The Beetronics Octahive Dual FS Limited Edition LA Purple is a fuzz pedal with a high pitch octave, part of a run of colored limited editions of the Octahive Dual FS. Beetronics describes it as "super high gain fuzz with a well pronounced high pitch octave," and the circuit is based on the 1970s Tycobrahe Octavia, the classic octave fuzz design1. The LA Purple finish marks it out from the rest of the line, which has included Blue, Pink/Silver, Gray/Red and "Great Pumpkin" editions, all of them the same pedal in different paint2345.
The LA Purple edition is sold out on Beetronics' own store, as of October 20261.
An octave fuzz that also runs as a plain fuzz
The Octahive is two pedals in one box. With the octave engaged, it is a high gain fuzz with a pronounced high pitch octave on top, the sound the Tycobrahe Octavia circuit is known for. Beetronics says that on octave mode "things can get really nasty, splashy and gated," which suits high gain lead playing, and that at low gain settings it can produce "ring modulator" overtones that work well for textures123.
With the octave switched off, the character changes completely. In Beetronics' words:
"With the octave off, it's a whole different pedal, producing a warmer and thicker fuzz tone, making it more versatile and chord friendly123."
That octave-off mode is what makes the pedal practical for chords and rhythm work, where an octave-up fuzz would normally turn mushy. The same two-mode behavior runs through the whole Octahive Dual FS family, and the later Octahive v2 High Octave Buzz carries the idea further with named BUZZZ and OCTAVE modes, described by Pedal of the Day as "a fuzz and octave hybrid"6.
The controls: Pre, Honey and the octave toggle
The control surface is deliberately small. Two knobs and a toggle do all the work:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| PRE | Gain control, balanced with Honey to achieve a variety of sounds. Rolling it off, along with your guitar's tone control, helps achieve a well pronounced octave sound7 |
| Honey | The second half of the balance. Less Honey in octave mode gives the "purple haze" tone1 |
| Octave toggle | Turns the octave on or off. Off gives the warmer, thicker, chord friendly fuzz1 |
Beetronics frames the two knobs as a pair: "The balance between PRE and Honey is the key to achieve a variety of sounds"1. In practice that means the octave speaks most clearly with the PRE gain rolled back and the guitar's own tone control turned down, while pushing PRE up drives the fuzz side harder.
Built on the Tycobrahe Octavia, in a run of colored editions
The circuit traces back to the 1970s. Beetronics states plainly that "The OctaHive was based on the 1970's Tycobrahe Octavia and it can produce classic and modern sounds"1. The Octavia was one of the earliest octave-up fuzz designs, and the Octahive is Beetronics' take on it, offered across many finishes over the years. Alongside the LA Purple, the Dual FS limited editions have included Blue, Pink/Silver, Gray/Red and the "Great Pumpkin," all sharing the same circuit, enclosure and controls, and all now listed as sold out2345. The line also extends to custom shop versions such as the OctaHive High Octave Fuzz Custom Shop Dual FS and themed editions like the OctaHive Dual FS The BlackBee Edition and the OctaHive Dual FS Limited Edition "Great Pumpkin".
Power, size and buying
The pedal requires a 9V DC power supply with a center negative plug, and no power supply is included, so you need your own1.
The LA Purple edition is sold out, and Beetronics' other Octahive Dual FS limited editions (Blue, Pink/Silver, Gray/Red, Great Pumpkin) are listed as sold out too, as of October 202612345.
The pedal weighs 1 lb (0.5 kilos), and the packaged pedal weighs 1 lb 8 oz (0.75 kilos)1. Beetronics backs its pedals with a 30-Day Hive Happiness Guarantee, shipping not included, with a possible 15% restocking fee if a returned product shows wear or is missing accessories, or store credit instead1.
Questions
What does the Honey knob do on the Octahive?
Honey works as the second half of the pedal's core sound. Beetronics says the balance between PRE and Honey is the key to achieving a variety of sounds, and that with a little less Honey you can get that "purple haze" tone in octave mode.
Can you turn the octave off on the Beetronics Octahive?
Yes. A toggle switch turns the octave off, and Beetronics describes the pedal then as a whole different pedal, producing a warmer and thicker fuzz tone that is more versatile and chord friendly.
What power supply does the Octahive need?
It requires a 9V DC power supply with a center negative plug. No power supply is included with the pedal, so you need to supply your own.
How big is the Octahive Dual FS?
The enclosure measures 5.5 by 3.25 by 2 inches, and the pedal measures 5.5 by 4 by 2.75 inches including knobs and switches. It weighs 1 lb (0.5 kilos), and the packaged pedal weighs 1 lb 8 oz (0.75 kilos).
Is the LA Purple Octahive still available?
No. The LA Purple Limited Edition is listed as sold out on Beetronics' product page, as of October 2026. Other limited edition Octahive Dual FS finishes, including Blue, Pink/Silver, Grey/Red and the Great Pumpkin, are also listed as sold out.
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