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Description

Unleash your musical creativity with the Electro-Harmonix HOG Foot Controller, a seamless extension for the iconic HOG 2 Harmonic Octave Generator. Designed for the modern musician, this foot controller allows you to shift through your presets without missing a beat, ensuring your performance is as smooth as your tunes. Perfect for guitarists looking to add depth and dimension to their sound, this accessory is all about enhancing your play without complicating it. With its straightforward functionality, the HOG Foot Controller is an essential tool for those who want to explore new sonic territories effortlessly.

Key Features:

  • Hands-free control of presets for the HOG 2 Harmonic Octave Generator
  • Easy integration with your existing pedal setup
  • Enhances live performances with seamless preset navigation
  • Durable construction designed for the rigors of touring
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Sweetwater

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

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

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Sweetwater

Video thumbnail for Electro Harmonix HOG Demonstration by Nathan Polichnia

Electro Harmonix HOG Demonstration

Nathan Polichnia

Nathan Polichnia

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Owner Insights

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

Features and functionality

  • The HOG Foot Controller is noted for its large size, making it difficult to fit on cramped pedalboards.

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  • The HOG's wah effect on bass is highlighted for its distinctiveness, especially when double-tracked with distortion for a fuller sound.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Rehousing the foot controller is possible, reducing its size to approximately a 1590BB enclosure, but the internal board remains large.

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Use cases and applications

  • Combining the HOG with an expression pedal and a Leslie/rotary simulator can mimic the sound of a Hammond organ.

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  • The HOG is praised for its ability to create unique organ and filtering effects when combined with delays, reverbs, and distortions, especially effective on bass.

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  • Owners have successfully used the HOG to replicate specific sounds from Minus the Bear's "Planet of Ice" album, particularly for organ and ebow effects.

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  • The HOG is effective for creating lead loops with octave settings, blending multiple octaves for a rich, layered sound.

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User experience

  • Long-term users mention growing tired of the original large foot controller after about 10 years, prompting upgrades.

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  • Some users have utilized the HOG for up to 6 years, appreciating the hold function for live transitions and using it extensively between songs.

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Comparisons

  • The HOG2 features a master volume instead of gain control found on the original, and requires less mA for operation.

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  • The EHX HOG is often compared to the Pitchfactor for versatility, but the HOG is noted for superior tracking capabilities.

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See how Jamie Cook uses Electro-Harmonix HOG Foot Controller

Jamie Cook

Guitarist

Arctic Monkeys

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Visible in this photo of Cook's pedalboard, as sourced from this August 1, 2007 PMT article.

See how Ed O'Brien uses Electro-Harmonix HOG Foot Controller

Ed O'Brien

Singer, Guitarist

Radiohead

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This article gives us an in depth look into Radiohead's gear, including Ed O'Brien's pedalboard, complete with a Electro-Harmonix HOG Foot Controller.

See how Kurt Rosenwinkel uses Electro-Harmonix HOG Foot Controller

Kurt Rosenwinkel

Guitarist

Kurt Rosenwinkel Group

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This photo was taken in 2011 during Rosenwinkel's concert in The Charles Hotel in Boston. More photos can be seen here. In this particular pedalboard photo, one of the pedals that can be seen is the EHX HOG Foot controller.

See how John Cummings uses Electro-Harmonix HOG Foot Controller

John Cummings

Guitarist, Music Producer

Mogwai

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Just below the EHX Hog is its helpful brother, the EHX Hog Foot Controller.

See how Dave Hollingworth uses Electro-Harmonix HOG Foot Controller

Dave Hollingworth

Guitarist, Bassist

Dorje

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Bassist of Dorje Dave Hollingworth runs over the gear he's using currently on the new Dorje Album "Centered & One". The first pedal mentioned is the Electro-Harmonix HOG (Harmonic Octave Generator) Foot Controller Pedal.

See how Joshua Hayward uses Electro-Harmonix HOG Foot Controller

Joshua Hayward

Guitarist

The Horrors

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Just next to the Boss Volume Pedal is a foot controller. This one is specifically for the EHX Hog, as is with that design.

See how Michael Franzino uses Electro-Harmonix HOG Foot Controller

Michael Franzino

Singer, Guitarist

Sianvar

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Michael Franzino uploaded a picture of his pedalboard to Instagram and the photo contained this pedal.

Album Usage

The Electro-Harmonix HOG Foot Controller has been featured on the following albums:

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