For Immediate Release

Rebecca Eaddy
Marketing Communications Manager
Roland Corporation U.S.
(323) 890-3718
Rebecca.Eaddy@RolandUS.com

BOSS ANNOUNCES NEW OC-3 SUPER OCTAVE

Ultra-Stable Octave Effects Including New Polyphonic Mode

Nashville, July 18, 2003—BOSS is proud to announce the OC-3 Super Octave, the world’s first compact pedal with polyphonic octave effects, along with a new Drive mode for overdriven octave sounds. The versatile OC-3 works with guitar or bass, and includes the original octave sound of the best-selling BOSS OC-2 Octave pedal.

The OC-3 uses advanced DSP technology to create ultra-stable octave effects, including a new Polyphonic Octave mode. This allows guitarists to add octave sounds even when playing chords—a first in a compact pedal. More aggressive sounds can be had using the Drive mode, which adds a touch of distortion to the octave sounds. An OC-2 mode is also provided, giving guitarists the same classic “dual octave” sounds made famous in the popular OC-2 pedal. Using this mode, up to three tones can be blended: the original note, a note one octave below and another two octaves below. And like the other modes, the OC-2 effects benefit from improved stability, giving guitarists rock-solid octaves with incredible tracking.

Guitar players, however, aren’t the only ones who can take advantage of the OC-3. By connecting a bass guitar to the dedicated Bass input, the OC-3 automatically optimizes its effects to suit the range of a bass. Now guitar and bass players can upgrade to the advanced octave effects of the OC-3.

Connections to the OC-3 include dedicated 1/4-inch Guitar and Bass inputs, a 1/4-inch output and separate 1/4-inch Direct output, plus an AC inlet for use with an optional BOSS PSA-Series AC Adaptor.

BOSS products are manufactured and distributed by Roland Corporation. Roland is a world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of electronic musical instruments, professional audio equipment, multimedia products and music accessories. For more information, contact Roland Corporation U.S., 5100 S. Eastern Ave., P.O. Box 910921, Los Angeles, CA 90091-0921, (323) 890-3700 (x3718 for media use only), www.RolandUS.com, www.BossUS.com.