Quatschmacher Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 23 hours ago, knicknack said: Shootout underway.... Sadly couldn't get hold of the MXR but i'd imagine these are some of the more popular options! There’s an MXR VBO for sale on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knicknack Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 31 minutes ago, Quatschmacher said: There’s an MXR VBO for sale on here. Already withdrawn from sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knicknack Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 I managed to find a VBO for sale, so it's a nice bunch for the shootout! I've been getting familar with all of them over the last few days, it's been very interesting. I swear my favourite changes on an hourly basis! Initial thoughts on the OC-5 are that it's very impressive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, knicknack said: I managed to find a VBO for sale, so it's a nice bunch for the shootout! I've been getting familar with all of them over the last few days, it's been very interesting. I swear my favourite changes on an hourly basis! Initial thoughts on the OC-5 are that it's very impressive! This should be excellent, looking forward to it. You're just missing a Valeton OC-10! Edited December 20, 2020 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quatschmacher Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Al Krow said: This should be excellent, looking forward to it. You're just missing a Valeton OC-10! And an MXR BOD, Octamizer, Octabvre III, Octabass and T-16 (which is different from the T47 due to the lack of bleed from the octave up). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knicknack Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 If anybody fancies sending any of these over... ! There's always opportunity for round 2 anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) I’ve a Red Witch Zeus but it’s basically an oc2 circuit with clean blend (and the fuzz circuit of course) as far as I can hear it. The more sub you give it the more of that oc2 ‘synth/sub’ thing it does. I find it very pleasing and it does have the quirk/glitch as some octaves do it’s fun and full range (as a sub/fuzz) and integration with my stomp fx loop is bang on on both sides. Not sure if you’ve tried any of the red witch dual bass pedals but I’m guessing the sub side is the same on the factotum too. Worth a try! Edited December 20, 2020 by krispn Spealing anf rhat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knicknack Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) Here we go... whilst waiting for the MXR to arrive I've put together a little Boss Blind Test shootout! I'd love to hear what you thought before the reveal! Going to film the 6-pedal test over the next few days, so any feedback/requests very welcome, I want them to be as useful and representative as possible. Trying to keep the playing simple, and there's no EQ/compression going on at all. Edit... for the Sub only settings the OC-2 is maxed, and the OC-5 at about 2 O'Clock. Both pulled back a little alongside the dry signal. Edited December 23, 2020 by knicknack 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobothy Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) Nice one, I liked them both equally tbh! I’ve got 2 OC2 pedals, one with each type of chip set in and I can’t tell the difference between those two really. This OC5 kinda adds to that mix, not identical but close enough in a mix to keep people grooving 😁👍🏼 Edited December 23, 2020 by jimbobothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) @knicknack (aka Switcharoo?) - loved the format of that comparison video: great job! The OC-5 pretty much nails the OC-2 to my non-connoisseur ears. From your further comment, also cool that it has more headroom on the sub-only setting vs the familiar volume loss on the OC-2. Why go boutique when you can go Boss and for a fraction of the price? 😁 Edited December 24, 2020 by Al Krow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knicknack Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I’ll comment more when I’ve put out the full video, but I’m definitely rethinking which one goes on my board from the collection. 6 great pedals but I’m developing a clear favourite. Trying to get across the feel and ‘subby’ness is tricky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knicknack Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I have a feeling my OC-2 has been modded to run at full volume with 9V. The common issue seems to be that the originals were designed to run at 12v (ACA adaptor) so for most people they lack volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey D Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 8 hours ago, Al Krow said: @knicknack Why go boutique when you can go Boss and for a fraction of the price? 😁 As a longtime user of OC2 many many years ago (why did I sell it...well I sold everything and didn't play for some time) and the dilemma what to go for now I'm so glad I went with the OC5 in the end. The down and up sounds are both as I wanted/like. Wonderful pedal that I can see myself enjoy for many many more years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 22 hours ago, knicknack said: Here we go... whilst waiting for the MXR to arrive I've put together a little Boss Blind Test shootout! I'd love to hear what you thought before the reveal! Going to film the 6-pedal test over the next few days, so any feedback/requests very welcome, I want them to be as useful and representative as possible. Trying to keep the playing simple, and there's no EQ/compression going on at all. Edit... for the Sub only settings the OC-2 is maxed, and the OC-5 at about 2 O'Clock. Both pulled back a little alongside the dry signal. Exactly my feeling about the difference. The OC-5 is more precise and the OC-2 is more idiosyncratic. Other than that, there might be some glitches making one sound a bit more growly sometimes and next time it's the other. The OC-5 is a true success : thanks Boss. No need to spend €/£ 200 on a second-hand Japanese OC-2 anymore, when you can almost get 2 brand new OC-5's for the same price. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted December 26, 2020 Author Share Posted December 26, 2020 I think I need one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 It appears I ordered one while fuelled by rum. Incoming this week. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 2 hours ago, fretmeister said: It appears I ordered one while fuelled by rum. Incoming this week. You won't regret this fuelled buy. 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 It has arrived. Just need my new longer patch cables to arrive so I can get it on my board. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 It's very good. Liking it a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Told ya @fretmeister 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 After deciding I want an Oc-5, they appear to be out of stock everywhere with an indefinite new stock time. Any idea why?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 (edited) @Kev : https://www.dv247.com/en_GB/GBP/Boss-OC-5-Octave/art-GIT0054587-000 Edited April 22, 2021 by Hellzero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 38 minutes ago, Hellzero said: @Kev : https://www.dv247.com/en_GB/GBP/Boss-OC-5-Octave/art-GIT0054587-000 Stock due May 30th, don’t know how set in stone that is. Had bad experiences with DV247 when it comes to out of stock items too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 The one at £121 is the only one in stock. Otherwise, you'll have to pay the full price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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