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UniBass vs POG

tombowlus

tombowlus

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#1
I currently own the UniBass and I definitely need the ability to do what it does (generate an octave up signal so that I can double my bass lines as a rhythm guitar part), but I am not 100% thrilled with its sound, and to me, it sounds a bit "fake", with definite digital artifacts. I tend not to use its on board distortion, and instead I either use a pedal or an actual guitar amp (Ampeg VT-60) for my overdrive.

Will the POG get me a more realistic octave up tone without any artifacts? The UniBass tracks plenty well for me, so as long as the POG tracked equally well, I would be happy, there. Any general thoughts on how the two of them compare in this role? Any other products out there that I should consider?

Again, I am mostly quite happy with the UniBass, but I am just looking for a less "digital" sounding effect.

Thanks, Tom.
 
#2
I've used both of the POG and the UniBass. The POG definitely tracks better than the UniBass and does sound less digital. However, it does have it's own unique POG sound, which I didn't like too much. Throw some distortion on it, though, and you might like it.
 
#3
I've been looking into to this for about 6 months now. I don't thing a person can ever get a real "guitar" sound due to timbre. It will never be the same on a bass as a guitar.

That said, I've been thinking about an Octron. It is an analog octave up pedal, for a lot less than the POG.

Besides, if by "fake" you mean digital, then you may have the same problem with the POG as I beleive it is a digital pedal too.


tombowlus said:
I currently own the UniBass and I definitely need the ability to do what it does (generate an octave up signal so that I can double my bass lines as a rhythm guitar part), but I am not 100% thrilled with its sound, and to me, it sounds a bit "fake", with definite digital artifacts. I tend not to use its on board distortion, and instead I either use a pedal or an actual guitar amp (Ampeg VT-60) for my overdrive.

Will the POG get me a more realistic octave up tone without any artifacts? The UniBass tracks plenty well for me, so as long as the POG tracked equally well, I would be happy, there. Any general thoughts on how the two of them compare in this role? Any other products out there that I should consider?

Again, I am mostly quite happy with the UniBass, but I am just looking for a less "digital" sounding effect.

Thanks, Tom.
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#5
Tedintheshed said:
That said, I've been thinking about an Octron. It is an analog octave up pedal, for a lot less than the POG.

Besides, if by "fake" you mean digital, then you may have the same problem with the POG as I beleive it is a digital pedal too.
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That looks about perfect, and yes, I was concerned about the POG sounding fake/digital, too. I don't see the Octron on their price list. Are these available now? If so, what is the price?

Tom.
 
#6
tombowlus said:
That looks about perfect, and yes, I was concerned about the POG sounding fake/digital, too. I don't see the Octron on their price list. Are these available now? If so, what is the price?

Tom.
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Yes.

They look to be about $200.00. There is one on ebay with a current bid of $175.00.

But if ya get it, ya gotta let me drive to fremount and try the sucker ;)
 
#7
Tedintheshed said:
Yes.

They look to be about $200.00. There is one on ebay with a current bid of $175.00.

But if ya get it, ya gotta let me drive to fremount and try the sucker ;)
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Thanks, I'll check that out.

Are you aware of the GTG at my house at the end of this month? If not, head over to the Off Topic forum.

Also, I will be in Columbus tomorrow (later today, actually) making a run to Abel Audio and and the Fifth Avenue Fretshop! :D

Tom.
 
#8
tombowlus said:
Thanks, I'll check that out.

Are you aware of the GTG at my house at the end of this month? If not, head over to the Off Topic forum.

Also, I will be in Columbus tomorrow (later today, actually) making a run to Abel Audio and and the Fifth Avenue Fretshop! :D

Tom.
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Dan is an excellant electronics man!

I'll check it out.

EDIT:

ACK! Your PM mailbox is full!
 
#9
Well, I'm totally thrilled with my POG. I bought it mainly for its rich, analog-sounding sub octaver. It tracks like a bloodhound and is tweakable to the max. The POG does'nt leave a "digital" taste in my mouth at all.

The Pog's sliders are ideal for this type of effect, easily blending all the octaves, even on the fly if needed.

I've tried quite a few octavers (tho not the Akai Uni), and honestly, compared to the POG, they might as well be selling them at Walgreen's, or maybe stop selling them altogether.

IME, while the others are'nt worth twenty bucks, the POG is worth every cent of $325, and earns the right to its Yeti-sized footprint.
 
#11
Templar said:
Well, I'm totally thrilled with my POG. I bought it mainly for its rich, analog-sounding sub octaver. It tracks like a bloodhound and is tweakable to the max. The POG does'nt leave a "digital" taste in my mouth at all.

The Pog's sliders are ideal for this type of effect, easily blending all the octaves, even on the fly if needed.

I've tried quite a few octavers (tho not the Akai Uni), and honestly, compared to the POG, they might as well be selling them at Walgreen's, or maybe stop selling them altogether.

IME, while the others are'nt worth twenty bucks, the POG is worth every cent of $325, and earns the right to its Yeti-sized footprint.
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That's what I was afraid of. I'm reluctant to spend that much $ but I never see them for sale used so they really must be all that . . .
 
#13
+1 for the POG fan club. The higher octave is amazingly realistic sounding, not digital at all. I used it on a session recently to get a "Zooma" style 8 string sound and it was great.

The "Mike Stern tribute guitar :hmm: " on the start of this is the POG upper octave..

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Cheers,
Alun
 
#18
tombowlus said:
I currently own the UniBass and I definitely need the ability to do what it does (generate an octave up signal so that I can double my bass lines as a rhythm guitar part), but I am not 100% thrilled with its sound, and to me, it sounds a bit "fake", with definite digital artifacts.

Will the POG get me a more realistic octave up tone without any artifacts?
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Sounds like you've deposed a radiologist or two! (Radiologists talk about artifact on MRI images)
 

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