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Boss OC-5 Octave Pedal

SKU: BSOC5 MFR: OC-5
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Key Features

  • Explore vintage & poly modes on this versatile octave pedal for unique sound textures.
  • Achieve clean bass lines with the OC-5's octave effects, enhancing your guitar's low end.
  • The durable Boss OC-5 octave pedal offers buffered bypass for a pristine, consistent signal.
  • Use the direct out for a dry signal alongside the effected sound, expanding tonal options.
  • Easily control levels with dedicated knobs, perfect for live adjustments on your pedalboard.
  • Get precise octave tones on both guitar and bass with the OC-5's advanced tracking tech.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?Scott R : My daughter asked for it.CHAD M : Wanted one for a long timeSAMUEL K : Allows multitracking and select-able frequency range on which strings the octave effect gets applied to.

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Rated 5 out of 5

Best Gift Ever!!

Making my bass players dreams come true. He will love this.

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Boss OC-5 Specifications

  • Nominal Input Level

    -20 dBu

  • Input Impedance

    1 M ohm

  • Nominal Output Level

    -20 dBu

  • Output Impedance

    1 k ohm

  • Recommended Load Impedance

    10 k ohms or greater

  • Bypass

    Buffered bypass

  • Controls

    Pedal switch, GUITAR/BASS switch, VINTAGE/POLY switch, DIRECT LEVEL knob, +1OCT knob, -1OCT knob, -2OCT/RANGE knob

  • Indicator

    CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator)

  • Connectors

    Input jack: 1/4-inch phone type
    Output jack: 1/4-inch phone type
    DIRECT OUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
    DC IN jack

  • Power Supply

    Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)

  • Current Draw

    55 mA

  • Expected battery life

    Alkaline: Approx. 7 hours (Under Continuous Use)

  • Battery Info

    required, included

  • Battery Material

    alkaline

  • Battery Type

    9-volt

  • Battery Quantity

    1

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    2.87 x 5.08 x 2.32" (73 x 129 x 59mm)

  • Weight

    1 lbs (440g) (including battery)

  • UPC Code

    761294516935

Designed For Use With:

  • Bass Pedal
  • Guitar Pedal

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About Boss OC-5

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Best Gift Ever!!

By BONNY H.

Making my bass players dreams come true. He will love this.

The New Standard in Octave Pedals
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.

OC-5 Octave Sound Tryout
Get interactive with our custom TonePedia player and explore hundreds of sound variations. Select your instrument, tweak and choose pedal settings.

High-Octane Octave Performance
Powered by the latest real-time processing technologies from BOSS, 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 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 OC-5 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 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-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 on its own for faux 12-string sounds and 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 effect sounds to different destinations, such as two stage amps or discrete channels on a mixer or audio interface.

Boss OC-5 Features

  • The industry-standard octave 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 tracking engine for guitar or bass
  • Direct out for wet/dry setups

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 60 months.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Explore vintage & poly modes on this versatile octave pedal for unique sound textures.
  • Achieve clean bass lines with the OC-5's octave effects, enhancing your guitar's low end.
  • The durable Boss OC-5 octave pedal offers buffered bypass for a pristine, consistent signal.
  • Use the direct out for a dry signal alongside the effected sound, expanding tonal options.
  • Easily control levels with dedicated knobs, perfect for live adjustments on your pedalboard.
  • Get precise octave tones on both guitar and bass with the OC-5's advanced tracking tech.

What's in the box:

  • Boss OC-5 Octave Pedal
  • 9-Volt Alkaline Battery
  • Manual
  • Boss 5 Year Limited Warranty