Electro Harmonix Micro POG Polyphonic Octave Generator Guitar Effects Pedal

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The Donner Digital Octave is one of the best octave pedals, especially if we consider its features, tiny size, and price. 3. Electro-Harmonix Micro Pog (Premium Option)

Even though there have been analog octave pedals since the 1960s, the pedal that started the whole pitch party was the glorious Digitech Whammy. As soon as digital delay pedals came along, it became theoretically possible to repitch a note by messing with sample duration, but it took some time to iron out the bugs. Obviously, the result was still a glitchy, strange sound – the correct note, yes, but in a mangled, digitized form.

The Mooer Pure Octave is a mini-size octave pedal with versatile blending options and a wide choice of octave modes. It comes with eleven different octave settings with up to five available octaves in a single setting. This pedal will easily fit in any pedalboard and stay there for a while thanks to its rugged metal chassis. A good choice for those with very limited space. Features The folks at Mooer have done it again. The Mooer Tender Octaver is a polyphonic octave generator pedal with Sub, Upper, and Dry signal control, and is pretty much a clone of the Electro-Harmonix Micro POG in the way that it works and sounds. We’ll keep this review short and sweet, and focus on any areas where the Tender Octaver differs from the Micro POG, though there honestly aren’t many! Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided. The Micro POG produces amazing sound, without the slight distortion that the Nano POG offers. It’s easy to use, and the solid construction is as durable as it is attractive. You’ll be able to tell which of your pedals is the Micro POG due to its distinctive red color.

An instant classic, the EHX Micro POG is simple and powerful. You control the volume of one octave up and one octave down, which lets your guitar sound like a 12-string, an organ, a bass, etc. Hard to believe you can do so much with just 3 knobs. It's a bit pricey, but it's a POG so you know it'll sound fantastic. There are two outport channels, one for dry sound and another for the effect if you want to channel through different amps, which is a nice touch. The vintage mode’s -1 octave and -2 octave sound just like the OC-2. I hardly ever use -2 octave, so I prefer the Octron, which has a switch to shape the tone of the octave to be mid-focused or low-focused. Otherwise, The OC-5 sounds great. A+.Find out more about how we make our recommendations and how we testeach of the products in our buyer's guides. Related buyer's guides With its racecar red façade, stainless steel trim, and clean design, there is not a more stylish pedal out there. A 12 string guitar doubles each string with another string an octave higher (except the high E and B strings). This means you can use the Micro POG to simulate the same sound by adding a signal an octave higher into the mix. To do this you turn the SUB OCTAVEknob all the way down because you don’t want an octave lower to be present. Then you adjust the DRY and OCTAVE UP knobs to achieve a mix you’re happy with. You want the dry levelto be slightly higher than the octave up level to achieve the best sound. Bass guitar The Donner Harmonic Square Octave is an octave and pitch shifter pedal that will work great with any six-string guitar, 4-string bass guitars, baritone guitar, etc. It offers three modes of operation. By using its toggle you can choose between Sharp, Detune, and Flat. Each of these delivers a different flavor of octave and lets you explore a myriad of sounds.

You really won’t regret getting your hands on any of these pedals, but if you want to use your bass octave pedal in a certain way or you’re looking for a specific sound, here’s what to consider: Versatility With modern technology, it's now possible to get much cleaner-sounding pitch shifting without the digital artifacts, but some players prefer the glitchier sound for artistic reasons. It’s fun to play around with, but it is sometimes hard to produce the exact sound you’re looking for if you’re not familiar with the pedal. The Micro is not the most versatile pedal ever. If you’re looking for more versatility within the POG family, you’ll have to upgrade to the POG 2. That said, most bassists never need anything more than the Micro. Today, EHX produces a slew of different pedals, from modern units that use clever digital technology to faithful recreations of their beloved analog classics. Related buyer's guidesThese controls are powerful tools that can help you adjust the sound until you’re happy with it. The ‘Octave Up’ sound boosts your sound to twice the frequency of the input signal, whereas the ‘Sub Octave’ button reduces the frequency to drop the pitch by an octave. Battery Power In terms of layout, the Electro-Harmonix Micro POG is very simple to operate, even more so than the Pitch Fork we covered above. You get a single ¼” input for your instrument, and two outputs - an Effect Out which is the “default” one, and a Dry Out, which you can use to send your completely unaffected signal to a separate amp, if you like. The effect can be switched on and off using the footswitch, and operation is limited to 3 simple knobs, which sort of function like wet/dry controls: It includes separate outports for guitar and bass, and it works great on guitar as well. Guitarists can take it an extra notch to two octaves down. From the fuzz legend that is the Big Muff to the pioneering Memory Man delay, as well as iconic chorus pedals and modern classic pitch shifters, Electro-Harmonix offers a wide range of pedals to suit every style and preference.