Octave Up Pedal

[MichaelStewart]

I am shopping for effects pedals for my 4001.

Has anyone had any experience with pedals that will double the note you play one octave higher, similar to what an 8-string does?

I was wondering if there was a way to get close to the sound without actually buying or having to switch to an 8-string.

Thanks!

[rickenbrother]

Pedals like this Boss OC-3 Octaver should give you the effect you are looking for and more.

http://www.bosscorp.co.jp/products/en/OC-3/

There are pedals available from several manufacturers. There are also multi effect pedals made for bass guitars that will have an octaver settting. Bring your 4001 to a music store that has a good assortment of effects pedals to try out, to hear which one you like best. The given effect might not sound exactly like an 8 string bass, but it will be close.

[berth]

Has anyone had any experience with pedals that will double the note you play one octave higher, similar to what an 8-string does?

I was wondering if there was a way to get close to the sound without actually buying or having to switch to an 8-string.

EHX POG. It can simulate 12 strings also and it octaves down also. And it tracks better than any octaver I have ever used. It saved me an 8 stringer.

[jakeox]

EHX POG. It can simulate 12 strings also and it octaves down also. And it tracks better than any octaver I have ever used. It saved me an 8 stringer.

The MicroPog is great too, smaller size, only 1 octave up and 1 octave down (both at the same time if you like). Tracks beautifully, works well on bass. These are not cheap pedals, but they're really good at what they do.