The Beetronics OctaHive Green Roses is a Custom Series edition of the OctaHive, a super high gain fuzz with a well pronounced high pitch octave. Beetronics says the OctaHive was based on the 1970s Tycobrahe Octavia, and that it can produce classic and modern sounds1. It sits in the company's fuzz line alongside the standard OctaHive and other editions such as the OctaHive Musashi and Octahive Damask.
What it does to your sound
Beetronics describes the OctaHive as a super high gain fuzz with a well pronounced high pitch octave. With the octave engaged, the company says things can get "really nasty, splashy and gated," which it calls great for high gain leads, especially when played above the 12th fret. At low gain settings with the octave on, Beetronics says it can produce "ring modulator" overtones that work well for textures, and that with a little less HONEY you can get that "purple haze" tone1.
The octave can be switched off with the toggle. Beetronics says that with the octave off it is a whole different pedal, producing a warmer and thicker fuzz tone that is more versatile and chord friendly1.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Octave toggle | Turns the octave off, turning the pedal into a warmer and thicker fuzz1 |
| PRE and Honey | Beetronics says the balance between the two is the key to achieving a variety of sounds1 |
Beetronics also offers a playing tip for getting the most out of the octave: the best way to achieve a well pronounced octave sound is by rolling off the PRE gain and the tone control on your instrument1.
Size, weight and power
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Pedal size | 5.5" x 4" x 2.75" (including knobs, switches and etc)1 |
| Pedal weight | 1 lbs / 0.5 kilos1 |
| Package size | 6.75" x 5.25" x 3.25"1 |
| Package weight | 1 lbs 8 oz / 0.75 kilos1 |
| Power | 9VDC power supply, center negative1 |
The Green Roses is a Custom Series edition, and Beetronics' product page listed it as sold out as of October 2026. Beetronics lists a 14-Day Hive Happiness Guarantee on the page1.
Questions
What does the octave toggle do on the Beetronics OctaHive Green Roses?
The toggle switch turns the octave off, which Beetronics says turns the pedal into a warmer and thicker fuzz, making it more versatile and chord friendly. With the octave on, the pedal produces its pronounced high pitch octave, which Beetronics describes as nasty, splashy and gated at high gain, and ring modulator-like at low gain settings.
Is the Beetronics OctaHive Green Roses still available?
The Green Roses is a Custom Series edition, and Beetronics' product page listed it as sold out as of October 2026. Beetronics regularly revisits its circuits in new limited and custom editions, so other versions of the OctaHive appear from time to time.
What power supply does the OctaHive Green Roses need?
Beetronics specifies a 9VDC power supply with a center negative plug, the standard arrangement for most pedalboard supplies. The company's page does not list a current draw figure for this pedal.
What pedal is the OctaHive based on?
Beetronics says the OctaHive was based on the 1970s Tycobrahe Octavia, the classic octave fuzz design. The OctaHive updates that circuit as a super high gain fuzz with a well pronounced high pitch octave.
How big is the Beetronics OctaHive?
Beetronics lists the pedal itself at 5.5 x 4 x 2.75 inches including knobs and switches, weighing 1 pound (0.5 kilos). The shipping package measures 6.75 x 5.25 x 3.25 inches and weighs 1 pound 8 ounces (0.75 kilos).
Sources (1)
- Octahive, Beetronics
