MXR Octavio Octave-up Fuzz Pedal Reviews
The Octavio fuzz pedal is infamous for contributing to Jimi Hendrix’s signature, incendiary lead tone. The silicon saturation and octave-up behavior of the pedal adds a wash of vibrant upper-harmonic content to the signal for a scorching, synth-like sound that’s unlike any other fuzz effect. Joining the MXR standard line for the first time, the Octavio is rehoused in an ultra-sturdy metal chassis. Its simple two-knob design belies its wide-ranging capacity for shaping tones. The power of the Octavio lies in its interaction with electronics, and, depending on your guitar and amp settings, it can become a completely different monster: warm and wooly, bright and brash, sludgy and droning and so much more. When looking for a unique tone to push a part over the edge, guitarists at Sweetwater often turn to the Octavio Fuzz pedal.
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Highest Rated Reviews
I like it
I bought one a few years back, pretty good
GREAT for that Jimi vibe!
I have a Voodoo Lab Proctavia on one of my boards and wanted a second octave fuzz for my main board, but I didn't want to spend a lot of money. The MXR Octavio is FANTASTIC. I was shocked at how good it is, actually. The octave tracking is great and the fuzz is smooth. I highly recommend this pedal. Plus, no center positive power weirdness like most octave fuzzes and it's in a small (normal) enclosure!
Seals the deal
Not really the kind of fuzz I would seek out for my preferred tastes in a rhythm section, but it doesn't really matter since I've already taken care of that end elsewhere. My primary reason for seeking out the Octavio was to use as a boost during soloing. It's exactly what I'd been looking for. Finding the sweet spot with any amp or guitar was easy and it's the right fuzz, the right octave delivery, and the right predictably-unpredictable harmonic personality I wanted. With that mission accomplished, like most fuzzes, it's also a fun tool to experiment with. Even with the gazillion fuzzes now on the market, I'm surprised this tried and true legend relocated into the standard go-to MXR housing hasn't garnered more attention.
It does the octave thing
I like the octave sound its not as smooth as i thought. Over-all crazy as a loon.
