OC-5 Guitar & Bass Octave
The BOSS OC-5 is a versatile octave pedal that sets a new standard in octave effects. Featuring vintage and polyphonic modes, it recreates the classic tones of the BOSS OC-2 while adding modern enhancements like improved tracking and an octave-up feature. Players praise its lightning-fast response, ability to create fat, low mono sounds, and octave-shifted chords. The OC-5 also includes a guitar/bass switch and direct out for versatile use.
What BOSS say about the OC-5 Guitar & Bass Octave
Fusing classic BOSS octave tones with the latest tracking technologies, the BOSS OC-5 sets a new standard in octave pedal performance. Vintage mode provides a spot-on recreation of the legendary mono OC-2 from 1982, while Poly mode offers numerous enhancements for extended-range playing. And with the addition of an octave-up feature, a span of three octaves is now available for creative exploration. From fat, low mono sounds to octave-shifted chords and more, the OC-5 delivers the widest range, finest sound quality, and best playability in any octave stomp to date.
What guitarists say...
Guitarists and bassists alike found the OC-5 to be an excellent octave pedal, praising its classic OC-2 sounds and modern features. Many were impressed with the improved tracking and the ability to play chords with octave effects. Some users noted that the +1 octave can be distorted, but overall, users found it to be a versatile and high-quality octave pedal that delivers on its promises.
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