BOSS OC-5 Super Octave Pedal

Vintage mode will give you the sound of the original pedal, albeit with better tracking for instantaneous octavized sounds. Poly mode allows you to track chords perfectly, complete with its range knob on the -2 Octave. This knob allows you to double only the bass note of a chord if you so choose.

New to the OC framework is an octave-up control, to give you sounds reminiscent of a 12-string guitar, or to enable you to play fat triple-octave lines. This pedal offers a Bass/Guitar switch, so you can better tune the voicing for your particular instrument.

If you wish to route the isolated octavized tone to its own destination, you can, thanks to a dedicated direct output. Otherwise, the pedal gives you the classic 1/4 instrument I/O path for traditional pedalboard implementations.

Key Features at a Glance

• Classic Boss pedal updated with enhanced features
• Newly developed tracking technology provides more accurate response and natural feel with no latency
• Vintage mode faithfully reproduces the mono sound of the original OC-2
• Poly mode for chord playing: Range knob sets the note range where the effect is applied
• Lowest Range setting in Poly mode applies the octave effect to only the lowest note in a chord
• New octave-up effect available on its own or blended with octave-down effects
• Mode switch optimizes the sound engine for guitar or bass
• Direct out for wet/dry setups

High-Octane Octave Performance

Powered by the latest real-time processing technologies from BOSS, the OC-5 provides fantastic sound for expressive playing. A key feature is the newly developed tracking engine, which delivers clean, accurate performance with no latency. The OC-5 also offers wider range and greater polyphonic capabilities than previous OC models, covering all your octave needs in one high-performance pedal.

Classic Tones with Vintage Mode

Introduced in 1982, the OC-2 was a classic octave pedal for guitar and bass. Still loved by players everywhere, the stomp s warm-yet-present tone sits perfectly in a mix, and its characteristic voice can be heard in many famous songs. The OC-5 s Vintage mode brings you the OC-2 s iconic mono sound, coupled with improved response thanks to the new tracking engine. Dedicated level controls are provided for -1 and -2 octave effects, as well as the direct sound, giving you quick access to an endless variety of sub-octave colors.

Enhanced Poly Mode

The OC-5 also features an evolved version of the smart Poly mode first introduced with the OC-3 Super Octave. This lets you play full chords with octave effects. The variable Range knob restricts the effect to the lower notes on your instrument, perfect for playing octave bass lines alongside normal chords and melodies in the higher registers. And, with the new tracking refinements, it s even possible to isolate the octave effect to the bottom note in a chord by turning the Range knob to the Lowest setting.

Extended Range with Octave Up

Another OC-5 enhancement is the octave-up effect, which is available in both Vintage and Poly modes. Simply twist the dedicated +1 Oct knob to bring in the desired effect level. Use the octave-up effect on its own for faux 12-string sounds and for unique solo tones, or blend it with the octave-down effects for extended chord voicings and super-fat leads.

Guitar/Bass Switch and Direct Out

The OC-5 lets you instantly optimize the performance of its tracking engine for either guitar or bass via a dedicated switch on the body of the pedal. And with the Direct Out jack, it s easy to route dry and effected sounds to different destinations, such as two stage amps or discrete channels on a mixer or audio interface.