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Electro-HarmonixPOG2 Polyphonic Octave Generator Guitar Effects Pedal -

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Electro-Harmonix POG2 Polyphonic Octave Generator Guitar Effects Pedal -
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Polyphonic octave pedal that tracks full chords, not just single notes. For players who want organ, 12-string and synth-adjacent textures from a guitar.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Chord-based octave layers where monophonic pedals choke
  • Faking a 12-string or organ part live without a second instrument
  • Alternative and stoner rock players thickening riffs an octave down

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players wanting a gritty analog octave-fuzz sound
  • Anyone on a tight budget — this is the priciest pedal here
  • Simple setups needing one knob and one sound

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

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Detail 01

Polyphonic tracking

Full chords stay coherent instead of glitching. Monophonic octave pedals only track one note cleanly at a time.

Detail 02

Multiple octave voices

Blend sub-octave, unison and upper octaves independently, so you dial the exact ratio of thickness to shimmer.

Detail 03

Sub-octave voice

Adds bass weight under riffs. Useful in a guitar-and-drums duo where there's no bass filling the low end.

Detail 04

Upper octave voices

The 12-string and organ end of the pedal. Stacked with the dry signal, they read as a bigger instrument rather than an effect.

Detail 05

9V operation

Runs from a standard pedalboard supply. Digital tracking pulls more current than a basic dirt pedal.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01No power supply included — budget for a 9V adapter
  2. 02Placement matters: put it before dirt for a clearer, more defined octave
  3. 03Tracking is cleanest with a well-intonated guitar and fresh strings
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Does it track chords properly?

Yes. Polyphonic tracking is the point — full chords come through intact where monophonic octave pedals produce glitching.

02Where should it go in my chain?

Usually early, before overdrive and distortion. Feeding it a clean signal gives the tracking the clearest note information to work from.

03Can I use it for bass?

It's built and voiced for guitar. The sub-octave voice covers low-end thickening when you're playing guitar without a bassist.

04Does it need a special power supply?

A standard 9V pedalboard output works. Check the current draw against your supply's per-output rating, since digital pedals draw more.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

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Category Source
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Tier
new
Korena Special
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Source Id
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Dimensions (WxHxD)
4.75" (12.07 cm) x 2.5" (6.35 cm) x 6.25" (15.88 cm)

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