Carl Martin Octa-Switch The Strip

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Carl Martin Octa-Switch The Strip

Carl Martin

Octa-Switch The Strip

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Product Info

Article Number: 519722
Model: Octa-Switch The Strip
Category: Switch Pedals
Price: $566.50

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The Carl Martin Octa-Switch The Strip is a serious tool for gigging musicians needing streamlined pedal management. Its purely analogue design makes programming straightforward, and the relay-based switching is rock-solid for live performance. Ideal for players with a large pedalboard who want reliable, instant access to their sounds without digital complexity.

Product Description

  • Carl Martin Octa-Switch The Strip
  • Looper / Switcher for effect pedals
  • 4th generation of the well-known Octa-Switch series
  • Very simple
  • purely analogue user interface - "what you see is what you get"
  • 8 True-Bypass Loops (7 x Mono
  • 1 x Stereo)
  • Loop 6-8 für Amp FX-Loop Anwendungen (4-cable method)
  • 8 Programmable faders
  • "Instant Access Mode" allows banks to be edited temporarily
  • MIDI Out sends "Programme Changes"
  • 2 Assignable outputs for stereo or dual amplification
  • 4 External switches programmable per bank (e.g. amp channel reverb)
  • Relay with gold-plated contacts
  • Fits on a single pedalboard rail ("strip design")
  • True Bypass and Buffered Bypass
  • Requires 9 V DC (200 mA to max. 560 mA)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 58 x 8 x 4 cm
  • Weight: 1.5 kg

*Note:* Power supply not included

PROS
  • • Gold-plated relay contacts ensure reliable switching and longevity.
  • • True-bypass loops preserve your signal integrity when pedals are off.
  • • Assignable external switches offer flexible amp and reverb control.
  • • Compact strip design maximizes valuable pedalboard real estate.
CONS
  • • Relatively high-end price point might deter budget-conscious players.
  • • No included power supply adds to the overall investment.
  • • Analogue interface, while simple, lacks advanced digital features.

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Key Features

Type Analogue Looper/Switcher
Loops/Channels 8 (7 Mono, 1 Stereo) + Amp FX Loops
MIDI MIDI Out for Programme Changes
Buffer True Bypass and Buffered Bypass options
Power Supply 9 V DC (200 mA to 560 mA)
Dimensions 58 x 8 x 4 cm

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Frequently Asked Questions

It lets you temporarily edit banks without affecting your live preset, allowing quick adjustments without disrupting your setlist.
While it accepts 9V DC, the high current draw (up to 560mA) means you'll want a high-quality power supply to avoid noise or instability.
It's designed for amps with a 4-cable method FX loop; some amps may not have this feature, limiting its functionality.

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