise adds a noticeable volume boost that can help swells stand out in a mix or drive an amplifier harder. Turning it counterclockwise cuts the output level for subtler textures or better balance with other effects.
One of the most interesting aspects of the DOD Swell Pedal is its simplicity. Unlike standard volume pedals that require constant foot movement, the Swell Pedal performs the effect automatically based on the sensitivity and timing settings chosen by the player. This makes it especially useful for live performance and studio recording, where musicians can focus more on playing and less on manually controlling volume changes. When combined with delay and reverb effects, the pedal can produce lush, cinematic sounds popular in ambient rock and experimental music.
Over the years, the DOD Swell Pedal has developed a cult following among collectors and tone enthusiasts. Many players appreciate its warm analog circuitry and the distinctive character it adds to electric guitar tones. Although modern digital pedals can recreate similar effects, vintage DOD units are still valued for their classic sound and nostalgic appeal. Today, the pedal remains an example of how creative effects technology can inspire musicians to explore entirely new styles of playing and expression.
Check out our friends at TheSuperFunAwesomeHappyTimePedalShow run through the DOD FX15 Swell Pedal:
— Until next time, keep creating! —