Mxr M306 Poly Blue Octave

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<h1 style="text-align: justify;">The <strong>M306 Poly Blue Octave</strong> is <strong>MXR</strong>'s <strong>effect pedal</strong> that combines classic and modern <strong>pitch shifting</strong> styles with <strong>fuzz</strong> and <strong>modulation</strong> to create the ultimate octaver pedal for those who love to experiment with sounds.</h1><h3>OVERVIEW OF THE MXR M306 POLY BLUE OCTAVE</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">The <strong>Poly Blue Octave</strong> provides high-performance <strong>pitch-shifting</strong>, <strong>fuzz</strong>, and <strong>modulation</strong> in a compact, robust enclosure with <strong>True Bypass</strong> switching. It features <strong>four separate octave sections</strong> (one octave down, two octaves down, one octave up, two octaves up), and you can set the level of each separately in the mix. By default, each section is <strong>polyphonic</strong>, meaning it's perfectly suited for both chords and single notes. You can adjust the clean signal level separately, choosing the right blend between it and the processed signal. The <strong>Mono</strong> switch allows you to achieve monophonic sounds in the style of analog pitch shifters. In this mode, the low octaves will have the warm sound typical of pedals like the MXR Vintage Bass Octave, while the high octaves will lean towards the sounds of the Octavio Fuzz if the fuzz intensity is set to minimum.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Poly Blue Octave comes with a wild <strong>fuzz</strong> inspired by the classic MXR Blue Box&trade; Fuzz. Applied to all five signals (the four octave sections and the clean signal), the fuzz volume can be adjusted using the <strong>Dry</strong> knob by holding down the <strong>Fuzz</strong> button. Used with the low octaves, the fuzz will have a dark and massive tone, while with the high octaves it will achieve synth-like sounds. Using both high and low octaves with fuzz will give you a huge, dense sound. If all this isn't enough, add <strong>modulation</strong>: in polyphonic mode you'll get a simulation of the famous Leslie, while in monophonic mode it provides an effect similar to the Phase 90's modulation. Like fuzz, modulation is applied to all five active signals. The <strong>Mod</strong> knob adjusts the effect's "rate"; you can also deactivate the modulation by turning this knob to minimum.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Via the <strong>EXP</strong> jack, the Poly Blue Octave allows you to control various settings by connecting an expression pedal or a tempo switch, for example, to switch from controlling a knob to change settings, or to activate or deactivate Fuzz and Mono modes.</p><h3>POWERING THE MXR M306 POLY BLUE OCTAVE</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">The MXR M306 Poly Blue Octave requires 265 mA and can be powered by the <strong>included</strong> Dunlop ECB003 9-volt adapter or, alternatively, by a Brick&trade; series power supply. It cannot be battery-powered.</p><h3>CONTROLS OF THE MXR M306 POLY BLUE OCTAVE</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Dry:</strong> adjusts the clean signal level;<br /><strong>Sub-1:</strong> adjusts the level of the signal one octave down;<br /><strong>Sub-2:</strong> adjusts the level of the signal two octaves down;<br /><strong>Oct+1:</strong> adjusts the level of the signal one octave up;<br /><strong>Oct+2:</strong> adjusts the level of the signal two octaves up;<br /><strong>Mod:</strong> in polyphonic mode, adjusts the speed of the Leslie simulator; in Mono mode (red LED lit) adjusts the speed of the phase shifter;<br /><strong>Fuzz:</strong> pressing this button lights the LED blue, providing a Blue Box-style fuzz; holding it down will make the LED flash, and turning the Dry knob sets the fuzz volume; press it again to save the volume setting;<br /><strong>Mono:</strong> pressing this button lights the LED red and the pedal operates in Mono mode; in this mode, the two low octaves sound like a vintage Octaver and are monophonic; the two high octaves will sound like an Octavio pedal with the fuzz level at minimum.<br /><strong>EXP jack:</strong> connecting an expression pedal with a TRS cable allows you to control all 6 knobs and the two buttons for the modes: make adjustments with the expression pedal rocker down and up, thus setting the minimum and maximum levels; moving the pedal will move you within the range you have set. Connecting an MXR tap switch with a mono cable allows you to activate and deactivate fuzz mode or Mono mode: press the tap switch once to activate and deactivate fuzz, twice to activate and deactivate Mono mode;<br /><strong>Software version:</strong> to check the software version, set all potentiometers to maximum, then hold the switch for ten seconds: the Mono mode LED will flash a number of times corresponding to the software version. The blue Fuzz mode LED will flash for major updates, the red for minor ones (for example, if the version is 3.2, the blue LED will flash 3 times and the red twice).</p><h3>STRENGTHS OF THE MXR M306 POLY BLUE OCTAVE</h3><ul style="margin-left: 17px;">    <li>Four separately adjustable octave sections;</li>    <li>Separately adjustable clean signal;</li>    <li>Monophonic and polyphonic modes;</li>    <li>Integrated fuzz applicable to all signals;</li>    <li>Integrated modulation applicable to all signals;</li>    <li>EXP jack for connecting an expression pedal or tap switch to control settings;</li>    <li>Compact and robust enclosure.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><center><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="720" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EZJ5LolhHD4" title="YouTube video player" width="1280"></iframe></center><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE MXR M306 POLY BLUE OCTAVE</h3><p><strong>Input impedance:</strong> 1 MOhm<br /><strong>Output impedance:</strong> 100 Ohm<br /><strong>Maximum input level:</strong> +5 dBV<br /><strong>Noise floor:</strong> -97 dBV<br /><strong>Current draw:</strong> 265 mA<br /><strong>Power supply:</strong> 9 Volt DC<br /><strong>Bypass:</strong> True Bypass</p>