The FruitFX Pedals x Jordan.Wav FROG Monophonic Octave Down is an analog, monophonic octave-down pedal made by FruitFX in collaboration with guitarist and content creator Jordan.wav. Under its cartoonish frog casing is a circuit that drops your note one or two octaves down, and that, in Guitar World's words, "produces the sound of a frog singing straight through your instrument." Pedal of the Day put it much the same way: "a sound best described as a frog, only channeled straight through your instrument!"12
It is a quirky effect rather than a clean octaver. Pedal of the Day was clear that "It's analog, not digital," and that it is monophonic, meaning it really only does one note at a time. Chords will not sound great, so it is better played with single notes. The same review summed it up as "a unique and excellent-sounding effect that can do a lot with a simple control section."2 It sits among octave and pitch pedals, where its character comes from how it mangles the note rather than how cleanly it copies it.
The controls: Volume, Frog and the octave switch
The pedal keeps things minimal. Guitar World reports that it is "armed with two controls, Volume and Frog," plus a mini-switch that enables one- or two-octave drops, a tweak made with bassists and guitarists equally in mind.1
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Volume knob | Output level1 |
| Frog knob | Shapes the effect; use it, along with your neck pickup, to get the best tracking12 |
| Octave mini-switch | Enables one- or two-octave drops1 |
Tracking is the thing to understand before you plug in. Pedal of the Day found that some notes might not track perfectly and a few might not track at all, especially on the high and low end of a guitar, and advises using the Frog knob and your neck pickup to get the best tracking.2 The pedal is also very sensitive to transients, so picking or playing loudly on a guitar or bass will yield different results than plucking or picking at a medium level.2 In practice that means the Frog responds to how you play, not just what you play.
From Jordan.wav's hand-built original to the FruitFX version
The production pedal is a refined version of a design with a history. Jordan.wav originally handmade the pedal piece by piece, and the FruitFX version has been carefully streamlined for improved reliability and consistency, now coming in a more compact enclosure than the original handmade version.2 Guitar World adds that it now has more controls and a smaller footprint than the original hand-built circuit, while still rocking a minimalist setup.1
Jordan himself traced the design back further. Guitar World quoted him: "The Frog Pedal is based on an original design I made back in 2020, which created a bit of an online buzz."1
"The Frog Pedal is based on an original design I made back in 2020, which created a bit of an online buzz."
Price and availability
Guitar World reported on 6 February 2026 that the pedal is available now for $165 in the United States, with UK and EU prices of £124 and €142.95 as listed.1
Videos
Jordan Wav and FruitFX
Pedal of the Day and Jordan Wav
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Questions
Does the Frog Pedal work for bass as well as guitar?
Yes. Pedal of the Day notes that the Frog Pedal works whether you want one or two octaves down on guitar or bass, and Guitar World reports that the octave mini-switch was made with bassists and guitarists equally in mind. Because it is monophonic, it tracks single notes best, so basslines and single-note guitar parts are where it is most at home.
Can the Frog Pedal drop two octaves?
Yes. A mini-switch on the pedal enables one- or two-octave drops, so you can choose between a single octave below your played note or two octaves down. Pedal of the Day describes the pedal as always ready to ribbit whether you want one or two octaves down on guitar or bass.
Is the Frog Pedal monophonic or polyphonic?
It is monophonic. Pedal of the Day explains that it really only does one note at a time, and that chords will not sound great, so it is better played with single notes. That is typical of analog octave-down designs, which track one pitch at a time rather than processing full chords.
How much does the FruitFX x Jordan.wav Frog Pedal cost?
Guitar World reported on 6 February 2026 that the FruitFX x Jordan.wav Frog Pedal is available now for $165 in the United States, with UK and EU prices of £124 and €142.95 respectively.
Who is Jordan.wav?
Jordan.wav is a guitarist and content creator. Guitar World describes him as an excellent content creator who strikes the perfect balance between playing, entertaining, and informative videos. He originally hand-built the Frog Pedal piece by piece, and the FruitFX version was developed in collaboration with him.
Sources (2)
- The Frog Pedal makes your guitar sound like a frog, Guitar World, 2026-02-06
- FruitFX Pedals x Jordan.Wav FROG Monophonic Octave Down, Pedal of the Day, 2026-02-22
