Best low buck Octave

Bassbasixx · #1 08-14-2008, 02:38 AM

I have a show in three weeks and I need a octave for a good 8 string sound that has decent tracking, with out any extra noise or volume drops or low end loss. recommendation wanted. My budget is around a 120.00 or less. What is my best bet for this price range and why?

Jimbob Jones · #2 08-14-2008, 02:53 AM

EHX Micro POG...it's at the top end of your price range, but you will NOT regret buying it!

insomniac2295 · #3 08-14-2008, 02:55 AM

i too am interested in this. i've researched the micro pog and if my memory serves me right, it sounds really ugly and synthy

Bassbasixx · #4 08-14-2008, 03:18 AM

Ya I have been drooling over those but 209.00 is a little steep. I might be able to swing something I have a friend that works at GC. do I need octave up and down? could a get a decent sound out of the cheaper Multiplexer? if my buddy can't pull some strings?

I am looking to get something like this or close

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJW0y...eature=related

Or would I be better off just getting another Boss pedal or something else?

What are the pros and cons of these two?

kevteop · #5 08-14-2008, 03:43 AM

Maybe try the Multiplexer and the Boss OC-2, see if you can get on with the sounds they produce. Analogue octave doublers tend to sound a bit thick - which is nice usually, but if you're going for an 8-string sound with a lot of treble on it, you might find it's not quite the sound you're after.

The Micro POG on the other hand sounds a bit weedy to my ears, but does give a better approximation of the sound of an 8-string, and of course you get the bonus of polyphonic tracking, which you won't get on those cheaper units.

The Boss OC-3 could be worth a punt. It does offer polyphonic tracking but people tend to prefer the sound of the older mono OC-2. I haven't used one myself so I'm no judge, but it should be easy to find one in a store somewhere you can try out.

TaySte_2000 · #6 08-14-2008, 03:52 AM

Just octave down the best cheap octaver hands down is the Dod FX35 Octoplus

phatbass · #7 08-14-2008, 04:02 AM

I like the original Boss (OC-2). Some guys have trouble getting it to track, especially on the lower notes, but I don't have any problems until I start pushing the 2 octaves down setting.

It is really, really, important to play with extra clean technique as it gets easily confused if you're playing sloppily.

Bassbasixx · #8 08-14-2008, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TaySte_2000

Just octave down the best cheap octaver hands down is the Dod FX35 Octoplus

I looked it up could not locate is it discontinued ?

SpankyPants · #9 08-14-2008, 04:13 AM

Digitech BSW

roflol · #10 08-14-2008, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TaySte_2000

Just octave down the best cheap octaver hands down is the Dod FX35 Octoplus

the clip actually sounds pretty like the octoplus with the tone up, just gotta play everything an octave up

**JayAmel** · #11 08-14-2008, 04:40 AM

I'd say EHX Octave Multiplexer or EBS Octabass, but for the latter I don't know for how much they go in America.

rratajski · #12 08-14-2008, 05:03 AM

Kinda partial to Fuzzrocious Pedals' The Octavus... can't go wrong for just over $100!!!

Bassbasixx · #13 08-14-2008, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JayAmel

I'd say EHX Octave Multiplexer or EBS Octabass, but for the latter I don't know for how much they go in America.

I like the sounds of the EBS, but I think they are big bucks not sure or where to get them check this Jeff Beck with Tal Wilkenfeld

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2rEsLdhSpY

very nice sounds

NickD · #14 08-14-2008, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JayAmel

I'd say EHX Octave Multiplexer....

+1.
Great pedal. Only minor thing for me is slight volume drop when used. But still a nice tone on bass.

bassman1185 · #15 08-14-2008, 10:06 AM

You're not going to find much in the way of inexpensive octave UP octavers. Almost all octave pedals only do octave down. If you're really trying to get an 8-string sound, a chorus pedal might work better for you.

Bassbasixx · #16 08-14-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bassman1185

You're not going to find much in the way of inexpensive octave UP octavers. Almost all octave pedals only do octave down. If you're really trying to get an 8-string sound, a chorus pedal might work better for you.

Eh have to disagree on this one, I own a chorus pedal and there are no 8 string sounds to be had and never new of any that did totally different effect

But thanks for your input anyway

judas jedermann · #17 08-14-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassbasixx

Eh have to disagree on this one, I own a chorus pedal and there are no 8 string sounds to be had and never new of any that did totally different effect

How about Uniboss? Wasn`t it all about boss bass chorus that can give Unibass sound?

Bassbasixx · #18 08-18-2008, 02:26 PM

Octave update. Well I started out on the cheap Tried the Boss OC-3 did not like fell apart on anything below the 12th fret on the E string which I learned is common from BOO on analog octave pedals. Next was the Diditech BSW in octave mode did not like it. then I tried the micro pog thinking being more expensive it would be good, octave down was ok, but did not like it either very synthy IMO. It did have some cool Deep Purple organ type sounds with octave down and octave up together, but not what I am looking for.

Went to the EBS site and seems they have a new version of the Octa Bass that is true bypass. I know it is risky buying based on clips, but the sound clips sounded good to me, so I pulled the trigger and ordered one from Bass Exchange, with Tax it came out to 173.19 total. I should get it in a couple of days. After I get it and work with it a bit, I will post again with a mini review and my thoughts good or bad. It was more then I wanted to spend so I hope I like it.

JanusZarate · #19 08-18-2008, 02:46 PM

I think you'll be fine with the OctaBass. If you do like it, be sure to check out the Octave Multiplexer sometime, too - that way, you've had your hands on the entire variety of readily available, non-boutique octavers out there.

**DosiYanarchy** · #20 08-18-2008, 06:23 PM

after hearing that Jeff Beck track (first time ive heard Tal) i miss my octave pedal(s)

i loved my MicroPOG, but my guitarist loves it more, so i sold it to him,

i thought the Octave-up on the BMS is freaking sweet tho, not at all what the OP is looking for, more of an octavia style, but hot damn i could decide whether i liked that more or the 'Square Wave'

for me the OC2 tracked pretty much flawlessly for me, i had less pleasing results with the OC3 (which i owned first)

does the Octabass do oct-up too?