JOYO JF-12 Ultimate Fuzz and Voodoo Octave Guitar Effect Pedal

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JF-12 Voodoo Octave has the analog character which warms the whole ambiance and makes the process of exploring this baby more interesting. Joyo JF-12 Voodoo Octave has an intuitive layout that can be figured out without reading the instructions or manual. Having said that, It definitely draws inspiration from those Eddie Van Halen as well as Randy Rhodes tones (think Marshall stack amp pushed by an MXR Distortion + or the Peavey 5150).

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It features a large rotary knob that lets you select among 11 different octave modes, with different combinations of one and two octaves above and below. Its distortion has many different shades to explore, so you should definitely do that once you get your hands on this pedal. I don't think an octave pedal will ever end up on my permanent board but I like having that sound to throw in there when I need it or just want to experiment with some new sounds.Right off the bat, it should be noted that the octave is not as strong and defined as with higher end pedals, but it is still audible if you tweak the settings correctly.

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So with no octave switch connected, I jumpered the connection on the PCB to make the octave turn on. Its 2-in-1 feature is also great for those who want a fuzz and octave pedal but would like to save space on their pedalboard - now you can have both effects in one stompbox. Be careful with the PCB, it is not real strong and is not built strong enough to handle more than 1 or 2 component replacements IME.It did produce a very noticeable improvement in the bass response, and it sounds quite similar to a Superfuzz if you play with the EQ sections, though the octave effect may be a bit nastier, more "velcro ripping" than a Superfuzz. The toggle switch for cutting out the mid-range of your tone is also useful for getting a sound that works best with your rig or the song you're playing. Both the Joyo Extreme Metal as well as the EHX Metal Muff feature an epic Boost switch which allows you to add more “tops” to your guitar sound. Unfortunately, this delay, along with the other Joyo delay pedals, does not come with a tap tempo function.