Need new Octave pedal. Any Help Appreciated

Bassist30 · #1 02-11-2009, 06:04 PM

I lost my ebs octave pedal. Possibly stolen. Hope not the later but a good chance of that. I have not tried any other pedal. Any suggestions? I liked the EBS. But how would you rate the Mini Pog or something similar. Or should i just get one of EBS newer True By Pass one. I have a looper so true by pass isn't of importance to me. But any suggestions would help.

bassyeah · #2 02-11-2009, 06:17 PM

mostly just subscribing... I would like to see the feedback. sorry to hear about your lost/stolen pedal... that sucks.

I do have the newer (true bypass) EBS and like it but dont love it yet. I bought a Boss OC-3 and think I am going to take it back... just not doing it for me... too synthy in the poly mode but it has to be in the poly mode to track better (it does track well in the synth mode).

fivestringgecko · #3 02-11-2009, 06:26 PM

I've got an EBS, but I've always wanted to try a Micro POG... I've heard some good things about it.

I'm really excited for the MXR Bass Octave Deluxe. Not sure how he knows, but TB'er Jauqo III-X apparently has a line and says it'll be shipping in late Feb. CAN'T WAIT.

MXR Bass Octave Deluxe

http://news.harmony-central.com/Newp...ve-Deluxe.html

5sg.

Mingus Addict · #4 02-11-2009, 10:41 PM

Yeah I was going to suggest you wait for the MXR to come out so you can try that and see if you like it better than the EBS. I also hear talk of an octaver being released by Malekko but who knows when...

Bassist30 · #5 02-12-2009, 12:31 AM

Thanks everyone, I might wait for that MXR Bass Octave Deluxe and try it. What I have been reading it looks like a winner. Hope it comes out this month.

dannybuoy · #6 02-12-2009, 02:30 AM

The tracking on the Micro POG is the best going, and it also has an octave up mode which is uncommon. I heard one live into a Russian Big Muff the other night and it sounded great - now I want one! I'll never get rid of my Boss OC-2 though, unless this MXR turns out to be better...

Aurel · #7 02-12-2009, 02:53 AM

I like the EBS (new version with true bypass switching) because the tracking is very good, and if you play a chord, it will track the root only (it will not go crazy like an OC-2...).
The other feature I like about the EBS Octabass, is that you can select the amount of "sub" frequencies of the processed note with the flick of a switch, which is pretty convenient in some venues.

jokerjkny · #8 02-12-2009, 03:57 AM

what about the Electro-Harmonix XO Octave Multiplexer Pedal?

wouldnt mind some POG action, too. wonder how it compares to my octabass, which isnt too shabby.

markjazzbassist · #9 02-12-2009, 09:45 AM

analog - foxrox octron, ampeg sub-blaster
digital - micro pog

Bassist30 · #10 02-12-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by markjazzbassist

analog - foxrox octron, ampeg sub-blaster
digital - micro pog

FOXROX. Looked into it. Very interesting. How does it track for bass. I like the EBS but I have not tried alot of pedals.
Which tracks better than the ebs but similar in sound. Is the EBS considered analog or digital? also will it go lower than the ebs? Does the pog go lower?

Ryan Mohr · #11 02-12-2009, 07:25 PM

Why not go with a classic, the Boss OC-2

Spencer! · #12 02-12-2009, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassist30

FOXROX. Looked into it. Very interesting. How does it track for bass. I like the EBS but I have not tried alot of pedals.
Which tracks better than the ebs but similar in sound. Is the EBS considered analog or digital? also will it go lower than the ebs? Does the pog go lower?

The EBS is analog. It sounds more natural but doesn't track as well. The Micro POG tracks every note perfectly (and I mean every note - down to the low E and below) but sounds more synthy than the analog octavers. Every octaver is a trade-off.

I had an EBS for a while and sold it, and now I have a micro POG up for sale in the classifieds. I should note that I'm never happy with anything.

GrammarCop · #13 02-12-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fivestringgecko

I've got an EBS, but I've always wanted to try a Micro POG... I've heard some good things about it.

I got both of those guys! The good thing about the EBS is that the low octave signal is HUGE. Put it at 12 o'clock and it's already way bigger than the Micro POG on max!

Of course the Micro POG has the upper octave as well. It has that strange EHX 'chiming' kind of sound to it. Add it to a mean slap lick for wild results! The other good thing about the Micro POG is that the tracking is AMAZING. It tracks slap, chords, anything you can throw at it. The EBS's tracking is pretty precious; you gotta play a certain way to get it to work. Anyway, you've got one, so you know what I'm talking about...

Cheers

GC

Bassist30 · #14 02-13-2009, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GrammarCop

I got both of those guys! The good thing about the EBS is that the low octave signal is HUGE. Put it at 12 o'clock and it's already way bigger than the Micro POG on max!

Of course the Micro POG has the upper octave as well. It has that strange EHX 'chiming' kind of sound to it. Add it to a mean slap lick for wild results! The other good thing about the Micro POG is that the tracking is AMAZING. It tracks slap, chords, anything you can throw at it. The EBS's tracking is pretty precious; you gotta play a certain way to get it to work. Anyway, you've got one, so you know what I'm talking about...

Cheers

GC

I know what you mean about the ebs. It was a nice pedal.
What do you mean about EHX "Chiming" kind of sound?

fightthepower · #15 02-13-2009, 05:46 AM

It has a squawky, or 'chimey' kind of sound it- A digital ringing kind of sound. I have the HOG which exhibits this characteristic as well, but it has a built in lowpass that can be used to dial it out to a point.

Whether or not it is an offensive sound depends on the person, and running it through dirt and other effects can mute it a bit. Check the effects wiki for soundclips, or look up Bryan Tylers video review, and during the upper octave section or clips, you should notice the <insert descriptive word here> sound we're talking about.

Kenny Allyn · #16 02-13-2009, 08:22 AM

My .02

The Octabass is like a more organic Boss OC2 it has a deep rich sound that could be described as un-synthy I was going for a B3 organ lower register like sound and needed that earthy moan inspired by Garth Hudsons low organ tone on The Bands Chest Fever

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9No63...eature=related

The EBS tracks quite well better than my Boss in OC 2 mode, or the original OC2 only having an odd glitch now and again, but does like the compressor in front of it used with no other effects it has a nice round tone that is very natural and as described organic. Used with the Micro Vibe and Voodoo Bass it approaches that low organ sound.

The POG tracks just about flawlessly actually never had it glitch. It can be described as more synth-like not in a bad way the sound is very tight on the lows and quite pleasing. It ofcourse has the polyphonic ability to play above the note too. That is how I use it for the highs and it works well for that, giving me the ability to double organ and horn lines.

If I were to just have one it would be the POG as it can actually track lows and highs and does it so very well ... but it's nice to have both!

Option 3

On my second or backup board I use a Boss OC3 and it kinda splits the difference in it's "poly" mode it tracks very well too just not with the POGs chimey highs in OC2 mode it's pretty much all OC2 The distored octave position is useless to me, good all-around choice for an octave pedal at an attracitve price.

... Here is what it looks like and my settings