Vintage Bass Octave By MXR | The Pedal Studio

As a huge fan, and life-long user, of the Boss OC-2, I'm always a little skeptical when a company claims to have cloned it. Even when the company in question is the always consistent powerhouse that is MXR, AND when the pedal they're cloning is actually from my personal collection.

I don't want to give anything away in the description, but I hope you can figure out some weird and wonderful uses for the pedal, and maybe apply it to something you might not have considered before, like I do in today's episode of The Pedal Studio.

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[AmilcarBaxo]

ladies and gentlemen one of the most anticipated videos of the year! another goal by janek.
now the darkglass is left to send that pedal to the new Djanek 🤘🏽

[milesahlstrom]

Damn, I never would have guessed I needed Janek to start a metal band

[foodforthegods]

Man, I don't even know where to start here... Like, until now I hadn't really noticed the OC2 is almost chorus-ing on the upper frets on the E string, and for the MXR to replicate even that idiosyncracy - amazing. What a pedal. I can finally get that sound without having to worry about rent or food.

[markjames]

Hey Janek, just wanted to show my appreciation for these videos you've been putting out. As a bass player who isn't very familiar with pedals, it's extremely helpful to watch a video of pedals being applied from an experienced bass player's view. So, thank you!

I might have my eye on that MXR pedal as well, cant beat the price and the quality (according to my novice ears) is just same!

[MarcoH]

What a coincedence; I just ordered on of these yesterday on a whim. I feel better about the purchse now. I love the heavy track at the end.

[Steefpeer]

Dude, janek! the production for this show is through the roof man! I love the B-roll, I love the knowledge, I love the fact that you apply it to bass only, but still so many musical areas the instrument can be used in. Combining pedals, comparing pedals, Killer!

[josephwalton]

have followed you and idolized you for 6 years now maybe 7. And just now finding you make one hell of a killer metal bassist😂😂🤘🤘

[tunibrou]

Best intro of all the channels I’ve been following. It is always so fun to watch !

[allandoughty]

I find a wet / dry mix of one octave down with a bit or reverb works beautifully on a fretless when playing slower music.

[marcosfischer_]

Hey Janek!
Your pedal videos has such a high quality!
I already have the mxr Deluxe, which I am trying to emulate the oc-2 (doesn’t work that much) but after this video I will definitely add the Vintage to my board, keeping them both.
Thanks for all you always have done bro, I am a very old fan (since I was 14, now 27)

Many hugs from Brazil!!!

[danielirvine]

Dude the sounds you make while
I regret selling my oc2 thanks for sharing about this mxr

[joaopedromarri]

hey Janek, long time fan here. Just wanted to point out the awesome way you think gear. Here we witness pedals as tools and music as the core goal. Thank you!

[bassnsax]

What a fantastic review! I was considering one for a while (as a second octave pedal, in addition to my TC Electronic Sub N Up), and this review has really swayed me toward "Yes, I do *NEED* this pedal!" 😂 While the Vintage Bass Octave does have that extra bit of "character" to its sound...I think that would really fit with my playing style and sound!
Also, adding octave to a distorted/fuzz sound was AWESOME! That had never really occurred to me before, and it really beefs up the low end (often pulled out by a lot of distortion and fuzz effects). Keep up the great work!

[MrJommins]

I used to have an oc-3, but then learned more about the oc-2 so I got one of those. Sadly, i had to sell my oc-2 and was never satisfied
with any other octave pedal I tried. Now you have brought this to my attention. It sounds just like my old oc-2! I am happy to say that I just bought a used one on reverb and I am anxiously awaiting it’s arrival. So I just wanted to thank you for doing a proper pedal review. Just the right amount of playing and talking. Plus, your background information on this pedal was so enlightening. Thank you for this video. Well done! signed, mr jommins

[georgwassner]

I love that feature of the mid button.

[fraserlundie]

That ending tone sounds awesome. That sound is tighter and a bit more modern than I usually use, I prefer it a bit rougher and rawer. But I'll need to put that kind of sound together soon

[Ryan-ixdt]

Damn! You should play all kinds of genres not just jazz! Those bass lines you were playing sounded sick! The first one has an alternative/hip hop kind of sound and the other one sounded heavy.

[kindnick]

Awesome intro... Leave the mid button in 👌

[bassheart]

I actually like the MXR better! Good job Janek!

[BS-temn]

Sounds Awesome ! You should totally do more metal stuff !