Detail 01
True bypass
The pedal includes true bypass.
Product detailSKU #1500000332617
BOSSOC-5 Octave Effects Pedal - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for guitarists and bassists who want octave effects without giving up chord work, the OC-5 combines octave-up, octave-down, and adjustable drive in a compact pedal. Set the octave level low for a restrained added layer, or turn it up for a more synthetic character. Its polyphonic tracking is designed to follow full chords, arpeggios, bass lines, and single-note parts with minimal latency. The cast-metal housing and small footprint suit a working pedalboard.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding octave depth to rhythm parts, leads, bass lines, chords, and arpeggios on a pedalboard.
- Moving from a subtle octave layer to a stronger synth-like sound with adjustable level and drive.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
2.87 x 2.32 x 5.08 inches
Its dimensions keep the enclosure within BOSS compact-pedal proportions.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It requires 9 VDC power.
- 02A PSA power supply is optional and sold separately.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the OC-5 process chords?
Yes. Its polyphonic tracking is designed for complex chords, arpeggios, bass lines, and single notes.
02What octave directions are available?
The OC-5 provides octave-up and octave-down effects, plus drive.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Tone Control Full Ccw
- –20dB @ 3kHz
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
4 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- 600 kohm
- Output Impedance
- 3 kohm
- Nominal Input Level
- +6 dBV
- Power Requirements
- 9 VDC
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 2.87 inch x 2.32 inch x 5.08 inch
3 detailsOther
- Bypass
- True bypass
- Throughput Gain
- Up to +50dB @ 1kHz
- Current Draw
- 18.5 mA
