TC Electronic Sub ’N’ Up Octaver Pedal – Used

Quick Product Summary

The TC Electronic Sub ’N’ Up Octaver is a versatile octave pedal capable of everything from convincing polyphonic octave sounds and faux 12-string textures to huge sub-octave riffs and old-school monophonic effects.

This used example is in Good condition, showing visible signs of previous ownership and regular pedalboard use. Independent controls for the dry signal, octave up, one octave down and two octaves down make it easy to build anything from subtle thickening to dramatic multi-octave sounds.

What Makes the TC Electronic Sub ’N’ Up Special?

The Sub ’N’ Up offers both modern polyphonic tracking and a deliberately old-school monophonic Classic mode. Poly mode can track chords as well as individual notes, making it useful for organ-like textures, octave-up shimmer and fuller rhythm sounds, while Classic mode recreates the character and quirks of traditional monophonic octave pedals.

A third TonePrint mode opens up deeper editing possibilities through TC Electronic’s TonePrint platform, including modulation and customised parameter assignments. Separate Dry, Up, Sub and Sub 2 controls make it straightforward to balance all four voices directly from the pedal.

Who Is It For?

The Sub ’N’ Up is ideal for guitarists and bassists who want more flexibility than a basic single-octave pedal.

It works particularly well for rock, funk, ambient, experimental and alternative styles, while bass players can use the Sub and Sub 2 voices for powerful synth-like low-frequency sounds.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Effect Type	Polyphonic / Monophonic Octaver
Condition	Used – Good
Octave Voices	+1, -1, -2
Controls	Dry, Up, Sub, Sub 2
Modes	Poly, TonePrint, Classic
TonePrint	Yes
Dry Signal	Analogue Dry-Through
Bypass	True / Buffered Selectable
Kill-Dry	Yes
Power	9V DC

Condition Overview

Condition Grade: Good

This pedal is in good used condition, with visible cosmetic signs of previous ownership and regular pedalboard use.

It remains a solid working example suitable for rehearsal, recording and live performance.

What’s Included?

• TC Electronic Sub ’N’ Up Octaver Pedal

• No power supply included

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Effect Type	Octaver / Pitch Effect
Dry Control	Original Signal Level
Up Control	One Octave Above
Sub Control	One Octave Below
Sub 2 Control	Two Octaves Below
Mode Selector	Poly / TonePrint / Classic
Polyphonic Tracking	Yes
Monophonic Octave Mode	Yes
TonePrint Support	Yes
Analogue Dry-Through	Yes
Bypass	Selectable True or Buffered
Kill-Dry Function	Yes
Input	1 x 1/4" Mono Jack
Output	1 x 1/4" Mono Jack
USB	Mini-USB for TonePrint / Firmware
Input Impedance	1 MΩ
Output Impedance	100Ω
Power	9V DC
Polarity	Centre Negative
Required Supply Capacity	100mA or Greater
Approx. Dimensions	72 x 122 x 50mm

Power Requirements

The TC Electronic Sub ’N’ Up Octaver can be powered using a suitable regulated 9V DC centre-negative power supply capable of supplying at least 100mA.

No power supply is included with this used pedal.

FAQs

What does the TC Electronic Sub ’N’ Up do?

It adds octave voices above and below your original instrument signal, with independent controls for one octave up, one octave down and two octaves down.

Can it track chords?

Yes. Poly mode is designed for polyphonic tracking, allowing the pedal to process chords as well as single-note lines.

What does Classic mode do?

Classic mode recreates the character of traditional monophonic octave pedals, including their warmer and sometimes more unpredictable tracking behaviour.

What is TonePrint mode?

TonePrint mode allows customised octave sounds and parameter settings to be loaded into the pedal using TC Electronic’s TonePrint platform.

How many octave voices can it produce?

The full-size Sub ’N’ Up provides three processed octave voices: one octave above, one octave below and two octaves below the original note.

Can I adjust each octave separately?

Yes. Dedicated Up, Sub and Sub 2 controls allow each octave voice to be blended independently, while Dry controls the original signal level.

Can it create a 12-string-style sound?

Yes. Blending the dry signal with the octave-up voice in Poly mode can create bright, doubled textures reminiscent of a 12-string instrument.

Is it suitable for bass guitar?

Yes. The Sub ’N’ Up works well with bass, particularly for synth-like low-frequency sounds and octave-down effects.

Does it support true bypass?

Yes. The pedal can be configured for true bypass or buffered bypass.

What is Kill-Dry?

Kill-Dry removes the unaffected signal from the output, which can be useful when using the pedal in certain parallel effects-loop setups.

Does it preserve the dry signal in analogue form?

Yes. TC Electronic uses Analogue Dry-Through, keeping the unaffected portion of the signal in the analogue domain.

Can TonePrint add modulation?

Yes. TonePrint editing can introduce modulation and deeper parameter control to create more unusual octave textures.

Is a power supply included?

No. No power supply is included with this used pedal.

What condition is this example in?

This example is graded Good, with visible signs of previous use consistent with a pre-owned effects pedal.

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