Benson Germanium Fuzz

Overview
While being the first pedal to incorporate Automatic Thermal Bias to combat the temperature sensitivity of Germanium transistors, it was designed to be a rich sounding clean boost, overdrive, or a gripping wall of fuzz.
We present, MixWave: Benson Germanium Fuzz.
Take a listen
Built-in tools for instant mix-ready results
Fully featured user interface
Works beautifully on mono or stereo signals
Included in the Benson Chimera Collection
Get the Benson Germanium Fuzz and more in the Benson Chimera Collection.
System requirements
Available in 64-bit VST3 / AU / AAXmacOS 10.13 to macOS 15 (Intel & Silicon Native)
Windows 10 to 11 (64-bit)
iLok License Manager & iLok account required
Authorization via iLok 2/3, iLok Cloud & Machine
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FAQs
Yes, fully functional 14-day free trials are available. See eligible plugins.
MixWave plugin licenses include two activations. Activations can be used on an iLok USB, a machine activation, or iLok Cloud.
To use MixWave plugins you will need a compatible DAW that supports VST3, AU, or AAX plugins, an iLok account (free), and iLok License Manager (free).
A physical iLok USB dongle is optional. Plugins can also be activated using machine authorization or iLok Cloud.
MixWave plugins work with most modern DAWs that support VST3, AU, or AAX formats. For a full list of tested and supported DAWs, see our DAW Compatibility article.
It's recommend to start a free trial to test the plugin on your system before committing to a purchase.
MixWave plugins are supported on macOS and Windows systems and are available in VST3, AU, and AAX formats. For complete compatibility details, including recommended operating systems, supported DAWs, and additional requirements, please visit our Plugin System Requirements article.
It's recommended to start a free trial to verify compatibility on your system before purchasing.
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