Which Octave has the BEST tracking?

[SpankyPants]

I'm looking for whatever sub-octave pedal has the best tracking. I don't usually play very fast, but I often use 2 or 3 finger chords. I don't think that I'm a very sloppy player, so I think I might be able to squeeze out some octaved-chords... if I have good tracking.



On a side note: The POG is out of the question ($$$$$$$$$). And while the BSW tracks decently well, I couldn't manage to get anything more than a single note.

 

[Sean S]

And while the BSW tracks decently well, I couldn't manage to get anything more than a single note.

That's because it's monophonic, meaning it can only process one note at a time. A good lot of octaves are like this...sorry

 

[SpankyPants]

So what about the Boss OC-3 in Poly mode?

Also, the OctaBass is advertised, boasting 2-3 note chord capability. Is this just hype, or am I just hoping for too much?

 

[Iridescentone]

For best tracking, I prefer the more popular one.

 

[SpankyPants]

For best tracking, I prefer the more popular one.

You're killing me, here. ;-D

 

[seamonkey]

Modelers like Roland V-bass with a separate pickup per string, offers the best multi-string tracking. Each string is processed separately.

 

[Ron Now]

The EHX POG has the best I've ever used.

 

[SFjonstarr]

If you're going to want to use 2-3 note chords with your octaver you'd be better off just saving up for the POG.

 

[Ron Now]

Actually I found the tracking on the newer Boss OC-3 to be pretty nice in the poly mode. I already stated the POG was king, but if I had to get another one I'd go for an OC-3 (I actually have one, but I'm selling it to my buddy because he could get more use of it)

 

[The BurgerMeister]

POG.

but i've heard good things about the ampeg... don't know if it can manage double- and triple- stops as well as the POG, though.

i know someone on here uses one... not sure who...

 

[Joe P]

Actually I found the tracking on the newer Boss OC-3 to be pretty nice in the poly mode. I already stated the POG was king, but if I had to get another one I'd go for an OC-3 (I actually have one, but I'm selling it to my buddy because he could get more use of it)

Yeah - I'll probably hang-on to mine til I get a POG too.

It's not really like true 'chord-poly' or whatever - I don't care for the sound of it for actual double-stops, and it will glitch a little on doubles - but the real advantage of the 'poly' in this case is that for any-amount of sloppliy-played single notes, it won't glitch at all; essentially perfect tracking.

Joe

 

[CHILDISHGAMBINO]

I must have had a bad OC3 because I found the tracking awful. I keep reading raves about it on this forum though. Maybe I had a lemon? Mine was more usefull as a paper weight than an effect.

 

[The BurgerMeister]

i find that the oc3 tracks pretty well in poly mode... but not as well as the POG. that thing is just awesome.

 

[SpankyPants]

I remembered this quote from a long time ago, and I think I'm gonna get the Ampeg on a trial basis at first.

It looks like cosmicevan and I are looking for similar pedals, so I'm gonna go on his word on this one(for up to 30 days, that is) ;-D

the ampeg is the bomb. i tested every octave on the market and found the ampeg to be the best... if you are looking for octaves every which way, go for the pog, but if you need a solid polyphonic (yes, can track chords) octave pedal, the ampeg can't be beat. it is simple to use and has killer sound... the ampeg IS hands down the best straight octave out there. it will track every note and chord you play, no matter how fast, no matter how low the notes are.

 

[RJ]

The Ampeg is pretty amazing sounding.

 

[bongomania]

Just as a side consideration, there are a lot of rackmount harmonizers out there, designed for vocalists mostly, and it is worth seeing if any of your local shops have a used one to try out. Also, don't forget the dbx 120A, definitely worth a try, and GC and other big shops usually have one on hand in the PA/DJ room.

 

[SpankyPants]

Bongo, no matter what my question seems to be, I always feel like you offer a viable and ingenuitive solution that no one else even considers. I, myself, would never have thought of that.

As for now, I'm leaning towards Ampeg, but I will definitely try out some vocal/rackmount units too.

You should consider changing your handle to Mr. Reliable.

 

[markjazzbassist]

Bongo, no matter what my question seems to be, I always feel like you offer a viable and ingenuitive solution that no one else even considers. I, myself, would never have thought of that.

You should consider changing your handle to Mr. Reliable.

+1 Amen to that. Bongo you are the man.

 

[bongomania]

 

[Guinea Pig]

Get a 12 string bass! no tracking problems, just human error.