JackLondon Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Hi Chaps, Was wondering if something like that exists ? If it doesn't I know some of you are building effects so would anyone would be interested in making one for me ? Cheers Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 If you want octave down like an OC-2 then it'll be tricky. I've never seen a DIY one because the circuits are pretty complicated! If you're thinking digital octave up/down then forget it and just buy a MicroPOG. You can build an octave-up fuzz pretty easily though, but I don't like the sound of them on bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Think the OC3 has some sort of drive knob in one of its modes, not sure what the mode equates to though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskimoBassist Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='562743' date='Aug 7 2009, 01:08 PM']Think the OC3 has some sort of drive knob in one of its modes, not sure what the mode equates to though.[/quote] Yeah it does, its' third mode: "Drive". It's not a bad sound actually, it's a really an overdrive. Doesn't sond bad on it's own actually without the octave! Edited August 7, 2009 by EskimoBassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Might be worth looking at the Big John Granny Puker. You'd be the only person I know who's got one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Something probably does exist, but you've got millions more options if you go with a seperate octave and fuzz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umph Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 the bass micro synth does all those and more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher1993 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Rastop Designs Bass Super Divider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 (edited) [quote name='umph' post='564140' date='Aug 9 2009, 02:01 PM']the bass micro synth does all those and more[/quote] Hahahaha. I never even thought of the BMS and it's my favourite pedal. The distortion isn't great though. It's nice when being swept by the filter but generally I leave it off and use the octave fuzz slider for a bit of colour instead. Edited August 9, 2009 by thisnameistaken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegarcia Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 MXR Blue Box? There's one for sale on the forum too I believe. Otherwise I'd just get an OC-2, Dod Octoplus or Foxrox Octron and a good fuzz. I think the BMS works pretty well for this though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLondon Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Cheers for the replies guys, I think the Blue Box from MXR is the best option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackLondon Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Right, Checked out the MXR and it's not what I'm looking for, I need something that basically will allow me to switch on/off the octave or a fuzz separately of each other, any other ideas ? Cheers Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiephoenix Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) Funny that, I've just started making arrangements with a local builder to put together something just like that. The only diference is that I wont have a booster in mine, Just Fuzz and Octave down (dont know what circuit he's basing it on, but it doesnt seem to be a problem.) As for switching it separately, I've asked him to put in 3 switches. the third switch works like a true bypass loop. meaning, you can select one of or both effects BEFORE you engage them. Edited August 25, 2009 by Aussiephoenix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 [quote name='JackLondon' post='579314' date='Aug 24 2009, 06:02 PM']I need something that basically will allow me to switch on/off the octave or a fuzz separately of each other, any other ideas ?[/quote] Separate pedals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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