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Description

Embark on a sonic adventure with the Way Huge PP1 Purple Platypus, where fuzz and octave harmoniously collide to deliver an unparalleled auditory experience. This compact stompbox, revered by guitar aficionados, weaves a tapestry of tones, from velvety smooth melodies to ferocious, gritty riffs. Whether you're looking to add a layer of atmospheric sounds or aiming to make a bold statement with your solos, the Purple Platypus is your gateway to unlocking new realms of musical expression. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and featuring intuitive controls, this pedal is designed for musicians who refuse to compromise on either quality or creativity.

Key Features:

  • Interconnected Circuitry (IC) based fuzz/octave for a unique blend of sounds
  • Simple yet powerful controls for volume and drive, allowing for easy sound shaping
  • Compact design, making it a perfect fit for any pedalboard setup
  • Ideal for guitarists looking to explore new sonic territories

Product specs

Brand Way Huge
Model PP1 Purple Platypus Octidrive
Year 1992 - 1999
Categories Octave and Pitch-Shifting Pedals, Overdrive and Boost Pedals
Pedal Format Standard

FAQs

What type of effects does the Way Huge PP1 Purple Platypus pedal provide?

The Way Huge PP1 Purple Platypus combines octave and overdrive effects, allowing you to achieve unique, harmonically rich tones by blending a classic overdrive sound with an octave-up effect.

Is the Way Huge PP1 Purple Platypus suitable for bass guitar?

While primarily designed for guitar, the Way Huge PP1 Purple Platypus can also be used with a bass guitar to add octave and overdrive effects, though tonal results may vary based on your setup.

What power supply does the Way Huge PP1 Purple Platypus require?

The Way Huge PP1 Purple Platypus operates on a standard 9V DC power supply, which is common for most pedalboards and compatible with typical pedal power setups.

How does the Way Huge PP1 Purple Platypus differ from other octave pedals?

The Way Huge PP1 Purple Platypus stands out by combining both octave-up and overdrive effects in one pedal, offering a distinctive sound that is more harmonically complex than typical octave pedals.

How does the Way Huge PP1 Purple Platypus handle clean and distorted tones?

The Way Huge PP1 Purple Platypus is designed to deliver a rich, overdriven tone with an octave-up effect, making it ideal for adding texture and complexity to both clean and distorted guitar signals.

Reviews

PROS

  • Mimics the iconic octavia tones effectively

  • Highly responsive to guitar volume adjustments

  • Works well with other pedals like DS-1

  • Unique gated, fuzzy, overdrive octave sound

  • Versatile for both bass and guitar

  • Solid build quality ensures durability

  • Distinctive look adds to its appeal

  • Produces powerful, blowtorch-like bass tones

  • Enables screaming guitar sounds

  • Unmatched in creating creepy Hendrix vibes

CONS

  • Demos don't fully showcase its capabilities

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See how John Mayer uses Way Huge PP1 Purple Platypus

John Mayer

Guitarist

John Mayer Trio

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In this Instagram posted by John Mayer (Aug 2016), he shows his collection of Way Huge effects pedals. His Way Huge Purple Platypus pedal can be seen in the third row.

"Collecting x time = !!! My stash of Way Huge pedals by @jtripps... can you spot the pre-Dunlop, real-deal early '90s super rare units? #pedalgeek"

See how Tim Wheeler uses Way Huge PP1 Purple Platypus

Tim Wheeler

Guitarist

Ash

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Wheeler posted multiple photographs of his pedalboard on his Instagram with the caption "I’ve been rebuilding this spaceship over the last few months. Anyone want to go to outer space?". One of the pedals that are part of his pedal collection is the Way Huge Purple Platypus.

See how Chris McQueen uses Way Huge PP1 Purple Platypus

Chris McQueen

Guitarist

Snarky Puppy

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On the second photo, a Way Huge Purple Platypus MK II can be seen on Chris' pedalboard. *The item saved is not the MK II

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