The TC Electronic SUB N UP is a TC Electronic octave pedal, currently around $75.67. Close alternatives include the Behringer Octave Divider and the Walrus Audio Luminary. It pairs well with the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head and the Synergy SL2 Module.
TC Electronic SUB N UP
TC Electronic · pedal
The TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up is a polyphonic octave pedal from Aarhus, Denmark, generating simultaneous sub-octave, dry, and up-octave voices for thick, full-range octave textures that track full chords, not just single notes. Its polyphonic engine tracks chords and fast runs with clear, glitch-free accuracy, so even a low sub-octave under a full chord stays defined rather than turning to mud. A separate Classic mode switches to old-school monophonic octave shifting for players who want the more vintage, single-note-only octave character. TonePrint technology lets players load artist-designed presets or use TonePrint to blend in modulation, organ-like tones, flanging, or overdrive alongside the octave voices for more eclectic textures. It suits bass players and guitarists wanting genuinely usable polyphonic octave thickening and shimmer on chords, not just leads, plus the flexibility to fall back to a classic monophonic octave voice when that's the better fit.
What stands out
“TonePrint technology lets players load artist-designed presets or use TonePrint to blend in modulation, organ-like tones, flanging, or overdrive alongside the octave voices for more eclectic textures”
— from the listing
“The TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up is a polyphonic octave pedal from Aarhus, Denmark, generating simultaneous sub-octave, dry, and up-octave voices for thick, full-range octave textures that track full chords,”
— from the listing
“Its polyphonic engine tracks chords and fast runs with clear, -free accuracy, so even a low sub-octave under a full chord stays defined”
— from the listing
“Tone: simultaneous sub-octave, dry, and up-octave voices with polyphonic tracking clear and accurate enough to handle full chords , plus a Classic mode for old-school monophonic octave shifting”
— from the community notes
“Limitations: TC Electronic's pricing sits above simpler single-voice octave pedals; accurate polyphonic tracking still rewards clean playing technique over sloppy technique”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“Standout weakness: TC Electronic's pricing sits above basic single-voice octave pedals, reflecting the added polyphonic tracking complexity”
— from the community notes
- octave
- clear
- full
- sub
- tracking
- modulation
- dry
- shimmer
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the TC Electronic SUB N UP is commonly used in
- Electronic
- Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Gospel
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the TC Electronic SUB N UP
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head
Orange
23% 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)
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module after TC Electronic SUB N UP
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes after TC Electronic SUB N UP in the chain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head goes after TC Electronic SUB N UP in the chain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Ceriatone 2202H after TC Electronic SUB N UP
Carol-Ann OD-2R
Carol Ann
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Carol-Ann OD-2R goes after TC Electronic SUB N UP in the chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H goes after TC Electronic SUB N UP in the chain
Bad Cat Lynx 50
Bad Cat
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Bad Cat Lynx 50 after TC Electronic SUB N UP
Pedals that stack with the TC Electronic SUB N UP
Klon Centaur
Klon
30% matchSUB N UP's tracked octave doesn't stack gain with the Klon in the usual sense — it adds a clear, electronic lower voice under the Centaur's breakup.
Comes later in the signal chain
Beetronics Overhive
Beetronics
27% matchThe SUB N UP's clear sub-octave tracking gives the Overhive's medium-gain drive a harmonic layer to color instead of just more gain.
Comes later in the signal chain
Meris Polymoon
Meris
10% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep the Polymoon after the SUB N UP — the tracked sub-octave stays clear and the delay's own modulated, dynamic repeats trail behind it. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dawner Prince Boonar
Dawner Prince
10% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Ahead of the Boonar, the SUB N UP's clear sub-octave tracking layers the signal before the delay ever repeats it. — 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
Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 after TC Electronic SUB N UP
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Warm Audio Jet Phaser after TC Electronic SUB N UP: modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Donner Big Mouth Distortion after TC Electronic SUB N UP
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just
Demon Fx
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just after TC Electronic SUB N UP
Boutique & premium upgrades
Electro-Harmonix Micro POG Polyphonic Octave Generator
Electro-Harmonix
62% similarityShared character: tight tracking, one octave, thickness
Hungry Robot The Monastery Octave Generator
Hungry Robot
61% similarityShared character: tight tracking, one octave, thickness
Electro-Harmonix Pico POG
Electro-Harmonix
60% similarityShared character: full chords, tight tracking, one octave
Boss OC-2 Octave
Boss
57% similarityShared character: tight tracking, one octave
Boss OC-2 Octaver
Boss
49% similarityShared character: tight tracking, one octave, thickness
Electro-Harmonix POG2 Polyphonic Octave Generator
Electro-Harmonix
44% similarityShared character: tight tracking, one octave
Similar character
Behringer Octave Divider
Behringer
56% similarityShared character: tight tracking, one octave, thickness
Walrus Audio Luminary
Walrus Audio
55% similarityShared character: tight tracking, one octave
Electro-Harmonix POG
Electro-Harmonix
55% similarityShared character: one octave, thickness
smallsound/bigsound Buzzz
smallsound/bigsound
42% similarityShared character: one octave, full
TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Mini
TC Electronic
95% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the TC Electronic SUB N UP (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the TC Electronic SUB N UP?+
The closest matches in character are the Behringer Octave Divider, the Walrus Audio Luminary, the Electro-Harmonix POG. Boutique upgrades: Electro-Harmonix Micro POG Polyphonic Octave Generator, Hungry Robot The Monastery Octave Generator, Electro-Harmonix Pico POG.
What pairs well with the TC Electronic SUB N UP?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head, Synergy SL2 Module, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the TC Electronic SUB N UP cost?+
Around $75.67 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).