Looking for subtle sub-octave ability...

[stflbn]

I have a Boss VF-1 which offers some synth and octaving abilities. I really like the Synth sounds, but I'm not in love with the octaving.

What are out there that could add a subtle sub-octave sound to my existing rig. I'm talking specifically something like my playing B and hearing 100% of that B along with say 50% of a B that's one octave down.

Looking for something very dance clubby sounding.


THoughts?

 

[beggar98]

EHX POG or Micro POG lets you set levels for dry signal and synthesized tones. The Low Pass Filter on the Full-sized POG helps a lot with clarity and distinction between the tones.

 

[JanusZarate]

Wait - one octave BELOW an open B?

 

[bassguppy]

Boss OC-2, listen to Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel, Like a Prayer by Madonna. Also check the WiKi for soundclips.

 

[fishtx]

Wait - one octave BELOW an open B?

good catch...

 

[stflbn]

Wait - one octave BELOW an open B?

No... thinking about using it specifically for a Pink song. It wouldn't go down to an open B on a 5'r. Would just repeat from B, down to F, then A, Bb, B again for what seems like foreeeeeeevvveeeerrrrrrrrr. So it would only be octaving down to what 'would' be a Low open B on a 5 string bass.

Just trying to keep myself entertained during the brainlessness.

 

[stflbn]

Big price difference between the PoG's and the Boss OC-2 or 3.

The drive function of the OC-3 seems interesting also.

 

[Jimbob Jones]

the oc-3 has pretty poor tracking, and it goes out of tune below a D (that is, open d) unfortunately. the drive mode is fun, kind of "soft" i dont know how useful it would be though

It's definately a useable pedal if you tweak it though.

although I would say the Micro POG is better...

 

[Sean S]

Digitech Bass Synth Wah in mode 7; you can control the octave volume, and it has some pretty cool synth modes as well

 

[edbutler3]

Check out the EBS OctaBass too. I used to have one of those and found that it tracked very well, and you could turn the effect down to a pretty subtle level if you wanted. I've never played the Boss unit, so I can't say how they compare.

 

[stflbn]

Ding Ding Ding... Octobass seems to be the sound I was looking for. Or going by clips on their website.

Low Sample's A and B here work for me. Link Removed

 

[LowBSix]

I tried the POG at GC yesterday. It tracks and sustains really well!!!!!!! IMHO the pedal itself is major overkill for us LowEnders. I'd like to try the MICRO POG, because it doesn't have all the upper octaves and Detuning feature. I'd also like to try the OCTOBASS. I have a 1985 Octave OC-2 and it works excellent, however for my style of playing, I'm looking for something with more sustain...

 

[tomhanzo]

dude try out the boss PS-3

 

[Twnty1inRF]

I ditched the Boss for a MicroPog, no regrets and it tracks perfectly.

 

[tomhanzo]

well i havent ever tried the pog so i cant really say no to that. i just know that the PS-3 can give you your original sound plus the octav sound and you can mix the two in any way

 

[LowBSix]

A little more sustain than the boss oc-2 is why I'm looking to change....
POG sustains nicely.
How's the PS-3 or the OCTABASS for sustain?

 

[tomhanzo]

well the PS-3 will work fine like as long as you are holding on to the note on your bass it will hold the octavated (cant spell) note out too.

in other words perfect sustain

 

[LowBSix]

hmmmm..... I'll have to try one and the POG Micro and the DOD....

 

[DosiYanarchy]

ive had the boss oc3, and currently own the OC2 and the MicroPog, and i think the micropog is for you (purely for its great tracking, sustain and polyphonic abilities) but i feel that the boss pedals give a fatter sub tone (but they're more likely to glitch-up and not track lower notes, like a B on an A string)
if you can give a boss one a go, and it works for you, then get it, if not, then the microPOG shouldnt dissappoint.

 

[EricF]

+1 on the Micro POG. Great unit with very good tracking, and will do exactly what you described.