Fuzz Review: CoPilot FX – Orbit

Manufacturer: Copilot FX
Model: Orbit
MSRP/Paid: $160
New/Used/Loan: Loan
Battery: No
Power Supply: Yes
Size: 4 5/8″ x 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ deep (Aprox including jacks and knobs)
Available from:Dealers

From the maker:

Orbit is an Frequency Modulated Fuzz, offering plenty of control to hack around some interesting, wacky, spaceship, laser guns type of sounds.

How does it works? the frequency of the note at the input will move back and forth the center/reference point of the VCO, the result is mixed together so both frequencies (signal and VCO) will interact and will force the output of the incoming frequency to vary it’s frequency (the total amount of of modulation will be the difference of both signals). Orbit is only powered via a 9v DC adapter (center negative as most pedals – boss, digitech, etc) there are no options for battery usage.

Features.

• Dimensions 4 5/8″ x 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″.
• Volume, Freq, Mix, Exp and Int controls.
• Expression Pedal Jack to control Frequency.
• Powered only by DC 9v power Jack (center negative).
• Jacks on top to save pedalboard space
• TrueBypass Switching and Led Indicator.
• Lifetime warranty