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Description
Dive into a sea of harmonies with the Mooer Tender Octaver MKII, your compact companion for creating lush, layered sounds that span the octaves. This pedal isn't just about adding notes above or below; it's an artist's tool for sculpting the perfect blend of harmony and texture. With intuitive controls and versatile modes, the Tender Octaver MKII invites you to explore new sonic territories, whether you're thickening your solos or crafting an ambient backdrop.
Key Features:
- Dual octave controls for precise shaping of octave-up and octave-down layers around your original signal.
- Three distinct modes: Fat, Tight, and Swell, offering a spectrum of tonal possibilities from thick, resonant harmonies to subtle, ambient textures.
- Simple, user-friendly interface for effortless operation, allowing for quick adjustments on the fly.
- True bypass circuitry to preserve your tone when the pedal is disengaged.
- Compact design, ensuring it fits comfortably on any pedalboard without sacrificing quality or versatility.
Product specs
| Brand | Mooer |
| Model | Tender Octaver MKII |
| Finish | Pink |
| Year | 2010s |
| Made In | China |
| Categories | Octave and Pitch-Shifting Pedals |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Pedal Format | Mini |
FAQs
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What are the main features of the Mooer Tender Octaver MKII?
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The Mooer Tender Octaver MKII offers three modes: Polyphonic, Fat, and Tight. It provides precise octave effects with a sub-octave and upper-octave adjustment, allowing for versatile sound shaping. The pedal is compact, making it suitable for pedalboards with limited space.
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How does the Mooer Tender Octaver MKII differ from the original Tender Octaver?
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The Tender Octaver MKII introduces a swell mode and delivers a more solid sub-octave compared to the original. It offers improved tracking and enhanced sound versatility, differentiating it from its predecessor.
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Can the Mooer Tender Octaver MKII be used with both guitar and bass?
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Yes, the Mooer Tender Octaver MKII is designed to work well with both guitar and bass, providing accurate octave effects for various playing styles and genres.
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What power supply is required for the Mooer Tender Octaver MKII?
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The Mooer Tender Octaver MKII requires a standard 9V DC power supply with a negative center, typical for most guitar pedals.
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Is the Mooer Tender Octaver MKII suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Mooer Tender Octaver MKII is compact and reliable, making it a great choice for live performances where space and consistency are important.
Videos
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PROS
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Polyphonic, handles chords without weirdness
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Adjustable octave levels with dry signal removal option
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Features "swell" mode for dynamic effects
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Compact size, fits easily on pedalboards
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Offers both "fat" and "tight" bass sounds
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Good for budget-conscious musicians
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Can cancel out hum from single-coil pickups
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Excellent value for its price point
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Versatile with three different modes
CONS
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Ineffective on lower notes for bass guitar
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Upper octave can sound less smooth compared to competitors
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Latency issues noted, typical of digital octave pedals
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Some digital noise and requires isolated power source
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Tracking can be confused by intervals like thirds and fourths
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High-pitched digital noise with certain pedal combinations
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Mooer Tender Octaver MKII.
Features and functionality
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The MKII's SWELL function is a standout feature, offering a unique effect not present in the original version.
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The MKII's 3-way toggle offers Fat, Tight (bass cut), and Swell modes, with Swell affecting only the wet signal for clear chord definition.
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Tracking issues are more noticeable on sub-octave with palm muting on lower strings, resembling a slap-back delay effect.
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Comparisons
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The original version is said to have a superior octave up tone, closely resembling the EHX Micro POG.
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The sub octave tone in the MKII is considered better than in the original, indicating improvements in that frequency range.
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The original Tender Octaver is rumored to have faced legal changes due to its similarity to the Micro POG.
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The upper octave can sound sporadically glitchy, sometimes resembling a fast tremolo or ring mod, unlike consistent performance from other octavers.
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User experience
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Some users find it challenging to dial in usable tones with the MKII, especially if they previously favored the Micro POG.
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No significant noise issues have been reported with the MKII, suggesting reliable operation for live performance.
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Users note that the upper octave is shrill in Tight mode but can be managed with fuzz or compressed distortion, especially effective with neck pickups.
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4.0 out of 5
Based on 4 Reviews and 9 Ratings
99
Surprisingly amazing!
Does it sound as smooth as a pog? No, especially the upper octave.
BUT, where I live, a nano pog would cost literally 4 times what paid in this little guy. Taking this into consideration, the Tender Octaver Mkii actually surprised me a lot when I tried it the first time. The swell function is awesome! To me it's seems like the attack cut really helps to hide the imperfections of the effect. I've also found that some eq tweaking goes a long way to improve how smooth the octaves will sound.
This pedal is amazing for those on a budget who just want to play around with the effect, but compared to the big names it just sounds okayish and limited, even with the 3 different voices. That's mostly due to how hard it is to make the upper octave sound good.
483
Not really fully polyphonic. And noisy!
Tracking is quite good, swell mode is a nice bonus. Like all digital octave pedals, latency is an issue. Works well with octaves and fifths, but thirds starts to confuse it, and even sometimes fourths. Forget about seconds and septims. This is a cheap pedal, and digital noise is not well-filtered, or out-filtered at all. It definitely needs an isolated power source, but even then, high-pitched digital noise may be an issue with some pedal combinations. My VFE The Triplet makes the Tender Octaver whine, even if both have isolated power lines. Detracting a star because of this, digital pedals really should be properly filtered.
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the two extra modes are neat to have
some might say the mk 1 sounds better, but this one's just fine too. plus the added fat and swell modes make it almost like a budget option for pog 2 as well
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Great budget octaver, the swell mode is a gem.
I needed an octaver pedal but I had limited room for it on the board. It convinced me with the three mode. Sounds great especially the swell mode.
Preferred Settings + Usage:
I use it as a quiet organ from the background wich supports the original signal.
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In an Instagram post, Gary Holt showcases his Mooer Tender Octaver MKII as part of his pedal board for Slayer's backstage jamming, warm-ups, and rehearsals.
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