Way Huge Limited Edition Purple Platypus Octidrive MkII Pedal

Name: Way Huge Limited Edition Purple Platypus Octidrive MkII Pedal
Brand: Way Huge
SKU: JD-WHE800
Availability: InStock

£174.99

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Description
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Description

Another classic beast is back in the Way Huge zoo! The Purple Platypus Octidrive MkII takes everything you loved about the original and turns it up a notch. It blends the fat, buttery overdrive of the legendary Red Llama with a quirky octave-up effect that’s full of character. But here’s the kicker: unlike most octave pedals, this one plays nice when you roll back your guitar’s volume. That means you can go from weird, ring-modulator vibes to huge, fuzzy octave riffs without losing control.

The MkII also adds a Hi Cut control to the mix, giving you the power to tame those highs or let them roar. Feeling experimental? Flick to your bridge pickup and pick near the bridge — you’ll get sitar-like tones that’ll make your mates do a double take!

Key Features

Drive knob: Dial in everything from smooth, vintage-style grit to full-on amp-pummelling gain!
Volume dial: Set your output level so your riffs sit exactly where you want in the mix, whether you’re boosting for solos or keeping it balanced with you clean sound.
Hi Cut control: Sculpt the top end to taste. Roll it back for warm, rounded tones or open it up for sparkling clarity that cuts through.

Specifications

Power Requirements: 9V DC adapter
Current Draw: 6 mA
Dimensions: 127 x 82.55 x 63.5 mm (5 x 3.25 x 2.5 inches)
Weight: 370 g (12.2 oz)

Additional information

Weight	0.5 kg

Brand

Way Huge

Way Huge Electronics, founded by Jeorge Tripps in 1992, has established itself as a standout name in the world of boutique guitar pedals. The company quickly garnered attention with its distinctive designs, including the popular Swollen Pickle and Green Rhino.

What sets Way Huge apart is its successful blend of classic tones with contemporary reliability. Their pedals, ranging from overdrives to fuzzes, offer a rich variety of sounds that cater to both traditional and modern preferences.

Known for their sturdy build and intuitive controls, Way Huge pedals have become a favourite among musicians looking for unique and dependable effects to enhance their sound.

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New

This is brand new, fresh in, and a UK warranty is included. New Gear always comes from trusted UK music retailers.

Octave

An octave pedal shifts your guitar signal up or down by one or more octaves, blending the altered pitch with your original sound to create a fuller, more complex tone. It can add a deep, bass-like layer underneath your playing or a shimmering high octave on top for lead lines and solos. Classic analogue octave pedals often produce slightly gritty, organic sounds, while modern digital versions track more precisely and can offer multiple octave ranges.

Octave pedals are great for thickening single-note riffs, creating synth-style textures, or even mimicking bass parts when playing alone. They pair well with fuzz or overdrive pedals for massive, harmonically rich tones. Whether you’re after vintage Hendrix-style octave fuzz or a modern polyphonic sound that tracks chords cleanly, an octave pedal opens up a world of creative possibilities and adds real weight and character to your tone.

Overdrive

Like a golden layer of melted cheese — warm, gooey, and just put it all over. It adds just the right amount of richness and grit, turning a clean signal into something smooth and savoury. Designed to mimic the natural breakup of a tube amp pushed to its sweet spot, overdrive delivers the flavour of classic rock and blues in every bite. From creamy mid-gain warmth to crisp edge-of-breakup sparkle, it’s the comfort food of guitar tone — simple, satisfying, and endlessly versatile. Whether it’s a mild crunch or a full-bodied roar, overdrive is where good taste begins.

Volume

Volume pedals control the output level of a guitar signal using a foot-operated treadle. They allow smooth volume swells, dynamic control during playing, and easy muting between songs. Volume pedals can be placed at different points in the signal chain to either control overall loudness or adjust gain and drive behaviour when positioned before distortion or overdrive pedals.