Boss OC-2 - Everything You Need to Know & Sound Comparison

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Firstly, let me say that this is a very dry video and I realize that. I made it to consolidate all of the info on the legendary Boss OC-2 and hopefully present it in an understandable manner. I will also be comparing it directly with the modern OC-3 so you can hear for yourself what the hype is about. There are many different versions of the OC-2 and many overlapping periods with uncertain dates so that will be a big portion of this video so you can understand how the desirable and less desirable versions differ. I'm not offering any opinions in this video, but feel free to share yours!
Full-band context:
• "Zakuska" - New Single...
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - intro
0:49 - About the OC-3
2:52 - History of the OC-2 (also recommended to read below)
7:05 - PSA vs. ACA adapter & how to power your OC-2
8:36 - Powering the OC-2 with 9v or 12v?
12:05 - OC-2 vs OC-3 sound comparison
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Regarding the different versions and changes in parts of the OC-2, refer to this list:
1982 - 1984 - first OC-2s are in production
Light brown color
"Octaver" - (with the letter R at the end)
Made in Japan
Black label
BA634 chip
ACA Adapter
1984 - 1985 - switched name from Octaver or just Octave
Light brown color
"Octave" - (WITHOUT the letter R at the end)
Made in Japan
Black label
BA634 chip
ACA Adapter
1985 - 1989 - switched to darker shade of brown
Dark brown color
"Octave"
Made in Japan
Black label
BA634 chip
ACA Adapter
1989 - 1997 - production shifted to Taiwan
Dark brown color
"Octave"
Made in Taiwan
Black label for a year or two, then switched to silver (unclear on exact date)
BA634 chip for about 5 years, then switched to 4013 chip (unclear on exact date)
ACA Adapter
1997 - 2003 - switched to PSA adapter
Dark brown color
"Octave"
Made in Taiwan
Silver label
4013 chip
PSA Adapter
Listen to the OC-2 in a full band context here:
• "Zakuska" - New Single...
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@yuichituba 4 года назад

I don't think anyone could ask for a more in-depth explanation behind the history and technical differences between the different variations of the OC2. EXCELLENT job with this video! Bravo! And subbed :)

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Yuichi Tuba thank you! I really appreciate that

@seancurtin5131 2 года назад

@@AlexPriceMusician Your most welcome. The other thing people don't realize is that if there after the sounds of the years the OC2 was released well sorry to say, the capacitors will have dried out substantially to ensure you will never get the exact same sound as the pedal was capable of back in the day. In fact there's more chance of achieving it with the updated OC3.

@humanbeing2420 4 года назад

Excellent work - highly detailed but concise. This guy deserves more subscribers.

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

I agree 😎

@adriangough5283 3 года назад

Soooo much info !! Awsome breakdown

@onionpierogi3038 5 лет назад

This is quality content. The internet needed this info. So many people have it all wrong. They see one video and think they need to buy a piece of vintage gear to get the right tone. The OC-3 sounds close enough and the Bass Octave Deluxe does a similar sound but better. If you want a boutique option, the Three Leaf octave is the best of everything. Amazing pedal.

@AlexPriceMusician 5 лет назад

Onion Pierogi couldn’t agree with you more. I can’t imagine anyone could pick out the difference if they were played back to back like this, let alone in a full band mix. The Three Leaf is awesome.

@PushSueAside 6 месяцев назад

Alex, thank you for this information. I have a mit oc2. I’ve had it a long time, and recently I have been considering getting a mij just to see what is different. Sometimes it’s a valuable experience watching people just giving information about a product and not just doing sound tests. I learned something HUGE here. First of all the chip and ACA adapter, I had no idea that theses things stayed the same for a while, before the, what I assume major difference of changing chip and power adapter. Turns out I have the BA634 and the ACA. The other thing, voltage!?! Maybe I’m the only one in the dark about this, but I had NO IDEA that this octave could be used at 12v. I figured 9v battery 9v adapter. WOW!!! What a considerable difference. You basically gave me a brand new pedal, this little guy was just anemic, and starving for power. Oh how it almost screamed “THANK YOU” dug it’s heals in and BOOM! We have headroom and punch. I’ve just recently started using it as an “always on” with oc2 and oc1 down all the way and level all the way up. It ads a nice clarity and a little boost, now even THAT sounds better. So Cheers Alex I’ve watched a lot of your videos in the past but never went out of the way to say thank you, so I’m sorry it took so long. You are appreciated!

@AlexPriceMusician 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! I’m glad it was helpful and your kind words mean a lot. The comment in my inbox just before yours basically only said that I look and talk funny 😂

@PushSueAside 6 месяцев назад

@@AlexPriceMusician oh my! Sounds like the brutal honesty only a 2 year old can get away with. I hope one day I have the strength and courage it takes to put yourself out there and try to be helpful, informative and entertaining. Just know, you made me happy today. You gave me a gift and you didn’t even know it was my birthday! You’re doing great. Cheers

@haha-ju3pj 4 года назад

such a good video man, please keep it up

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Alex Cooper thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed

@gabrielalbo6911 4 года назад

Absolutely amazing video. I can't believe such an informative video has so few likes, it deserves a whole lot more. Thanks to this, I was sure enough of the OC2 version I saw listed and got it for a pretty good price just now. BTW, really enjoyed listening to The Inner Urge :-) I'm now both subscribed here and following the band on Spotify.

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Thank you Gabriel! That means a lot. We should have a new album coming out within the next two months.

@etiennemamo8604 3 года назад

Great video! You cleared up my confusion on all the models. I’ve got a may 87 Japanese model, had no idea what to do with it but I liked the sound you had

@AlexPriceMusician 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@HellsSaints 5 лет назад

You articulated well. Thanks for all of the info. Gonna keep my 97-03 OC-2 at this point.

@AlexPriceMusician 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching!

@kerryfromaj9032 3 года назад

Great video. You saved me the angst of decision making and you saved me money$$$ I got a just barely used OC 3 for $90. It seemed like such an outcast in the group of OC 2 units in my area. One of these OC 2’s was $450. I am learning guitar and this OC 2 is perfect for my needs. Great channel, thanks for the presentation.

@AlexPriceMusician 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@jessetoews2446 4 года назад

Kinda the best identify your oc2 and power vid out there

@flamulated 4 года назад

Nice job! Good clean presentation. The 12/9v comparison was cool as most trials don’t include that. I could hear a difference between the voltages and a clear difference between the pedals in this sort of critical listening mode w headphones on and the bass solo. But I agree w many comments that for most situations the oc3 would do that one established oc2 voice well enough to pass and have many other options. Personally if prefer the oc3 version of that sound but am more about sonic exploration than retro sexiness in my writing and tones. Cool that there are options that don’t bear the cost of “ collectibility”. The Three Leaf octabvre also sounds fantastic for the oc2 vibe.

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

I appreciate that! Thanks for commenting and offering your thoughts

@MXMNK_music 5 лет назад

Great video ! That’s quality content, thanks for the info ! (I prefer the OC-3 on this video)

@AlexPriceMusician 5 лет назад

Jamie Monkey glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching

@Bertanerny 3 года назад

Awesome review, it's taken me a bit of searching to find a Bass specific review that explains the relevant info you need. Great job, it's really helped me to make a decision. As for the OC2 vs OC3, they sounded pretty close to me, maybe a bit more high end on the OC3 but nothing that I consider a real game changer and certainly nothing that would make me pay more money just to have an OC2. I'd love to hear you do a comparison between the OC3 and the MXR Bass Octave, there's a few out there but not as informative as yours.

@AlexPriceMusician 2 года назад

Some day I'd love to do that. Maybe include a few other common bass octave pedals too

@HectorKmaronRomer 2 года назад

2 years later it's still a great video with quality content, thank you! By the way ... OC-2-12V!!

@AlexPriceMusician 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@oldethangoogleacc8484 3 года назад

this is a great video man. thank you

@AlexPriceMusician 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful Ethan. I just got the brand new OC-5 in the mail so I'm hoping to revisit this soon!

@kdrexler 4 года назад

Excellent video!

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Thanks Kevin! Glad you enjoyed

@rickygomez2316 5 лет назад

Lots of good information here

@basscliff55 Год назад

Love your review my friend- 👍🏽 but I was wondering if I should use a compressor with it to keep the notes at one level.. I don't use this pedal much cuz I don't know what the hell I'm doing. 😅 But listening to some of your explanations is a big big help. Thanks

@MarioSouzaLima 4 года назад

Everything I could want to know and plus, thanks!

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Thanks Mario!

@MarioSouzaLima 4 года назад

@@AlexPriceMusician Do you tested if OC3 can handle 12V feed?

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

No I haven’t. It’s not rated for it so I wouldn’t recommend it

@MarioSouzaLima 4 года назад

Oh, thanks a lot. Best regards.

@etiennemamo8604 3 года назад

Great video! You cleared up my confusion on all the models. I’ve got a may 87 Japanese model, had no idea what to do with it but I’m gonna experiment a little. Does it work well with guitar too?

@AlexPriceMusician 3 года назад

Absolutely. I'm primarily a guitar player, though I played bass in this video because I think it's more used by bass players.

@michaelshepherd1072 4 года назад

Dude knows his gear! I just bought a used Dec 2015 made in Taiwan OC-3 for CAD 100. Only used in the studio. Does what it said it would do. Done.

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Thanks so much Michael. Enjoy the OC-3! It’s one of my favorite pedals.

@rossco420 4 года назад

Hi Alex I just bought the super octave pedal about week ago, and I was unsure of how it worked, thanks to you I have a better knowledge, thanks for the video. 🎸🤙🏽

@rickygomez2316 5 лет назад

I honestly think the OC-3 sounds better to me. It seems to track a bit better and has an overall cleaner sound. I guess some people prefer the glitchy gritty-ness of the OC-2 though and that's what they're look for. The comparison was well done.

@AlexPriceMusician 5 лет назад

Thanks for listening Ricky. I think it's all just up to personal taste. It's hard to imagine that anyone could tell the difference between the two in any situation other than a back to back comparison.

@rickygomez2316 5 лет назад

@@AlexPriceMusician Thanks for the video!

@faroutmayt 3 года назад

Great video! I have an OC-2 spelled Octaver, with a serial that dates to August of 1982. I opened it up to find an MN4013 chip. Perhaps this could prove that even some of the older Japanese models used the 4013 chip. Still hoping to find some more info on this.

@NicolaGiglio 2 года назад

Hello Nate, I'm an happy owner of an OctaveR too, dated november 1982, s/n 244700. You're right, there's a MN4013 chip, but near there is another smaller one in vertical position: on its side you can read BA634. Alex Price refers to this one when explain the difference between OC-2 models. I have a question, maybe you or someone else, even Alex, could help: what could be an economic estimation of such a gear? I saw on ebay some offers form Japan/Australia asking for 250 USD plus shipping. I'm wondering if it's reasonable or not.🤔

@AlexPriceMusician 2 года назад

Interesting Nate, thanks for sharing. Nicola - to see what OC-2s are selling for, check out the Reverb.com price guide. They'll show you what the gear was initially listed for and what it finally sold for.

@samwatts2848 3 года назад

Hey Alex, great video! So just checking, is the main difference in sound between the different OC-2's the BA634 vs the 4013 chip? And does that mean all pedals with the BA634's (whether MIJ or MIT) should sound the same?

@AlexPriceMusician 3 года назад

I think so! I can't confirm as I haven't done a shootout between early MIT and MIJ models but that is the major difference.

@curtbrobrown123 Год назад

Thank you for the information. I when a question. If I have a bass equalizer, OC3 Octave, bass chorus, and an bass envelope. What is the arrangement or positions start from the bass guitar?

@AlexPriceMusician Год назад

I would go bass - envelope - OC-3 - EQ - Chorus - amp

@Senator667 4 года назад

Brilliant video. As a guitar player I didn't get as much as I was hoping for out of the latter half of the video, the demo section, but the depth you went into during the first half was absolutely information I wanted. Thank you!

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Thanks for commenting! And I’m glad it was at least a little bit helpful. I went back and forth since I’m primarily a guitar player myself, but ultimately decided to go with bass since that’s probably what most are using.

@Senator667 4 года назад

@@AlexPriceMusician It was more than a little bit helpful! I would have never thought to consider to look for when/where a pedal was made to determine circuitry differences, and I just assumed all Boss pedals used 9V. I just looked over my 3 Boss pedals and one of my Chorus pedals (CE-2) actually should be using 12V. I never knew! How much would a 12V supply affect the sound? Do I have a new thing to obsess over?? Probably!

@ugisimmers6836 3 года назад

Imo OC3 serves more for the guitar/acoustic guitar players in its functionality (especialy poly mode) Sound-wise its more for bass players to choose the preference of OC2 and OC2 mode on OC3

@craigharper3941 5 лет назад

Great upload. How did you come about your OC-2s? Seems like you found them both for good prices.

@AlexPriceMusician 5 лет назад

Craig Harper first one was at a guitar show a few years ago. It was sitting on a table amongst a ton of junk and the guy only wanted $60 for it. The second one was at a pawn shop. They had just gotten it in the day before. Same price.

@craigharper3941 5 лет назад

@@AlexPriceMusician Lucky!

@Rialas 5 лет назад

Thanks

@AlexPriceMusician 5 лет назад

RIALAS glad it was helpful!

@iseeu-fp9po 4 года назад

Is there a huge difference, (if any), between the japansene and the taiwanese version? I have the option to buy the latter second hand, but I don't want a subpar product.

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

I haven’t had the chance to compare them personally, but according to someone further down in the comments of the video, the different chip between Japanese and Taiwanese models is supposedly not even used in the first octave. If you’re just planning on using the first octave of the pedal (which is how I think most people use it) then it probably won’t matter.

@groovybasslines 2 месяца назад

Hi Alex ! Great job ! Thanx !

@NikolaOric 4 года назад

I really liked the rough-around-the-edges sound from the OC-2. Could you recommend a webshop where I’d find the pedal at a reasonable price for the product and shipping (I’m from Croatia)? Great video, btw.

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Ah man it's hard to say. I think this pedal is so hyped online that everyone who has one for sale is asking for top dollar. I'd say just try and find a banged up Taiwanese OC-2 on Reverb. Use the watchlist feature and you'll get an email when one pops up below a certain price threshold.

@NikolaOric 4 года назад

Alex Price thanks!

@ugisimmers6836 3 года назад

There are couple of quite used ones on ebay. Some of the under 100

@valdrinmaxhuni3462 4 года назад

Good job!!! Keep it up...

@valdrinmaxhuni3462 4 года назад

May i know, does oc3 work with phantom? Im interested to connect the oc3 with a clarinette microphone that needs phantom! If u can answer this it would be great!

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Hi - sorry but the OC-3 will not be able to supply phantom power. I suggest looking at getting a mic preamp that can supply that and also convert to a 1/4” TS. My only fear would be if you’re using the mic on a live stage with other instruments that the OC-3 will have a hard time tracking. It’s strictly a monophonic pedal and the other frequencies coming in might confuse it

@bryanleigh6497 4 года назад

No one needs more information on the OC2 ever!

@qhgflies 2 года назад

Great vid. What are you powering it with here?

@AlexPriceMusician 6 месяцев назад

Sorry, I know this is an old comment. I believe I was using a Voodoo Labs ISO-5 at the time

@kikodasneves1 4 года назад

I think I prefer the OC3. It's slightly more agressive, but I think I like both tones the same. The 3 has the advantage that I could use the poly mode with guitar as well and that it tracks better.

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Polyphonic mode is everything on the OC-3!

@pn6719 3 года назад

Looks like there’s a new Boss OC-5 as of September 2020....which has a “vintage” setting. Anyone do a comparison between an OC-2 and OC-5 yet? 🤔

@AlexPriceMusician 3 года назад

Not yet... but I’ve purchased the OC-5 and am planning at least a comparison against the OC-3

@yuichituba 3 года назад

@Alex - can you at least make a comparison with OC-2’s 1 Oct down setting? I’ve been very curious about that!

@depotgear 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video, very detailed information. I had two OC-2s, a 1994 BA634 chip and a 2000s 4013 chip .. I don't remember big differences. With the bass OC-3 and OC-2 sound very similar in -1 oct voice. I think there are some differences in the attack of the note. Instead the OC-3 "oct2" mode is terrible with guitar if connected to the guitar input. Connecting the guitar to the bass input I think it sounds much better, I did a video test yesterday

@AlexPriceMusician 5 лет назад

Yeah it wouldn’t surprise me if there’s not much difference in sound between the chips. The internet and forums have a way of overhyping certain things. Interesting note on the OC-3. I’ll have to try that sometime. Thanks for your comment!

@depotgear 5 лет назад

@@AlexPriceMusician I didn't directly compare the two different chips, I had them in different periods .. I remember the tracking was the same. In the oc-3 the bass input I think works better only for the oct 2 mode, in the other two modes it's better the guitar in ;)

@cookies0ndowels217 4 года назад

I picked up an Octaver black label from july 1982 here in new zealand for $60 US. Sounds fantastic.

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Good deal! Enjoy

@mdzinari26 3 года назад

Will running the old MIJ(ACA label) OCs at 12V @ 100mA be underpowering it?

@AlexPriceMusician 3 года назад

Nope! That’s perfect.

@mdzinari26 3 года назад

@@AlexPriceMusician Awesome, thanks!

@dookie84 4 года назад

I hear a little more volume on the OC 3. The OC 3 has also a little more punch/attack in the beginning. But in my opinion, they sound nearly the same. You did not tell your opinion in the video, but could you tell it to me in the comments? What do you think?

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

S Esser thanks for your thoughts! I think the OC-2 has a bit more pleasing tone, but in a full band mix you’re likely going to lose that. It’s probably not worth searching for a vintage OC-2. The OC-3 is probably a better deal because of the extra features and availability.

@amirvahab5091 3 года назад

Can anyone tell me what is the best octaver for simply going 1 octave above and 1 octave below and all 3 octaves at the same time.

@AlexPriceMusician 3 года назад

Hi Amir - for what you're asking, the best solution will be the EHX Nano POG: www.zzounds.com/a--3971116/item--EHXNANOPOG

@amirvahab5091 3 года назад

@@AlexPriceMusician Hi Alex, thanks so much for your kind respond. Does the Boss OC-3 also do what I need ?

@AlexPriceMusician 3 года назад

No unfortunately. The OC-3 only does octave down.

@amirvahab5091 3 года назад

@@AlexPriceMusician Thanks Alex, this was very helpful. I also need a pitch shifter that can go up from D to E, F and all the way to G. Can you recommend me one please?

@AlexPriceMusician 3 года назад

The EHX Pitchfork is great for that then. And it can do just about the same thing as the Nano Pog: www.zzounds.com/a--3971116/item--EHXPITCHFORK

@penfold7800 4 года назад

The OC2 sounds a bit more retro 70's synth sound, where as the OC3 is a bit warmer (late 90s) and more modern in its sound. So it all depends what sound you're looking for I think. Personally I like the OC3 because of its poly mode that is useful for accoustic guitarists. But you're right, the OC2 powered 12v gives a thicker cleaner sound than with the 9v. It's probably got something to do with the voltage regulator circuit in the pedal actually needing a little more power than it's supposed to in order to power the rest of the circuitry. Another one for BigClive to investigate

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Thanks for your thoughts!

@WillyVLD 4 года назад

What a load of info man great video. I got an OC-2 made in Taiwan which is made in nov 1988 with a 12v (asa) input 😃

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for adding your piece 😊

@tombauer6751 4 года назад

Great video. I preferred the tone of the OC-2 at 9v. A little more gritty. If I wanted a pure tone I'd just go with the POG.

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Thanks for your thoughts Tom!

@kikodasneves1 4 года назад

POG is not bassy enough for bass, in my opinion, it suits guitar much better.

@doingittodeath3858 2 года назад

I’m surprised at how good the OC-3 sounds. It seems to have a little more push to it and the tracking is slightly better. I love my ‘86 and ‘87 OC-2s but I might need to check into an OC-3 just for the different flavor.

@kaustik185 2 года назад

You should have a look at oc-5.

@rickygomez2316 5 лет назад

I keep coming back to listen to this video but I can't decide if I like the OC-2 or the OC-3. They definitely sound different. Idk which I like better.

@AlexPriceMusician 5 лет назад

Ricky Gomez better buy both! 😯

@rickygomez2316 5 лет назад

@@AlexPriceMusician LOL I couldn't

@owenmasters4365 4 года назад

Get an oc-3

@ugisimmers6836 3 года назад

Do You use it with bass or guitar?

@NeuhausMusic 4 года назад

I have a February 1996 OC-2. It has the BA634 chip and uses an ACA adapter. Hmmm. I got lucky, I thought it would be the 4013 chip...

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Wow, 1996. That’s good to know! Thanks for sharing that

@deonknipecbr11156 4 года назад

To me the OC3 has a faster attack and brighter tone, but I don't think you"ll be able to hear the difference in a mix. I'm very happy with my '93 Oc2 Octaver I picked up in 2014 for $25. Its the only pedal on my pedalboard that I haven't swopped out since then

@ugisimmers6836 3 года назад

I agree. OC3 may have a slight advantage in sound, but functionwise it’s serves more for guitar/acoustic guitar players

@Deatg-ek8rf 3 года назад

Imho nows a good time to bag an OC3 for a bargain price, it'll be seen as a classic in the next few years, there's a whole line of digital gear that's seen as classic in the sampler world, boss sp 303, 404, 504, akai S series and the older MPCs. Old digital pedals with there own sound will be desirable in the very near future and the OC3 will definitely be one of them.

@AlexPriceMusician 2 года назад

Yeah - especially with the new and improved OC-5 that's out now. I did a shootout between the OC-3 and OC-5 last year that'll hopefully be helpful.

@gbvoul 4 года назад

so Made in Taiwan with BA-634 is the best value?

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Yes, in my opinion. You should be able to find an OC-2 with the desireable Japanese specs, but at a lower price because it's simply made in Taiwan. That is, if you believe there is any difference in tone at all between the BA 634 and 4013.

@benbassist 3 года назад

I watched some other channel and they said there was some big thing with the difference in OC2 and OC3 and to me any difference just doesn’t matter, lol.

@AlexPriceMusician 3 года назад

I personally think the difference is overhyped

@seancurtin5131 4 года назад

For all intents and purposes you could simply adjust the knobs a touch on the OC-3 and I'm confident you will have the exact same sound, anything else is purely psychological. Without showing someone and adjusting to the same levels, there going to sound identical. If anything the OC-2 just has a slightly lower output capability than the updated OC-3, which gives you more room to adjust your sound. Stop buying old crap and get a brand new OC-3

@AlexPriceMusician 2 года назад

Thanks for your thoughts!

@shibbidydoowop Год назад

Oc-2 slightly warmer less punch

@asktheprophet 4 года назад

FWIW BA634 is a flip flop digital logic chip and another equivalent flip flop would not make any difference to the sound. If there really are any differences, it would not be down to this chip.

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Good info! Thanks for contributing

@thebassbat7882 4 года назад

I got a pre 84 one for nothing lol

@thebassbat7882 4 года назад

it says octaver

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

@@thebassbat7882 Highway robbery haha

@sm26801 4 года назад

OC 2 sounds more Alive, organic! Much prefered!

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Thanks for your thoughts Stefan!

@stanley-fghijk441 2 года назад

Mind blown. I had a Japanese OC-2 for about six months and hated it. Glitchy, weird noises, didn't track well, etc. So I flipped it. I guess this could have been because I was running it off 9v. Oof.

@AlexPriceMusician 2 года назад

It took me a few months and a deep dive into guitar forums to figure this out too. I'd imagine a lot of people bought an OC-2 over the hype and didn't know about the odd power requirements.

@ciddax754 5 лет назад

The effect between 9V and 12V was little. I liked the OC-2 more. The OC-3 was a little bit louder and had more grit, while the OC-2 sounded in my opinion smoother.

@AlexPriceMusician 5 лет назад

Cid Dax thanks for your thoughts!

@TheSimonarne 4 года назад

turning up the volume should add more distortion if you have a 9v psu(and more volts make it cleaner) from my understanding of this pedal. i dont own one i'm looking for one but it will be a while. i also dont have a variable psu. i do have 1 12v psu for my compression pedal but i dont think it will work with daisy chaining that

@richsackett3423 4 года назад

9V pedals run on 12V all day long. It's not even a thing to worry about. Most are designed 9-16V.

@iliasliakos6692 4 года назад

actually oc-2 and oc-3 didn't have that big a difference. I would take an oc-3 on the road easily and not be worry about braking something collectable or smth

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Thanks for your thoughts! The difference is indeed very minimal to my ears as well

@MarioSouzaLima 4 года назад

@@AlexPriceMusician I wonder if the OC3 can manage 12V, did you tested it?

@petougao 4 года назад

@@MarioSouzaLima OC-3 is digital, and you NEVER stuff digital pedals with more volts than they are rated for.

@flatgroundtv7097 2 года назад

OC-2 is the preferable sound. The distorted sound hard to replicate. Warmth old school bass synth sound.

@travisabshire7435 4 года назад

Ok... The 3 sounds better to me here. No doubt the 3 has more dynamics but i was surprised how much fatter it was tone wise. Even if u consider it a tie soundwise ... The 3 wins bc of price and availability. You would get slaughtered in bass forums for saying so though.

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

An unpopular opinion for sure haha. I can see why though

@mahoganymarco9199 2 года назад

Oc3 works better for me, probably the attack and clarity, I'm a guitar player though

@jordanbaxter6073 4 года назад

Yo this was boring as hell but spot on for the info. Thanks for posting this

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Yes I know haha. Glad it was helpful

@teacher5376 2 года назад

Southern Asia's, have many many goods, that we had brought, in early days... .( made in japan

@patbassman8251 4 года назад

To my ears the OC3 sounded more powerful but distorted on the first note , the OC2 sounded warmer IMO.

@ugisimmers6836 3 года назад

I agree in a way. OC-3 has more definition being a digital version. OC-2 lacks that but makes it more natural sounding.

@jin92giu 4 года назад

Nice hairs

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Lol I didn't expect this video to get much attention. I should probably make myself look more presentable next time

@jin92giu 4 года назад

@@AlexPriceMusician i really like your haircut

@Al_Mac125 2 года назад

I had an OC2 for years & got way back in the 80s. No idea what chip was in it, don't really care. What people should care about is that the OC-3 is a far better pedal all round.

@ushnicyuvnikof2748 3 года назад

The 3 sounded better here, it's an underrated pedal.

@TigerSharkF20 4 года назад

Definitely OC-3. Good kick at start.

@rhyezkieable 4 года назад

Oc3 is polyphonic. Much more versatile. You can barely tell the difference

@AlexPriceMusician 4 года назад

Well, it has a “polyphonic” mode, but I still wouldn’t call it polyphonic. Neither the OC-2 or the OC-3 are able to track more than one note at a time. The OC-3’s polyphonic mode is actually just a way to select a cutoff frequency for the wet and dry sounds.

@ugisimmers6836 3 года назад

I had the same thought when I got my OC3 as well. But You can clearly tell the difference between OC2 and poly mode.

@teacher5376 2 года назад

Asia's made , best pedals, and many things, beside 's , I see.i said.