MXR Octave M280 Vintage Bass
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Essential Information About the MXR Vintage Bass Octave Pedal
Essential Information About the MXR Vintage Bass Octave Pedal
- Analog octaver with a vintage tone, featuring particularly stable tracking even on low notes.
- Two separable octaves (Oct 1 and Oct 2) to switch from a subtle reinforcement to massive subs, while maintaining control of the direct signal via Dry.
- Activatable mid boost to restore definition and attack, even with very pronounced octave settings.
- Wide dynamic range thanks to the "Constant Headroom Technology" circuit, providing a headroom feel close to an 18V power supply while still operating at 9V.
Manufacturer Information
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A Compact Octaver in the Spirit of Classic Analog Units
The Vintage Bass Octave carries the DNA of "old-school" analog octavers: a thick low octave, a second octave even deeper, and that organic texture that naturally blends into a mix. MXR modernizes the formula with more reliable note tracking and a more comfortable dynamic reserve, all in a mini format ideal for optimizing space on a pedalboard.
Who It's For and What It's For: From Funk to Dub, in Studio and on Stage
Designed primarily for bass, this pedal is aimed at both intermediate musicians and pros who want a simple, effective, and musical octaver. It excels in funk, electro, rock, pop, and dub: perfect for thickening a line, simulating a synth bass, or shaking the low end without losing the presence of the playing.
Good news: on guitar, it becomes an excellent sound design tool (heavy riffs, thick unisons, "organ" effects), especially when finely balancing the Dry and using the mid boost to maintain clarity.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Bass, Bass Octaver | Settings | dry, octave |
| Technology | Analog | Type | sector |
| Format | Pedal | Use | Bass, electric guitar |
| Inputs | Instrument jack | Color | Blue |
| Outputs | Jack | Power supply included | No |
| True bypass | Yes | Power supply | DC 9 V |
| EQ | Yes | ||
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Very small and extremely effective. The sound is there and above all, the monitoring of the notes played is excellent, except perhaps when you get close to the low E... but what is the point of an octave on notes that are already very low?!!
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Questions frequently asked
Does the MXR Octave M280 Vintage Bass work with guitar?
Its use with guitar is suited for sound design, heavy riffs, and organ-type effects. The DRY control allows maintaining the direct signal, while the MID switch boosts the mids to preserve clarity.
Can octave -1, octave -2, and dry signal be mixed?
The OCT 1, OCT 2, and DRY knobs separately adjust octave -1, octave -2, and the direct signal. It is therefore possible to precisely balance the low end and attack in the sound.
What power supply is required for this pedal?
The required power supply is 9 V DC with a consumption of 45 mA. No power adapter is included.
Is the mid boost adjustable?
A MID switch activates the midrange boost on the dry signal. Its level is adjustable inside the pedal via a trimpot to suit pickups or tuning. This feature helps maintain definition when octave -2 is engaged.
What connectivity and bypass does the pedal offer?
Connectivity includes a 6.35 mm jack input and output. The bypass is true hardwire type, with an input impedance of 1 MOhm and an output impedance below 1 kOhm.
