Boss OC-5 Octave Pedal

The New Standard in Octave Pedals

Fusing classic BOSS octave tones with the latest tracking technologies, the Boss OC-5 Octave Pedal 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.

Features:

• The industry-standard octave pedal, updated with enhanced features
• Newly developed tracking technology provides a 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 tracking engine for guitar or bass
• Direct out for wet/dry setups
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High-Octane Octave Performance

Powered by BOSS's latest real-time processing technologies, the OC-5 provides exceptional sound and playability for the most expressive octave experience ever. A key feature is the newly developed tracking engine, which delivers clean, accurate performance with no latency. The OC-5 also offers a 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 the world’s first modern 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 and the direct sound, giving you quick access to an endless variety of sub-octave colors.

 
 

Enhanced Poly Mode

The Boss OC-5 Octave Pedal also features an evolved version of the smart Poly mode first introduced with the OC-3 Super Octave, letting you play full chords with octave effects. The variable Range knob limits the effect to the lower notes of your instrument. This is ideal for playing octave bass lines while maintaining normal chords and melodies in higher registers. And with the new tracking refinements, it’s even possible to isolate the octave effect to the bottom note in a chord—just turn the Range knob to the “Lowest” setting.

 
 

Extended Range with Octave Up

Another cool OC-5 enhancement is the new 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 alone to create faux 12-string sounds and distinctive solo tones. Blend it with octave-down effects for extended chord voicings and thick, powerful leads.

 
 

Guitar/Bass Switch and Direct Out

The OC-5 pedal's switch adjusts the tracking engine for guitar or bass, enabling instant performance optimization. The Direct Out jack allows routing dry and effect sounds separately to amps, mixers, or audio interfaces for versatility.