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Octave Up Pedal
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 4:16 pm
by 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!
Re: Octave Up Pedal
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 4:27 pm
by 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.
Re: Octave Up Pedal
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 5:22 pm
by berth
MichaelStewart wrote:
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.
Re: Octave Up Pedal
Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2008 1:45 pm
by jakeox
berth wrote:
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.