Two Colorful Drives, One Powerful Pedal
The OS-2 Overdrive/Distortion features a versatile hybrid design that combines independent overdrive and distortion circuits in a single compact pedal. Praised by everyone from professional players to beginners for decades, its specially tuned circuits can be used alone or blended in parallel to achieve distinctive combinations. The ultra-flexible OS-2 offers an ideal balance of sonic diversity and ease of use, allowing guitarists to dial in great tones for every style in seconds.
Features
- Discrete overdrive and distortion circuits in a hybrid compact pedal
- Classic BOSS overdrive circuit delivers rich, singing midrange
- Precision-tuned distortion circuit supplies tightness and punch
- Color knob for selecting isolated overdrive or distortion sounds or blending the two circuits in parallel
- BOSS five-year warranty
Dual-Drive Design
The OS-2’s overdrive circuit is rooted in the timeless design of the OD-1, one of the first BOSS compact pedals introduced in 1977. Asymmetrical clipping mimics the natural overdrive behavior of tube amps, creating plush, responsive midrange tones that are perfect for edge-of-breakup rhythms and expressive lead playing. Meanwhile, the OS-2’s finely tuned distortion circuit uses hard clipping to produce sharp, fat tones for heavy chord work and searing solos.
One Knob, Many Colors
With its unique Color knob, OS-2 effortlessly transitions between overdrive, distortion, and distinctive combinations of the two types. Whether emulating the warm breakup of a pushed tube amp in electric blues, capturing the edgy crunch of classic rock, or nailing the intense saturation of grunge, this pedal excels at every turn. Enhance the clarity on the overdrive side with a touch of distortion. Or add midrange warmth to the distortion by mixing in some overdrive richness.
Versatility Meets Simplicity
Handling any type of pickup with ease, the OS-2’s simple controls deliver a surprising array of complex driven tones. Twisting the Color knob mixes the overdrive and distortion circuits in parallel, providing a smoother, more articulate result than you can get by stacking two pedals in series. Once you find your preferred blend, dial it in with familiar knobs that include Level, Tone, and wide-ranging Drive that goes from subtle to aggressive.
- Specifications:
- Nominal Input Level
- -20 dBu
- Input Impedance
- 1 M ohm
- Nominal Output Level
- -20 dBu
- Output Impedance
- 1 k ohm
- Recommended Load Impedance
- 10 k ohms or greater
- Bypass
- Buffered bypass
- Controls
- COLOR knob
DRIVE knob
TONE knob
LEVEL knob
Pedal switch - Indicator
- CHECK indicator (Used for indication of check battery)
- Connectors
- INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
DC IN jack - Power Supply
- Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22) or Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately) - Current Draw
- 12 mA
- Expected battery life under continuous use
- Carbon: Approx. 33.5 hours
Alkaline: Approx. 55 hours
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. - Accessories
- Leaflet (“USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” “IMPORTANT NOTES,” and “Information”)
Carbon-zinc battery (9 V, 6F22) - Options (sold separately)
- AC adaptor: PSA series
- Size and Weight
- Width
- 73 mm
2-7/8 inches - Depth
- 129 mm
5-1/8 inches - Height
- 59 mm
2-3/8 inches - Weight (including battery)
- 385 g
14 oz - * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
- *The specifications are subject to change without notice.
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