

The BOSS OC-5 Octave pedal features the following specifications and capabilities:
- Standard Features: The industry-standard octave pedal, updated with
enhanced features
- Tracking Technology: 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
from 1982
- Poly Mode: Allows for chord playing, with the Range knob setting the note
range where the effect is applied
- 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: Allows for wet/dry setups
- Warranty: BOSS offers a five-year warranty for the OC-5
Additional features include:
- High-Octane Octave Performance: Powered by the latest real-time processing
technologies from BOSS, the OC-5 provides exceptional sound and playability
with no latency
- Classic Tones with Vintage Mode: The Vintage mode brings the iconic mono
sound of the OC-2 with improved response
- Enhanced Poly Mode: Allows for playing full chords with octave effects,
with the variable Range knob restricting the effect to the lower notes on the
instrument
- Extended Range with Octave Up: The new octave-up effect is available in
both Vintage and Poly modes, providing faux 12-string sounds and unique solo
tones
- Guitar/Bass Switch and Direct Out: The pedal allows for instant
optimization of the tracking engine for either guitar or bass, and the Direct
Out jack makes it easy to route dry and effect sounds to different
destinations
Technical Specifications:
- Effect Type: Pitch Shift/Harmony
- Included From Manufacturer: 9V battery
- Effects: Octave up, Octave down
- Audio Inputs: 1/4" main input
- Audio Outputs: 1/4" main output, 1/4" direct out
- Power Adaptor: Boss PSA series (sold separately)
- Product Weight: 1 lb
- Dimensions: Width 2.875", Depth 5.125", Height 2.375"
- Warranty: Roland/Boss Consumer Limited Warranty
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