Fuzz + Octave + Signal Booster

[JackLondon]

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

[dannybuoy]

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.

[Mr. Foxen]

Think the OC3 has some sort of drive knob in one of its modes, not sure what the mode equates to though.

[EskimoBassist]

[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

[thisnameistaken]

Might be worth looking at the Big John Granny Puker. You'd be the only person I know who's got one.

[Protium]

Something probably does exist, but you've got millions more options if you go with a seperate octave and fuzz.

[umph]

the bass micro synth does all those and more

[gnasher1993]

Rastop Designs Bass Super Divider

[thisnameistaken]

[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

[joegarcia]

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.

[JackLondon]

Cheers for the replies guys, I think the Blue Box from MXR is the best option

[JackLondon]

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

[Aussiephoenix]

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

[Protium]

[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