For that low, overdriven octave sound, which two pedals are best?

UtBDan · #1 12-31-2007, 10:07 AM

I've been wondering about this for a while, and searched "octave" and found nothing even close to this.
So for that low, octave-down and overdriven (or fuzzed, depending on what band) sound, which two pedals do you guys use? or if there is some od&octave pedal I'm forgetting about, what one pedal do you use?

bigchiefbc · #2 12-31-2007, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by UtBDan

I've been wondering about this for a while, and searched "octave" and found nothing even close to this.
So for that low, octave-down and overdriven (or fuzzed, depending on what band) sound, which two pedals do you guys use? or if there is some od&octave pedal I'm forgetting about, what one pedal do you use?

I know that the Boss OC-3 has a mode where you can distort the octave down, and even has a drive knob to control the amount of distortion

prsbass · #3 12-31-2007, 10:20 AM

The Octron is the coolest tone I've herd for that but the Micro POG tracks better and can be used with a fuzz or distortion. I use a B:assmaster with my POG. If you don't mind some slower tracking the Octron is the way to go IMO. I like better tracking so I use the POG though.

diechris · #4 12-31-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bigchiefbc

I know that the Boss OC-3 has a mode where you can distort the octave down, and even has a drive knob to control the amount of distortion

i would say another vote for the oc3... i actually liked the drive on that pedal by itself and with the octave function its a big plus. my favorite boss pedal by far. if only i had a reason to use an octave!

ehque · #5 12-31-2007, 11:18 AM

I have just gotten my M-POG and will run it into my English Muff'n. However, i don't think sub-octave distortion will be of much use - a clean sub-octave blended with a fuzzed dry is going to cut thru a lot more, i think.

**michele** · #6 01-01-2008, 02:07 AM

The EXH Bass Microsynth has kinda distorted octave down sound. Check Chris Wood's bass line on MMW's song "Uninvisible" here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuCXJlfeq7I

Do yourself a favour: listen through good speakers.

RickenBoogie · #7 01-01-2008, 08:35 AM

Ehx Octave Multiplexer has a switch to add dirt to the octave, also a very nice sounding pedal. MXR Bluebox is a gnarly 2 octave down and filth beyond belief. Bluebox has a blend knob and a sort of "my sound is out of control"-ness that's pretty cool. I use them both, but not at the same time of course. Bluebox is very inexpensive.

Hookus · #8 01-01-2008, 10:24 AM

Notice he has a GK 800RB at the top of his amp as well in some of their videos. THAT will help with a low overdriven sound.

Mudfuzz · #9 01-01-2008, 11:16 AM

Octave Multiplexer + Bigmuff, works either way.

nickbear · #10 01-01-2008, 01:23 PM

for low gain overdriven octave sounds i think the best combo is something like a fulltone bassdrive and a micro pog, the micro pog tracks really well and the octave sounds are clear and the fulltone bassdrive can do some really cutting overdrive sounds.

actually going to get a bassdrive and sell my muff'n this week and i already own the micro pog.

i also own the boss oc3 but i really dont like the overdrive sound on it. i used to pair it with a muff'n

unclejam · #11 01-01-2008, 01:37 PM

Digitech (bass)synth wah

diechris · #12 01-01-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudfuzz

Octave Multiplexer + Bigmuff, works either way.

i love that big muff low overdrive sound

Mitchell Royce · #13 01-01-2008, 01:50 PM

I use an Octabass and a Guv'nor for that sound. I've been really happy with that.

Mudfuzz · #14 01-01-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nickbear

i also own the boss oc3

I as well own a OC3 and think of it as a paperweight

Vic Winters · #15 01-01-2008, 05:13 PM

BSW + PD7 for me.

GlassJaw · #16 01-02-2008, 09:23 AM

I got an EHX POG recently and it sounds evil with my Muff'n. That's evil in a good way.

smadder · #17 01-02-2008, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by diechris

i would say another vote for the oc3... i actually liked the drive on that pedal by itself and with the octave function its a big plus. my favorite boss pedal by far. if only i had a reason to use an octave!

You save some serious dough as well. I love the POG, but it's a ton of money. I used to use a combination of a Sansamp Bass Driver and an EBS octabass, but in the need to save money, I tried the Boss and was pleasantly surprised by the features and diverse range of choices. It's got great grit and the tracking is WAY better than the previous models.

OhThePeacock · #18 01-02-2008, 09:30 AM

I've heard more better things about the OC-2 than the 3 but this thread is getting some serious OC-3 love. i haven't tried either but why is this?

bigchiefbc · #19 01-02-2008, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by OhThePeacock

I've heard more better things about the OC-2 than the 3 but this thread is getting some serious OC-3 love. i haven't tried either but why is this?

It depends what you're after. The OC-2 sounds more like an old-school analog octave-divider-style (like the EHX octave multiplexer) plus had both 1 and 2 octaves down.

The OC-3 sounds more digital, but it has three different modes. It has the OC-2 mode (1 and 2 octaves down with separate volume for each), 1 octave down + distortion mode, and a polyphonic mode.

I've tried both, and I prefer the OC-3, but that's because I am generally more into digital sounds than analog anyways

nickbear · #20 01-02-2008, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GlassJaw

I got an EHX POG recently and it sounds evil with my Muff'n. That's evil in a good way.

yeah its a killer combo!