Fuzz, octave-up challenge! Reminiscent of Black Keys Lonely Boy

RossC32 · 5th February 2012

Hi,
I'm new to the forums but I'm anavid guitar player and I'm really into my effects. I have this idea that I've been thinking of and I'm just not too sure how to do it. :/ Basically I need an effect that allows me to play my dry signal and add fuzz while having a synth keyboard effect over the top of my signal, I think an octave up is my best option but I really dont know. For sound reference it is similar to black keys lonely boy after the intro riff. How would I achieve this without getting a keyboard player?
Ross.

litepipe · 7th February 2012

There aren't a lot of options with blend knobs. You may need to do some stereo routing to 2 amps or have a custom true bypass looper made with a blend knob...

As for the fuzz/octave thing you could get an Octavia... Couple of companies make then. If you really want a synth vibe tho you might want to get a whammy pedal and a fuzz. A harmonizer pedal and fuzz would work too.

Jazz Noise · 7th February 2012

A splitter that splits your signal through a Fuzz and an EHX Microsynth or Pog on one channel and an Octavia on another. Should get you that sound!

llmonty · 8th February 2012

^^ is a great idea.

I also use a Strymon Timeline for this - their Ice setting can do some amazing things that sound like synth/organ pads above/below it. There are some settings that I can hit a chord and it sounds like there is a keyboard player in the band hitting all sorts of musical notes.

RossC32 · 12th February 2012

Thanks for the replies

I'm liking those ideas, a splitter pedal seems the best option

any suggestions for pedals? I've always wanted to get a pog2

Jazz Noise · 13th February 2012

Pog 2 will do the organ sound nicely. An Octavia, Octave Clang, Johnny Octave or Fuzz Factory should nail those octave sounds and for the fuzz something like a Big Muff W/ Tone Wicker!

RossC32 · 13th February 2012

Ye I own a big muff, so now I just need a pedal to accompany that

any idea for a splitter pedal?

Jazz Noise · 14th February 2012

Em, nothing I'd pay for! I'm abit surprised (and dissapointed) the POG 2 doesn't have a "Dry Out". If you have a mixer I'd suggest the old DI to input, reverse DI output trick and route a few signals out to your various amps, fx etc.

If you're into electronics in any way you should be able to build and house a simple enough one for 20 bucks. Plenty of schematics floating around online.

5th February 2012	#1
RossC32 Gear interested Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 7 Thread Starter	Fuzz, octave-up challenge! Reminiscent of Black Keys Lonely Boy Hi, I'm new to the forums but I'm anavid guitar player and I'm really into my effects. I have this idea that I've been thinking of and I'm just not too sure how to do it. :/ Basically I need an effect that allows me to play my dry signal and add fuzz while having a synth keyboard effect over the top of my signal, I think an octave up is my best option but I really dont know. For sound reference it is similar to black keys lonely boy after the intro riff. How would I achieve this without getting a keyboard player? Ross.

7th February 2012	#2
litepipe Gear addict Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 362 1 Review written	There aren't a lot of options with blend knobs. You may need to do some stereo routing to 2 amps or have a custom true bypass looper made with a blend knob... As for the fuzz/octave thing you could get an Octavia... Couple of companies make then. If you really want a synth vibe tho you might want to get a whammy pedal and a fuzz. A harmonizer pedal and fuzz would work too. __________________ Mark Marshall Knob Twiddler www.knobtwiddler.net www.facebook.com/markmarshallmusic

7th February 2012	#3
Jazz Noise Would-Be-Teaboy Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 322	A splitter that splits your signal through a Fuzz and an EHX Microsynth or Pog on one channel and an Octavia on another. Should get you that sound! __________________ Why don't you just knock it off with them negative waves?

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8th February 2012	#4
llmonty Gear nut Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 97	^^ is a great idea. I also use a Strymon Timeline for this - their Ice setting can do some amazing things that sound like synth/organ pads above/below it. There are some settings that I can hit a chord and it sounds like there is a keyboard player in the band hitting all sorts of musical notes.

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RossC32 Gear interested Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 7 Thread Starter	Thanks for the replies I'm liking those ideas, a splitter pedal seems the best option any suggestions for pedals? I've always wanted to get a pog2

13th February 2012	#6
Jazz Noise Would-Be-Teaboy Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 322	Pog 2 will do the organ sound nicely. An Octavia, Octave Clang, Johnny Octave or Fuzz Factory should nail those octave sounds and for the fuzz something like a Big Muff W/ Tone Wicker!

14th February 2012	#8
Jazz Noise Would-Be-Teaboy Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 322	Em, nothing I'd pay for! I'm abit surprised (and dissapointed) the POG 2 doesn't have a "Dry Out". If you have a mixer I'd suggest the old DI to input, reverse DI output trick and route a few signals out to your various amps, fx etc. If you're into electronics in any way you should be able to build and house a simple enough one for 20 bucks. Plenty of schematics floating around online.