Boss OD-20

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== General Information ==
== General Information ==
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'''Original Author''': Staffay
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'''Weapon''': Boss OD-20
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'''Make''': Boss
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'''Model''': OD-20
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'''Price''': 160$ - 220$
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== Introduction ==
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Boss OD-20 is a multi-distorsion unit that emulates 12 different well-known distorsion/OD pedals with the help of COSM-technology (Composite Object Sound Modeling, a Roland technology for emulating sounds via digital signal processing). It also has four memory slots and headphone out as well as a "shape"-control that let the user shape the response according to the pick technique.
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Boss-OD 20 is "dual" Boss unit in a metal casing with two pedals, one for activating/deactivating the unit and one for navigating between the four memory slots. It is dríven by 6 AA batteries or external power supply (recommended) and it feels stable and sturdy in it's construction. All the controls are placed on the upper part on the pedal and the in/jacks on the backside. Jacks include in/out, headphone/line out, amp control jack (for switching channels on the amp via OD-20) and a standard power adaptor jack. On the bottom there is a quick manual of how to store the presets/restore the factory settings.
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Revision as of 08:48, 13 October 2009

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Contents

General Information

Original Author: Staffay

Weapon: Boss OD-20

Make: Boss

Model: OD-20

Price: 160$ - 220$

Introduction

Boss OD-20 is a multi-distorsion unit that emulates 12 different well-known distorsion/OD pedals with the help of COSM-technology (Composite Object Sound Modeling, a Roland technology for emulating sounds via digital signal processing). It also has four memory slots and headphone out as well as a "shape"-control that let the user shape the response according to the pick technique.

Technical Description

Boss-OD 20 is "dual" Boss unit in a metal casing with two pedals, one for activating/deactivating the unit and one for navigating between the four memory slots. It is dríven by 6 AA batteries or external power supply (recommended) and it feels stable and sturdy in it's construction. All the controls are placed on the upper part on the pedal and the in/jacks on the backside. Jacks include in/out, headphone/line out, amp control jack (for switching channels on the amp via OD-20) and a standard power adaptor jack. On the bottom there is a quick manual of how to store the presets/restore the factory settings.


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