The Laney BCC-T85 is a bass interval pedal from Laney's BCC Pedals range, described by the maker as a boutique bass effect pedal offering studio quality pitch tracking and sound1. It sits in the wider world of octave and pitch pedals for bass: instead of a single fixed octave, it generates a selectable interval above or below your note and lets you blend it against your clean signal.
What it does
The T85 tracks your bass signal and adds a second voice at your chosen interval. Laney describes three modes of selectable intervals: +1 octave up, -2 octaves down and perfect 5th up, allowing for an extra octave up, 2 octaves down or a perfect 5th above your original note1. Because each voice has its own level control, you can run a subtle sub under your line, a chord-like 5th on top, or combinations in between.
A Focus control shapes the character of the effect. In Laney's words, it "allows you to fine tune the character, from classic funky subs to massive synth-like chords"1, so the same interval can sit under a fingerstyle groove or push toward a synth bass texture.
The controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Direct level | Sets the level of your clean bass signal1 |
| Interval level | Sets the level of the selected interval voice1 |
| Octave down level | Sets the level of the octave down voice1 |
| Expression level | Sets the level assigned to the expression pedal1 |
| Focus | Fine tunes the character, from classic funky subs to massive synth-like chords1 |
On top of the panel controls, the pedal accepts an expression pedal for assign of interval and Level1, so you can sweep between intervals or ride the effect level with your foot. If you are shopping for a controller, see expression pedals.
Bypass, switching and build
The BCC-T85 is not a true bypass pedal. Laney specifies transparent, fully buffered operation at all times, with silent switching and no switching noise when activating the effect1. For a player, that means the pedal always sits in the signal path as a buffer, and engages without a click.
Because the BCC-T85 is fully buffered at all times rather than true bypass, it will keep its buffer in the chain whether the effect is on or off1.
The pedal is built in a solid metal chassis construction, and Laney states it is "Lovingly handcrafted in our UK workshop in the heart of England"1. It is listed in the BCC Pedals range of bass effects2.
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Questions
What intervals does the Laney BCC-T85 produce?
The BCC-T85 offers three selectable intervals: one octave up, two octaves down, and a perfect 5th above your original note. Each voice has its own level control, so you can blend the interval with your direct bass signal, and a separate octave down level control for the sub voice.
Can an expression pedal control the BCC-T85?
Yes. Laney specifies expression pedal assign of both the interval and the Level, and the pedal also has a dedicated Expression level control on its face. That means a connected expression pedal can sweep the interval and its level while you play.
Is the Laney BCC-T85 true bypass?
No. Laney describes the BCC-T85 as having transparent, fully buffered operation at all times, with silent switching that produces no switching noise when you activate the effect. It is a buffered pedal rather than a true bypass design.
Where is the Laney BCC-T85 made?
Laney says the BCC-T85 is lovingly handcrafted in its UK workshop in the heart of England. It is part of the BCC Pedals range of bass effects from Laney Amplification.
How much does the BCC-T85 weigh?
Laney lists the item weight as 0.36kg, with dimensions of 60mm x 75mm x 125mm (HWD). It uses a solid metal chassis construction.
Sources (2)
- BCC PEDALS BCC-T85 Bass Interval, Laney Amplification
- BCC PEDALS, Laney Amplification
