The MXR Bass Octave Deluxe is a dual-voice analog octave pedal designed for bass, offering a wide range of tonal options. With MXR's Constant Headroom Technology, this pedal provides superior tracking and headroom. It features separate controls for dry signal, Growl (throaty octave-below), and Girth (deep octave-below), plus a Mid+ switch for adjustable midrange boost. This versatile pedal is a modern take on the classic MXR designs.
The Bass Octave Deluxe is a dual-voice octave pedal that offers analog tone, true bypass, and a variety of tonal options. MXR's 18 volt Constant Headroom Technology™ provides high headroom and superior tracking. Use the Dry knob to mix in your direct signal, and hit the Mid+ switch to add up to +14dB of internally adjustable mid frequencies (400Hz or 850Hz). Finally, mix in two separately controlled octave voices—Growl (for throaty tone) and Girth (for deep tone).
Users find the MXR Bass Octave Deluxe to be an excellent octave pedal with great tracking capabilities, though some note limitations on very low frequencies. Guitarists appreciate the ability to fatten up their sound, create synth-like tones, and the punchy, responsive sound. The pedal's two octave voices, Growl and Girth, offer a wide range of sounds, and the Mid+ switch is praised for helping the sound cut through a mix. The build quality is also highly regarded, with a solid enclosure and reliable performance. The pedal is easy to fit on a pedalboard, and users like it, and would buy it again.