This is because they work optimally when a clearer signal is coming through the unit. Traditionally, an octave pedal is positioned ‘before’ any distortion or drive.
However, there are some key areas where an octave pedal prefers to be positioned within a signal chain. Octave Pedal ‘Before’ or ‘After’ Distortion/Drive?Īs mentioned, pedal order makes a big difference to the effectiveness of your pedal which impacts the overall sound when combined with other pedals on your board.Īs I have stated, there are no rules when it comes to pedal order. Is whether to place the octave pedal before or after the overdrive section? Both choices have a big impact on the octave pedals functionality and sound. The next common question with octave pedals which can be pondered by guitarists.
This is why being a guitar player can be so fun! Spending hours experimenting with different pedal orders combined with guitars, amps, and settings to sculpt and mold our ideal sound. Meaning pedal order can be very subjective to the player hinging on the sounds and tone an individual wants to create based on their tastes and unique playing style. The reason being the way you order you pedals has a big impact on your other pedals which affects the overall sound and tone. There is no ‘ exact science’ when it comes to pedal placement order. Keep in mind, with most pedals whether its distortion, overdrive, delay, reverb, etc. If you are new to octave pedals and only recently started adopting an octave pedal within your individual sound (good choice by the way) this order is a good place to start. Remember, the signal chain begins from right to left… Here is an example of a basic pedalboard arrangement with an octave pedal Included. With the help of this useful infographic below. If you did not happen to know already, ‘tracking’ translates to how well a pedal can ‘detect notes’ through a guitar signal when it is engaged. After the tuner and volume pedal, but before the ‘drive section.’ This placement ensures the ‘cleanest signal’ through the pedal allowing the notes and chords to be tracked ‘cleanly’ and ‘reproduced’ when the effect is activated. So what is the usual order for an octave pedal within the effects signal chain?Īn octave pedal is traditionally positioned at the ‘beginning’ of the effects chain. Well with my experience, this post is all about ideal placement, how placement affects tone, applying it for acoustic, and why every guitar player needs an octave pedal in their set-up. Pedal to any signal chain gives players the freedom to come up with aĬreative and interesting range of sounds.īut with players new to pedal order, you may be wondering where does the octave pedal usually go on a pedalboard…
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