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Description

Discover the extraordinary power of the Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator. This guitar synthesizer delivers a tonal feast, effortlessly generating numerous harmonic intervals and octave ranges. No need for specialized pickups; just plug in and enjoy artifact-free polyphonic tracking. From two suboctaves below to four octaves above your original pitch, it provides an astoundingly broad spectrum. It can even morph into a whammy pedal with its Pitch Bend mode. For quick preset changes, simply plug in the footswitch. Experience unmatched versatility and range with this indispensable guitar synthesizer.

Key Features:

  • Multi-functional guitar synthesizer
  • Provides artifact-free polyphonic tracking
  • Generates ten different harmonic intervals
  • Octave range spans from two suboctaves below to up to four octaves above original pitch
  • Includes Pitch Bend mode for whammy pedal transformation
  • Compatible with footswitch for quick preset changes

Product specs

Brand Electro-Harmonix
Model HOG Harmonic Octave Generator
Finish Blue
Year 2009 - 2013
Categories Octave and Pitch-Shifting Pedals

FAQs

What is the Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator primarily used for?

The Electro-Harmonix HOG is designed for creating complex harmonic textures by generating multiple octaves and intervals above and below your original guitar signal, ideal for experimental soundscapes and unique sonic layering.

Can the HOG Harmonic Octave Generator be used with a bass guitar?

Yes, the Electro-Harmonix HOG works well with bass guitars, providing rich harmonic content and octave effects that can enhance your bass lines by adding depth and character.

What are the standout features of the Electro-Harmonix HOG?

The HOG offers polyphonic pitch shifting, allowing you to generate up to 10 interval pitches simultaneously, along with a freeze function to sustain notes or chords indefinitely, making it versatile for creative sound design.

Does the Electro-Harmonix HOG require a specific power supply?

Yes, the HOG requires a 9.6VDC 200mA power supply, which is typically included with the pedal, ensuring it operates correctly and delivers optimal performance.

How does the HOG differ from other octave pedals?

Unlike standard octave pedals that typically offer one or two octave shifts, the HOG provides a full range of harmonic intervals and polyphonic capabilities, allowing for more complex and layered sound creation.

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Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator / Synthesizer (Demo by Dan Miller)

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Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator / Synthesizer (Demo by Dan Miller)

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EHX

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Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator / Synthesizer (Demo by Larry DeMarco)

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EHX

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Electro-Harmonix "HOG" Demo — Daniel Fisher on Guitar & Theremin

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Sweetwater

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Electro-Harmonix Tone Tips #10 - The HOG Twelve String Effect

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EHX

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Electro-Harmonix - HOG - Demo by Dan Miller - Harmonic Octave Generator- Synthesizer

JRR Shop

JRR Shop

Reviews

PROS

  • Handles full range of 4 string electric bass well

  • Can generate unique sounds like synths, organs, and bass guitar

  • Compatible with drum machines, creating beautiful broken drones

  • Offers interesting sounds with the use of an expression pedal

  • Non-standard power supply hole ensures dedicated power compatibility

  • Adds warmth and depth to instruments like cellos

CONS

  • Does not track notes lower than the low open "E" on a guitar for synthesized octaves

  • Setting levels can be tricky at times

  • Does not come with its own power supply, requiring an additional purchase

  • Tracking isn't incredibly fast, affecting quick note changes

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator.

Features and functionality

  • The POG3 includes the ability to adjust the continuous Q control and detune slider spread, enhancing its versatility in sound shaping.

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  • Setting a long attack for the harmonics on the HOG is ideal for creating pads, drones, and organ-like sounds, as harmonics fade in at a controlled speed.

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  • The HOG's freeze+gliss mode offers evolving pads by freezing notes and manipulating harmonic intervals and filters, allowing smooth transitions to new chords.

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  • The HOG's freeze+vol mode allows sustained textures that can be faded in and out, enabling layered playing with an unaffected dry signal.

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  • The POG3 offers isolated pitch shifting specifically for the lowest note in a chord, similar to the Boss OC-3 and OC-5 models.

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  • The HOG lacks the POG2's dry attack feature, but offers extensive expression modes, including freeze, gliss, whammy, detune, wah, and filter modes.

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  • The POG3 can be used as a synthesizer module with no audio input when connected to a keyboard and MIDI input, offering stereo sound options.

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  • The HOG has an original note slider that allows for slow attack or fast decay by turning down the dry signal.

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  • Attack/decay sliders on the HOG are set separately for above and below voices, useful for adjusting treble harshness while maintaining bass attack.

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  • The octaved third in the HOG is major, making it suitable for powerchords and offering unique harmonic possibilities with minor diads.

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Use cases and applications

  • The HOG's polyphonic tracking is particularly effective for creating complex layered soundscapes, suitable for genres like post-rock and post-hardcore.

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  • The pedal is seen as more suitable for recording rather than live performances due to its complex functionalities and need for manual consultation.

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Comparisons

  • The Microsynth's analog 3-pole filter is perceived as superior in sound quality to the HOG's digital 4-pole filter.

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  • The POG3's glissando feature is noted as less effective compared to the HOG2, particularly when using MIDI.

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  • The HOG is described as more 'digital' and 'cyberpunk glitch' compared to the POG2, with perfect tracking even on complex chords.

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Setup and maintenance

  • It's been reported that the expression pedal requires immediate calibration for optimal tracking in certain modes like the +0 octave sound.

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  • The HOG requires a 9V AC power supply with a 500mA draw, and should not be used with a DC adapter.

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Software and compatibility

  • Some owners experience digital noise when using a Cioks DC10 power supply, indicating potential power compatibility issues.

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User experience

  • Users report issues with the encoder knob/joystick combo, finding it unintuitive and difficult for quick adjustments during live performances.

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  • Owners note that 3 octaves above can sound shrill, but using the LP filter, resonance, and treble attack slider can mitigate this.

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Always getting new sounds from it!

It's a great pedal for getting sounds my other pedals just can't do. I also have the footswitch and an expression pedal with it.

Artist usage

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See how John Frusciante uses Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator

John Frusciante

Guitarist

Red Hot Chili Peppers

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Verified via Ehx

According to EHX official website John used/uses a EHX HOG.

See how Chris Cornell uses Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator

Chris Cornell

Guitarist, Singer

Soundgarden

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Verified via everyday guitar gear

"He runs two pedalboards, one for acoustic and one for electric. The acoustic board consists of an Ernie Ball volume pedal, Boss FRV-1 reverb, TU-2 tuner and a Radial Tonebone PZ-Pre acoustic preamp. Electric-wise, there’s a Menatone King of the Britains, Electro-Harmonix HOG, Digitech Jamman, Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man and MXR 10-Band Graphic EQ, all powered by a Dunlop DC Brick. It’s an impressive selection and one that ensures Cornell’s acoustic shows are so much more than just, well, acoustic."

See how Jamie Cook uses Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator

Jamie Cook

Guitarist

Arctic Monkeys

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Verified via Photo

The image of Jamie Cook's pedalboard from the Favourite Worst Nightmare tour shows an EHX HOG Foot Controller and an M-Audio EX-P Expression Pedal, which are used to control the Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator. Although the HOG unit itself is not visible, its presence is implied by these controllers, suggesting it is likely placed under the raised section of the pedalboard. The distinctive sound of the HOG can be heard on several tracks from the Favourite Worst Nightmare album and its b-sides, notably in the song "What If You Were Right The First Time?" at 1:32, where Jamie Cook utilises the expression pedal to bend the notes and add a high octave effect during the breakdown. It is used more subtly on other songs, such as 'Do Me a Favour' and 'This House is a Circus'.

See how Ed O'Brien uses Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator

Ed O'Brien

Singer, Guitarist

Radiohead

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Verified via Photo

Kevin Cochran takes us behind the scenes of Radiohead's gear when they came through Austin, TX in this article from Austin City Limits.

See how Graham Coxon uses Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator

Graham Coxon

Guitarist

Blur

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Verified via Mikehillservices

Coxon's playing makes significant use of effects pedals such as distortion, delay (a significant example being "Essex Dogs") and flange (as heard in the pre-chorus of Girls & Boys). He uses a custom made Mike Hill pedalboard which over the years has included: Akai Headrush E2, Boss BF-2 Flanger, Boss CS-3 Compressor/Sustainer, Boss DD-3 Digital Delay, Boss DM-2 Analogue Delay, Boss OD-3, Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor, Boss PN-2 Tremolo/Pan, Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb, Boss TR-2 Tremolo, Boss TU-2 Tuner, Boss VB-2 Vibrato, DOD Punkifier, Electro-Harmonix HOG, Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail, Line 6 FM4 Filter Modeller, ProCo RAT, Shin-Ei FY-2 Companion Fuzz, T-Rex Mudhoney Distortion. (Wikipedia)

See how Wes Borland uses Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator

Wes Borland

Guitarist, Singer

Marilyn Manson

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Verified via Funksheet

In the Funksheet article "Wes Borland Gear 2009," photos reveal that Wes Borland uses the Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator among other pedals.

See how Mike Shinoda uses Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator

Mike Shinoda

Singer, Guitarist

Linkin Park

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Verified via YouTube

In this video, Mike Shinoda is explaining the workings of his HOG Pedal. [@ 0:54] He explains "I love how the HOG changes the whole texture of a beat."

See how Adam Hann uses Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator

Adam Hann

Guitarist

The 1975

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Verified via Photo

Hann pictured his pedalboard on Instagram where the Electro Harmonix Hog Guitar Synthesizer can be seen. Hann also has the HOG footswitch accessory on his board. The HOG is prominent in Hann's parts in "M.O.N.E.Y."

See how Brad Delson uses Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator

Brad Delson

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Linkin Park

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Verified via Premierguitar

In this source by Premier Guitar the Electro-Harmonix HOG is listed as part of his studio gear.

See how Lou Reed uses Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator

Lou Reed

Singer, Guitarist

The Velvet Underground

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Verified via Petecornish

Used in his Metal Machine Trio tour, barely visible on the top-right corner. Picture © Pete Cornish: http://www.petecornish.co.uk/GreySeries.html.

See how Richie Kotzen uses Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator

Richie Kotzen

Guitarist, Singer

Poison

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Verified via Ehx

Richie is complete artist but I want to see him play some songs with blues harmonica sound. This Eletric harmonix's pedal "hog" makes emulates "Blues Harmonica". He should try!

See how Moby uses Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator

Moby

Music Producer

Hanzel und Gretyl

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Verified via reverb.com

Sold for charity on Moby's official Reverb shop.

Album Usage

The Electro-Harmonix HOG Harmonic Octave Generator has been featured on the following albums:

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