Best Alternatives To 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.
The best alternatives to the EHX Micro POG, ranked by tone similarity:
- EHX POG2 — £229, 92% tone match. Expanded version with more octave voices and an envelope filter. The natural upgrade.
- TC Electronic Sub'N'Up — £99, 90% tone match. Polyphonic octave with sub and up voices. Closest budget alternative to the Micro POG.
- Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork — £139, 80% tone match. Pitch shifting up or down by semitones. Different use case — more like a capo/pitch shifter than a dedicated octave.
- Behringer BO300 Octave — £29, 68% tone match. Monophonic analog octave. Very different — only one octave down, must track single notes.
TC Electronic Sub'N'Up
Polyphonic octave with sub and up voices. Closest budget alternative to the Micro POG.
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Behringer BO300 Octave
All Alternatives at a Glance
| Alternative | Price | vs EHX Micro POG | Tone Match | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EHX POG2 | £229 | +£110 | 92% | mid |
| TC Electronic Sub'N'Up | £99 | -£20 | 90% | budget |
| Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork | £139 | +£20 | 80% | mid |
| Behringer BO300 Octave | £29 | -£90 | 68% | budget |
Monophonic analog octave. Very different — only one octave down, must track single notes.
Alternatives to Behringer BO300 Octave →Polyphonic octave with sub and up voices. Closest budget alternative to the Micro POG.
Alternatives to TC Electronic Sub'N'Up →Expanded version with more octave voices and an envelope filter. The natural upgrade.
Alternatives to EHX POG2 →Pitch shifting up or down by semitones. Different use case — more like a capo/pitch shifter than a dedicated octave.
Alternatives to Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork →FAQ
EHX Micro POG Alternatives — Common Questions
The best alternative to the EHX Micro POG is the EHX POG2 (92% tone match at £229). Expanded version with more octave voices and an envelope filter. The natural upgrade.
The best budget alternative is the TC Electronic Sub'N'Up at £99 (90% tone match). Polyphonic octave with sub and up voices. Closest budget alternative to the Micro POG.
Pedals that sound similar to the EHX Micro POG: EHX POG2 (92% match, £229); TC Electronic Sub'N'Up (90% match, £99); Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork (80% match, £139); Behringer BO300 Octave (68% match, £29).
Yes — the TC Electronic Sub'N'Up is available for £29 and achieves similar tone characteristics.