Sort of pretty sure. You mean you're definitely buying more. You still have 23 days!
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3Leaf Audio Club - Episode 2
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Sort of pretty sure. You mean you're definitely buying more. You still have 23 days!
Sad to say but I think my Octabvre got lost on its way. Customs cleared on the 27th and then nothing...
That was only 2 weeks ago so I doubt it is lost. I've waited over a month for international shipments before.
Hope you're right. My other pedals from 3L just breezed through. But I guess Christmas and bomb threats keep them busy out at the airport.
Spencer, quick question / idea...
If the Wonderlove was transferred over to the new slightly larger 3Leaf housing would it be possible to add a 2nd footswitch that controls the filter sweep direction? (Rather than a toggle switch)
Would work in the same way as the Sub switch on the Octabvre, off downward sweeps, on upward sweeps...
Personally I would love to be able to do this on the fly and I think it would be another unique feature?
Thoughts from other 3leaf lovers...
If the Wonderlove was transferred over to the new slightly larger 3Leaf housing would it be possible to add a 2nd footswitch that controls the filter sweep direction? (Rather than a toggle switch)
Would work in the same way as the Sub switch on the Octabvre, off downward sweeps, on upward sweeps...
Personally I would love to be able to do this on the fly and I think it would be another unique feature?
Thoughts from other 3leaf lovers...
And then the sweep switch could be an expression pedal input engage/disengage control
Christmas just came early today -- got my Octabvre in the mail and test drove it side-by-side with the trusty OC-2.
For now, I have to say "+1," it's a BRILLIANT pedal. And I expect I'll like it even more in the band and gig context.
On the OC-2 setting, I agree the Octabvre packs noticeably more punch and growl than the OC-2, which sounds rounder and more muted. I'm sure that'll help it to sit in the mix better than the OC-2, which can sometimes get lost in mud. That alone makes it an upgrade. The ability to dial the overall volume is also a real plus.
On the Sub/"Lefebvre" OC-2 setting, the Octabvre's added punch/growl stands out even more. With just bass alone, the rounder OC-2 tone is more pleasing to my ears, but again I anticipate the magic to happen in the band context (as with my experience with the You're Doom and little black box).
One thing I need to work through is that the Octabvre is less forgiving on tracking than my OC-2, which of course is more noticeable on the Sub setting. With my P-Bass with TI flats, my OC-2 plays seamlessly across the board and down to the A easily. The Octabvre goes lower, holding solid down to the F(!), and it tracks perfectly fine on fuller/rounder notes on the lower strings, but it can get finicky on thinner notes on the D and G strings around the 5-7th fret and below. I'm going to ask Spencer for more tips (or maybe he can offer some here). But even if this is how it is, then the Octabvre still replaces my OC-2, since my octave playing is almost all above the middle E anyways.
The ability to mix in the gritter Mutron Octave Divider tone is almost like another pedal in itself. I need to confirm in the band setting, but it may even eliminate the need to add a dirt pedal. On the Sub setting, the Mutron does a killer "angry robot" synth sound.
So, the Octabvre's 3-in-1 combo - (1) souped-up OC-2; (2) Mutron grit; and (3) Sub function - knocks the OC-2 off my board (just like Spencer predicted). And I haven't even started combining it with other pedals. More to come...
For now, I have to say "+1," it's a BRILLIANT pedal. And I expect I'll like it even more in the band and gig context.
On the OC-2 setting, I agree the Octabvre packs noticeably more punch and growl than the OC-2, which sounds rounder and more muted. I'm sure that'll help it to sit in the mix better than the OC-2, which can sometimes get lost in mud. That alone makes it an upgrade. The ability to dial the overall volume is also a real plus.
On the Sub/"Lefebvre" OC-2 setting, the Octabvre's added punch/growl stands out even more. With just bass alone, the rounder OC-2 tone is more pleasing to my ears, but again I anticipate the magic to happen in the band context (as with my experience with the You're Doom and little black box).
One thing I need to work through is that the Octabvre is less forgiving on tracking than my OC-2, which of course is more noticeable on the Sub setting. With my P-Bass with TI flats, my OC-2 plays seamlessly across the board and down to the A easily. The Octabvre goes lower, holding solid down to the F(!), and it tracks perfectly fine on fuller/rounder notes on the lower strings, but it can get finicky on thinner notes on the D and G strings around the 5-7th fret and below. I'm going to ask Spencer for more tips (or maybe he can offer some here). But even if this is how it is, then the Octabvre still replaces my OC-2, since my octave playing is almost all above the middle E anyways.
The ability to mix in the gritter Mutron Octave Divider tone is almost like another pedal in itself. I need to confirm in the band setting, but it may even eliminate the need to add a dirt pedal. On the Sub setting, the Mutron does a killer "angry robot" synth sound.
So, the Octabvre's 3-in-1 combo - (1) souped-up OC-2; (2) Mutron grit; and (3) Sub function - knocks the OC-2 off my board (just like Spencer predicted). And I haven't even started combining it with other pedals. More to come...
Yes I also play a P with TI's and experience a difference on the D and G strings when using the sub size
Up high on the neck, the D and G sound great and play evenly
Down low on the neck on the D and G strings, the tracking is still right on but the tone and punch thins out.
To me, this is interesting, because it mirrors the actual response of the string itself. The notes noticeably cut more on the D and G when playing up higher, and sound completely different when playing down low on the neck on the D and G. So, my theory here is that the pedal tracks and responds INCREDIBLY well to touch, as well as to the actual sound and tone the string is making. Pretty cool.
Up high on the neck, the D and G sound great and play evenly
Down low on the neck on the D and G strings, the tracking is still right on but the tone and punch thins out.
To me, this is interesting, because it mirrors the actual response of the string itself. The notes noticeably cut more on the D and G when playing up higher, and sound completely different when playing down low on the neck on the D and G. So, my theory here is that the pedal tracks and responds INCREDIBLY well to touch, as well as to the actual sound and tone the string is making. Pretty cool.
Exactly my impression! The Octabvre is definitely touch sensitive/responsive in a way that's different from the OC-2. Which seems to indicate that the Octabvre is no mere straight OC-2 clone, ... and maybe it involves different circuit design?
I'm thinking some compression in front of the chain (which is how my board's set up, just haven't had a chance to do the musical chairs to fit the Octabvre yet) will help iron out any tracking finickiness. To be continued.
I keep going back and forth with compression in front of my OC-2. It might have something to do with me being useless at compression settings, though.
HA! Yes I am also a bit crap with compression. Usually abandon it. I have exceptional pickups in my bass and only run like 5 pedals, i don't really need it. I trust my FOH to properly compress, I just don't use one, although I have seen Juan completely change the character of a pedal (sometimes in a really cool way!) by putting a comp in front of it. Useful if I knew how to use it, I suppose. I like the Octabvre's characteristic though, wouldn't necessarily want to take away from it.
I freaking love the Octabvre...best octave I've used. I really like how it can be pretty subtle, or super in your face and synthy. I'm approaching the point where I might not need to look for many more pedals (say it's not so!). Unless of course Spencer comes out with an overdrive that I can't resist...
Got an Octabvre coming from Prymaxe Vintage, im excited. Though it wont replace anything i have because ive spent entirely too much time tweaking to get the sounds i want. Its going on a quick small board!
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Since I have the Enabler, LBB, Wonderlove, and the Octabvre Do you think it's a wise decision to bring home the Doom?
Also, Anyone here use the One-Control loopers before? I'm interested in the White or the Black.
Also, Anyone here use the One-Control loopers before? I'm interested in the White or the Black.
If you like synthy fuzz or synth sounds in general then a big Yup to da Doom.
Sits well in the mix as a fuzz and distortion too, I think it is my favourite 3Leaf pedal, so many sounds from changing playing style and dynamics.
I've owned a One Control Mosquite Blender with BJF Buffer. It was problematic. The switch made insanely loud popping noises when switching. I've since gone with a Gigrig Loopy-2 which uses relay based true bypass, and it is flawless. Absolutely silent switching.
No experience with the one control stuff, but have a Gigrig Quartermaster 4 and it is great! Got the Octavbre, proton, and You're Doom in loop 1, just for the record 
Need some help here guys. I've only gotten the enabler for less than a month and I've ran into some problems with it. There's no sound coming out from it at all suddenly. Whether isit through the headphones output or 1/4inch output. No sound at all. Only static... Any solutions? I'm located in singapore so returning it will be a it tricky. Tried contacting spencer but he has yet to reply. He might be too busy to reply though
