Earwig Fuzz

The Olinthus Earwig is a very simple idea that has become an amazing product: condensing a truly high-quality fuzz into the smallest format ever offered, without compromising on quality.
The Earwig is neither a gadget nor a simplified "mini effect": it's a true boutique analog circuit, designed to premium quality standards in a microscopic chassis. A radical approach that addresses a very real need: to offer a musical, plug-and-play fuzz within any setup.
The Earwig boasts intelligent design, a minimalist philosophy, and a sound signature on par with the best Californian manufacturers. All this, sprinkled with a generous dose of fun!

First impression: the packaging. It's simply gorgeous: a reusable metal box, a compostable pulp insert, stickers, and a personalized starter card with the pedal's unique "character." Each pedal in the range has its own story and a character that defines it. Compact, clean, premium. It's incredibly well-made and brings a smile to your face as soon as you open the box!
The Earwig is surprising from the moment you pick it up: anodized aluminum casing, almost the size of a 9V battery, feather-light at only a few grams (!!) with exemplary rigidity. Everything is reduced to the bare essentials without sacrificing reliability or sound.
The PCB construction and layout are a design feat and a slap in the face to the competition in terms of integration. The entire chassis acts as a footswitch: a light press activates the effect via an internal hinge that can withstand a load of 120 kg!
One of the Earwig's key features is its connectivity: a single TRRS connector that combines input, output, and power. The included breakout cable simplifies everything (blue = in, red = out, black = 9V center negative). This design choice allows for a truly compact size without compromising usability.
The three classic controls Sustain, Tone, Level can be used throughout the entire stroke, despite the size.

Inspired by the 1969 Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi and extensively modified, the Earwig wins everyone over from the very first notes. It's warm, incredibly dense, and rich, with a highly musical midrange and ultra-progressive EQ. You'd never imagine such dynamic range and such a dense texture coming from such a tiny piece of aluminum. It's a fuzz pedal that generates an improbable wall of sound, perfect for fans of massive fuzz. It's also capable of exploring more nuanced sonic territories reminiscent of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and others.
With a guitar, it will be the versatile fuzz pedal that responds instantly to your every touch. From vintage tones to the smoothest and most devastating drives.
With a synthesizer, you add texture, warmth, and organic, analog sounds. This allows your keyboard to offer a deconstructed sound and infinite sustain.
With a Eurorack / Modular: you get a beautiful analog colour and you sculpt your signal on the fly.
This small device delivers a truly distinctive sound signature, easily integrated into any signal. Always clear, always useful, never exaggerated.

The Earwig is aimed at musicians who are looking for a real premium fuzz, but who don't have a millimeter to spare, or who want to take it everywhere, all the time.
Perfect for compact pedalboards, hybrid setups, lightweight live configurations, optimized home studios, or keyboardists who want reliable analog coloration without adding a kilo of gear.
It's also a superb gift because of its affordable price, top-notch craftsmanship, and premium packaging.
Olinthus delivers a creative, fun, reliable, and professional piece of hardware designed for modern setups. With the Olinthus Earwig, the size shrinks, but the sound doesn't! Keep an eye on the brand, because this is just the beginning, and you're going to be amazed!