Electro Harmonix Micro POG Polyphonic Octave Generator Guitar Effects Pedal

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One of the best uses I’ve seen for the Micro POG was a guitarist in a two-piece band who used the Micro POG to split his signal. He sent his main guitar signal to his amp using the DRY OUT output. Then he also used the EFFECT OUT with the DRY and OCTAVE UP knobs all the way down (to produce a bass tone) and sent it to a bass amp. The result was he could play riffs and achieve both a guitar and a bass tone without muddling up his tone with one amp output. He could then ‘turn the bass guitar’ on and off as he pleased by simply hitting the footswitch on the Micro POG. This also meant he could continue to use other effects for his main guitar sound.

Indulging the BOSS PS-3 as a pitch shifter has an additional benefit - it means we can sneak this oddball in. While the PS-3 is a pitch shifter and/or a delay, the Thermae differs in that the two effects can't be separated. One of the more misunderstood Chase Bliss pedals, the analogue Thermae is a brilliant and baffling concept. There are a lot of pitch based effects out there and I really feel this simple effect is worth its place on most guitarist’s pedalboards.It won’t suit every guitarist but if after reading the above examples you feel you could make use of the Micro POG, then it’s definitely worth the money. It is very easy to operate ( with only three knobs) and allows you the flexibility needed for just doubling lines all the way to creating your very own experimental sounds. Features 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. 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

What Is An Octave Pedal?

The Donner Harmonic Square has 7-octave modes that you can switch by turning the main knob: ±2, ±3, ±4, ±5, ±7, 1 octave, and 2 octaves. All of this is housed in a very compact aluminum alloy chassis that will easily fit on any pedalboard and be able to take road and gig punishment. These controls are powerful tools that can help you adjust the sound until you’re happy with it. The ‘Octave Up’ sound boosts your sound to twice the frequency of the input signal, whereas the ‘Sub Octave’ button reduces the frequency to drop the pitch by an octave. Battery Power Many guitarists use an octave pedal with a dirt pedal, so we made sure to test this pedal before and after an overdrive in the signal chain. Both yield interesting results, and it’s impossible to recommend one placement over the other. The Micro POG hits you first with its brilliant red design. This pedal is gorgeous. Plug it in, and it hits you again. In this case, it’s okay to judge a book by its cover. The Micro POG is beautiful in body and sound and easily one of the best quality bass octave pedals on the market. This is a very important feature for any pitch shifting pedal. There are pedals out there only designed for monophonic playing which means if you strike a chord or play an arpeggio, you will hear glitches. The Micro POG was designed for polyphonic (more than one note at a time) so you can rest assured that it will work with whatever riffs or ideas you have.

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? If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offeredThe very high-quality pedal produces a clean organic sound—something other pedals can struggle with. It’s great at giving that big orchestral roar, and that’s the most important thing. It’s also worth mentioning that the Micro POG works extremely well with a bass guitar. I experimented with a bass and adding an octave up to the mix gave me plenty of inspiration for different riffs. You could even experiment with using an octave lower as a way to reach really low tones normally only available on five-string bass. Sound I was hoping that this pedal would be able to replace my Octron as well as my POG. Unfortunately the Poly mode just can’t touch the POG when it comes to playing chords. The latency is pretty low, maybe lower than the POG, but chords just don’t sound very good. Pretty warbly and tinny sounding on the upper octave. It reminds me of other cheaper digital octave pedals. Single notes sound fine. C- 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.

The multiple ways that you can adjust your sound are where the Micro POG shines. All of the best features from the original POG are here to take your sound to the next level. And you can do it on the go! The Micro POG can run on one 9V battery, making it perfect for playing on the go. It’s extremely portable, and therefore perfect for guitarists who don’t mind the bigger size if it means they can take the pedal with them. 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. 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. Experiment with combining the Micro POG with different pedals. I had so much fun using the POG with different effects and tones and that’s how I learned to get so many different sounds out of it. You’re going to get the most out of the POG by learning how to use it in different situations.

Electro Harmonix Micro POG Polyphonic Octave Generator Overview

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 These are all pretty solid pedals and, while we don’t encourage abusing your instruments, they could (theoretically) take a pretty good beating without losing their sound. The Best Octave Pedal for Bass: Our Verdict 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.