DOUBLE DRAGON
In a world of perfect digital octaves we looked backward. The Double Dragon Lo Fi Octave Device is built on 40 to 50 year old analog octave divider technology the same foundation that powered classics like the MXR Blue Box DOD Octoplus Boss OC 2 Ibanez OT10 and Electro Harmonix Micro Synth.
Pre DSP. Pre precision. All analog warmth.
Play single notes and you have a riff machine. Play a chord and the circuit starts to stutter jump and fight itself creating something new. It is not trying to replicate you perfectly it is trying to play along with you.
It is alive.
The Sound
The Double Dragon is an all analog monophonic octave down and octave up effect. The lower octave is thick analog and full of the character that made vintage octave circuits legendary. The upper octave adds distortion that lands between an Octavia and a Superfuzz with gritty usable bite and a midrange sting that cuts through the mix.
Turn it on and your guitar feels twice the size filling space that once required a full band.
A Milestone
This is the first dedicated octave device in JHS Pedals history. While octave fuzz has existed in the lineup a true sub octave circuit never felt at home in the brand until now. Weird wild and lo fi done right.
Who It Is For
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Riff driven players
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Fans of Led Zeppelin style synchronized guitar and bass weight
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Fans of The White Stripes Hendrix Rage Against The Machine Muse Royal Blood
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Bass players who appreciate what a vintage OC 2 can do to basslines
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Creative musicians seeking personality over digital precision
Controls
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Volume Master output level with extra boost available Functions as an always on preamp with octaves off and dry full up
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Dry Blends clean signal with octave effects Full up recommended starting point Full down fully wet vintage synth textures
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OCT Minus Controls lower sub octave mix
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OCT Plus Controls upper octave and distortion Engaged by right footswitch
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Left footswitch Main on off
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Right footswitch Engages OCT Plus circuit
The main effect must be on for OCT Plus to function For octave up only engage the pedal and turn OCT Minus down.
Pairs Well With
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Overdrive after especially mid heavy types
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Fuzz after for chaotic textures
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Pitch vibrato for synth style movement
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Layered effects to enhance tracking quirks and character
Specifications
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Top mounted jacks
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9VDC center negative
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Silent buffered bypass switching
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Dimensions 2.6 inch x 4.8 inch x 1.6 inch
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Current draw 75 mA
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Do not use more than 9VDC Damage may occur and warranty will be voided
