The Beetronics Whoctahell Cross Path is a low octave fuzz from the company's Custom Series, a special-edition take on the circuit at the heart of the WhoctaHell. Beetronics describes it as an overdrive and fuzz summed with a "gnarly squared wave low octave, resembling a 8-bit bass synthesizer," with fully independent controls for the fuzz and the octave1. As of late October 2026 the pedal is listed as sold out on the maker's site, at a regular price of £216.001.
What it does to your sound
The Cross Path stacks two things at once: an overdrive and fuzz voice, and a square-wave octave below it. Beetronics' own description compares the combined effect to an 8-bit bass synthesizer, the kind of blocky, digital-sounding low end a video game console would produce1. Because the two sections are fully independent, you can run them together for the full sub-octave fuzz sound or lean on either side alone.
The octave section tracks one or two octaves below the note you play, selected with a toggle switch, so you can choose how far under the fuzz the low octave sits1.
Controls and switching
The octave section has its own separate bypass switch alongside the main pedal switching, so the low octave can be lifted out while the fuzz stays on1. That makes the pedal work as a straight overdrive and fuzz when the octave is off, and brings the sub-octave back in with a stomp.
Power and physical details
The Cross Path requires a 9VDC power supply with a center negative connector, the standard for compact pedals; no battery option is mentioned on the product page1.
The pedal is listed as sold out on Beetronics' site as of 25 October 2026, and the listed price is given in pounds sterling (£216.00)1.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Pedal size | 5.5" x 4" x 2.75" (including knobs and switches)1 |
| Enclosure size | 5.5" x 3.25" x 2"1 |
| Pedal weight | 1 lb / 0.5 kg1 |
| Package size | 6.75" x 5.25" x 3.25"1 |
| Package weight | 1 lb 8 oz / 0.75 kg1 |
Where it sits in the Whoctahell family
The Cross Path is one of several editions of the Whoctahell circuit. The standard WhoctaHell is the core pedal, and other Custom Series and limited versions include the White Crosses, Khao San, Icelandic and Prisma editions, along with the compact Babee Whoctahell and the Whoctahell v2 Low Octave Beeast. If you want a related octave effect on the other side of the register, the OctaHive is Beetronics' high octave fuzz1.
Returns and warranty
Beetronics backs the pedal with its 30-Day Hive Happiness Guarantee, with shipping not included1. The terms, from the maker's page:
- Email within 30 business days of receiving the order to get an RMA form1
- Once the RMA form arrives, the item must be back within 7 days1
- Refunds are processed within 5 business days after the returned product arrives1
- A restocking fee of 15% may apply, or store credit may be offered instead, if the product shows signs of wear and tear or is missing its accessories1
- Return shipping cost is paid by the customer1
- Products labeled "Scratch and Dent" are sold in their current condition and cannot be returned for a refund1
Questions
How many octaves down does the Whoctahell Cross Path go?
The octave section tracks one or two octaves below your played note, and you choose between the two with a toggle switch. Because the octave and the fuzz have fully independent controls, you can dial the low octave in separately from the fuzz character, which is what gives the pedal its 8-bit bass synthesizer character when both are pushed.
Can the octave be turned off while the fuzz stays on?
Yes. The octave section has its own separate bypass switch, so you can lift the low octave out and leave the overdrive and fuzz running on its own. That makes the pedal usable as a straight fuzz when you do not want the sub-octave under your notes.
Does the Whoctahell Cross Path take a battery?
Beetronics specifies a 9VDC power supply with a center negative connector for the Whoctahell Cross Path, and no battery option is mentioned on the product page. Plan to run it from a standard 9V pedal supply rather than expecting battery power.
What power supply does the Whoctahell Cross Path need?
It requires a 9VDC power supply with a center negative connector, the same standard used by most compact pedals. That means it will run from a typical isolated pedalboard supply output, but you should not share a daisy-chained output with pedals that draw heavily or introduce noise into an octave circuit.
What is the Custom Series from Beetronics?
The Custom Series is Beetronics' line of pedals built in special editions with unique artwork and finishes, of which the Cross Path is one. The company's core pedals, such as the WhoctaHell, OctaHive and Royal Jelly, also appear in these custom and limited runs alongside the standard versions.
Sources (1)
- Whoctahell, Beetronics
