The Beetronics Whoctahell White Crosses Custom Series is a low octave fuzz: an overdrive and fuzz summed together with a gnarly squared wave low octave. Beetronics describes the result as "resembling a 8-bit bass synthesizer," which is the core of what the pedal does to a guitar or bass signal: a synth-like sub layer under a fuzz voice1. The fuzz and the octave have fully independent controls, so each layer can be dialed in on its own before the two are blended together1.
The White Crosses Custom Series version is sold out on Beetronics' site as of 25 October 20261. The Whoctahell circuit has appeared in other formats, including the Beetronics WhoctaHell, the Babee Whoctahell and the Whoctahell Limited Beeast.
Octave range and controls
The octave section covers a range of one or two low octaves, selected with a toggle switch1. Because the fuzz and octave controls are fully independent, a player can run fuzz alone, octave alone, or the two summed, which is where the 8-bit bass synth character comes from1. Beetronics places the pedal among its fuzz designs; players comparing it with other Beetronics octave circuits may also look at the OctaHive, a high octave fuzz, and the Vezzpa Octave Stinger.
Size, weight and power
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Pedal size (including knobs and switches) | 5.5" x 4" x 2.75" |
| Enclosure size | 5.5" x 3.25" x 2" |
| Pedal weight | 1 lbs / 0.5 kilos |
| Package size | 6.75" x 5.25" x 3.25" |
| Package weight | 1 lbs 8 oz / 0.75 kilos |
| Power | 9VDC, center negative |
All figures from Beetronics' product page1. The pedal requires a 9VDC center negative power supply, the standard connector type for most pedalboard power supplies1.
Availability and returns
The White Crosses Custom Series is sold out1. Beetronics' purchase terms for the pedal, from its product page:
- A 30-Day Hive Happiness Guarantee, shipping not included1
- Returns accepted by email within 30 business days of receiving the order1
- Once an RMA form is issued, 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%, or store credit instead, may apply if a product shows wear and tear or is missing its accessories1
- Products labeled "Scratch and Dent" are sold in their current condition and cannot be returned for a refund1
Related versions
The Whoctahell has also appeared in a custom version. The Whoctahell White Crosses Custom Series carries a regular price of £216.002. Beetronics' return terms for its pedals allow an item showing signs of wear and tear or missing its "bee-cessories" to come back with a modest restocking fee of 15%, or for store credit instead, and once the RMA form is issued the item should be back to the hive within 7 days2. For more on the effect type, see Fuzz Pedals and Octave & Pitch Pedals.
Questions
What does the toggle switch do on the Beetronics Whoctahell?
The octave section has a range of one or two low octaves, and a toggle switch selects between them. Combined with the fully independent controls for the fuzz and the octave, this lets you set how far below your played note the octave sits while shaping the fuzz layer separately.
What power supply does the Whoctahell need?
The Whoctahell requires a 9VDC power supply with a center negative connector, the same standard used by most pedalboard supplies. Beetronics lists no battery option or current draw figure for the pedal, so plan your supply around the standard 9V center negative output.
Is the Beetronics Whoctahell White Crosses Custom Series still available?
No. As of late October 2026, the White Crosses Custom Series version of the Whoctahell is listed as sold out on Beetronics' own product page. Beetronics has released the Whoctahell circuit in other formats and limited runs, so other versions may be available.
How big is the Beetronics Whoctahell pedal?
Beetronics lists the pedal size as 5.5 by 4 by 2.75 inches including knobs and switches, with an enclosure measuring 5.5 by 3.25 by 2 inches. The pedal weighs 1 pound, or 0.5 kilos, and ships in a 6.75 by 5.25 by 3.25 inch package weighing 1 pound 8 ounces.
What is the Babee Whoctahell?
The Babee Whoctahell is Beetronics' smaller-format version of the Whoctahell low octave fuzz. Guitar Pedal X reported in December 2024 that Beetronics revived the Whoctahell circuit in the Babee enclosure, priced at $149, following the Babee Octahive.
Sources (2)
- Whoctahell, Beetronics
- Beetronics Whoctahell Limited Beeast: Two Bee or Not Two Bee, gearnews.com, 2024-12-09
