Electro Harmonix Micro POG Polyphonic Octave Generator Guitar Effects Pedal

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An octave pedal is a fairly straight forward concept, which can get very complicated if you dive deep into the technical aspects of the effect. Essentially, an octave pedal creates a note that is in a different octave then the one that you’re playing, either higher or lower depending on what you decide. Then, on many octave pedals, you can choose how much you want to blend the octave that the pedal is making with the octave that you are playing. At its most subtle, it can create washes of tape-like modulated delays. At its most extreme it ventures more into the territory of the PS-3, with glitchy, artifact-heavy delays in almost arpeggiator-like patterns. You want a pedal that will last you. You may want a pedal that you can directly smash your bass into at the end of your show and still use it at your next show the following night. There are plenty of similar pitch based effect pedals out there, but here are two good alternatives to consider. Octave and pitch shift pedals don't get much better than this. The EHX Pitch Fork lets you select between 11 pitch shift intervals, and you can shift up & down independently or at the same time. Whether you need it for multi-part harmonies, turning your guitar into a bass, and much more, it's got you covered.

Another useful new feature of the OC-5 is the octave-up effect, with can be used in both Vintage and Poly modes. You can crate octave-down effects for extended chord voicings, as well as unique solo tones, and even make your electric sound like a faux 12 string guitar.

Electro Harmonix Micro POG Polyphonic Octave Generator Overview

Mixing in an octave lower with some overdrive and a wah is a great way to create a gnarly tone that feels incredible on simple riffs. I used the Original Crybaby wah ( read my review of the Crybaby here) and experimented with slightly mixing in an octave higher to add some extra harmonics and range. If you’re looking for a way to spice up your tone when using a wah, using the Micro POG to subtly (or not so subtly) enhance your tone is a great way to bring something new to your tone.

The PitchFactor utilizes many of the tones from the H3000, but upgraded, digitally run, and in a compact stompbox. If you want the most tweakable and versatile octave/harmonizer pedal, then this is it. For a bass octave pedal, you’re generally only looking for one that can play an octave down and maybe an octave up. Too low, and the sound starts to disappear. Too high, and you might as well get a guitar. These octave pedals both offer True Bypass, which is great news for you. This feature improves sound fidelity across the board, making sure that the sound that reaches your amp from either of these pedals is not distorted from the original signal. Of course, these (and other) pedals add effects to the sound, but the underlying sound from your guitar will pass through without changing with True Bypass. Footswitch

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Electro-Harmonix POG pedals are iconic when it comes to octave and pitch shift pedals, but right up there with them is the DigiTech Whammy. This big red box is probably on more pro guitarist pedalboards than any other harmonizer or octave pedal. The one we’re focusing on is the newest 5th generation one. The previous version (the DigiTech Whammy IV) is well regarded, but its flaws include not being true bypass, and needing AC power instead of 9V DC. DigiTech listened to the critics, and fixed these issues (and more) in the DigiTech Whammy V. In terms of features, functionality, and price, this can be closely compared to the Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork with an expression pedal plugged into it.

A near perfect clone of the EHX Micro POG for one third the price. It's built well and sounds excellent, so if you just need an inexpensive octave pedal or can forgo the "name brand" aspect of owning a POG, this is the one to get. 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) 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. Notably, they are different sizes. The Micro POG is flatter and has a casing more suited to use in a pedalboard. The Nano POG capitalized on that idea and is smaller still. This can make the controls and the footswitch may be more difficult to operate.The Electro-Harmonix Micro POG is a simple pedal with a simple effect. To be honest I didn’t really think that I would find many uses for this effect in my playing but after experimenting with it and using it in combination with other pedals, I realized the POG’s potential. It’s an incredibly useful and versatile effect that can be used in a wide range of styles and situations. Whenever I feel like I’m running out of ideas or feel low on creativity, now I can tweak the three knobs and straight away come up with something new. When comparing the Electro Harmonix Nano POG vs Micro POG, this is the one point where they stand apart. The Micro POG can be run either through the power supply (included) or with a 9V battery. This means it is more portable, though of course there is a limit to how long you can use the pedal before changing the battery. The consensus is that it’s different in some way – whether that’s good or bad may depend on the individual guitarist and the settings they use. It’ll be easy to adjust to your liking because the three-knob design is incredibly simple. Despite this, it’s still able to deliver powerful effects. Some people have allegedly received defective products or products that aren’t quite up to par. We can’t verify that, so keep an eye out.

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+. Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faulty We’ve chosen four of the best bass octave pedals on the market based on price, quality, and overall performance. No matter pedal effect, Boss engineers will design it to be versatile and functional. The OC-3 is a perfect example, as it delivers much more than you would usually expect from an octave pedal. This model represents a significant upgrade over the legendary OC-2 model and although it has been around for years, it is still one of the best units of this type on the market. The OC-5’s “vintage” mode is its analog/monophonic mode. Analog octave up is typically pretty distorted sounding (something to do with the overtones that produce the octave), but this is the cleanest octave up I’ve heard. It sounds great. I also noticed that the octave up sound starts at a lower range than what’s typical (usually only happens on higher notes). A+Our choice for best octave pedal is the MXR M288 Octave Deluxe. It offers a creamy analog tone with a great variety of options from subtle to extreme. For those on a budget, the Donner Harmonic Square is a fantastic choice with plenty of features in a compact size. If you demand the best there is, our premium option is the Electro-Harmonix Micro POG. The controls on this pedal are easy to use and very precise, making it possible to find the exact sound you’re looking for. This really is a simple pedal and they couldn’t have made it easier to use. You simply adjust the three level knobs depending on what type of effect you’re after and that’s it. Let’s go through a few different scenarios to see how easily different sounds can be produced: 12 string guitar effect