Name: BOSS OC-5 Octave
SKU: 6895
Availability: OutOfStock

BOSS OC-5 Octave

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
+1 OCT Knob
-1 OCT Knob
-2 OCT/RANGE Knob

Indicator

CHECK Indicator: Serves as a 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

Battery: Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61 or 6LF22)
AC Adaptor: PSA series (sold separately)

Current Draw

60 mA

Expected Battery Life under Continuous Use

Alkaline: Approx. 5 hours
(These figures may vary depending on actual conditions of use.)

Accessories

Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”)
Battery: Alkaline battery (9V, 6LR61)

Options (Sold Separately)

AC Adaptor: PSA series

Size and Weight

Width: 73 mm (2-7/8 inches)
Depth: 129 mm (5-1/8 inches)
Height: 59 mm (2-3/8 inches)
Weight (Including Battery): 440 g (1 lb)

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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.

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
BOSS five-year warranty

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.
*Use headphones and Google Chrome web browser for optimal experience.

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.

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Color/Finish
Size/Weight
Dimensions	Width	920 mm (36-1/4”)
	Height	73 mm (2-7/8”)
	Depth	266 mm (10-1/2”)
Weight	Weight	2.8 kg (6 lbs. 3 oz.) (not including batteries)
Control Interface
Keyboard	Number of Keys	61
	Touch Response	No
	Type	Organ-style
Display	Type	7-Segment LED
Panel	Language	English
Voices
Polyphony	Number of Polyphony (Max.)	32
Preset	Number of Voices	136 Voices (including 41 World Voices) + 8 Drum Kits (including 5 World Drum Kits)
Effects
Types	Reverb	Yes (Fixed in Voice/Non editable)
	Chorus	Yes (Fixed in Voice/Non editable)
	SOUND BOOST	Yes
Functions	Dual/Layers	Yes (Fixed in Voice/Non editable)
	Split	Yes (Fixed in Voice/Non editable)
	Panel Sustain	Yes
Accompaniment Styles
Preset	Number of Preset Styles	158 (including 75 World Styles)
	Fingering	Smart Chord, Multi Finger
	Style Control	Fill-in, Intro/Ending (Auto/Manual), Sync Start
Other Features	One Touch Setting (OTS)	Yes
Songs
Preset	Number of Preset Songs	69 (including 1 Demo Song)
Functions
Lesson/Guide		Part Mute
Overall Controls	Metronome	Yes
	Tempo Range	11 – 280 (Tap Tempo: 32 – 280)
	Transpose	-12 to 0, 0 to +12
	Tuning	427.0 – 440.0 – 453.0 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
	Duo	Yes
Miscellaneous	Other Functions	Volume Limit, Category Buttons
Storage and Connectivity
Connectivity	DC IN	12V
Connectivity	Headphones	Stereo mini jack (PHONES/OUTPUT)
Amplifiers and Speakers
Amplifiers		2.5 W + 2.5 W
Speakers		8 cm x 2
Power Supply
Power Supply		AC Adaptor PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha, or six “AA” size alkaline (LR6), manganese (R6) or Ni-MH rechargeable (HR6) batteries
Power Consumption		6 W (When using PA-130B AC adaptor)
Auto Power Off Function		Off/5/10/15/30/60/120 (minutes)
Accessories
Included Accessories	Music Rest	Yes
Included Accessories	Song Book	Download from Yamaha web site

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