All user reviews for the Boss OC-2 Octave

case of Boss effect (with the construction that goes with the Metallic case, the switch a little soft ...).
One effect octave analog.

UTILIZATION

Super easy to use: a volume knob for each "slice" effect: Clear sound, the sound - one octave, the sound -2 octave. Dosage will ...

SOUND QUALITY

The sound ... ah, the sound! Analog octave, circuit 80 ... yes, it is not very accurate, it picks up quickly and it gurgles (artifacts pitch), it does "footer" not well a bit low notes (below The bass), and for the agreements, forget ...

But what it sounds! Fat, sticky, great presence! Played with short and dry notes, lines a little bit staccato, it's happiness.

The "tracking" benefits greatly from its slightly compressed before entering the pedal, it's something to consider in chaining on a pedalboard ...

OVERALL OPINION

This was my first octave and I never looked further. I tried others, Pog, octave multiplexer, EBS octave and octave even the digitech bass synth wah fashion ... they are all better than the OC-2 on a technical level, but none has the charm of this old brown thingy.

It is an old model of Octave at Boss ... However that found in the majority of bassists live pedalboard.

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use! Just turn the knobs: master volume (+ bass sound - its octave), a volume -1 octave (0-100%) same for volume 2 octaves.

SOUND QUALITY

Used with a Fender Jazz Bass, won easily by using two microphones / neck pickup. However, clean pickup use. Produces a warm sound, ample ...

OVERALL OPINION

Used for a few months, but I finally had no utility, sold by now!
Value / perfect bargain price!
If I were to need a new octave, it is certainly to this one that I will turn!

Hello,

My opinion is about 2 Octaver Boss of '80 (Japan made it) that I owned and played a lot.
Use: super simple: three knobs: treble octaves, octaves, and the mix of the two in the signal.
Sounds: perfect, great set, very typical (sound "Boss" of the 80's, quite meaty, dense).
I've played with different guitars (Charvel, Strat 'japan, Gretsch) and different combo (Peavey, Engl, Laney), these effects always sound great.
I acquired other Octaver since these sounds and then I miss. In fact, my two Octaver Boss had fatal internal trouble ...

UTILIZATION

Yes!
Yes!

SOUND QUALITY

Yes!
A skyscraper!

OVERALL OPINION

Grrr!

It is an analog octave pedal for guitar in size, but also works well with bass.
Its operation is simple: it allows you to add one or two octaves below (not an octave below and one above as some models).

UTILIZATION

Easy to use, this pedal has three knobs: gain of 1 octave, gain 2 octave and a master volume knob. Simple and effective. I use it with a bass and it suits me very well.

SOUND QUALITY

Good quality. Neither more nor less than what is asked.

OVERALL OPINION

In conclusion, I would say this is a good pedal for the price. I tried other dedicated octave bass in other brands, undeniable qualities (EBS especially Markbass who model good) but the prices are too high for rare that I use. It is well suited for bass guitarists prefer undoubtedly version OC-3 responds better when played in agreements.

Analog effect pedal for guitar.
Its goal is to overlay the sound of the same instrument reproduced sound one octave and / or two octaves below.

UTILIZATION

It can not be simpler. 3 knobs: direct sound, the one octave below, the two octaves below.

SOUND QUALITY

The octave -1 is not bad. The octave -2 is unusable unless player: from a note extends a little, there is a risk that the note octaviée completely delirious, and all the more so as it is still serious.
So this pedal was sold to, somehow, get the sound of a bass with a guitar. In theory. In practice it only works with short notes, and should not get too low, and ... I made you short, it's a scam.

OVERALL OPINION

I've used it occasionally for ten years, and then I bought a pedal containing among other effects a stable and rich in opportunities pitch shifter (we have access to the octave above and the from below, and not to his two octaves below that proves to be unusable).
Note that when I got the offer OC2 (which was worth between 500 and 600F), there was a Boss Pitch Shift digital ticket that was worth a thousand.

Octave simple and very effective. care is not a harmonizer that will be more stable on the polyphony and chords

One adjustment for the first octave lower, another one for the second inferire always, one level for dry

UTILIZATION

nothing magical guitar used to thicken the sound (just one octave set to 1/3 especially saturated lead sounds and ryhtmiques

SOUND QUALITY

enough for me I just put a compressor in front to make the notes held more stable and regular (ebs multicomp)

this is not a pitch factor eventide but are not the same price either on oc 3 which has a Initial Setting drive more that did not convince me!

OVERALL OPINION

a good fifteen years and yes I do it again this choice for preference ...

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UTILIZATION

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SOUND QUALITY

see opinion overall

OVERALL OPINION

Everything has been said but asks me for further advice ...
So great product for anyone who wants boost his or her wanting to simulate a low doubling its riff!
But be careful not to play several notes there, it gets dirty! Some also like ... when what is the stall, blah, never found too, unless you play super fast (but the interest to add an octave then? If we can not discern any notes?? )
Sold as little used and in need of money, but sold twice, bought twice ... I swear not put hands on him in the most fortunate time!

Octaver pedal which simulates a set of notes unison with one or / and two octave below and not above the other pedal as
Not true bypass pedal, like all the Boss
I will mostly spoke model made in Japan

UTILIZATION

I use it mainly with a Bass 4C that it is not polyphonic does not bother me at all, for that I'm not playing my bass agreed
The use of guitar is simply to shit even though the pedal is on the Pedalboard Slash before it is replaced by the MXR blue box, I advise you not to like him, more orient yourself on the foot pedal MXR SF01 Octave / Fuzz signing

SOUND QUALITY

I mostly use the button Oct1, Oct2 is the set to 0, the plans for the Muse Bass and give body parts on the bass remote is OK on the other hand on long notes, it tends to get a little. .. damage
I find it more dynamic and made thicker than the MXR Bass Octave Deluxe
The tour Japan is not the same as the model made in Taiwan, less robust than its predecessor, the noise difference between the two comes from the presence

OVERALL OPINION

I wanted to replace it with the MXR Bass Octave Deluxe MXR except that the ho hum of the blow I kept it I think it will be hard to beat the Boss OC2 for bassists, I nabbed mine who is a Made in Japan to 70 € so no regrets I would do

This is primarily an octave shifter pedal, with a few extra unique features such as the Polyphonic Effect and a drive mode which features distortion. The pedal uses digital technology. There are two quarter-inch inputs, one for guitar and one for bass, as well as two outputs, a direct out and a mono out. The direct out would take the signal directly to a DI box, and the mono would be run through an amplifier.


UTILIZATION

The pedal isn't too difficult to use. The effects are easy enough to handle. The pedal in its original mode (the same mode as the similar OC-3) is capable of blending up to three signals, the direct signal, a signal an octave lower, and a signal two octaves lower. The other option is the drive mode, which is basically adding a distortion to the signal you dial in in the original mode. .


SOUND QUALITY

The first octave shifter that I tried was the Digitech Whammy pedal, which colors the sound far more than this one does, but also offers you the option of shifting the signal two octaves up. I can't help but compare this pedal to that one in terms of functions, and I usually can't help but be disappointed. As far as sound quality goes though, it is a bit less unnatural-sounding than the Whammy, so if realistic-sounding octave drops are your thing, this is definitely a good pedal to get.


OVERALL OPINION

I think I liked the flexibility of signal the most about this pedal. The fact that I could blend three different octaves together into one signal is pretty cool. It greatly expands the range of your instrument, albeit in a limited way. The price isn't really that bad, it usually lists at about $120. I do think that you could get a cheaper octave pedal and be satisfied, but not to the extent that this pedal would bring. The sound quality is one of the more natural-sounding octave pedals I've played. I have played a few other models, and compared to this one, the sound quality was inferior, even if the functionality was greater. I would ultimately recommend this pedal to anyone looking for a more conventional octave pedal.

- What are the effects or types of effects available? Octave -2 and -3 (I think ...)
- What technology is used? analog
- What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI) IN Jack Jack Out, DC in
- Setting OC1 OC2 and direct to dose 2, respectively, the octave and the direct sound. An LED indicates whether the effect is switched

UTILIZATION

It is a PDAL everything simple, we get the desired effect IMMEDIATE by applying the 3 knobs, I admit that the octave 2 is even when far away in the bass ....
So a dose sparingly, with direct Unreglage octave = 0 and = 100% does not work with.

SOUND QUALITY

- Effects are they effective, suitable and adequate ralistes? Indeed effective, we obtain the octave below, but attentiuon, ca dcroche very quickly, it was said that the octave jumps from 2 to 1 below. This can be annoying. It is true that if you push the knobs octave, it was soon the pure in serious, but by measuring the direct bottom and has a few octaves, CA provides a nice boost

- Which instruments do you use? electric guitars

- What are those you prfrez, you dtest?
I use it mainly to boost some chorus or some riffs in gnral, I direct the dose has a bottom and the octave below 30%. It is important not imagine simulate a bass ...

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it? A year or so, store bought secondhand for $ 45

- What is the particular feature you like best: Boss pedals is a compact, easy to use
- The least? Dcroche Ca ...

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir? No, I used the pitch of my GX700 front numrique, no dcrochage but its very ugly.

- How do you report qualitprix? Ok, when you know the price of a new Boss

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? Given the budget and my expectations (not simulate low)? yes, but if I wanted something really qque effective, I would look elsewhere.

Traditional format boss super strong. Settings: its normal volume, and volume Volun octave 2 octaves below.
An input, output, a power supply.
Analog technology (thank you).

UTILIZATION

Use could not be more simple.

SOUND QUALITY

Indeed very much to inflate the sound of the grave. I use it with a low bavouille it a bit but I like it. It wins if you go fast enough, but hey, I'm bass player and that's not my role to tumble down to the bottom bananas!

OVERALL OPINION

Sure, the model picks up less EBS, but hey, I broke on my EBS two knobs (plastic) and the switch still stuck (jail and not bent metal tube). For a pedal this price, it's pathetic. The boss at least it is no surprise (that is unbreakable). The sound is not bad is not smart to play faster than his neighbor ...

PDAL, caustaud home caustaud
Basic, with three knobs (Octave down, down Octave2, over serious! Mix and dry / wet) but octave2 (too serious) is plutt gadget.
Standard 9V DC power supply + around (be careful, even when the mass Casing), on battery, has eaten a little.

UTILIZATION

Trs simple, easy, no!

SOUND QUALITY

With a bass, it's nice.
Fairly typical fat but compltement monophonic.
We must attack for failing to dcrochage (building on the strings!) And play the tailpiece prs.
We forget the octave2 and careful not to play (with bass) below the Do (The string, 3rd cazeu)

OVERALL OPINION

Indestructible, Fidler companion since .... Dj 15 years!
Never plant, always up.
This is the effect, not a miracle .... but I love this sound. I care!
Yet much bought the era (900F I think), I do not regret my purchase.

Octaver a simple to use, with two knobs, one per octave! Jack connectors in / out, power supply and a BOSS type (normal is a boss)

UTILIZATION

Operation is simple (it is a normal boss)

SOUND QUALITY

The sound is unique. J'avous bothers me too much if we do not f ke add an octave at low volume. I find amme corny because of his trs "false", trs cold, trs numrique in the wrong sense. (Normal is a boss)

But I use it with many of the octave just below, and moderately in the other (the worst you understood!) I add a + a distortion overdrive (do not do a lot of noise, not jsuis a nag, but it gives a lot of grain and ->) gives me a shot of an old synth and its type is too trippant! I like!

I put 7 to the sound that I love!

OVERALL OPINION

I am of not having an octave more acute. Just an acute and more serious, I would have (a guitarist myself) much intrss Nanmoins I found something nice, with its typical

What are the effects or types of effects available?
Octaver Boss, a Pitchshifter more accurately.

Are they edited? Via an editor Mac / PC?
No.

Is this a rack or rack-mount model?
No.

What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...)
Analog.

What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
Input, Output, and Battery Power

The classic Boss: intuitive, simple, indestructible!

UTILIZATION

- The general configuration is it simple?
There are three settings, once we know what they do, the configuration is simple!
October 1: Play one octave below the processed signal
October 2: Play two octaves below the processed signal
Direct Level: distribution wet / dry

- Publishing of sound effects or is it easy?
Yes, if indeed we know what we want.

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Bought used so no manual.

SOUND QUALITY

<ul> Used with RG270, an LTD MH400, a Valbee, and of course some other effects ...
Do not buzz, do not hum! Transparent when inactive </ul>

Rule 1: to be the beginning of chaining (after the guitar), otherwise the spray sound is guaranteed!

This effect allows me to record a pseudo-low or color my sound a little color to a color ultra quiet this.

For cons, I avoid the use of high-speed plans because the effect can be quickly draft. Ditto for what is play chords: ca wins.

Finally, the resulting sound is very nice, can give a little interesting side synthetic.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
I used it for a year or so.

- What is so special that you like most and least?
The +:
Original sound
Provides a typed his "low" with a guitar
Provides sound very chépers
The -:
Pedal (effect?) That requires paying attention to his game, to attack the strings.

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
None. But the octave of the whammy or PS-5 seemed "cleaner".

- How would you rate the quality / price?
Very good, if one knows what one wants on one hand and if we know what we can get with this pedal.

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
At the time, yes. Since then, I sold because I did not use but it's still a great product.

BOSS pedals like we do more Submitted:
3 Octaver analog knob between .1 and 1 output jack, 9 volt power supply jack.
Nothing but classic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very sturdy too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

UTILIZATION

The octave of this place just APRS guitar.le trs manual is explicit and allows them to master the craft that take the lead.
If we leave the donns example in the manual, you have to like the sounds bizare and wacky!

SOUND QUALITY

The rglage to simulate a guitar and a bass playing in unison is my favorite rglage!! The octave when I use to play riffs ffectus breaks on a string, g nral the low E to add a "button" has a groovy little mass disto uses.
I play on a ltd mh400 and a tube amp evan 60, with distos more.
It does not serve me and has a sound is absolutely HUGE!
You took a slap you in the action live, and the audience is a tsunami of bass in the pit and thanked by Repts slams!
WARNING: I use this effect when I play on a line, because with the agreements, the sound Well is not pretty!!

OVERALL OPINION

I've had about 5-6 years and this effect is great and perfectly suited to the sound I wanted! I have not tried another brand and it's a good value / prix.Si I did, I would be very sad and repurchase now!
I repeated, I do not use that playing on a rope in order to magnify the sound of a riff and break with a ton of distos: BIG BIG slap ensures !!!!!!!!!!
large effect of surprise live!

Boss has the pedal for you. If you are looking to beef up your tone and get yourself gig ready then look no further than to the Boss Roland company to help you out in all of your guitar pedal playing needs.

This is the Octave pedal that produces and effects that give you two separate octaves within the effect. This is an easy pedal to use. You have three control knobs and they work pretty well. The two octaves are on the outer sides. The middle control knob sets the overall level or volume of the effect pedal.

UTILIZATION

Specifications

* Controls: Octave 1 Level (Oct 1), Octave 2 Level (Oct 2), Direct Level
* Connectors: Input, Output, AC Adaptor
* Current Draw: 4 mA (DC 9V)
* Weight: 400 g (15 oz.)
* Recommended AC Adaptor: ACA Series (black label) or PSA Series (silver label)


SOUND QUALITY

I find that this kind of effect works best with bass guitars than it does with a guitar rig. It certainly does sound good in the right setting with a guitar amp but the bass seems to be more apt to taking the overall effect much better in a more usable way. I like the sound of this pedal. I have always liked the cool octave sound anyway so having two separate octaves is a plus. You can dial them in to have one below and above or just having a somewhat detuned guitar tone. This is a pedal or an effect that you would use sparingly. You won't use this pedal a lot in your overall sound. It is good for solos or somewhere that a break in the music occurs. If you want to hear what an octave sounds like listen to the song "My Iron Lung" by Radiohead and the opening sound is an octave pedal, which I believe is a Digitech octave pedal but essentially the same type of sound that this pedal would create.

OVERALL OPINION

These pedals have been long discontinued not since 2003. They have a newer one that can be used for bass and guitar. That ones has much more user friendly controls and parameters. This pedal is great as well and if you can get it for under $50 the I would recommend picking this pedal up. It is a fun pedal for getting some very cool effects for your rig.

The Boss OC-2 was one of the first pedals I bought. I found it real cheap at some store, and I remember my hero Yngwie Malmsteen using one. I just had to try it out, so I bought it. It features two different octave knobs and a level knob. These allow you to choose between one or two octaves below the note -- or both.

UTILIZATION

The OC-2 is an absolute beast in terms of reliability. These things have been around forever and withstood the test of time. Failure rates are extremely low thanks in part to Boss' sturdy housing. The manual is clearly written, and they even give you a few example settings to try out. Just playing with the knobs should give you some idea as to how everything operates.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound of this is somewhat iffy. It does what it says though -- it fattens up the tone by adding one or two octaves to the sound. This can make your guitar really fat sounding, but it's different from a pitch shifter. I actually thought I'd be able to emulate a bass guitar sound with this, but you really can't. It's not that kind of pedal. If you're looking for some real cool doom and sludge style riffing, this pedal can help boost that low end during the heavy chord parts. Just be sure not to use too much of it or else you can get lost in the mix.

OVERALL OPINION

If you know what an octave pedal is and does, it's worth checking out. After all, it's the world standard of octave pedals. However, I found that the usage was fairly limited in the real world. I'm not a big doom metal player, and when I want to play that kind of music, I prefer using an aggressive fuzz instead. If you want to thicken up some clean tones, this can actually work pretty well. Overall, it's a pedal that's worth experimenting with, but I couldn't find a practical use for it.