Boss OC5 Octave Guitar Effects Pedal

Boss OC5 Octave Guitar Effects Pedal

BossSKU: 2825

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BOSS OC-5 Octave Pedal

The BOSS OC-5 Octave Pedal redefines what an octave pedal can do. Blending classic BOSS octave tones with modern tracking technology, it delivers the widest range, finest sound quality, and most natural playing feel ever in an octave stompbox.

Switch between Vintage and Poly modes to access legendary mono tones or rich, polyphonic textures, and explore a full three-octave span with the new octave-up feature. Whether you play guitar or bass, the OC-5 provides fat, accurate octave effects that inspire creativity on every note.

Vintage Meets Modern

The OC-5 captures the magic of the original BOSS OC-2 (1982) in Vintage mode, faithfully reproducing its warm, fat mono sound. For more complex playing styles, Poly mode brings next-generation polyphonic tracking with zero latency—perfect for octave-shifted chords and extended-range performance.

  • Vintage mode recreates the iconic OC-2 mono tone

  • Poly mode adds accurate, latency-free tracking for chords

  • Range knob adjusts where the octave effect is applied

  • Lowest Range option applies the effect only to the lowest note in a chord

Expanded Creative Range

For the first time, the OC-5 introduces a powerful octave-up effect, allowing you to combine it with the classic octave-down voices for three full octaves of range. Create everything from thick, sub-heavy lines to shimmering octave-up leads—or blend both for bold, organ-like tones.

  • Octave-up effect available alone or with octave-down

  • Three-octave total range (up, down, and direct)

  • Blend controls for precise tone shaping

Optimized for Guitar or Bass

A dedicated Guitar/Bass switch fine-tunes the tracking engine for each instrument, delivering perfect performance across frequencies. With Direct Out support, you can easily split dry and wet signals for parallel amp or recording setups.

  • Guitar/Bass mode switch for instrument optimization

  • Direct Out jack for wet/dry routing

  • Buffered bypass and silent switching

  • Rugged BOSS construction with five-year warranty

Built for Performance and Precision

Powered by BOSS’s latest real-time processing technology, the OC-5 ensures smooth, responsive tracking and flawless sound, even when playing complex passages. It’s the definitive octave pedal for players seeking both vintage warmth and cutting-edge precision.

Key Features

  • Industry-standard octave pedal with enhanced tracking

  • Vintage OC-2 mode for classic mono octave tone

  • Poly mode with precise, chord-friendly tracking

  • Octave-up and octave-down effects can be blended

  • Range control limits the effect to low or full frequencies

  • Optimized for guitar or bass

  • Direct Out for wet/dry configurations

  • BOSS five-year warranty

Specifications

Product Name: BOSS OC-5 Octave Pedal
Product Type: Compact Octave Effects Pedal
Brand: BOSS
Series: BOSS Compact Pedal Series
Model: OC-5

General

  • Combines classic BOSS octave sounds with modern tracking technology

  • Vintage mode accurately reproduces the original OC-2 (1982) mono octave tone

  • Poly mode enables natural, latency-free tracking for chords and extended-range playing

  • Octave-up effect available alone or blended with octave-down effects

  • Range control limits effect to selected note frequencies

  • Mode switch optimizes tracking for guitar or bass

  • Direct Out for wet/dry signal routing or dual-amp setups

  • Buffered bypass for consistent tone and signal integrity

  • Rugged BOSS construction with five-year warranty

Controls

  • Direct Level: Adjusts the level of the dry (unaffected) signal

  • Oct 1 Level: Adjusts the level of the one-octave-down sound

  • Oct 2 Level: Adjusts the level of the two-octave-down sound

  • Range Knob (Poly mode): Sets frequency range for the octave effect

  • Mode Selector: Switches between Vintage and Poly modes

  • Guitar/Bass Selector: Optimizes tracking engine for instrument type

Modes

  • Vintage Mode – Recreates the original OC-2 mono octave sound

  • Poly Mode – Enables polyphonic tracking for chords

    • Lowest Range setting applies the octave effect only to the lowest note in a chord

  • Octave-Up – Adds octave-up tone for a total of three octaves of range

  • Direct Out Mode – Routes wet and dry signals separately for stereo or dual-amp setups

Connectivity

  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4-inch instrument input

  • Outputs:

    • 1 x 1/4-inch Main Output (effect or mixed signal)

    • 1 x 1/4-inch Direct Output (dry signal only)

  • Power Input: 9V DC jack (for PSA-series adapter, sold separately)

Audio

  • Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu

  • Maximum Output Level: +8 dBu

  • Input Impedance: 1 MΩ

  • Output Impedance: 1 kΩ

  • Bypass: Buffered electronic bypass

Power

  • Power Supply: 9V DC, center-negative (PSA-series adapter or 9V battery)

  • Current Draw: 55 mA (approx.)

  • Battery Option: 1 x 9V alkaline battery (included for initial operation)

Dimensions and Weight

  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 73 mm x 129 mm x 59 mm (2-7/8" x 5-1/8" x 2-3/8")

  • Weight: 430 g (0.95 lbs) including battery

Included Items

  • Owner’s Manual

  • Leaflet (Safety & Warranty)

  • 9V Battery (for initial operation)

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