Bass octave frustrations

[J.Wolf]

its not so much that I can't find a sound that I like, its that I have 3 octavers on my pedalboard to hit all the sounds I'm needing: an Octabvre Mk2 for mixed and sub only synth octave, an Octamizer for super quick and super deep subtle octave that I can tweak, and a POG for +1 octave.

If someone could just make an octave pedal that has saveable presets for "-1 only" that sounds as good as a vintage OC2, a really nice quick blendable octave effect that allows you to tailor the mix, and the EQ of the -1 and dry signal, and a great sounding, natural +1, I will be the first in line.

Ive tried Octabvre Mk2, OC2, MXR BOD, MXR VBO, T16, Octamizer, Octron, OC5, and some others Im probably forgetting...

 

[J.Wolf]

Oh, and while we're at it, add some cool poly voicings for +4th and +5th, all savable and accessible with footswitches for presets.

 

[Nashrakh]

Sounds to me like a Source Audio C4 will do the trick. Any experience with that?

 

[superheavyfunk]

The only thing that I can think of that is close is the EHX Pitchfork+

There’s nothing that I can think of that is analog and also gives you harmonies and presets. You may have to prioritize and make some sacrifices.

 

[J.Wolf]

The only thing that I can think of that is close is the EHX Pitchfork+

There’s nothing that I can think of that is analog and also gives you harmonies and presets. You may have to prioritize and make some sacrifices.

Totally, it's kind of a pipe dream to want analog synthy warmth like an old OC2 or a Octabvre Mk2, AND digital preset capabilities. But a man can dream.

Its just a lot of octavers on the board, I guess I use a lot of octave lol

 

[J.Wolf]

Sounds to me like a Source Audio C4 will do the trick. Any experience with that?

I havent tried a C4, but I've had a SA Spectrum. I liked it ok.

 

[ClusterFlux]

its not so much that I can't find a sound that I like, its that I have 3 octavers on my pedalboard to hit all the sounds I'm needing: an Octabvre Mk2 for mixed and sub only synth octave, an Octamizer for super quick and super deep subtle octave that I can tweak, and a POG for +1 octave.

If someone could just make an octave pedal that has saveable presets for "-1 only" that sounds as good as a vintage OC2, a really nice quick blendable octave effect that allows you to tailor the mix, and the EQ of the -1 and dry signal, and a great sounding, natural +1, I will be the first in line.

Ive tried Octabvre Mk2, OC2, MXR BOD, MXR VBO, T16, Octamizer, Octron, OC5, and some others Im probably forgetting...

First world problems are the worst, amirite?

If you want savable presets, a multi-FX unit is the way to go. Pedals like the Helix Stomp or Zoom B2 Four have multiple octaver, pitch shift and synth options, and you can make loads of patch presets. Needless to say, these types of units can replace multiple pedals on your board.

 

[AngelCrusher]

You can do with Lefebvre sometimes does and just bend down and tweak the pedal between tunes or parts..lol. That's what I do.

 

[Derek Williams]

You can do with Lefebvre sometimes does and just bend down and tweak the pedal between tunes or parts..lol. That's what I do.

Some of us only got so many "bend downs" left in us

 

[J.Wolf]

You can do with Lefebvre sometimes does and just bend down and tweak the pedal between tunes or parts..lol. That's what I do.

According to Spencer, watching Tim do that with his OC2 was the impetus with creating the Octabvre Mk2

 

[Killing Floor]

Source C4 with a switch can store and recall 128(?) presets. Great octave functions.

 

[brianrost]

t's kind of a pipe dream to want analog synthy warmth like an old OC2 or a Octabvre Mk2, AND digital preset capabilities.

There's nothing precluding using presets with an analog pedal. Tech 21 has made a number of pedals that offer user programmable presets. None of them are octavers though.

 

[J.Wolf]

There's nothing precluding using presets with an analog pedal. Tech 21 has made a number of pedals that offer user programmable presets. None of them are octavers though.


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thats kind of what I thought, and I recall other pedals with analog signal paths that do this but I dont know enough to speak intelligently about it. Seems to work for Tech 21

 

[RGerhart]

Oh, and while we're at it, add some cool poly voicings for +4th and +5th, all savable and accessible with footswitches for presets.

If Digitech would make their Bass Whammy with blendable features, you'd have your pedal.

 

[3toes]

The Markbass Super Synth has preloaded octave presets and is programmable. Same with the Future Impact, but that might be overkill!

 

[J.Wolf]

If Digitech would make their Bass Whammy with blendable features, you'd have your pedal.

except their -1 octave really doesnt hold a candle to the 3 leaf or Aguilar. I have a bass Whammy on my 'fun board' and it's awesome but I dont like the -1 octave, coming from those other killers.

 

[Alien8]

its not so much that I can't find a sound that I like, its that I have 3 octavers on my pedalboard to hit all the sounds I'm needing: an Octabvre Mk2 for mixed and sub only synth octave, an Octamizer for super quick and super deep subtle octave that I can tweak, and a POG for +1 octave.

If someone could just make an octave pedal that has saveable presets for "-1 only" that sounds as good as a vintage OC2, a really nice quick blendable octave effect that allows you to tailor the mix, and the EQ of the -1 and dry signal, and a great sounding, natural +1, I will be the first in line.

Ive tried Octabvre Mk2, OC2, MXR BOD, MXR VBO, T16, Octamizer, Octron, OC5, and some others Im probably forgetting...

Enter the reason why signal routing pedals are popular. Boss ES-5, Morningstar ML10x let you manage the signal to each of those boxes.

Maybe a Line6 HX and an analog octaver would go a long way for you?

 

[HelpImaRock]

I'd look at the Source Audio C4 and Eventide H9.

 

[_Tay_]

Sounds to me like a Source Audio C4 will do the trick. Any experience with that?

As much as i love the C4 and use it as an octaver, it's +1 octave (and +2 for that matter) slightly lags behind the note when played. Something instant would be much better.

 

[DaveParker39]

Have you been able to create, individually, every sound you want?