Electro Harmonix Micro POG Polyphonic Octave Generator Guitar Effects Pedal

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EHX took a cue from their previous pedals and stompboxes with the chassis material here. Where previous pedals may have been less durable, the Nano POG and Micro POG both have die-cast metal chassis to help keep them performing at their best. Both are durable so you can take them everywhere you need your setup without worrying about damaging them. Current Draw

The other tiny knob (Dry) sets the volume of your original sound. The toggle will produce the most drastic changes in sound as you can change it to choose between the Sharp, Detune, and Flat modes to dictate the amount of pitch-shifting you wish. The big knob (the encoder) will allow you to choose to go up or down by the desired semitones, as well as 1 or 2 octaves, all in a simple to use fashion. While the M288 doesn’t have any heavy artillery, it does fire a big, clean sound and features a simple interface with three central knobs that control the dry sound as well as low and midrange frequencies. Pros 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. While the M288 is designed explicitly as a bass octave pedal, we’re told it works as well on guitar as it does on the bass. 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.

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Among numerous other small differences, one of the key components that set these pedals apart is the battery compartment. The Micro POG can run on a 9V battery, making it vastly more portable. Since the Nano POG is smaller, there is no room for a battery. It must be plugged in to run. This makes it a little less convenient if you are taking your setup with you. 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) All of the pedals on this list can do the basics, but some of them boast extra features that you might find necessary. For instance, you might be looking for a pedal that can go that extra octave down, or you might need a pedal that you can split between your guitar and your bass. Sound Quality

Technically the Micro POG and the Nano POG have the same wiring and interior design. They are essentially the same pedal when it comes to ability. The small difference is where the Micro POG shines if you don’t mind the slightly larger size. 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. For some riffs, he used a wah while other sections he used delays and fuzz pedals while still retaining a basic bass tone. The Micro POG was the first pedal (after his tuner) in his rig so the bass tone was unaffected by other pedals. 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 guitarAnother 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. 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. Introduced in 1989, the BOSS PS-2 was the first BOSS pitch shifter. Strictly speaking, it was a Pitch Shifter/Delay. Though its core sound would pale in comparison to that of the Whammy, it just about held its own both as a somewhat feature-limited DD-3 alternative and as a harmoniser.

Messing around with different options like the two examples above is how you will get the most out of the Micro POG. Alternatives to the Micro POG 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. There are three main knobs on the pedal which gives you complete control over the mix. The first knob controls your dry tone’s level. The second controls the level of the tone one octave lower and the third controls thelevel of the tone one octave higher. As you will read later, this simple setup allows you to produce a wide range of sounds. If you want a snarling fuzz beast that adds another dimension to your riff with the Octave Up is engaged, look no further than the JOYO JF-12 Vodoo Octave Fuzz. This is a versatile pedal that was made for those that prefer a more vintage sound but that can be used in modern settings as well. Features

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For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs. Besides how glitchy it sounds, whether it has a harmony function is a useful question. Although pedals like the Whammy and Pitch Fork primarily are for shifting the pitch of your guitar, they can also operate as harmonizers. Do I need to think about control when choosing a pitch shifter pedal? We’ve chosen four of the best bass octave pedals on the market based on price, quality, and overall performance.