
Roland Boss OC-5 Polyphonic Guitar-Bass Octave Pedal

The Roland Boss OC-5 Octave Pedal delivers enhanced polyphonic tracking, vintage OC-2 tones, and an extended low-range, making it ideal for both guitarists and bassists seeking rich, powerful octave effects.

Product Description
The Roland Boss OC-5 Polyphonic Octave Pedal is the ultimate octave effect unit, combining classic OC-2 sounds with modern tracking enhancements. Featuring a Vintage Mode, the OC-5 replicates the warm, analog-style tones of the original OC-2, while Poly Mode provides accurate tracking for chords.
With an extended low-range, bassists and guitarists can explore deeper sub-octave sounds. The Direct Out allows for clean signal blending, and adjustable octave levels offer complete control over your sound. Whether you're after thick, monophonic lines or precise polyphonic tracking, the OC-5 delivers premium octave performance.
- 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
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Product Specifications
Features | |
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, +1OCT knob, -1OCT knob, -2OCT/RANGE knob |
Indicator | CHECK indicator (Serves also as battery check indicator) |
Connectors | INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type |
Features | OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type |
Features | DIRECT OUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type |
Features | DC IN jack |
Power Supply | Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61 or 6LF22) |
Features | AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately) |
Current Draw | 60 mA |
Expected battery life under continuous use | Alkaline: Approx. 5 hours |
Accessories | Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information") |
Features | Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61) |
Options (sold separately) | AC adaptor: PSA series |