Animal Factory Amplification

Animal Factory Amplification

Also known as: AFA, Animal Factory

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Animal Factory Amplification is a boutique effects pedal and Eurorack module maker based in Mumbai (Bombay), India, founded by Aditya Nandwana in 2013. The company shipped its first product — the Chemical Burn, a modified Shin-Ei Superfuzz FY-6 variant — in October 2014 and has since built a catalog spanning stompboxes and modular synthesizer hardware. Their pedal lineup includes the Godeater+ ...

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Animal Factory Amplification is a boutique effects pedal and Eurorack module maker based in Mumbai (Bombay), India, founded by Aditya Nandwana in 2013. The company shipped its first product — the Chemical Burn, a modified Shin-Ei Superfuzz FY-6 variant — in October 2014 and has since built a catalog spanning stompboxes and modular synthesizer hardware. Their pedal lineup includes the Godeater+ dynamic bass distortion, the Ozymandias dual overdrive/distortion, and the Dirty Mirror dual parallel fuzz, while their Eurorack offerings feature the Coma Reactor textural delay, Bonesaw state-variable filter, Baron Samedi chaotic fuzz, Pit Viper overdrive/EQ, Tannhäuser Gates quad VCA/mixer, and the Orobas vacuum tube dual VCA/saturator.

The brand's motto — "Why be quiet?" — reflects a design philosophy oriented toward extreme, experimental sounds rather than transparent or subtle tones. Nandwana oversees assembly, soldering, and testing personally, using professionally fabricated circuit boards and low-noise components. The pedals and modules are known for distinctive visual art on their enclosures, with artwork contributed by various collaborators. Animal Factory's gear has been used by Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel), Martin Gore (Depeche Mode), and Daniel Miller (founder of Mute Records), among others, establishing the brand as a respected name in the international boutique effects community despite its relatively small-batch production out of India.

Animal Factory Amplification has 5 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Overdrive Effects Pedals, Distortion Effects Pedals, and Modular Synthesizers. Their gear is featured by 3 artists, with the strongest followings in Electronic, Rock, and Pop. Notable users include St. Vincent, JakoJako, and Dana James Presson.

Artists Who Use Animal Factory Amplification

St. Vincent uses 1 Animal Factory Amplification product

St. Vincent

Singer, Guitarist · The Polyphonic Spree

JakoJako uses 1 Animal Factory Amplification product

JakoJako

Music Producer

Dana James Presson uses 1 Animal Factory Amplification product

Dana James Presson

Composer