Electro Harmonix Micro POG Polyphonic Octave Generator Guitar Effects Pedal

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The small design is still distinctive, with the bright red POG face front and center. The footswitch is silent, so you won’t be able to hear any audible sound from the switch itself. You’ll be able to tell the difference in your sound, though! 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. So when Boss announced the OC-5, I was pretty excited - could this be the end-all be-all of octave pedals, covering both mono and polyphonic functions, and also including analog octave up??? I feel like I’m in a good position to judge, so I thought I would write up my thoughts. 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! 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.

On the other hand, the Nano POG only draws about 25mA while it’s working, giving you more room to add more effects pedals to your chains. DimensionsThe Micro POG is still one of the best octave pedals on the market, mostly because Electro Harmonix knows what they’re doing. Years of experience have condensed into this one pedal, and it’s well worth a try. Verdict

Octave pedals work by playing a synthesized note one octave above or below the note you play, creating a bigger, fatter sound and adding a lot more versatility to your bass. Top 4 Best Bass Octave Pedals: Image The first unit released by EHX would be the LPB-1 Linear Power Booster. This unusual-looking device wasn't exactly a pedal but rather a rudimentary one-transistor booster that plugged directly into the guitar. Developed by Bob Myer, the LPB-1 was designed to combat the low signal of the electric guitar, allowing players to drive their amps harder, creating a harmonically rich distortion.Finally, the price is very reasonable. It’s usually one of the inexpensive pedals on this list and, for this level of quality and capability, nothing can beat it. This octave pedal allows you to blend an octave below and octave above a given note, balancing the sounds with the responsive controls. A single input and two outs allow you to split the dry and wet signals. Sometimes pitch based pedals have a horrible digital feel to them. Fortunately, the Micro POG doesn’t give you a digital feel. Of course, if you crank the higher octave up you might feel like it sounds digital, but that’s simply because shifting the pitch up an octave is always going to sound a bit unnatural. Boss OC-3 Super Octave Pedal » If your focus is getting deep, fat bass tones at 1 and 2 octaves below your original note, nobody does it better than the Boss OC-3.