Boss OC-5 Guitar & Bass Octave Pedal

£139.99

Guitars Pedals Amps & Stuff are excited this week as the almighty Boss OC-5 Guitar & Bass Octave Pedal is now back in stock. These are built to an exceptionally high standard. We deliver Boss Guitar FX straight to your door via our tracked *roadie service* across the UK, Europe, and the USA. A firm favourite among the finest gear available in the UK. if you want the full low down, click through to the Boss crew direct for more details, images, specs, and all the good stuff. Japanese guitar pedal giant BOSS are constantly refining their effects formulas to…

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Guitars Pedals Amps & Stuff are excited this week as the almighty Boss OC-5 Guitar & Bass Octave Pedal is now back in stock. These are built to an exceptionally high standard. We deliver Boss Guitar FX straight to your door via our tracked *roadie service* across the UK, Europe, and the USA. A firm favourite among the finest gear available in the UK. if you want the full low down, click through to the Boss crew direct for more details, images, specs, and all the good stuff.

Japanese guitar pedal giant BOSS are constantly refining their effects formulas to meet the demands of modern players. The OC-5 is their latest octave stompbox creation, merging classic pitch-shifting tones with enhanced tracking technologies to set a new standard in octave pedal performance.

Key appointments include vintage/polyphonic modes, providing legendary OC-2 sounds and chord-friendly effects, along with the addition of an octave-up feature for a total span of 3 octaves. Let your creativity flow with the BOSS OC-5 – one of the most versatile compact octave pedals on the market!

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Lightning-Fast Tracking

A newly-designed tracking engine gives the BOSS OC-5 incredible processing performance, ensuring zero latency, sublime accuracy and phenomenal expression. It also offers a wider range and improved polyphonic capabilities than previous OC models, covering all of your octave needs.

Vintage OC-2 Sounds

Released in 1982, the BOSS OC-2 was the world's first modern octave pedal for guitar and bass. Adored for its warm yet articulate tone, the OC-2 has been used on countless records by some of the best in the business. With the BOSS OC-5, you can recapture the OC-2's iconic mono voice via the 'Vintage' mode – enhanced with the new tracking engine for a super-fast response.

Improved Polyphonic Performance

BOSS' OC-5 also boasts an updated version of the smart 'Poly' mode that first featured on the OC-3 Super Octave pedal. This allows you to play full chords with breathtaking octave effects!

The variable 'Range' control is a clever appointment, as it restricts the effect to just the lower notes on your instrument – ideal for playing octave-affected bass lines with normal chords and melodies in the higher register. With the new tracking refinements, you can even isolate the octave effect to just the bottom note in a chord – simply turn the 'Range' knob to the "lowest" setting.

Octave Up!

Another noteworthy update for the OC-5 is the new octave-up feature, which can be engaged for both the 'Vintage' and 'Poly' modes. Bring in this sweet effect by turning the dedicated '+1 OCT' knob. You can even use the octave-up sound on its own, which is perfect for achieving 12-string-esque sounds. Alternatively, you could blend this with the '-1 OCT' and '-2 OCT' sub-octave effects for fat organ-like tones!

Guitar/Bass Switch & Direct Out

A switch at the back of the OC-5's enclosure allows you to optimise its tracking performance for either guitar or bass. And a 'Direct Out' jack also makes it easy to route dry and effect signals to different sound sources, such as two amplifiers or discrete channels on a mixer/audio interface!

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Stuff About Boss

Boss are known for making standout distortion pedals and more. Founded with a passion for tone and innovation, their gear has shaped countless records and players’ sounds. Look out for their iconic designs and flagship models — they’ve earned a reputation for reliability and creativity.

The Important stuff

Guitar FX — Guitar effects pedals add character, texture, and personality to your sound. From subtle ambience and reverb to heavy distortion or experimental modulation, effects shape how your guitar interacts with the world. A good setup starts with the basics like overdrive, delay, and chorus, then expands into creative territory with fuzz, phaser, or looper pedals. Whether you want vintage tones or modern soundscapes, experimenting with different combinations will help you discover your own signature style.. Octave.

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