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3Leaf Audio Club - Episode 2

I haven’t posted here in a while, because I’ve been basically set for several years with my 3leaf pedal acquisitions: octabvre mk1>doom in the effects loop of wonderlove dlx as my synth setup, and little black box for boosting on palm-mute and slap.

But I just picked up a octabvre mini on a whim (and black fri sale) and what a new thrill it’s been. So big and beefy, versatile with the vol, tone, and mix knobs, and like ice-skating smooth and clean on the tracking. Basically a deluxe OC-2 on steroids with more beef and punch (and to my ears, less mud and flab) and worry free tracking. Bingo!
 
Just had the same thought last week while I was noticing the 3Leaf domination of my board. What else could he create to continue this trend

Speaking of which, anyone here have recommendations for delay pedals that play well with their 3leaf effects? I've read some delay rec threads but still don't know where to start. I don't need endless features a la strymon. Interested in something that can give me usable delays from subtle reverb-esque to full on echo weirdness in a YD/Proton size enclosure (or smaller). Looping is a bonus but not a requirement. I would like to keep it under $150ish, unless it can replace other pedals.

Current setup is polytune > grizzly bass OD > Octabvre Mini > Wonderlove DLX (Doom in loop) > GR2 > SA Lunar > PWNZOR > LBB > Enabler

I haven't tryied it with 3leaf pedals specifically... yet (an Octabvre Mini is on the way :bassist:), but what about a humble TC Electronic Flashback delay? It probably won't blow you away, but it's serviceable and ticks all your boxes, including price range :thumbsup:
 
I haven’t posted here in a while, because I’ve been basically set for several years with my 3leaf pedal acquisitions: octabvre mk1>doom in the effects loop of wonderlove dlx as my synth setup, and little black box for boosting on palm-mute and slap.

But I just picked up a octabvre mini on a whim (and black fri sale) and what a new thrill it’s been. So big and beefy, versatile with the vol, tone, and mix knobs, and like ice-skating smooth and clean on the tracking. Basically a deluxe OC-2 on steroids with more beef and punch (and to my ears, less mud and flab) and worry free tracking. Bingo!

I love the Octabvre Mini...so smooth, and like you said, tracks great. Love the standard Octabvre as well, but just can't fit it on my board at the moment!
 
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I love the mini. I wanted to have the option for sub only switching so I went with this setup. With Sub only I prefer the CW setting on the Tone, mostly with my Wonderlove or Mini-Tron.

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Here's a quick pic. I've never been one to worry about neat wiring because I like to try different things, sometimes for a single gig. The Wonderlove, You're Doom, Octabvre, Cali 76, Future Impact, Wombtone and Mini-Tron never leave. Sometimes I'll add fuzz, swap delays etc. Also the Vulcan seems to have ended my OD quest. The Enabler is useful for tone shaping/boost, backup DI but mostly I use it for late night playing with IEMs.
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Here's a quick pic. I've never been one to worry about neat wiring because I like to try different things, sometimes for a single gig. The Wonderlove, You're Doom, Octabvre, Cali 76, Future Impact, Wombtone and Mini-Tron never leave. Sometimes I'll add fuzz, swap delays etc. Also the Vulcan seems to have ended my OD quest. The Enabler is useful for tone shaping/boost, backup DI but mostly I use it for late night playing with IEMs.
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What do you do with two Octabvres?