Always a primary player in the octave pedal game, Boss has really upped the ante with the new OC-5. 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. 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
