Carl Martin Octa-Switch / Octa Switch - Demo [True Bypass Looper]

This is a short demo of the Carl Martin Octa-Switch. I choose to just tell you about this unit and show you the functions. There's no actual playing in this video, just a description of the Octa-Switch

I did forget to mention that you have 8 loops, but if you want to have a clean-clean tone [no effects] you have to keep one button/switch on a clean setting [no DIP switches engaged]. I would've guessed that pressing twice on the same switch would disengage the loop. Sadly, this is not the case. So, in reality, you have 7 assignable loops, unless you choose not to have a clean-clean tone, like I do.

Also: the pedal works on 9V 200mA - so with a powerbrick that delivers 9V 100mA per output, you'd need a Y-cable to double the ampere. You could also use a BOSS adapter which delivers exactly 9V 200mA.

I'm really happy with this pedal since it's still affordable. I would've loved to have had a Gig Rig Pro 14 or a MIDI-8 but this will do. When I hooked it up I could actually hear my CLEAN tone again. All my highs, mids and all of my definition were back again. Highly recommended for people that use, well, around 6 or more pedals!

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For info on my gear [for all you gear heads]:
- http://guitargeek.com/chat/showthread.php?s=&threadid=100652

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- Arafúra:
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- IZAH:
http://www.MySpace.com/IZAHband
Post-Metal / Sludge / Progressive

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[SteveShoreITE]

Does this amp channel switch? along with loop switching.

[DemoColorScheme]

@SteveShoreITE

I don't think it does, but, I wouldn't be surprised if someone modded it so it could. I guess that wouldn't be hard to do. It's just a bunch of relays.

[mertles02]

wow,interesting re: the Axe FX. If you could recommend one unit over the other, which ould you suggest,taking into account versatility, and creating interesting sounds,G-system or Axe FX?I could probably only afford one for the time being. Would either be suitable for noisy art rock?The problem I've found is that most guitarists (other than your good self) that use these units, demo them in a shred or U2 setting, nothing wrong with that but it gives the impression that's all they're for.

[DemoColorScheme]

@mertles02

Axe-Fx (ULTRA - if you can) - without a doubt. The G-System is more of a switcher / post-effects processor. The Axe-Fx is amp modeling, effects, placement freedom (the G-'s routing can't be changed), recording. I use them both, but that's only because I've had the G-System for ages. I'm used to it and I feel comfortable with it using it as a MIDI controller. It also allows me to use my 4 fav. pedals live, so I can throw some pre-gain delay and reverb to create some different sounds.

[mertles02]

@DemoColorScheme thanks loads, i swear, last question. could you use stomps with the Axe FX alone (without the TC) if you wanted and switch what's on the AXE FX with stomps in one switch, i.e does the AXE FX have that capability, like the G system does?

[DemoColorScheme]

@mertles02

Well, no, not directly. However, the Axe has a MIDI out and I presume you can let it act like the G-System by sending a MIDI signal to the switcher you're using (for instance, the Effects Gizmo). So yeah, I think it can be done.

[mertles02]

@DemoColorScheme thanks yet again, you've helped me no end, I'll continue to spread the good word to all I know.

[DemoColorScheme]

@mertles02

No problem, really!

I still love pedals as well, but really, live it doesn't matter all that much, but, it depends on what you want and what you're willing to do. I narrowed it down to those 4 pedals, but that's also due to the fact that the G-System and Axe-Fx ULTRA have their own effects, so it's not like I'm left with nothing. And ... in all honesty: the Axe-Fx is way more interesting than most of the stompboxes I've had.

[mertles02]

@DemoColorScheme ah man! that must be such a relief to make that decision. I was thinking of just going for amp + TC G-system and a few pedals myself, so much less hassle and you don't get overwhelmed. Problem for me is that I love the sound of stomps, but I have to admit I do find them overwhelming, you can't use all of 'em! I guess I could carry on getting stomps and approximate them with a G-system for live work. Thanks again for letting me pepper you with questions!

[DemoColorScheme]

@mertles02

I don't, actually. I don't use that many rack units and pedals anymore, especially not live. I use a G-System with 4 pedals (Keeley C4 Compressor, Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret, EHX Deluxe Memory Man, BOSS RV-5) and a Fractal Audio Axe-Fx ULTRA. I use a bunch of other pedals and tape delays in the studio, but for live, I'm good this way.