SUB-stitution for Multiplexer

Ilikewater · Post by **Ilikewater** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:08 pm

Are there any smaller analog sub-octave generators other than boss offerings that could replace this behemoth masterpiece on my board? Thing is ridonkey.

01010111 · Post by **01010111** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:13 pm

While i never have had an octave multiplexer, I have had the precursor to this one (mxr bass octave) and I've always loved it.

Mudfuzz · Post by **Mudfuzz** » Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:14 pm

Ilikewater wrote:Are there any smaller analog sub-octave generators other than boss offerings that could replace this behemoth masterpiece on my board? Thing is ridonkey.

Off the top of my head..
MXR..
Guyatone..
EBS..
Aguilar..
DOD...

letsgocoyote · Post by **letsgocoyote** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 12:51 am

modtone makes a octave multiplexer clone in a smaller box. but oddly, it costs significantly more! but if the small box is worth it to you then check it out!

dubkitty · Post by **dubkitty** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 1:56 am

from what i was able to Google several reviewers claimed the Modtone was badly made and crapped out after a few months.

some of these i haven't heard, but i checked some when i was looking for something to dep bass parts on my loops. the Guyatone and EBS only do the fuzzy synth bass thing from what i recall hearing on demos.

Ilikewater · Post by **Ilikewater** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 3:35 am

yeah, I'm seeing that is either a octave fuzz, not analog, or ridiculously more expensive. convenience is a mother fucker.

Ilikewater · Post by **Ilikewater** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 3:53 am

maybe that malekko down will solve my problems. definitely looks like the right size.

McSpunckle · Post by **McSpunckle** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 3:55 am

Is the newer die cast octave multiplexer too big?

Ilikewater · Post by **Ilikewater** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 5:20 am

I haven't put my hands on it, but from what I've seen it looks it. I just don't see the point of the size for what it does, but then again I know dick about electronics.

soapbars · Post by **soapbars** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:01 am

DOD Octoplus

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hbombgraphics · Post by **hbombgraphics** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:26 am

soapbars wrote:DOD Octoplus

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+1

the octoplus rules, gets some sweet glitchy ocaves and sounds great slamming into fuzz, I very often wish I had kept mine, my only issue was that it would bleed a little even in bypass.

bigchiefbc · Post by **bigchiefbc** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:37 am

dubkitty wrote:from what i was able to Google several reviewers claimed the Modtone was badly made and crapped out after a few months.

some of these i haven't heard, but i checked some when i was looking for something to dep bass parts on my loops. the Guyatone and EBS only do the fuzzy synth bass thing from what i recall hearing on demos.

Actually, the EBS's sub octave is not fuzzy, it's actually quite smooth. Much less wooly than the Boss OC-2.

The newer XO Octave Multiplexer is not as big as you think it is. It's a hammond 1590BB enclosure, something like 4 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches, so basically just an inch wider than a Boss pedal.

coldbrightsunlight · Post by **coldbrightsunlight** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:41 am

soapbars wrote:DOD Octoplus

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So true. Pretty nice pedal for no money nowadays.

dubkitty · Post by **dubkitty** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 11:04 am

the MXR Bass Octave sounds like it might be promising from the Gearmanndude demo on YouTube; it appears to be a bit clangier/less warm than the current Octave Multiplexer, but to track a little better on open strings and low notes. i can't find a decent demo of the Octoplus anywhere.

the thing is, you're not going to save that much space with a DOD pedal as opposed to the current OM, which as noted above is the same size as e.g. a Phantom Ring/Arcade or a two-switch Devi pedal.

hbombgraphics · Post by **hbombgraphics** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 11:09 am

yeah those old DOD pedals are kindof wide

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