The MXR Poly Blue Octave brings modern and classic pitch shifting
styles together with fuzz and modulation to create the ultimate octave
pedal for tonecrafters and sonic seekers.
Leveled up.
The
Poly Blue Octave features four separate octave divisions—one octave
down, two octaves down, one octave up, and two octaves up—and you get to
control the level of each in the mix. Each is polyphonic by default,
which means they sound just as amazing with chords as they do with
single note passages. Your dry signal gets its own level control, as
well, so you can dial in the perfect blend of pitch-shifted tones.
From contemporary clarity to raw vintage grit.
The
Mono switch takes you back to the gritty, monophonic tones of analog
style pitch shifters. In this mode, the sub-octave signals have the warm
vibes and raw personality of a pedal such as the MXR Vintage Bass
Octave, while the higher octave signals resemble the Octavio Fuzz with
its fuzz intensity dialed all the way back.
Call up the thunder and lightning.
The
Poly Blue Octave comes equipped with an unruly fuzz that’s inspired by
the classic MXR Blue Box™ Fuzz. Applied to all five signals, the fuzz
volume can be adjusted using the Dry knob after pressing and holding the
Fuzz button. When used with the sub-octave signals, the fuzz sounds
thick and subterranean. Over the higher pitched signals, the fuzz is
searing and synth-like. Run them all at the same time for a choir of
thunder and lightning.
Phase yourself.
For infusing
your octave tones with an alluring sense of motion, from thick and
syrupy to frenzied and frantic, the Poly Blue Octave features a
dual-mode modulation circuit. In polyphonic mode, the circuit provides
an uncanny simulation of the famous Leslie effect, and while in
monophonic mode, it provides classic swirls and swooshes inspired by the
Phase 90. Like the fuzz effect, the modulation applies to all five
signals when engaged. The Mod knob adjusts the rate of the effect—when
you want it off, just roll the Mod knob back fully counterclockwise.
Step up and take control.
Through
the EXP jack, the Poly Blue Octave allows you to control various
settings with an expression pedal such as the Volume (X)™8 Pedal or an
off-board switch such as the MXR Tap Tempo Switch to sweep between two
different knob and switch configurations or toggle the fuzz and mono
modes on and off.
A full palette of tones and textures in a single pedal.
The
MXR Poly Blue Octave delivers high-performance pitch shifting, fuzz,
and modulation in a ruggedly reliable housing with true bypass
switching. Put this into your signal chain, and open up new sonic
frontiers.
Specifications
- Input Impedance 1Mω
- Output Impedance 100 ω
- Maximum Input Level +5 dBV
- Noise Floor -97 dBV
- Current Draw 265 mA