The Cliffside Octave Generator is an octave pedal from Classic Audio Effects, a maker that Pedal of the Day reported in April 2019 is no longer in business. The pedal produces +1 and -1 octave tones, with each one having its own mini knob for level, and it remains available online and on the used market for players hunting one down1. It sits in the wider family of octave and pitch pedals.
Classic Audio Effects are no longer in business, so the Cliffside is out of production. Pedals are still available online and can be found on the used market1.
What it does
The Cliffside generates two octave voices around your guitar's signal: one an octave up (+1) and one an octave down (-1). Each voice has its own mini knob, so you can set how loud the upper and lower octave tones sit against your dry sound independently1.
The roller in the middle of the pedal acts as a Mix control. As Pedal of the Day put it, "Here, it acts as a Mix control, letting you control the amount of the effect present in your signal, hands-free." That gives you a way to blend the effect in and out while playing, without reaching for a knob1.
"The Cliffside itself produces +1 and -1 octave tones, with each one having its own mini knob."
What reviewers said
Pedal of the Day reviewed the Cliffside after the maker had closed, and its verdict was that the pedal "stands on its own as a unique and creative octave pedal, along the exact same lines as the rest of the CAE lineup." The same review described it as something that "will easily add a new dimension of sound to your rig"1.
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Questions
Is the Classic Audio Effects Cliffside Octave Generator still being made?
No. Pedal of the Day reported in April 2019 that Classic Audio Effects is no longer in business, so the Cliffside Octave Generator is out of production. Their pedals are still available online and can be hunted down on the used market, so players who want one will need to look at secondhand and remaining stock listings rather than a current product line.
What does the roller on the Cliffside Octave Generator do?
According to Pedal of the Day, the roller in the middle of the pedal acts as a Mix control, letting you control the amount of the effect present in your signal hands-free. That means you can blend the octave tones with your dry guitar sound by moving the roller while you play, rather than bending down to turn a knob.
Sources (1)
- Classic Audio Effects Cliffside Octave Generator, Pedal of the Day, 2019-04-25