Aguilar has announced the Octamizer DLX, an expanded evolution of its long-running Octamizer bass octave pedal. Designed to preserve the musical feel and tone that made the original a staple for over a decade, the DLX adds new voices, enhanced performance, and greater flexibility for modern bass players.
Rather than reworking the Octamizer’s foundation, Aguilar focused on extending it. Powered by the company’s in-house DSP engine, the Octamizer DLX delivers faster, more natural tracking that responds directly to playing dynamics and remains stable even on extended-range basses.
“When we set out to design the Octamizer DLX, the goal wasn’t to fix the original Octamizer — it was already doing what bass players needed,” says Aguilar Amplification. “We wanted to keep that familiar feel intact while giving players more creative space, better tracking, and new voices they could access instantly in real musical situations.”
The octave-down section retains the familiar Octamizer control set—Octave Volume, Octave Filter, Clean Level, and Clean EQ—while introducing new flexibility. The clean signal can now be fully muted for pure sub-octave tones, and two distinct filter modes expand the sonic range. A Mode delivers the classic Octamizer sweep, from smooth and round to sharper, more synth-forward textures, while B Mode draws inspiration from vintage octave divider circuits, offering added grit and character.
For the first time in the Octamizer lineup, the DLX introduces a dedicated octave-up engine. Tuned specifically for bass, this new voice avoids the harshness and latency often associated with octave-up effects. Simple volume and filter controls allow players to shape tones ranging from subtle octave doubling to a more pronounced, guitar-like presence.
Three independent footswitches provide direct control over the clean signal, octave down, and octave up, allowing players to stack voices instantly without adjusting controls. This layout makes it easy to move between foundational octave tones, harmonic layering, and more synth-like textures in both live and studio settings.
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The Aguilar Octamizer DLX is available with a street price of $329.99.
