Kma Audio Machines Queequeg 2

A Modern Evolution of the Analog Sub-Octaver by KMA

The Queequeg 2 builds on the most effective idea of a "sub" octaver: generating massive lows with immediate response, without menus or unnecessary settings. This updated version goes further by adding a second lower octave and the ability to mix the clean signal with the octaves via a single potentiometer. Designed for modern pedalboards, it features a compact enclosure, top-mounted inputs/outputs, and a relay footswitch for discreet and reliable activation.

Who Is the Queequeg 2 For, and Which Styles Does It Excel In?

The Queequeg 2 is aimed at guitarists, bassists, and mono synth players who want to thicken their sound without complicating their effects chain. In rock, stoner, and metal, it strengthens riffs by adding a solid foundation beneath the attack. In funk and fusion, it colors a line in "fake bass" mode with fine control via the Mix. In electro, indie, or ambient music, it becomes a source of sculpted lows, ideal before a fuzz, distortion, or filter to create almost synth-like textures.

On stage, it's perfect for filling space in a power trio or duo, and in the studio, it serves both to double parts and to build thicker bass layers. Note: like many monophonic analog sub-octavers, it performs best on single notes (chords can produce more unpredictable and "glitchy" interactions, which can also become a creative effect).

Controls, Modes, and Design: Efficiency Above All

The philosophy of the Queequeg 2 is clear: go straight to the sound. The Mix potentiometer manages the blend between your direct signal and the octave signal, allowing you to go from subtle reinforcement to a 100% sub effect depending on your playing and setup. The 3-position selector lets you choose between -I (first lower octave), -II (second lower octave), or -I/-II (both together): convenient for instantly adapting the amount of bass to the song.

The multicolor LED makes it easy to read the mode and effect status, and the true bypass silent relay switching preserves your signal intact when the pedal is off. The top-mounted jacks optimize wiring on a tight pedalboard, whether for guitar, bass, or a synth effects chain.

Sound Character

The Queequeg 2 delivers an organic and thick low end, typical of an analog octave generator: it pushes air, "sticks" to your playing, and responds well to right-hand dynamics. In -I mode, you get a rounded foundation, ideal for thickening a riff or highlighting a melody. In -II mode, the sound becomes more abyssal, perfect for heavy atmospheres and minimalist lines. The combined -I/-II mode transforms your signal into a true sub mass, formidable before distortion for stoner/doom tones, or before modulation/delay effects for deep pads.

The ultra-fast tracking allows for precise results on monophonic phrases while retaining the sometimes unpredictable and musical character that makes analog sub-octavers charming when exploring intervals or chords.

Technical specifications

Effects	Octaver / Harmony, Sound Generator	Type	sector
Technology	Analog	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Blue

2 lower octaves	-1 and -2	Weight	350 g
1 potentiometer	Mix (clean signal / octaves blend)	Power supply	not included
3-position selector	I (1st lower octave), II (2nd lower octave), I/-II (both octaves together)	Required power supply	9V DC (center negative), 2.1mm connector
Input	6.35mm Jack	Current consumption	60 mA
Output	6.35mm Jack	Battery operation	no
Dimensions (L x D x H)	74 x 128 x 60 mm