However, looks can be deceiving it's a straightforward octave pedal with a ton of options.
OCTAVE PEDALS GENERATOR
(11.43 x 14.73 x 12.4 cm)Īt first glance, the Walrus Audio Luminary Quad Octave Generator Pedal looks like it belongs on a spaceship, given the number of controls on offer. It is excellent for bassists who want to experiment with different tones. However, this pedal offers a wide range of tonal options. It seems to sit best midway along the channel, especially when a funky vibe is being played. In fact, we would advise using this pedal with a 5 string bass or lower down the neck. The octave response is slow on ultra-low notes. Changing the 9V battery is a bit fiddly, as four screws need to be dealt with before opening the back of the pedal. Tone-wise, it can certainly cut through the mix when needed, and on higher registers, produces a faux synth sound with the Growl setting.Ī couple of factors to consider with the MXR M288 Bass Octave Deluxe. Growl gives you a nice mid-range octave below Girth offers a deep smooth, sub-octave. The dry switch controls your dry signal with an optional 14db of mid boost. There are a handful of controls, all of which feel nice to use. In fact, The pedal is well constructed and housed in a solid, lightweight aluminium box. (6.09 x 11.5 x 4.9 cm)ĭecked out in a splendid midnight blue, the MXR M288 Bass Octave Deluxe is for bass players who want to enrich their tone. Have a look for yourself, and see if the Tentacle sucks you in… However, it does that one trick very well indeed. The downside to all this is a very niche pedal that can seem like a one-trick pony. To truly obtain the best sound from the Tentacle, pair it with a fuzz box of your choice. You can roll off the tone on your guitar, though, to hear the effect more. Lower down the fretboard, it sounds very gnarly and not so usable. It's really articular, adding sparkle and grit to your sound. Well, there is an LED, so you know it's engaged…īeing so simple, you could easily use it to add small octave touches to a solo, only engaging it when needed.įor best effect, engage the Tentacle when playing single notes above the 12th fret. No fancy knobs, click the pedal on and GO! It has one on/off switch and nothing else. This offshoot of EarthQuaker's Hoof Reaper pedal is the octave feature by itself.Īesthetics aside, the other noticeable thing is how simple the Tentacle is. We just love the green and blue, with the image of an octopus tentacle wrapping itself around the on/off switch. The EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle has a really intriguing name, and the aesthetics are impressive. Overall the Boss OC-5 is a great octave pedal based on a classic. The upper octave can be overpowering at times, too, so careful adjustment is required. However, it does struggle on occasion to latch onto notes when playing large chords. The note tracking is excellent, meaning there is no latency between the notes played and the octaves. Unfortunately, the range feature is not enabled when in Polyphonic mode.Ī neat switch at the back allows you to combine the pedal with a bass guitar, making it highly versatile. You can adjust the pedal with some experimentation, so the octave effect is only present on the low strings, allowing you to accentuate the bass notes in a chord. One unique feature is Range control, enabling you to blend how many octaves you want from each string. In Polyphonic mode, you get a more modern vibe which is great for chords and bass notes. The Vintage mode recreates the OC-2, with the addition of an octave up and down option.
It has two different modes: Vintage and Polyphonic.
OCTAVE PEDALS UPGRADE
The Boss OC-5 is an upgrade to the classic Boss OC-2 and subsequent OC-3 octave pedals. Controls: Direct Level, Octave Level (+1 Oct), Octave Level (-1 Oct), Range (-2 Oct).
Overall, this pedal has EHX's usual sturdy build quality and is highly recommended. It's worth noting that the back has to be unscrewed to replace the battery, making the job slightly more laborious than it needs to be. Power is supplied by a 9V battery or a mains adaptor. It's a nice additional touch that might appeal to guitarists in a two-piece band. With an overdriven amp, expect lovely thick textures.Īn extra jack is provided, which can connect the dry output to a different amp. The Nano POG comes with three control knobs that operate very smoothly: Dry Signal, Octave Above and Octave Below.Īdjusting the controls gives you an incredible range, from a pseudo 12 string to an organ sound. The note tracking technology is high-speed and accurate it won't glitch out no matter what you play. POG stands for Polyphonic Active Generator and allows the pedal to harmonise multiple notes at the same time. Our first pedal is the Electro-Harmonix Nano POG.
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