This manual explains how to use the BOSS FZ-5 Fuzz. The FZ-5 Fuzz uses COSM technology to replicate three types of vintage fuzz boxes especially prized for their sound quality.
The BOSS FZ-5 Fuzz is a guitar effects pedal that uses COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) technology to replicate three vintage fuzz box models from the 1960s and 1970s. These models include the Dallas-Arbiter Fuzz Face, the Maestro FZ-1A, and the Octavia, utilizing digital modeling of rare germanium transistors to authentically reproduce classic sounds.
| Technology | COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) |
|---|---|
| Power Source | Battery or AC Adaptor (PSA-series) |
COSM is a technology that digitally recreates the sound of classic musical instruments and effects by analyzing their electrical and physical characteristics.
Power is turned on when you plug a cable into the INPUT jack, and turned off when the cable is unplugged.