Question about Octave-izers (Quad4 & others)

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 26 Apr 2003 7:37 pm

I'm trying to get my Digitech Quad4 to play an octave lower than the string I hit. It will do it, but it insists on mixing in the original (higher) note with it. I've been through all the editing of the patch that I can find, and can't seem to find a way to shut out the original note (if I set it to 0%, it also shuts off the note an octave-below; I guess it needs enough of the original note to create the new, lower note). Would a Boss octave pedal, or some other device, work any better at giving just the transposed, lower note, without hearing the original note mixed in?
Thanks,
Jim

John Hawkins · Post by **John Hawkins** » 26 Apr 2003 8:01 pm

Jim ,

While I cannot answer your question , I do use the Digitech Quad Four . I would suggest you e-mail Gerry Walker ( gdwalker@mei.ws)
with your question . He programs these units
when he sells them with his Stereo Steel Combos and I'll bet he could help you with what you are trying to do .

He is a nice guy to visit with on the phone also . His phone number a/c/ 619- 460- 5008.

Sorry I could not help but I bet he can .

Good luck.

John<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by John Hawkins on 27 April 2003 at 08:57 AM.]</p></FONT>

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 26 Apr 2003 8:03 pm

Good idea, John. I think I'll do that.
Thanks,
Jim

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 1 May 2003 11:44 am

Still need some help here. Anybody else use an Octavizer??

Fred Einspruch · Post by **Fred Einspruch** » 2 May 2003 2:24 pm

I have a Boss octave Box which has a volume control for the original note, one octave lower, and two octaves lower. (three seperate volume controls). You can buy these used at most music stores (or on ebay I guess) for about 45 bucks. It works only for single note stuff, multi note input produces distortion (not the desired kind). I have only used this for six string. Regards,Fred

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 2 May 2003 7:38 pm

Thanks, Fred. Can you confirm that it is possible to turn OFF the original note volume and hear only one or both of the others?

Fred Einspruch · Post by **Fred Einspruch** » 5 May 2003 5:38 pm

Jim, I can confirm this for you, but not until next weekend. In the meantime you could probably check one our at your local music store. They almost always have one.
Regards,Fred