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Published on 06/21/12 at 15:15This thing is very comprehensive if you have a basic setup like myself...No you can't use the 4 cable method as it has no loop...It can do everything else....
Specs:
AD Conversion
24-bit + AF method*
DA Conversion
24-bit
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
Patches
30 (user)
Effects
Tone Modify, Compressor, Overdrive/Distortion, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Harmonist, Tremolo, Pan, Vibrato, UNI-V, Rotary, Delay, Reverb, Noise Suppressor [effects for Expression Pedal]: Foot Volume, Wah, Resonance, Voice, RIng Modulator, Bend (+1 OCTAVE, -1 OCTAVE)
Nominal Input Level
INPUT: -10 dBu, AUX IN: -10 dBu
Input Impedance
INPUT: 1 M ohms, AUX IN: 100 k ohms
Nominal Output Level
-10 dBu
Output Impedance
2 k ohms
Display
7 segments, 1 character LED
Jacks
INPUT jack, GUITAR AMP jacks L (MONO) /R, AUX IN jack (Stereo Mini type), PHONES/LINE OUT jack, AC Adaptor jack
Power Supply
DC9V: Dry battery (R6/LR6 (AA) type) x 6, AC Adaptor (PSA series: Optional)
Current Draw
120 mA
* Expected battery life under continuous use: Carbon: 3.5 hours, Alkaline: 12 hours. These figures will vary depending onthe actual conditions of use.
Accessories
Owner's manual, Dry Battery (Alkaline: LR6 (AA) type) x 6, Roland Service (Information Sheet)
Options
AC Adaptor: BOSS PSA series, Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U
Size and Weight ( incl. batteries )
Width
384 mm
15-1/8 inches
Depth
225 mm
8-7/8 inches
Height
102 mm
4-1/16 inches
Weight
3.2 kg
7 lbs.
UTILIZATION
Very easy to use...Nothing but simple knobs that are clearly labeled...Plug and play...The manual is excellent and the presets give you a great start...Tweak from there....The sounds are just like the BOss pedals so I never understood why I don't see more of these around...
SOUND QUALITY
All my guit fiddles like this box....The OD boosts are excellent, there's compression that is ok, sound sculpting like a BBE, reverb that is passable, delay that is, well delay....There's also modulation that kinda sucks but I don't like chorus....
Overall, this thing is an all-in-one box that covers the ground of many BOSS pedals at a fraction of the cost....Worth every penny and built well to boot!
OVERALL OPINION
I like all the features....The OD Boost is nice...The reverbs are sufficient....They are all fine...If you have used Boss pedals before, that is the tone...For the price, you get a TON with this thing...
I don't like the fact that it has no loop...The 4 cable method would be nice with this...It also lacks usable midi...
This is a unit I don't use regularly but when I need something...It's an all-in-one BOSS pedal shop..
I'd buy again!
Specs:
AD Conversion
24-bit + AF method*
DA Conversion
24-bit
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
Patches
30 (user)
Effects
Tone Modify, Compressor, Overdrive/Distortion, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Harmonist, Tremolo, Pan, Vibrato, UNI-V, Rotary, Delay, Reverb, Noise Suppressor [effects for Expression Pedal]: Foot Volume, Wah, Resonance, Voice, RIng Modulator, Bend (+1 OCTAVE, -1 OCTAVE)
Nominal Input Level
INPUT: -10 dBu, AUX IN: -10 dBu
Input Impedance
INPUT: 1 M ohms, AUX IN: 100 k ohms
Nominal Output Level
-10 dBu
Output Impedance
2 k ohms
Display
7 segments, 1 character LED
Jacks
INPUT jack, GUITAR AMP jacks L (MONO) /R, AUX IN jack (Stereo Mini type), PHONES/LINE OUT jack, AC Adaptor jack
Power Supply
DC9V: Dry battery (R6/LR6 (AA) type) x 6, AC Adaptor (PSA series: Optional)
Current Draw
120 mA
* Expected battery life under continuous use: Carbon: 3.5 hours, Alkaline: 12 hours. These figures will vary depending onthe actual conditions of use.
Accessories
Owner's manual, Dry Battery (Alkaline: LR6 (AA) type) x 6, Roland Service (Information Sheet)
Options
AC Adaptor: BOSS PSA series, Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U
Size and Weight ( incl. batteries )
Width
384 mm
15-1/8 inches
Depth
225 mm
8-7/8 inches
Height
102 mm
4-1/16 inches
Weight
3.2 kg
7 lbs.
UTILIZATION
Very easy to use...Nothing but simple knobs that are clearly labeled...Plug and play...The manual is excellent and the presets give you a great start...Tweak from there....The sounds are just like the BOss pedals so I never understood why I don't see more of these around...
SOUND QUALITY
All my guit fiddles like this box....The OD boosts are excellent, there's compression that is ok, sound sculpting like a BBE, reverb that is passable, delay that is, well delay....There's also modulation that kinda sucks but I don't like chorus....
Overall, this thing is an all-in-one box that covers the ground of many BOSS pedals at a fraction of the cost....Worth every penny and built well to boot!
OVERALL OPINION
I like all the features....The OD Boost is nice...The reverbs are sufficient....They are all fine...If you have used Boss pedals before, that is the tone...For the price, you get a TON with this thing...
I don't like the fact that it has no loop...The 4 cable method would be nice with this...It also lacks usable midi...
This is a unit I don't use regularly but when I need something...It's an all-in-one BOSS pedal shop..
I'd buy again!