Problems with Boss OC-2

[PauBass]

I'm having some trouble with my Boss Octave OC-2.

I have noticed the octave 1 works properly but the octave 2 is not noticeable at all. I tried it with the effect set to maximum and little clean mix and there is only a bit of effect coming through but nothing comparable to the oct.1 mode, hughe difference in volume levels.

I always have octave 1 nearly or full on and then add a bit of octave 2 but now, the 2 is not doing anything at all.


Any ideas what the problem might be?

Do you know of any places I can have it repaired/checked?

[Toasted]

They're so cheap you'd be better off just buying a new one.

[PauBass]

[quote name='Toasted' post='216726' date='Jun 11 2008, 11:28 AM']They're so cheap you'd be better off just buying a new one.[/quote]

That's exactly what I was thinking too... not worth paying for postage + repair.

[Toasted]

Great pedal. Don't be tempted by an OC-3. They're rubbish, IMO.

[cheddatom]

I have an OC-2 and I love it, and I tried an OC-3 and didn't like it. However, someone told me once that the OC-3 has an OC-2 emulation mode. Is this right? Doesn't it work?

[Higgie]

[quote name='cheddatom' post='216754' date='Jun 11 2008, 12:03 PM']I have an OC-2 and I love it, and I tried an OC-3 and didn't like it. However, someone told me once that the OC-3 has an OC-2 emulation mode. Is this right? Doesn't it work?[/quote]

That's correct. But why pay for an emulation when you can get the real thing cheap as chips?

[cheddatom]

[quote name='Higgie' post='217001' date='Jun 11 2008, 04:28 PM']That's correct. But why pay for an emulation when you can get the real thing cheap as chips?[/quote]

They're not much different in price are they? I would assume the "emulation" is as exact as they come?

[thisnameistaken]

Have you changed your rig at all? My OC-2 seems to do very little with the two-octaves-down knob but I'm putting it through a very average 4x10 so I don't expect to hear much of it.

[PauBass]

[quote name='thisnameistaken' post='217322' date='Jun 12 2008, 12:52 AM']Have you changed your rig at all? My OC-2 seems to do very little with the two-octaves-down knob but I'm putting it through a very average 4x10 so I don't expect to hear much of it.[/quote]

No I haven't changed anything, still with my Ampeg SVT Classic and 6x10 cab. It used to act differently, now the octave 2 adds nothing to the sound.

[Higgie]

[quote name='cheddatom' post='217021' date='Jun 11 2008, 04:48 PM']They're not much different in price are they? I would assume the "emulation" is as exact as they come?[/quote]

The OC-2 second hand will set up back at the most £40. I know I'd rather have the real thing than a copy...It just doesn't have the Mojo.

[dangerboy]

Let me know if you decide to bin it - I'd like a broken one to try and turn into a glitchy mess.

[PauBass]

[quote name='dangerboy' post='218364' date='Jun 13 2008, 02:54 PM']Let me know if you decide to bin it - I'd like a broken one to try and turn into a glitchy mess.[/quote]

Sorry but I'm keeping it for now... even with second octave not working properly I'm still getting a good sound out of it.

[Toasted]

OC-3 is rubbish, but I really like the OC-2. It does thins wonderful glitch/warble sound when you play double stops.

[Higgie]

If you're looking for an analog octaver, I really don't think the OC-2 can be beaten for the price. OC-3 is sh*te, EHX Octave Multiplexer is another good one, but I don't think it has the mojo the OC-2 does.

[Kev]

what about the Dod octoplus?

[PauBass]

I have to say that I'm quite happy with the OC-2, it has really served me well. I don't use it that much but it's a great pedal for the price they are selling.

For the moment I'll stick with this one.

[Kev]

theres is a music shop near me selling one what looks like NOS for £45, was kinda tempted, might see if they will knock it down to £40...