Best Alternatives to the EHX Micro POG
Polyphonic octave generator — sub-octave and one octave up simultaneously. Instant 12-string or bass-guitar-in-a-box. Used by Edge, John Paul Jones.
BudgetUnder £150
Monophonic analog octave. Very different — only one octave down, must track single notes.
Build a rig with this →Polyphonic octave with sub and up voices. Closest budget alternative to the Micro POG.
Build a rig with this →Mid-Range£150–£500
Expanded version with more octave voices and an envelope filter. The natural upgrade.
Build a rig with this →Pitch shifting up or down by semitones. Different use case — more like a capo/pitch shifter than a dedicated octave.
Build a rig with this →You Might Also Consider
Gear with similar tonal characteristics based on gain profile, sound traits, and genre fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best budget alternative to the EHX Micro POG?
The Behringer BO300 Octave (£29) is the top budget alternative with a 68% tone similarity. Monophonic analog octave. Very different — only one octave down, must track single notes.
Is there a cheaper alternative that sounds similar to the EHX Micro POG?
Yes — the alternatives above are sorted by tone similarity score. Budget options under £100 are available for most octave gear. The similarity score tells you how close each one gets.
What does the tone similarity score mean?
The similarity score (0–100) rates how closely an alternative matches the original's tonal character, gain level, frequency response, and genre suitability. 90+ is near-identical. 70–89 is very close with minor differences. 60–69 is a good substitute with some character change.