BOSS OC-3 Super Octave Guitar Pedal
This is an outstanding pedal. I really think it’s a must have for any arsenal. Why? Well, it’s the subtleties of this pedal that can really give you an edge. I used to think it was hard to justify spending money on something that just adds a little character, but after a while I realized that the subtleties are where the magic of tone lay. Like an EQ pedal, or even a wah pedal envelope slightly being pushed, I like to use an octave pedal in that cool, Hendrix kind of way.
I used to have a Boss OC-2, but decided to upgrade to get the extra functionality of the OC-3. Not only does it give you independent control of your main pitch, but it can also cut it out. With that kind of control you can add a thickening layer to your tone (which is my favorite - very Zappa-esque), or you can crank that thickening layer for a unique CKY type sound. If you’re into Pantera solos and what Satriani does, you can even get some of the same quirks here. If you want to really go into Tom Morello territory, you can pull the Whammy pedal type sounds out too.
Different “outs” let you split the signal to different amps (which is really cool depending on your rig - it’s unnecessary if you’re only cranking out of one amp). A couple different mode selectors give you good presets to tweak. The pedal doesn’t break in chords very often, and is improved over many other octaves. But for better quality there expect to pay $350 dollars. This pedal at $120 is incredibly worth it.
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I agree with this review. There are only a few better octaves for a lot of money, but if you’re playing with pedals you’re probably looking for a live gig sound and a good recording sound. This is easily the thing to buy. If you’re looking for studio quality only, well, go for something in a rack. It’s a no brainer to me.
I want one of these for doing bass lines - I am currently using a whammy pedal but i reckon this may be a lot better - cool site BTW