About Rutten Fx
Rutten FX was born out of a lifelong obsession: chasing the perfect tone. René Rutten, guitarist of Dutch rock legends The Gathering and a seasoned music producer, has spent over 35 years cranking amps and dialing in distortion that cuts, crushes, and commands attention. But it wasn’t enough to just play guitar: he wanted to build the tools that shape the raw energy of sound itself.
With one foot on the stage and the other in the studio, René creates with the instincts of an artist, the precision of a producer and the hands of an electrician. The result? A line of boutique pedals built for tone freaks, riff maniacs, and distortion addicts who don’t settle for bland or generic.
Why Rutten FX?
Whether you’re unleashing riffs in a dark club or sculpting massive tones in the studio, Rutten FX pedals are built to bring out the best in your sound. These aren’t sterile digital toys or overpolished boutique fluff, each pedal is designed to be a weapon in your sonic arsenal.
A Pedalboard Playground
- Custom Circuitry: René doesn’t just tweak circuits, he reinvents them. Expect rich analog textures and wild sonic surprises. From tight overdrive to blown-out fuzz, every pedal delivers a rich, responsive tone with just the right amount of chaos.
- Built for Battle: These pedals shine in both live and studio setups, with clarity, punch, and depth that cut through any mix. They are road-tested, stage-proven, and ready to roar through any amp, mix, or mayhem.
- Artist-Crafted: Designed by a musician who lives for tone and built for players who want more than presets and polish.
Beyond the Pedal
Rutten FX is more than gear, it’s the sound of a lifetime spent chasing tone and refusing to settle. Every pedal is built with care, character, and a touch of madness.
Hand-crafted, battle-tested, and made to inspire, these are tools for players who want to stand out, turn heads, and crank things past the limit. No copies. No compromises. Just pure, unapologetic tone.