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Multi-Effects for Electric Guitar from Boss belonging to the ME series

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  • Anonymous

    Boss ME-50Published on 01/09/07 at 13:50
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    By taking a look, especially there are 3 parts: The distortion, modulation (tremolo, vibrato, ...) and delays!
    Then, looking more closely, we see a section Tone Modify a Compressor section, a threshold section and course reverb section with a possibility to increase or decrease reverbation 3 different ...
    Pedal [foot] is on the right desired device.
    A tuner is included plus a few other options.
    - Analog and Digital
    PS: Lack Regrete dynamic settings ... It would have a preamp to fully enjoy the sounds (in particular distortions).

    USE

    If this is to find how to turn the tuner, and use the pedal [foot], I did not need the manual to find me!
    The usage is quite simple and is app…
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    By taking a look, especially there are 3 parts: The distortion, modulation (tremolo, vibrato, ...) and delays!
    Then, looking more closely, we see a section Tone Modify a Compressor section, a threshold section and course reverb section with a possibility to increase or decrease reverbation 3 different ...
    Pedal [foot] is on the right desired device.
    A tuner is included plus a few other options.
    - Analog and Digital
    PS: Lack Regrete dynamic settings ... It would have a preamp to fully enjoy the sounds (in particular distortions).

    USE

    If this is to find how to turn the tuner, and use the pedal [foot], I did not need the manual to find me!
    The usage is quite simple and is appreciateany!

    SOUND QUALITY

    Then! I begin by saying that this pedal is supposed to be specialized in distortions!
    Out on this point, I find that when you have to play with a quality distortion one can only laugh at what to say! I appreciateany least in this pedal is the distortion!
    I think what could possibly have been much better if there is a possibility y'avait dynamics settings (treble, middle, bass, gain ...). The solution would be (I think) to have a preamp, I do not avai when I used this pedal!
    Yet the various effects that can be found (delay, reverb, tremolo, phaser, ...) are not so bad! Especially for low budget!
    A big disappointment for the distortions that are either too acute, too [slobbering] (a kind of large "fuzz" all ugly) .. well I am committed person in this pedal ...

    NOTICE GLOBAL

    The distortions are superb and frankly not enough diversified (it turns especially around the rock / hard rock), especially when we know that this pedal is supposed to be specialized in distortions! The solution in my opinion, have a good preamp advantage of distortions, because there is no dynamic settings so did some unfortunate possibilities ...
    The effects are rather réussient and good simplicity and feature (apart from lacking the dynamic settings) is good!
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  • PromessPromess

    Boss ME-50Published on 05/24/04 at 15:04
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    UTILIZATION

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    SOUND QUALITY

    I t trsdu by the ME-50. OK there qques effects that sound good: modulations, delays and the octave with the expression pedals .... But the big problem, for me and use that I wanted to make is that the edition of the effects in real time with the pots are grsiller sound! not cool in concert. I ask the question: why put the pots in "faade" if you can not use it as a classic pedals??
    I do not even speak distos simulations that are horrible (only OD2 not sound too bad).

    OVERALL OPINION

    I used it one month and I sold 250 euros (feedback I lost 50euros).

    So I strongly deprecated for people who wa…
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    UTILIZATION

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    SOUND QUALITY

    I t trsdu by the ME-50. OK there qques effects that sound good: modulations, delays and the octave with the expression pedals .... But the big problem, for me and use that I wanted to make is that the edition of the effects in real time with the pots are grsiller sound! not cool in concert. I ask the question: why put the pots in "faade" if you can not use it as a classic pedals??
    I do not even speak distos simulations that are horrible (only OD2 not sound too bad).

    OVERALL OPINION

    I used it one month and I sold 250 euros (feedback I lost 50euros).

    So I strongly deprecated for people who want (like me) use the pots to live effects "psychquot, as with pedals.
    on the other hand, for the price, even when I tell others who use their pdalier only preset, you can go, 300euros the modulation and delays boss, just for a, a is the shot .... on the other hand you will have to buy one of distortion pedals and a wah wah cot ;-)
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  • is2iois2io

    Boss ME-50Published on 08/27/04 at 13:24
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    UTILIZATION

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    SOUND QUALITY

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    OVERALL OPINION

    As there is a lot of opinions and descriptions, I'll just tell you about a flaw that I think still significant and has not been reported!

    When using the personal sound banks, and that it effects enchainne 2 There's a mute for a half seconds or less!

    Really useless when you want enchainner 2 sounds programmed personal seamless ...

    snif ... I was quite convinced by this but then I had a hell of a disappointment ...
  • jokairjokair

    Boss ME-50Published on 11/16/04 at 06:46
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    - Full of distorted sounds: metal, loud, lead, crunch, natural, MT-2, DS-1, DS-2, BD-2, OD-2, OD-1, scream, DST +, guv, rat, muff, face, modern OD, stack, hi gain, modern DS, square, oct fuzz
    - Lots of modulations: flanger, phaser, st chorus 2, st chorus 1, chorus, Harmonists, tremolo, pan, vibrato, uni-v, rotary
    - Lots of delays: analog, 400-2000ms, 100-500ms, 25-125ms, 0-30ms, slow echo, pan, space pan, reverse, hold, tap
    - Expression pedals: volume, wah, resonance, voice, ring mod, +1 octave, -1 octave
    - 4 rverbes
    - Compressor
    - Noise gate

    - Between a guitar
    - 1 AUX (for example a MiniDisc)
    - 2 outputs for amplifiers (terrible for panning)
    - LINE OUT 1 (no top as alw…
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    - Full of distorted sounds: metal, loud, lead, crunch, natural, MT-2, DS-1, DS-2, BD-2, OD-2, OD-1, scream, DST +, guv, rat, muff, face, modern OD, stack, hi gain, modern DS, square, oct fuzz
    - Lots of modulations: flanger, phaser, st chorus 2, st chorus 1, chorus, Harmonists, tremolo, pan, vibrato, uni-v, rotary
    - Lots of delays: analog, 400-2000ms, 100-500ms, 25-125ms, 0-30ms, slow echo, pan, space pan, reverse, hold, tap
    - Expression pedals: volume, wah, resonance, voice, ring mod, +1 octave, -1 octave
    - 4 rverbes
    - Compressor
    - Noise gate

    - Between a guitar
    - 1 AUX (for example a MiniDisc)
    - 2 outputs for amplifiers (terrible for panning)
    - LINE OUT 1 (no top as always)

    - Stores 10 banks of 3 presets

    - Works with 9V (battery or mains)

    UTILIZATION

    - The Multi-effects pdalier the easiest to use
    - Nothing to add

    SOUND QUALITY

    - We have the majority of effects in this pdalier BOSS!

    - We finished quickly found his own sound and turn to the same saturation.
    - Personally, I like the old Overdrive (OD-1, OD-2, Natural) and DS-1.
    The saturation mtal (Loud, Metal, MT-2) sounded too artificial my taste.
    The wah is good but not great (a is not the cry baby, but hey the ME-50 is less than 300 now!)

    OVERALL OPINION

    - I've had it for over a year and there is a concern, but one big concern:

    THERE IS A SILENCE IN THE PASSAGE OF ANOTHER PRESET

    -> We are only 3 in the group (bass drums), so I have to use the saturation of my amp (a will, it is good but good) for pieces that ncessitent a brief ITS CLAIR / SATURATION.

    -> Hold well aware of this settings
    -> If you do not care, dark, you have almost everything in one pdalier BOSS!
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  • JiPeeJiPee

    Boss ME-50Published on 10/25/08 at 04:57
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    features on the site BOSS ( http://www.bosscorp.co.jp/products/en/ME-50/specs.html )

    UTILIZATION

    Trs simple to use for those who do not like the menus and submenus on tiny LCD screens ... Everything here is with real knobs RULES! It is his greatest asset elsewhere. So it's very easy to use.
    Wha is the trs cool even if it does not run a crybaby, it must be more prcis with the foot. However, it remains usable.

    SOUND QUALITY

    Good for her connection to the first one is surprised by the enjoyable TOC trs versatile of the thing. to move from their heavy metal sound into a bluesy shot PDAL is the interest of a multi-effects, and here we do not droge RULES thanks to the memo…
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    features on the site BOSS ( http://www.bosscorp.co.jp/products/en/ME-50/specs.html )

    UTILIZATION

    Trs simple to use for those who do not like the menus and submenus on tiny LCD screens ... Everything here is with real knobs RULES! It is his greatest asset elsewhere. So it's very easy to use.
    Wha is the trs cool even if it does not run a crybaby, it must be more prcis with the foot. However, it remains usable.

    SOUND QUALITY

    Good for her connection to the first one is surprised by the enjoyable TOC trs versatile of the thing. to move from their heavy metal sound into a bluesy shot PDAL is the interest of a multi-effects, and here we do not droge RULES thanks to the memory mode cleverly ml stompbox to the cot thing.
    As against the quality of sound, the AC remains trsmdiocre and not found the sound of pedals that are imitating grossirement enough I think. Even when we get a good recording rsultat direct and having effects in STREO is nice too.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have a few months and I am much "amusquot; with, because it is so easy with all those knobs rgler, which can tamper with it for hours without becoming rbarbatif.
    Despite the critical cot with me, I advise you to buy what your multi-effects if you try. But do as I do, buy a OCCAZ 150euros ... Absolutely, this a good price the "average range" of multi-effects you are well and have fun with!
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  • Rémy92Rémy92

    Boss ME-50Published on 12/23/09 at 15:12
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    What are the effects, types of effects available?

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    Almost everything you need: 22 types of overdrive / distortion, modulation effects (chorus, flanger, phaser, uni-vibe ...), multiple delays, wah wah, whammy + / - 1 octave noise supressor, reverb, microphone simulator ... Beware there is no amp simulator, which is not bad, at least the instrument and the amplifier are fully respected :-)

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    What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...)

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    BOSS-COSM technology, which all digital

    UTILIZATION

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    Ease of Use

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    We can not be easier! It is even disconcerting! Either you program yourself effects (3 patches in 10 banks) or used as…
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    <ul class="ul">

    What are the effects, types of effects available?

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    Almost everything you need: 22 types of overdrive / distortion, modulation effects (chorus, flanger, phaser, uni-vibe ...), multiple delays, wah wah, whammy + / - 1 octave noise supressor, reverb, microphone simulator ... Beware there is no amp simulator, which is not bad, at least the instrument and the amplifier are fully respected :-)

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    What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...)

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    BOSS-COSM technology, which all digital

    UTILIZATION

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    Ease of Use

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    We can not be easier! It is even disconcerting! Either you program yourself effects (3 patches in 10 banks) or used as 3 separate pedals boss. Effective, no complaints.

    SOUND QUALITY

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    The delays are very successful, no complaints either about the effects of modulation. The flanger is particularly good I think. Fishing where it is for the distortion, a real massacre! It is completely flat, help the digital pedals prférez simple. I compared my TS9 tube screamer TS9 with the simulation of the ME-50, it simply has NOTHING to do. ME-50 The effect is laughable. Ditto for the distortions a bit tougher. Stack effect is ridiculous, as the BOSS DS-1. The only one I found drinking (and again) is the OD2. And yet I have tried on many amps: Fender Twin Reverb, Peavy Classic 50, Marshall JCM800, JCM900, JCM2000, VS100, Vox AC30. Nothing saveable for distos. I use a Godin SD 1H 2S.

    OVERALL OPINION

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    For all that chorus, flanger, tremolo and especially delay (great), go there with confidence, it's worth it. on the other hand for distortion, go your way! Or rather buy a separate pedal ...
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