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Aguilar Octamizer V2 Analog Bass Octave Pedal

Analog Octave Bass Pedal wth Independant Clean/Octave Volume and Filter Controls
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Aguilar Octamizer V2 Analog Bass Octave Pedal
Aguilar Octamizer V2 Analog Bass Octave Pedal

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All-analog Vibe with Modern Tracking and EQ

Aguilar’s Octamizer V2 in an all-analog octave pedal packed with limitless sound-shaping potential! The core of this pedal’s character-filled analog sound is found in the proprietary Aguilar detector circuit, a design that delivers vastly improved tracking over the glitchiness so often found in vintage analog octave pedals. What’s more, the Octamizer allows you to precisely dial in the level of both your clean signal and your octave signal, taking you from a subtle hint of otherworldly octave vibe to a full-on upper-register bite. Picky about your EQ settings? A pair of versatile filters provide independent hands-on control of your wet and dry sound’s voice. It all adds up to an octave pedal that’s ideal for the bassist who finds modern digital octave pedals just a bit too clean and proper, but who also requires spot-on tracking and flexible EQ options.

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Updated artwork and lighter weight

Aguilar’s V2 series of pedals retain the same classic sounds as their previous iterations, but with a few welcome improvements under (and on top of) the hood! Each pedal features new custom artwork, replacing the utilitarian aesthetics of the V1 series with a host of colorful cosmetics. Plus, the pedals are all drastically lighter than their V1 siblings, a direct result of removing the battery compartment from the pedal’s interior.

Aguilar: the brand chosen by touring bassists worldwide

Aguilar pickups, preamps, amplifiers, effects, and cabinets are created by bass players for bass players. Whether you play live or lay it down in the studio, Aguilar Amplification products are designed to deliver the best bass performance possible. World-famous bassists like John Patitucci (Chick Corea), Adam Clayton (U2), and Paul Turner (Jamiroquai) have discovered the tone, power, and reliability of Aguilar products.

Aguilar Octamizer V2 Analog Bass Octave Pedal Features:

  • Proprietary Aguilar detector circuit provides spot-on tracking with minimal glitching
  • Independent Clean and Octave volume controls allow you to blend between your wet and dry signal
  • Multi-pole lowpass filter and full-spectrum tilt EQ make it easy to dial in your tone to taste
  • V2 version features dramatically lighter weight and new artwork
  • Gig-saver feature passes signal even when power is disengaged
  • 9V power supply only; no battery compartment

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Octave
  • Analog/Digital: Analog
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Bypass Switching: Gig-saver bypass
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
  • Power Usage: 6mA
  • Height: 2.25"
  • Width: 2.5"
  • Depth: 4.75"
  • Weight: 1 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: OCTAMIZERV2

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Best octave-down pedal for bass; even better than expensive boutique options
Although I bought mine direct from manufacturer years ago and not from Sweetwater (who didn't have them yet), I felt compelled to write a review to counteract the only one posted thus far, to point out that literally everyone who has tracking problems with this pedal either has a defective unit or doesn't know how to adjust their technique for whatever pedal they are playing.

I mean no disrespect to the reviewer; they probably haven't read the forums and seen the universality of opinions on this pedal's playability and its quirks. I came to my own conclusions on my own, when it first came out in the V1 version (the V2 version only differs in its housing), and the experts all said the same things as I did.

Namely, this pedal has trouble tracking the high G string on a 4-string or 5-string bass. I am fairly certain that the unique approach that Aguilar took to their implementation (which is quite different from that of EBS, BOSS, MXR, or others) does not do as well with lighter gauge strings. It would be interesting to hear whether anyone has tried a super heavyweight gauge for the G string and had better luck.

What this means is that you'll need to play higher up the next on the D string to reach that range. Also, don't expect to get much below the A and have dependable results, but this isn't far from where the EBS and MXR pedals break down either. One day, maybe someone will build an octave pedal that can handle the full instrument range.

The True Bypass is a lifesaver, if you are using a battery (which I don't), as you won't lose your bass sound when the battery dies. The controls for the clean ton are very useful as well, and interestingly you can come up with some combinations of controls that effectively make this sound like an octave-up pedal based on the relation between the two tones.

I stopped playing active basses years ago, after a lot of studio experience and countless problems with every backup bass (all active) failing at the same gig. I think I am in the minority as a passive-only bassist, but I notice on the forums that those who had the most trouble with the pedal were playing active basses or they were driving the signal super-hard with distortion before hitting the octave pedal.

It also can help to use a quality compressor before it in the chain, such as the ultra-transparent Diamond Bass Comp. This is also true of the Aguilar Filter Twin. It definitely helps the Octamizer track very consistently.

What I love about all the Aguilar pedals is that you can easily set their controls such that the effect really only kicks in when you play a heavy-attack accent note. That's usually how I fly when it comes to bass effects.

Many have said this pedal works better with finger-style playing than with a plectrum. At any rate, it tracks the best on the attack of any octaver, but not quite as well on sustain as the MXR. The Aguilar pedal is generally ideal for funk playing, dub/reggae, etc.

My V2 is arriving soon. I will be surprised if it is different other than for being a better fit on my new pedalboard. So far, this has been the case with my other Aguilar v2 side-grades. I didn't used to use a pedalboard so I didn't mind the longer size of the V1 pedals.
by Mark Schmieder from Annandale, VA on
Music background: Pro Musician
Favorite Octave Tone

This octave tracks just fine for an analog octave. Don't expect it to stack up to its digital competitors which can track under wild circumstances. If you want impeccable tracking under $ I would go with the OC-5.


There reason why I LOVE this pedal is for mid focused low octave tone. The filter knob is brilliant and cuts through a live mix perfectly. No other octave I've tried (besides maybe the $500 Kaamos) quite nails the effect of the Aguilar filter knob.


If you are hoping for an octave that will hang with you while you smack your frets and buzz your strings… skip this one. But if you have more measured technique you GOTTA give it a try.

by Evan on
Doesn’t Track Well At ALL.
I had high hopes for this unit as a ton of reviews online talked about how good the tracking is. I play Spector Euro 4's and the tracking was awful. In fact, totally unusable. I tried it as the first pedal in my chain. I backed off the gain on my basses and no dice. I also dropped it post compression just for the sake of trying it out and it made no difference.
by Gregg from Maryland on
Music background: Professional 30+ years
See also: Bass Effects, Aguilar, Aguilar Bass Guitar Pedals & Effects, Aguilar Octave Pedals