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Introduce yourself to a realm of extraordinary sound with the TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Octaver Dual Octave Pedal. This compact powerhouse allows you to transform your guitar tone into a resounding 12-string, a colossal synth-style sound, or even your customized tone. With the help of the Up, Sub, and Sub 2 knobs, you can dial in shimmering upper octaves and ground-quaking lows.

But that's just the beginning. You can further expand your sound with added effects, download artist Sub 'N' Up patches, or even create your own unique presets using TC's groundbreaking TonePrint smartphone app and software. This pedal is not just a tool, it's a gateway to a universe of sound, ready to take your tone to new heights and depths.

Key Features:

Deeply editable octaver effects pedal
3 blendable octaves with dry control
Vintage and modern sounds through poly and classic modes
Access to hundreds of pre-programmed sounds with TonePrint technology
Create your own custom TonePrints with the smartphone app
App allows for adding effects to the affected tone
True bypass switching

Product specs

Pedal Type	Octaver
Inputs	1 x 1/4"
Outputs	1 x 1/4"
True Bypass	Yes
Power Source	9V DC power supply required (sold separately)
Batteries	Optional 1 x 9V
Height	2"
Width	2.8"
Depth	4.8"
Weight	0.84 lbs.

FAQs

Does the TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Octaver support polyphonic tracking?: Yes, the TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Octaver features advanced polyphonic pitch tracking technology, allowing it to accurately track and process multiple notes played simultaneously.
What power supply does the TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Octaver require?: The TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Octaver requires a 9V DC power supply, which is sold separately. It can also be powered by an optional 9V battery.
Is the TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Octaver suitable for bass guitar?: Yes, the TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Octaver works well with both electric guitar and bass, providing rich octave effects that enhance the instrument's tonal range.
Does the TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Octaver have true bypass?: Yes, the TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Octaver is equipped with true bypass, ensuring that your signal remains uncolored when the pedal is not in use.
Can the TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Octaver create both upper and lower octave effects?: Yes, the TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Octaver can generate both sub-octave and upper-octave effects, allowing for a wide range of tonal possibilities.

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PROS

Polyphonic and classic modes provide versatile sound options
TonePrint option allows for customizable sounds via a simple phone app
The pedal is approachable in price, offering good value
Tracks chords and multiple strings efficiently, even in low tunings
True bypass or buffered bypass option available
Works well with both guitar and bass, adding depth to the sound
Allows for creative sound crafting with the addition of organ sounds
Provides a natural sounding octave down effect

CONS

Classic mode may not suit all musical styles due to its organ-like sound
Lower sub octave may exceed what some rigs can handle
Initial units may have quality control issues, leading to noise and tone loss
The EQ in poly and classic modes limits frequency response range
Octave down tracking issues on certain fretboard positions
Poly octave up may produce too much sub bass for some preferences
Some users find the TonePrint app clunky and crash-prone
Some users experience difficulty storing custom TonePrint patches

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Octaver.

Use cases and applications

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The pedal excels in creating organ-like textures and can effectively replace a 12-string guitar in a setup.
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The Sub 'N' Up pairs well with a Big Muff and PolyChorus in Matrix mode, delivering harmonic, gritty tones with a frequency-filtered punch.
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The preloaded organ TonePrint through an Orange Micro Dark amp provides a huge, dirty organ sound, ideal for stoner/doom genres.
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User experience

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Owners report that the pedal tracks chords well, even without engaging TonePrint settings, enhancing live performance versatility.
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Owners report the pedal is highly tempting to overuse because of its versatile capabilities, especially when achieving clean 12-string-like sounds.
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Features and functionality

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TonePrint functionality allows setting customization, such as configuring the 2nd Octave Down knob to control a flanger effect.
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The TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up does not have a built-in feature to filter out higher notes, unlike the Boss OC-3 in poly mode.
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Sub 'N' Up excels in pitch-shifting versatility but lacks the glitchy fuzz characteristic of analog octave circuits.
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Users find the Boss OC-3's poly mode effective for filtering higher notes, though it can be glitchy when playing low chords or fifths.
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Sub 'N' Up's octave-up sound differs from analog circuits like the Green Ringer, offering a clearer, less fuzzy tone.
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Users note the TS-9's mid-range focus can cause the upper octave to get lost in polyphonic mode, suggesting a clean boost overdrive for better clarity.
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Mods and upgrades

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Pigtronix Octava is recommended for its blend knob, enhancing octave fuzz versatility when combined with other effects.
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Critic Reviews

TC Electronic Sub ’N’ Up Octaver Review - Premier Guitar

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The TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Octaver impresses with its robust tracking and tonal versatility. This compact pedal excels in handling complex chords without latency, thanks to its polyphonic mode. The second sub-octave adds depth, especially for bass applications. Its intuitive layout is beginner-friendly, while the TonePrint technology offers endless customization, from organ-like swirls to 12-string simulations. Although it lacks a treadle for extreme shifts, its $130 price tag makes it a valuable asset to any pedalboard. With no significant downsides mentioned, this pedal stands as a testament to TC Electronic's innovative prowess.

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The TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Octaver is a versatile and affordable pedal with clean tracking across three separate octaves. It shines with its TonePrint feature, allowing users to customize their sound with various presets or create their own. While its compact design fits most pedalboards and its price undercuts competitors, the lack of separate outputs for dry and octave sounds might limit its versatility. Overall, it's a powerful choice for those seeking rich, layered sounds, especially appealing to stoner rock, metal, and experimental musicians.

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raucusbacchus

1288

over 9 years ago

Musically Inspiring, Technically Daunting

I’ve been chasing an elusive sound. A pipe organ type thing. Modulated like a rotary speaker, but bassy. I run with a Strymon Lex which is one of my all-time favorite pedals. And then, I found this thing I didn’t know I was missing: the TC Sub’N’Up. The price is approachable to begin with. Christmas deals made it even more so. Cash worries swept aside, I took a chance. What I tripped into is a super-cool, fun-inspiring and insanely musical pedal. This really is an instrument sitting in line with the guitar and it is a blast to play with. What has not been a blast is the “Toneprint” thing. It’s gotta be more than a marketing gimmick, but the technical complexity has proven to be a barrier for me. Power-user I am not. I’ve spent my time playing and have stayed out of the Toneprint rabbit hole. Toneprint aside, I really dig this thing. Like a wah or envelop filter, it takes a bit of noodling to find strike gold with consistency. I’ve hit some really discordant mud, but this is more a testament to my messy playing and lack of precision than any issue with this cool little box. I dig it! ~m

stefano_ioele

182

over 3 years ago

Nice Pedal - However better alternatives are around at this price

I used it for a couple of years, but it really didn't leave a mark on my gigs. The toneprint is great as in all the TC Electronics products. At that price I would buy better sounding octavers probably.

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Guitarist Bassist Composer

Genres:

Rock Folk, World, & Country Blues

rainydayloops

366

almost 10 years ago

Great Octaver Pedal

I don't have a great deal of input here—I use this pedal primarily to thicken my tone a bit. It does have two subs down, one octave up, and a polyphonic and monophonic options (via toggle switch). I have not tested it with my fuzz, but I can only imagine that it will sound fabulous!

Let's briefly talk about the Toneprint feature. I think it is a good idea, and had about an hour of fun with it. I really hope TC throws some more resources at their application's functionality and UI design. It's not very well thought out. It's been on the market long enough where you think it would have been upgraded. The iPhone app is clunky and crash-prone at this point...

The low sub down is nice to have, but it's more than my rig can handle—Mesa Boogie 5:25 and a Vox AC4. Maybe fun with a bass guitar!

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Guitarist Composer Music Producer

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Electronic Rock Hip Hop

jimmarchi1

41029

10 years ago almost 10 years ago

that's funny, I've never had an issue with it... and I think its plenty intuitive and feature packed, but the again I use it with the X4

rainydayloops

366

10 years ago almost 10 years ago

I work for a technology company, so I'm probably a little harsh when it comes to user experience (not that we do it perfect). I'm a bit disappointed that there are only 12 presets available (added since last May!!). It appears you can't just make your own and add them to the app for 'beaming.' Maybe I'm missing someting?

It's really a minor complaint. It's cool that they're even doing it! I'm happy with the stand-alone pedal, sans TP :)

jimmarchi1

41029

9 years ago about 9 years ago

I meant I'd never had an issue with the toneprint software.

z_rane

498

about 5 years ago

Great octave pedal

Best setting on this is the classic. Gives that Whammy style wobble when tracking breaks down. The Poly is a little organ like, which is cool but won't suit everyone. The TonePrint options are limitless.

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Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Rock Funk / Soul Alternative rock

shoebird

468

almost 7 years ago

Not that good on bass, but great on guitar.

The EBS Octabass is a way better fit for bass - the SubNup is quite lacking the bottom end. But for guitar this pedal is great and sounds way more natural than the EHX POG2. The POG is more synth-like - which is great for what it is. Essentially: no one will ever own ENOUGH Octave-Pedals. :)

john_tebbitt

195

over 9 years ago

Way Cool Octave Pedal

I've had this pedal for about 6 months now and am not tired of playing with it yet. Great for Guitar and Bass it can actually give you 2 layers of octave, below and or above the root pitch you play. You have to try it.

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Singer Guitarist Drummer

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Electronic Rock

drda

177

over 8 years ago

nice but...

very good octaver. just that there is a reverb (room) effect on the more modern polyphone octaver (due to delays in processing?) classic tone is fine with nice tracking.