Boss OD-20 Drive Zone Twin Overdrive and Distortion Pedal

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22 stompbox models. 4 User memories.

22 Killer Overdrive/Distortion Pedals Right Beneath Your Feet!
The OD-20 Drive Zone uses advanced COSM technology to model the sound of classic overdrive/distortion pedals of the past 30 years, as well as creating new sounds of its own. There are 22 models to choose from, plus new "Attack Shape" and "Heavy Octave" parameters for dialing in subtle nuances or extreme tones. You can even switch amp channels remotely using the OD-20's Amp Control jack.

Features
COSM Overdrive/Distortion Modeling pedal with 22 killer stompbox models, including 6 all-new tones

Models classic and modern overdrive/distortion pedals like BOSS OD-1 and MT-2, plus many other vintage and boutique pedals

Attack Shape control adjusts overdrive's response dynamics to your playing

Heavy Octave parameter creates sounds one octave below notes played on the 4th string,

4th fret and lower - great for heavy, single string riffs!

4 User memories for storing custom settings

Line output with Amp Simulator; also works as headphone output

Amp Control jack for switching amp channels from the OD-20

Boss 5-year warranty

All Your Favorite Overdrive/Distortion Sounds
Thanks to COSM technology, the OD-20 can faithfully recreate the sound of the most popular overdrive/distortion pedals in history. You get all the Boss classics like the OD-1, DS-1, and MT-2, plus boutique pedals and many other classics - 22 in all! There's also 6 new overdrive and distortion sounds ranging from mellow crunch to bottom-heavy read more distortion and screaming metal.

New "Attack Shape" and "Heavy Octave" Knobs
Using Attack Shape, guitarists can adjust the overdrive model's response to match their playing. So if you're really digging into the strings, the OD-20 will be right there with you. There's also a new Heavy Octave control which produces low octave sounds for any notes played below the 4th fret of the 4th string - great for simulating thick 7-string type sounds heard in modern rock music.
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Nominal Input Level: -20 dBu

Input Impedance: 1 M ohms

Nominal Output Level: -20 dBu

Output Impedance: 1 k ohms

Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater

Dynamic Range: 102 dB (IHF-A typ.)

Controls:
Effect On/Off Pedal, Manual/Memory Pedal, Drive Knob, Bottom Knob, Tone Knob, Level Knob, Attack Shape Knob, Heavy Octave Knob, Type Knob, Variation Button, Amp CTRL (amp control) Button, Memory Write Button, Memory Select Button

Indicators:
Power Indicator (serves also as battery check indicator), Effect On/Off Indicator, Manual Indicator, Memory Indicator, Variation Indicator, Amp CTRL (amp control) Indicator, Memory Number Indicator (1 - 4)

Connectors:
Input Jack, Amp CTRL (amp control) Jack, Line Out/Phones Jack, Output Jack, AC Adapter Jack (DC 9 V)

Power Supply: DC 9 V: Dry Battery (R6/LR6 (AA) type) x 6, AC Adapter

Current Draw:
85 mA (9 V max.) *Expected battery life under continuous use: Carbon: 8 hours, Alkaline: 20 hours, These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Dimensions (W x D x H): 173 x 158 x 57 mm (6-13/16 x 6-1/4 x 2-1/4 in.)

Weight: 1.1 kg (2 lbs., 7 oz.), including batteries

Accessories
Owner's Manual, Leaflet ("Using The Unit Safely," "Important Notes," and "Information"), Dry battery (LR6 (AA) type) x 6 *We recommend that alkaline batteries be used when replacing the batteries.

Options
AC Adapter (PSA Series)
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms.

Note: The specifications are subject to change without notice.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-890-3700

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (42 ratings)
Submitted December 3, 2005 by BIG BAD BEN @ abcddarling@prtcnet.com

"Beat This!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
(see rating details)
I'd like to see someone else try and top that.
Sound
This pedal's sound is perfect! No feedback whatsoever. I'm starting to think that BOSS stole the cicuitry straight out of the other pedals.
Features
If there were any more features, it would be a pedalboard.
Quality
Frankly, I wouldn't worry about it. You can bash it all you want to, but it's just not going to break.
Value
I don't know, which sounds better to you? $200 or $2000?
The Wow Factor
I think this pedal makes a bold statement with the color yellow, but it really hits home with the size. Not too big, not too small, and the pads on the bottom stick like crazy.

Musical Background:

Greenhorn Hobbyist

Musical Style:

Metal/Rock
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