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Seamoon FX's Grind Machine & Octatron | PG Plays

Seamoon FX's Grind Machine & Octatron | PG Plays

Steve Cook takes you through Seamoon FX's Octatron and Grind Machine – tools that might just change your bass game.


In this video, Steve Cook demos two bass-centric pedals from Seamoon FX: the Octatron, and the Grind Machine. The Octatron is an octave pedal that adds depth and rumble to your bass sound with a simple four-knob design. It can create a wide range of tones to enhance your bass guitar's sound. The Grind Machine is an overdrive pedal specifically designed for bass, offering a variety of tones with its easy-to-use four-knob layout and two switches. Both pedals are available for $199 each and can be combined for even more tonal possibilities.

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