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Z-Vex Octane III
Tons of Fuzzy gain combined with a high octave and ring-modulator like tones with a mid-scoop control makes this pedal sound like a visit to a NASCAR event gone wrong!
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The circuit uses a combination of germanium diode and transistor fuzz generation and a ring modulator to turn simple chords into nutso note combinations and complex
IN:
Far right knob controls input (drive) level. Use just enough for fun but not too much if you need less noise during quiet spots.
OUT:
Output level is on the left Watch out when you turn it up.
TONE:
Turn to right for mid scoop tone ( mellow)...to left for more mids (aggressive).
HINTS:
Use simple chords...three notes if possible... or limit voicing to octaves and fifths. This way you let the pedal generate thirds and control the color of the chords. For solos, play at the twelfth fret (double dot) or higher, using the rhythm pickup. This gives you the purest upper octave result with any brand of high octaver.
IMPROVEMENTS:
The newest Octane has the exact same audio circuit as the older ones, but has a special LED switching system that preserves the true-bypass while adding an LED on/off indicator. Also, this switching system silences the pedal's circuitry while it is in the "off" mode so it doesn't squeal or hiss in the background. Finally, there are two improvements to reduce radio reception, which was a serious problem with the older designs, and the main reason why I discontinued the pedal in the first place. In some cities, the older octanes picked up radio louder than the guitar!
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