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Octave pedals?

Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 6:27 pm
by kevin666
I am looking for and octave pedal (non-fuzz, if possible) to replace my Dizaster Fuzz, which does not get played much anymore unfortunately. I would like something that can get octave up and octave down sounds, though not at the same time, if possible. I love the glitchyness of the DF, but I just don't use it enough to justify keeping ahold of it. Any suggestions?

Re: Octave pedals?

Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 6:30 pm
by McSpunckle
http://www.themadape.com/ProductDetails ... =MIA-POLLY

That's the only one I know that'll do that.

It's kinda like an analog EHX POG.


Note: I haven't used it, but I don't know of any other pedal that would do what you want.

Re: Octave pedals?

Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:07 pm
by Ghost Hip
There's also the microsynth as well, but it has a fuzz qualitiy to it. The Micro POG would probably be perfect for you. It tracks super well too.

Re: Octave pedals?

Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:25 pm
by Gunner Recall
I'd have to agree with the micro pog if you are looking for non-fuzz octave up/down that tracks really well.

Re: Octave pedals?

Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:43 pm
by McSpunckle
But good tracking = not glitchy. And he said he loved the glitchiness.

Re: Octave pedals?

Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:46 pm
by Ghost Hip
MI Audio Pollyanna?

Re: Octave pedals?

Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:15 pm
by Gunner Recall
Need clarification from the OP as it wasn't entirely clear...you want glitchy-clean octave up and down? If so, I have nothin for ya...but if its just clean octave up/down, micro pog.

I've never played one but Foxrox octron does up/down and also gets some praise for having a fairly clean octave up...at least as clean as an octave up will get.

Most pedals will throw some dirt in to achieve octave up so you need one based on a ring modulator for a real clean effect...slims down the list a lot :idk:

Re: Octave pedals?

Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:05 pm
by starcastic
I use a Digitech Whammy a lot. It gets octave up (1 or 2) and down (also 1 or 2). Plus you can control the amount of octave with your foot. Sounds like it might be up your alley.

Look into them! I see them new for $150 all the time.

Re: Octave pedals?

Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 10:14 pm
by kevin666
The glitchyness isn't important. I just want an octave that I can run my Shoegazer through...

Re: Octave pedals?

Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 12:37 am
by Lintybits
Get an Octron. Octave down tracks really well but you can fuck with it ifyou put a fuzz in front. Also has an internal trimpot that lets you dial off the fuzz on the octave up.

If you can afford an Octron 2 ($300 new) you can switch each octave on separately

Re: Octave pedals?

Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 1:09 am
by Gunner Recall
Hmm the upgrades on that octron 2 looks mighty tempting...somehow overlooked that one. Yet another list to sign up for though...just got on the analogman KoT waiting list. Now all I have to do is wait 2 years. :yay: I suppose it lets you save your money up for the gear you are gas'ing for.

Re: Octave pedals?

Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 10:35 am
by jrmy
I have to say, I love my full-size monster POG. And if you want glitchy, you can get plenty of glitch by putting it before a fuzz and dialing up the detuned octaves. It makes my B:assmaster a barely controllable angry machine. The full-size POG can be pricey, but they're easier to come by than something more waiting-listy.

Also, if you dial EVERYTHING up, it makes your instrument sound like a crazy pipe organ on the verge of exploding! :mad: :eek: :evil: Fun! :rock:

Re: Octave pedals?

Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 11:56 am
by tigerdriver
the micro pog is pretty cool, i liked the microsynth more but it costs over 2x as much.

Re: Octave pedals?

Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 6:40 pm
by Ghost Hip
I want my blue box back =[. even witht he octave off it smoothed out the fuzz tone so much....pure sex. At least they're mass produced and don't cost much. =D

Re: Octave pedals?

Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:19 pm
by McSpunckle
PumpkinPieces wrote:I want my blue box back =[. even witht he octave off it smoothed out the fuzz tone so much....pure sex. At least they're mass produced and don't cost much. =D


And that oh-so-delicious C11 Mod.

I miss mine too. :-(