Octave Pedals

Add an extra note an octave above or below for a layered sound, or create a wall of powerful distorted guitar riffs by using an octave pedal with distortion! At Andertons Music Co. we have you covered, and stock many different octave pedals, and some even have pitch-shifting technology in so you can shift your notes by any chosen interval.

An octave pedal adds an octave beneath or above a played note. Most octaver pedals will raise or lower your pitch by just a single octave, or even allow you to apply both for a “stacked” sound. More sophisticated units like the Electro Harmonix POG3 are perfect for achieving layered, organ-like tones!

Octave pedals work in a similar way to pitch shifters. However, instead of adding intervals like 3rds, 4ths or 5ths above/below the notes you play to create a harmonised effect — octave pedals will transpose your guitar’s signal up or down by an octave to give you a cool and somewhat synthetic sound. Octave stompboxes are therefore fantastic for imitating 12-string guitars and even basses!

If you want to try an octave pedal without spending too much money, then the likes of Mooer, TC Electronic and Behringer produce great affordable options that are easy to use and “track” well — meaning that there is little to no latency. Some brands also make mini octave pedals that offer plenty of functionality without taking up too much pedalboard real-estate.

Want to learn more about these intriguing-sounding stompboxes? Read our Ultimate Guide to Octave & Pitch Shifter Pedals to find out more!