The Behringer Octave Divider is a Behringer octave pedal, currently around $72.90. Close alternatives include the TC Electronic SUB N UP and the TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Mini. It pairs well with the PRS MT100 and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Behringer Octave Divider
Behringer · pedal
The Behringer Octave Divider is an analog pedal cloning the classic 1970s Mu-Tron Octave Divider circuit, delivering sub-octave bass tones alongside a Ringer ring-modulator mode. Controls cover Mix, Tone, and a Ringer toggle. The sub-octave mode produces a warm, thick octave-down tone with clean tracking and low noise, while the Ringer adds gnarly upper-harmonic content suited to Neil Young-style tones and experimental ring-modulator textures. It undercuts the four-figure cost of an original Mu-Tron unit substantially.
What stands out
“The Behringer Octave Divider is an analog pedal cloning the classic 1970s Mu-Tron Octave Divider circuit, delivering sub-octave bass tones alongside a Ringer ring-modulator mode”
— from the listing
“The sub-octave mode produces a warm, thick octave-down tone with clean tracking and low noise, while the Ringer adds gnarly upper-harmonic content suited to Neil Young-style tones and experimental ring-modulator textures”
— from the listing
“Keeping Mix and Tone at moderate levels with Ringer engaged produces a buzzy octave texture that stacks naturally with dirt and chorus”
— from the reviews
“The Ringer function extends its utility beyond pure sub-octave, adding analog ring-modulator character with emphasized upper harmonics that cuts through a mix”
— from the reviews
“The most common caveat is that the Tone control does — it stays cleaner and more static, which some players find”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“The Ringer mode is especially popular for Neil Young-style upper-harmonic buzz and pairs well with overdrive or chorus for layered textures”
— from the community notes
- octave
- sub
- tracking
- mix
- ring modulator
- low noise
- harmonic
- experimental
Price updated Oct 25, 2026
Genres the Behringer Octave Divider is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Funk
- Experimental
- Electronic
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Behringer Octave Divider
PRS MT100
PRS
19% matchWhat PRS MT100 brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module goes after Behringer Octave Divider in the chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt after Behringer Octave Divider
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Egnater Tweaker 88 Head after Behringer Octave Divider
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone 2202H goes after Behringer Octave Divider in the chain
Carol-Ann OD-2R
Carol Ann
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Carol-Ann OD-2R after Behringer Octave Divider
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H after Behringer Octave Divider
Bad Cat Lynx 50
Bad Cat
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Bad Cat Lynx 50 goes after Behringer Octave Divider in the chain
Pedals that stack with the Behringer Octave Divider
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler
Dr Scientist
21% matchWhat Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Nobels ODR-1
Nobels
20% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Nobels ODR-1's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb
pedal
8% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb after Behringer Octave Divider in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Behringer Octave Divider — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Strymon BigSky
Strymon
7% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Strymon BigSky after Behringer Octave Divider in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Behringer Octave Divider — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 goes after Behringer Octave Divider in the chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Warm Audio Jet Phaser after Behringer Octave Divider: modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Donner Big Mouth Distortion goes after Behringer Octave Divider in the chain
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just
Demon Fx
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just goes after Behringer Octave Divider in the chain
Boutique & premium upgrades
Electro-Harmonix Micro POG Polyphonic Octave Generator
Electro-Harmonix
59% similarityShared character: tight tracking, one octave, thickness
Roger Mayer Octavia
Roger Mayer
52% similarityShared character: each note, tone control, tight tracking
EarthQuaker Devices Bit Commander Analog Octave Synth
EarthQuaker Devices
50% similarityShared character: each note, tight tracking, one octave
Electro-Harmonix POG2 Polyphonic Octave Generator
Electro-Harmonix
49% similarityShared character: tight tracking, one octave, chorus
Boss OC-5
Boss
48% similarityShared character: tight tracking, one octave, analog
Boss OC-2 Octaver
Boss
48% similarityShared character: tight tracking, one octave, analog
Similar character
TC Electronic SUB N UP
TC Electronic
56% similarityShared character: tight tracking, one octave, thickness
TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Mini
TC Electronic
44% similarityShared character: tight tracking, one octave, thickness
DigiTech Drop
Digitech
43% similarityShared character: tight tracking, one octave, bass
See all alternatives to the Behringer Octave Divider (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Behringer Octave Divider?+
The closest matches in character are the TC Electronic SUB N UP, the TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Mini, the DigiTech Drop. Boutique upgrades: Electro-Harmonix Micro POG Polyphonic Octave Generator, Roger Mayer Octavia, EarthQuaker Devices Bit Commander Analog Octave Synth.
What pairs well with the Behringer Octave Divider?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS MT100, Synergy SL2 Module, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — What PRS MT100 brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Behringer Octave Divider cost?+
Around $72.90 (live listing price, updated Oct 25, 2026).