octavers and recording

[Rycebag]

Justin, I was wondering if you have any tips and tricks for recording bass that has a boss oc-2 being used on it. Right now it sounds a little woofy and I'm trying to get a slightly more solid and articulate sound out of it so it still has some kick to it.

 

[jmjbassplayer]

The OC-2 is solid, but it's not articulate. You're better off checking out other octavers like the Aguilar if you're looking for more clarity and precision. The OC-2 is smeary, glitchy, and voluminous...a very special sound. But it sounds like perhaps the wrong sound for you.

 

[remigiozampa]

EH Micro POG works pretty well for bass...

 

[Bigmuffdiver]

After testing two others (EBS Octa, Boss OC-3) I stuck with my MXR octave deluxe. Works great for me, also on recordings.

 

[jmjbassplayer]

Yeah the MXR bass octave is dope.

 

[Dan Bozek]

DOD Meatbox reissue is also sooooooooooooo cool too if it is the octave flavor you're going for.

 

[gillento]

The ugly (discontinued?) Markbass Octave pedal is VERY close sounding to the OC2 but it has way better tracking and takes hot output signals very well.
After playing the EBS and MXR for years and a brief stint with the Boss and the 3leaf, I think the Markbass is the closest to the OC2

 

[the low one]

Hi Justin, I'm sure it depends on the song but generally what ratio of dry to octave down do you like to use? Would more octave mean less dry?

 

[jmjbassplayer]

Hi Justin, I'm sure it depends on the song but generally what ratio of dry to octave down do you like to use? Would more octave mean less dry?

Yes, more octave means less dry, or "more wet". Ratio is entirely song/part dependent, so I can't answer that one.

 

[the low one]

Yes, more octave means less dry, or "more wet". Ratio is entirely song/part dependent, so I can't answer that one.

Thanks. It does always seem the obvious way to go too, but I'm always surprised by the number of pedalboards you see where the dry and octave levels are cranked, unless of course they use it as a boost too.

 

[the low one]

Yeah the MXR bass octave is dope.

I've never seen you using the MXR bass octave. When do you find it suits best? Is the mid boost something that interests you or does it mess too much with your dry tone?

 

[jmjbassplayer]

I've never seen you using the MXR bass octave. When do you find it suits best? Is the mid boost something that interests you or does it mess too much with your dry tone?

Just sounds good, tracks a little better than OC-2. I got it within past two years, used it a few times. That's all I got.