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Boss OC-2 Octave

Effects Pedal
Boss OC-2 Octave
Boss OC-2 Octave (example)

The Boss OC-2 Octave is an effects pedal used by Prince from 1982 onward. It appears on every version of his pedalboard and can be heard on many of his studio recordings. Prince used both the original “Octaver” and later “Octave” versions of the pedal. It can be heard on the guitar parts of “Darling Nikki”, the Linn LM-1 tom of “Hot Thing” and the glitching effect on the bass solo of “Crystal Ball”.

The older “Octaver” version of the pedal is currently on Prince’s pedalboard in Paisley Park.

It was also used live by Sonny T.

Suggested Settings

Oct 2 Direct Oct 1
5:00
12:00
4:00

Associated Eras