the kurt cobain engine pedal 

Love this. I hope you will put "The Engine" pedal schematics out. I have always been trying to find how to replicate Kurt Cobains In Utero / home recordings sound in a pedal box. There is nobody except you on the internet that talks about it. I just always wanted to build pedal to duplicate it, but never succeded...

It has always happened to me in several nirvana songs, like dive, the sound of the guitar gives me the sensation of being in some kind of factory/industry, an engine, and with this video I felt totally identified

i’m interested in purchasing this. it’s a unique sound with pretty significant creative potential.

Your engine pedal sounds like an octave fuzz on the attack but has this harmonic percolator texture in the decay. Super cool sound

Kurt had a Fender twin amp but with some tubes or caps going out and it made a unique natural fuzz/distortion tone that he loved and used it on the in utero album.

They likely called it the Yung-Man Fuzz because it was famously used on The Who Live at Leeds show. The first track was called Young Man Blues and it was rampant on that song and a lot of the show. Check it out! Great vid, BTW.

Yes, please keep us updated on your progress with this pedal! I would love to own one :D

This pedal you created is unreal…it sounds so good seriously. I prefer your engine pedal way over the super fuzz it just has that sound. Very well done! Thanks for creating it.

As a Nirvana fan that has also gone down the rabbit hole a bit on recreating Kurt's tones, I am impressed. I just discovered your channel a week or so ago.

Awesome! Great job! I'd totally be interested in the Engine pedal...

I'm in!! Exploration of sound and especially pedals is extremely exciting to me. Great work 👏

I want one. I will buy one. Sounds awesome. Great work.

Sounds very similar to my Harmonic Percolator clone, when it’s gain is maxed out. Very broken sounding and i love it!

dude your pedal sounds amazing!!!

i would absolutely LOVE one of these!!!

I would absolutely love one of these dude! Great job making a guitar sound like an engine! Love that

I dig it, only thing id say is swap the in and out jacks so if its on a board and in a chain you dont have to do crazy cable running for that. but it sounds sick af.

Would love to purchase one when they come around.

I really hope these become mass produced pedals they sound SICKKKKK

The a-symetrical clipping is the key to the Cobain sound I think, but there is still that screwy bit crusher flanger rev… very cool it’s a secret pedal. Too cool. I’d be interested in getting one of the pedal let me know when you get a store up and start productionGreat work man!

I love everything about this video. I want the engine pedal too.

I gotta say I had that same exact feeling with the good G12T-75 you were trying in the other videos. Sounds so brutal like a berserk burning train in engulfed in flames coming at you. Got the Yamaha a while ago while watching Beato's video on Andy Wallace, that thing is magic. I'm so excited to hear your take on it! man this channel is a blessing.

Hi Aaron - the engine sounds incredible and I’d be very interested in getting my hands on one. You have done an amazing job with getting the sound and there isn’t a bad video on your channel. Truly inspirational! Thanks for all your hard work.

This is unreal. I have wanted this tone for years, please, please, please sell these.

Its always great to find other Nirvana nerds, especially if they know things i did not know before. Thanks for all your effort and research. I would love the engine pedal, send one over as soon as you can ;). Love and best regards from Austria

I have so much to talk about regarding this video, so much to unpack in this one, loved the production as always, love the engine pedal it sounds fantastic, I am super excited for the upcoming video, i hope you give us more info on the spx90, I had absolutely no idea in its usage in come as you are and lithium, the spx90 is one of my all time favourite rack fx with its lush sounding pitch detune, and dude I'm totally amazed at how you got another one of the in utero ring modulator built for you, i feel it is extremely special and you should never let go of it, I'm extremely hyped for the next upload. Phenomenal video as always

Along with In Utero, I’m getting a lot of Pinkerton vibes from this pedal. Specifically reminds me of the solo tones in songs like Tired of Sex and Getchoo

I would def grab one of those pedals depending on the price. Sounds awesome

I think a blend of both would lend something very interesting! Great work!

I will buy the engine. Love the sound! Keep up the good work & i'm looking forward to buying it when you're ready to sell👍

I’ve been seeking this sound for almost 30 years! Had always thought the sansamp was the pedal. Sappy 2013 mix is a good example of this sound.

I'd kill for one! I love the roar turned down sound, has a real cool Lo-fi quality to it

this pedal sounds amazing! I'll be on the lookout for the run youre making

I love that you've created the channel I couldn't/ haven't. Keep it up man. I predict huge growth for you and your channel. Peace ✌ from Scotland

I would totally be into this and would love to buy one and see them be sold in the future!

Hey Aaron! Definitely interested in your engine pedal! Also anxious to hear what a quad reverb inspired pedal would sound like. I binge watch your tone videos over and over. I’ve learned a lot. You have great taste in music and your attention to detail is right on! Put me down for these pedals and I would like to record with them asap! I have many Nirvana style songs ready to record. These pedals will probably be on these recording. Thanx! Keep up the good work!

As someone who loves the Super Fuzz, "The Engine" sounds phenomenal. It reminds me of a cross between a Super Fuzz and a Interfax Harmonic Percolator (another personal favorite of mine). It sounds vile, like the circuit is on verge expanding out of the enclosure.

Albini said Kurt brought a fender amp with him to the In Utero sessions. 3 of the 4 power tubes were burned out, but the sound was amazing.

Man I had that same Randall back in high school! Would also randomly shock me when turning it on. Def interested!

As soon as you strummed I heard the intro of “I hate myself and want to die” tone is spot on

One of the most badass things about you man (of which there are many judging from your videos ) is that you inject so much joy and excitement into Kurt's life and music through your content, this hit me most when you played that shirt clip from Montage Of Heck. A clip that is full of sadness and despair, but then you are so excited about the sound kurt was able to make from his Quad and that's the part you focus on, cos yeah we all know Kurt had a super hard time, and so many people talk about that and somewhat romantaize it; but you man you get that of course, but you outline with joy and excitement what a fucking great ear he had for sound and music, and you take this and inspire the fuck out of me for doing it. Kurt was a badass, and an inspiration. But you man, your even more of a badass and even more of a inspiration to be honest, keep it up bro and much love from the Uk x

Man!! Sick! I can’t wait to hear those pedals!

I am impressed of your knowledge. One more great video! Thanks Aaron! Can't wait for the next one!

I would totally order one. Nicely (or wrongly) done my friend..

Looks like I'm going to have to put some money aside because if you do decide to make a batch of "The Engine" pedals I would really like one. Great work dude.

Yea, that is a cool sound and a neat pedal. You might have to look into, which I am sure you have, what they recorded into and mics, consoles and all that stuff.

The engine sounds INSANE and I would totally pick one of those up if you did a small run!

this pedal sounds so good i NEED one

they both sound amazing in their own way

Dude, not gonna lie, this was the exact same sound I was looking for too!!! By the way, “The Engine” sounds pretty accurate! Lately, I’ve been listening to Montage of Heck, and I really dig the distorted tone on “What More Can I Say”.

You should do a video on how to start getting into nirvana tone. Maybe an in depth break down on all the aspects of your sound in one video with a focus on where to find what you use and maybe any cheaper alternatives that’ll get you close. I know your stuff is super focused on getting that exact tone, but i can’t really find any accurate content on RU-vid about getting a nirvana tone for a reasonable price (most videos I’ve found just give genius advice such as “buy as DS-1 and maybe use a Mustang”). You knock a lot of stock gear that’s supposed to be close to what Kurt would use so I wonder if you could dispel any myths and misconceptions you’ve found regarding tone.

It's interesting, I think isolated the super fuzz sounds a little bit better to my ears (has more beef), but I think yours would sound better in a full band mix. Either way, I'd definitely be interested in buying "The Engine" if you do decide to sell them. Top work, man

Amazing tone. Would definitely buy! With the roar turned up, it sounds a bit like the Boss Hyper Fuzz FZ-2

Dude, you’re phenomenal! The sound is crazy good! I wish I had your level of knowledge in building such things ❤

When i hear the tones you are talking about, i hear exactly what my 64 bandmaster sounded like when it broke. It sounded so interesting when broken, i never wanted to get it fixed. I kept it in the studio just like that, when that broken fender amp tone was needed. My guess is one of Kurt’s amps was broken, and he liked the sound, and didn’t fix it.

This is such a sick video, I love all your stuff but ive been thinkin of buildin my own fuzz pedal but this so much cooler than anything i couldve come up with, keep up the good work

I absolutely would like to get one. Especially once I heard the roar turned down examples. It has that "Spirit In The Sky" type of tone I've searched for. Hook it up!

Hey Aaron, absolutely love the sound of the engine. I always thought there was something extra on in utero, and this completely nailed it. If you end up doing a run on these, I would love to get my hands on one.

I see your pedal has been featured in an article by Guitar World. Very cool! Congrats

I definitely want one, keep me/us updated man!!

Would totally love one of these! Sounds killer!!

Im in love with The Engine! I really hope you make a run of em, I want one so bad!

Id be interested in one of these when theyre available.

Id love to have that pedal, the in utero guitar tones are so cool

I’m definitely interested in buying this pedal. It sounds so cool!

Such a cool video. I really love how that engine pedal sounds. I think it would work really well as an overdub guitar thats a little farther back in the mix and then have like a rat or sansamp on the main guitar. I would love a tone recreation of marigold or Tourette's when you get the chance.

I can't wait to see that pedal with What More Can I Say and that early Fecal Matter version of Downer.

Yes I would definitely be buying The engine pedal I know exactly what sound you mean and also never been able to distinguish how.Love this video!

100% down to buy one when the time comes, Aaron!

I'd love to have one of these! Chasing that sound for decades now.

I’ve been hearing this sound since the early 90’s. I loved it from day one. Edit- the closest I can get is with a sansamp pedal I picked up forever ago and a soul food which is a Klon clone. Also I’d want to buy one of your pedals based on the fact alone that you’ve noticed and are attempting the sound.

Definitely interested! I like this „falling apart“ sound.

Dude! Yes! YES PLEASE!!! What you’ve done there is magnificent and the world needs it!!

Definitely want this pedal

Great work, I really dig it! I'm not really the type of guy to buy pedals when I can build them myself but I'd be super interested to see the schematic and maybe even buy a PCB!

Hey man I love the sound of the Engine pedal. I'd like to purchase one when you make a small run at them. Let me know thanks man. Awesome channel by the way

Hope you don't mind but I watched your video and I was blown away. I use alot of the same pedals you were using to. EHX OpAmp Boss DS1 Boss DS2 Ratt. Sansamp tech 21. But I love the pedal you built. Also love the Uni vox clone. I shared your video in my Nirvana group on fb. Just thought alot of people would be intersted in what you made. Very cool pedals for sure.

I’d absolutely pick up one of your pedals. Appreciate all the research you’ve done and shared. Count me in!

I'lll gladly hop in line to buy one. Be a fun tool to have around for recording.

I have a Peavey TKO 115 bass amp from the 80s, and when I put my squier strat with SD hotrails in the bridge through it with a boss ds1, I get a very similar sound. It’s sick, such a raw dirty sound.

I'd be interested in purchasing that pedal if you made a few!

Hi Aaron! The almighty youtube algorhythm brought me here. I am beyond amazed that I found your channel. Bingewatched almost all your videos and I am very interested to see what you come up with next. Your video production is INSANE and your tone recreations even more. I also enjoyed your original songs in some videos and I would really love to hear them in a full production. You gained one very happy new subscriber. Wish you all the best!

This is the closest thing ive seen to Kurts quad tone without an actual quad reverb. Awesome pedal and even cooler video.

Wow man! Outstanding job. I'd buy one if you set up a store. Great vids, too.

4:27 damn I had always meant to ask you to go over what that tone was but I was never sure how to explain it/if you’d even know what I’d be talking about, or if it’d be too funneled/specific for a whole video (like the “panned left” hsb guitar?). Jfc dude. can’t believe u just touched on it.

I'm seriously excited for what is coming in this channel, wnat to hear more about the pedal, the other one you are going to make and all the new things and YOUR OWN SONGS! I need to know... We'll have something to listen this year ? Or something for January/ march , can't wait more ! Hahaha keep up the fantastic job you're doing

Your research work and your achievements are very interesting, congratulations

theres a pedal on the market called the Behringer SF300 which is an exact clone of a Superfuzz, it sounds goddamn insane.

next "recreate the tone" video can you do stay away. also love the hobo shirt

Never been much of a Nirvana fan, but man does that pedal rock. Love the clipping. I’d def buy one if you make a limited run

I’m late on this but insanely interested if you ever produce one.

I love engines and I love unique sounding guitar pedals. Kind of reminds me of a homemade sunn beta lead preamp I have. Sign me up.

Amazing video! I would totally buy a engine pedal. Could you recreate the tone for mexican seafood? I’ve been trying for some time but the tone has a odd almost squeaky sound to it that i can’t replicate

I too, bought the same DS-1 and 2, and big muffin, but could never get the same feeling when I played through them. I'm curious, and down for buying a pedal. Keep us posted

now i want both, and by both i mean multiple things (the engine and a superfuzz, the genine and the 1 power tube quad reverb pedal, and both your quad reverbs)

i'm definitely interested in your engine pedals, great sound

Your videos are great, man! Keep it up. It's hard to believe you only picked up the axe a couple of years ago. And now building pedals? Wow. Looks like it's time for a pedalboard soon!!! Cheers!

Would definitely buy one or two of these if you did a limited run. Those pedals are amazing

I would 100% buy one of these, it sounds amazing

I would KILL to try this out on bass, man!