DEMO Octuplet Octave

[DGWVI]

Build Rating

5.00 star(s)

Just getting around to feeling well enough to make demos, so I'll start with my favorite of this most recent batch- the Octuplet Octave up section of the OctaRock/ Octron 3.

I really like this circuit. It's quite a bit cleaner than the classic Green Ringer (one of my all time favorite effects) but I could see using them both. Sadly, I don't currently have an operable Ringer, so can't do a shootout.

I'd kinda liken this circuit to a sorta Tube Screamer type drive with a beautiful octave up. Both toggle settings have their uses, and it responds wonderfully to all pickup positions, though it does still require the neck pickup for the clearest octave up action. The dry blend is a pretty nifty feature, and could actually see myself using it, which is something I usually avoid on drive-type pedals

I would heartily recommend this pedal for fans of analog octave boxes, and those just looking to change the timbre of their guitar

I do have some ideas for mods, but want to wait for the schematic so I'm not relying solely on my tracing of the circuit. Not to say it isn't a wonderful bit of kit as-is

 

[iamjackslackof]

Very clean build! How do you do the lettering for pot names?

 

[DGWVI]

Very clean build! How do you do the lettering for pot names?

I used these Contact USA Pegz stamps in this one, but I've an assortment of different fonts, including a couple custom ones. I generally use Staz-On opaque ink

 

[Pauleo1214]

That tone is nasty...nice socks!

 

[DGWVI]

That tone is nasty...nice socks!

Build one! It's rad

 

[Pauleo1214]

Build one! It's rad

I definitely will!

 

[taxfree]

Would this circuit be the equivalent of the Foxrox Red Zimcard?