GK Effect Twin Pedals from BossNew WP-20G Wave Processor and OC-20G Poly Octave Pedals Offer
Polyphonic Pitch Shifting and Synth-Type Guitar Effects
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WP-20G Wave Processor
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WP-20G Rear Panel
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OC-20G Poly Octave
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OC-20G Rear Panel
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July 21, 2001BOSS is proud to introduce two new GK Effect Pedals—part of the new Twin Pedal Series—poised to change the way guitarists think about compact effects: the WP-20G Wave Processor and the OC-20G Poly Octave. With their GK Pickup inputs, these new effects pedals process each guitar string individually, yielding amazing synth-type effects (WP-20G) and polyphonic octave capabilities (OC-20G) far beyond any effects pedals in history.
The WP-20G Wave Processor lets guitarist select from six different synth-type waves and effects—Saw Lead, Square, Ring Mod, Slow Gear, Sitar and Acoustic—using simple knob-based controls. Once selected, the sound’s tonality can be tweaked using a Color knob, and blended in with the unprocessed guitar sound using the Level knob. This pedal also offers 11 different chorus and delay effects, which can be used to produce fatter synth and effect sounds, and turned on and off independently thanks to the WP-20G’s dual-pedal design. The wide range of analog synth-type tones, instant tracking response, and built-in effects should find the WP-20G a home with guitarists ranging from heavy rockers to jazz players and anyone who wants to push the boundaries of their instrument.
The OC-20G Poly Octave is the world’s first polyphonic octave pedal, capable of producing string-assignable octave effects , unique non-native guitar simulations, and even onboard distortion for getting ultra-heavy tones. Thanks to the GK Pickup input, the OC-20G can produce octaves for various combinations of strings—like the 5th and 6th strings—while leaving the other four strings unprocessed for cool simulated guitar/bass combos. Six guitar simulations are also provided, including three acoustic guitar simulations and three electric guitar simulations that will have audience members scratching their heads. Finally, onboard distortion can be activated to produce a thick "new-school" metal sound with bass an octave below.
As the first GK-compatible pedal effects from BOSS, the battery-driven WP-20G and OC-20G incorporate the aforementioned GK Pickup inputs for connection to guitars equipped with the Roland GK-2A Pickup (sold separately and required for use) or "GK-Ready" guitars from manufacturers including Fender, Ibanez, Godin, Brian Moore, Washburn and more. The WP-20G and OC-20G also offer send and return jacks for connection to conventional pedal effects or placement within the effects loops of guitar amplifiers and studio gear. For more information, visit their web site at www.bossus.com. |
