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  • #16
    Re: Thinking about an octave pedal...

    Big fan of the OC-3, most of the buyers sites seem to recommend that one too. Also toyed with getting a Micro POG, had a play around with one at Dawsons at it was surprisingly reactive for the price. This site is alright for recommendations https://guitaarr.com/pedals/octave-pedal-buyers-guide/

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    • #17
      Re: Thinking about an octave pedal...

      two posts and two links to your website... this is also a 9 year old thread

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      • #18
        Re: Thinking about an octave pedal...

        Originally posted by PFDarkside View Post
        There are three types of octaves.
        -Octave Fuzz a la Octavia that uses ring modulation
        -Analog sub octave like the Boss that uses some sort of frequency halving
        -Digital octaves like the POG

        Only the POG types can handle miltiple notes and chords. The POG works great for synthy or organ type tones. A boss Octave will give a sub-octave that's kind of cool for single notes and Octavias will sound like an octave fuzz, think Purple Haze solo.

        For your use, a Micro POG plus modulation may work well.

        (I guess there's also older digital pitch shifters like the old Eventides and Whammy, but other than the original Whammy they all sound like the solo in Owner of a Lonely Heart to me)
        I have micro POG. It's brilliant for those sax/keyboard tones for guitar.

        also does nice dobling acoustic effect.
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        • #19
          Re: Thinking about an octave pedal...

          I got a POG-like Ammonn pedal

          I too want an OC3
          But the POG does up and down which is what I wanted
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          • #20
            Re: Thinking about an octave pedal...

            EHX Pitch Fork polyphonic, so it can also do chords and harmonize, So can a Boss Super Shifter plus a lot more -both are more powerful than an Boss OC2 or 3 which are single noters -good but very limited.
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            • #21
              Re: Thinking about an octave pedal...

              Originally posted by NegativeEase View Post
              EHX Pitch Fork polyphonic, so it can also do chords and harmonize, So can a Boss Super Shifter plus a lot more -both are more powerful than an Boss OC2 or 3 which are single noters -good but very limited.
              I like the intuitiviness of micro POG three knob control: You can blend in as much up and low octave you want giving surprisingly wide range of effect from a simple pedal.

              Pitch Fork is more of an octave/harmonizer multi-purpose tool. Somewhat same somewhat different.
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              • #22
                Re: Thinking about an octave pedal...

                I have an EHX Octavix which is an octave fuzz
                It is a cool pedal

                It sounds much better when others play it
                Not so much me


                I also have the Behringer version of the pitch shifter/harmonist pedal
                It has some things I like

                I want.to connect my bass into the Ammonn POG like pedal
                Then into the Behringer Pitch shifter Harmonist type pedal

                And then into that EHX Octavix pedal

                And see if it comes out like that guy from Royal Blood
                Or some God awful mudd

                Got my fingers crossed
                EHD
                Just here surfing Guitar Pron
                RG2EX1 w/ SD hot-rodded pickups / RG4EXFM1 w/ Carvin S22j/b + FVN middle
                SR500 / Martin 000CE-1/Epiphone Hummingbird
                Epiphone Florentine with OEM Probuckers
                Ehdwuld branded Blue semi hollow custom with JB/Jazz
                Reptile Green Gibson Custom Studio / Aqua Dean Shire semi hollow with piezo
                Carvin Belair / Laney GC80A Acoustic Amp (a gift from Guitar Player Mag)
                GNX3000 (yea I'm a modeler)

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                • #23
                  Re: Thinking about an octave pedal...

                  I've got a 'Mooer Pitchbox' & 'Donner Harmonic square'. The only thing I use them for is Andy LaRocque type lead tones. They both get the job done great for the fine cheap pedals they are
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                  If you let your tone speak for itself you'll find alot less people join the conversation.


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                  • #24
                    Re: Thinking about an octave pedal...

                    Stevie - subconsciously even you realize this is such a bad idea, that guilt prevented you from even posting it in the Pedal board! Hahahahahahahaha

                    Seriously - NO!

                    The Pitchfork reach was way better than Octave. I'd say find a good EHX synth pedal. Lots of options, I'm sure one would work for you.
                    Originally posted by Bad City
                    He's got the crowd on his side and the blue jean lights in his eyes...

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                    • #25
                      Re: Thinking about an octave pedal...

                      I love octave pedals and have Micro POG, excellent tracking can get organ sounds or turn off the upper octave and just blend in the low octave for that thick sound. MXR Slash octave fuzz. Tons of settings and can turn off the fuzz. Doesn’t track as well for chords. Setting it on the sub octave fuzz it sounds huge and for leads it’s great. MXR Blue Box, just old school glitchy fun.

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                      • #26
                        Re: Thinking about an octave pedal...

                        I have a ton of pitch/fuzz options in my H9. I play with them on and off but can never find an application for them. They are cool to noodle with. Even if I could work it into the set what could you use it on maybe one lead or riff? I love the Blue Box but it is way on the back burner of gear I "need". If I spot one used and cheap I could possibly pick it up.

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                        • #27
                          Re: Thinking about an octave pedal...

                          Originally posted by Aceman View Post
                          Stevie - subconsciously even you realize this is such a bad idea, that guilt prevented you from even posting it in the Pedal board! Hahahahahahahaha

                          Seriously - NO!

                          The Pitchfork reach was way better than Octave. I'd say find a good EHX synth pedal. Lots of options, I'm sure one would work for you.
                          This thread predates the Pedal Board forum! [emoji12] Ironically I’m back playing as part of a 3-piece band again and still playing Video Killed The Radio Star!


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                          • #28
                            Re: Thinking about an octave pedal...

                            Just bought a Pitchfork this weekend. HA!
                            Originally posted by Bad City
                            He's got the crowd on his side and the blue jean lights in his eyes...

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                            • #29
                              Re: Thinking about an octave pedal...

                              I am a happy Digitech Drop user. It is not exactly an octaver but mode8 does deliver a spot-on single octave down sound that I use in a couple of songs. I think it has the fastest and most precise tracking on the market.
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                              • #30
                                Re: Thinking about an octave pedal...

                                Other guitar player has a Drop.

                                I did a lot of research and it came down to Drop if all you want is drop, or Pitchfork if you want more fancy.
                                Originally posted by Bad City
                                He's got the crowd on his side and the blue jean lights in his eyes...

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