New Boss OC-5 Octave

[eserunsalan]

There is no Boss xx-4 anything, except for an EQ pedal. 4 is an unlucky number in Japanese/Asian culture, so they do not use 4 on any of their pedals.

Wow! Never thought of that... In fact, I know about the 4 “thing” in Asian culture but never thought it would still be valid/viable in tech area...

 

[Nobis17]

Oc-5 to maybe replace my sub n up? Hmmmm

 

[Kijuer]

Where’s the OC-4??

So at Boss they go 2, 3....5

Because it's the sum of the features present on both the "2" and "3" models. 2 + 3.
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Seriously, I have no idea.

 

[DosiYanarchy]

I'm looking forward to this.

It seems a little like a blend between the oc3 and the mo2 Multi-Overtone.

Looks like a step up from the oc3 and although it's not bringing anything game changing to the table, it looks pretty solid tonally.

The videos I saw all seemed to have the BC1 comp involved heavily, which leaves a little sour taste in my mouth.

 

[ugly_bassplayer]

Because it's the sum of the features present on both the "2" and "3" models. 2 + 3.
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Seriously, I have no f----ng idea.

Probably 4 being an unlucky # in many parts of Asia.

 

[Kijuer]

Probably 4 being an unlucky # in many parts of Asia.

Yes, I've read that in a previous post

 

[dbsfgyd1]

nice pedal, but I would much rather have demo with out other effects in the loop.

 

[slowburnaz]

I like how her hair is blowing... indoors.

Is that to say the octaver is making the amp move that much air?! lol

 

[eriky4003]

Look what JimmyM is missing! He was a fan of OC2 but more recently went with the MXR Vintage Octave. Based on what I've read here, the OC3 was not as well loved so maybe Boss was sick of MXR eating their Octave lunch and decided to get back in the game.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

I pre-ordered from Sweetwater. Also have an OC-2 and an OC-3 for comparison.

 

[ole Jason]

A tester over on TGP mentioned unity is at 12 o'clock and the OC-5 has much more gain on tap compared to the OC-2.

 

[NortyFiner]

Wonder how it compares to my Valeton OC-10.



I imagine there will be no shortage of octaver shootout comparison videos once the OC-5 becomes more widely available.

 

[andy rice]

I just demo'd it 30 minutes ago and it's awesome. I will absolutely be buying one the moment it comes out. For reference, I currently have an OC3 that replaced my Micropog because it was getting unreliable and with the OC3, I missed the upper octave.

The OC5's upper and lower octaves sound very warm and organ-like. The tracking on this thing is spot on and it sounds a bit clearer and more articulate than my OC3. Good stuff!

 

[Hevy T]

Where’s the OC-4??

So at Boss they go 2, 3....5

Kids today dont know how to count! Lol

Jk

 

[BioDriver]

Where’s the OC-4??

So at Boss they go 2, 3....5

Usually it's 1, 2... 5

 

[DWBass]

From a Funk/R&B guy..............not feeling it. At least from what I heard in the above demos...........

 

[SteveC]

I haven't heard an octave like the 3Leaf Octavbre mkIII. If I could find one I'd get it. It almost sounds like a synth all by itself. It's crazy cool.

 

[DJ Bebop]

 

[BrentSimons]

Looks promising.

"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."

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That's cool but am I the only one that likes the OC-3? Maybe? I think I like the feature set of the OC-3 better.
Thank you for sharing though!
Best wishes,
Brent

 

[Chace90]

That's cool but am I the only one that likes the OC-3? Maybe? I think I like the feature set of the OC-3 better.
Thank you for sharing though!
Best wishes,
Brent

Do you use the "DRIVE" setting on the OC3? Besides that I don't think you're losing anything with the OC5.