TC Electronic Sub-n-Up

One of TC’s newest pedals, the Sub N Up is clearly meant to be a direct competitor to the Micro and Nano POGs from Electro-Harmonix. This goal is accomplished well and shows some definite similarities between the two. This TC pedal has the same articulation issues in the lower octaves as the POG. If you are looking for a solid octave machine that will not break the bank, but will give you some nice sonic options, this is a great machine for you.

External Control: APP/TPRINT
Cost: $

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Interface:  4/5
This pedal's controls are truly straightforward and easy. The addition of the TonePrint enhances its interface's quality

Versatility: 2/5
Although this pedal only has controls to effect the upper octave and lower two octaves, with TonePrint you can add many other effects to its sound.

Tonal reproduction: 3/5
Although it recreates a sound well in its upper and lower octaves, there is a large amount of low-end in the lower octave settings. It might be necessary to use a lower setting in that part of the pedal’s controls. The articulation, especially in the lower octaves, is not reproduced well and is characterized by soft pillowy sound.

Tracking speed: 4.5/5
Tracking speed is very close to perfect.

Live application: 2.5/5
This is a well designed pedal for adding upper and lower octave voices to your regular signal. The Sub N Up is not a good way to mimic a baritone sax if you are playing alto or tenor. If you are looking for a pedal to give you multiple octaves at once, plus a little extra hidden in its external controls, then this is your pedal.

Product Information

Pitch Prodigy

SUB ‘N’ UP OCTAVER is the new leader of the pitch-pack. Featuring our superb next generation octave-engine and individual blend controls for dry, octave-up and two sub-octaves, SUB ‘N’ UP is set to deliver flawless octave tones whether you’re playing complex chords or groovy single-note lines. And with the option of adding modulation to the mix via our high-powered TonePrint editor, for spacey ambient octaves, SUB ‘N’ UP OCTAVER truly is the definition of pitch perfection.

    •    Next generation octave engine - For flawless polyphonic tracking
    •    Cool old-school monophonic octaver
    •    TonePrint-engine with modulation - for otherworldly octave tones

Polyphonic Epiphany

SUB ‘N’ UP features the latest in polyphonic pitch technology. This means you get lightning-fast note tracking and impeccable hi-fi octave tones when playing chords. So whether you’re into shimmery octave-up tones for swells, a sweet 12-string ring or down and dirty subsonic octave riffs, SUB ‘N’ UP OCTAVER will deliver the goods every single time!

Old-School is Always Cool

SUB ‘N’ UP OCTAVER also gives you access to a cool monophonic octaver. Great for faux bass-lines with a guitar or for replicating the glorious glitchy imperfections of yesteryears octave pedals. Or!!… hook it up to a bass, crank the two sub signals, and get ready to bring down the PA.

• Next-generation octave pedal offers flawless polyphonic tracking, a monophonic octaver and built-in TonePrint technology

• Advanced polyphonic octave engine gives you lightning-fast note tracking and impeccable octave tones

• Cool monophonic octaver replicates that classic old-school octave pedal flavor

• TonePrint-enabled to let you beam cool signature tones into your pedal with the free TonePrint App

• Design your own customized effects from scratch with free TonePrint Editor for PC, Mac* and iPad*

• True bypass allows for optimum clarity and zero high-end loss when the pedal is off

• Optional buffered bypass mode prevents high frequency loss from long cable runs

• Kill-Dry feature removes the dry signal path for use with parallel effects loops

• PA-rattling Sub 2 control knob brings in a signal 2 octaves below your original tone for powerful impact 

• Simple, easy-to-use controls let you focus on playing

• Compact format fits on any pedal board

• High-quality components to give you flawless octave tones in a pedal format

• 3-Year Warranty Program*

• Designed and engineered in Denmark

Inputs - 1 x 1/4"
Outputs - 1 x 1/4"
True Bypass - Yes
Power Source - 9V DC power supply required (sold separately)
Batteries - Optional 1 x 9V
Height - 2.87" 
Width - 3.27" 
Depth - 5" 
Weight - 0.84 lbs.

Product info taken from the TC Electronic website.