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Unleash your musical prowess with the Boss ME-80 Guitar Multiple Effects pedal. This compact yet powerful device offers an array of flagship-quality BOSS amps and ... more
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PROS
- Vast library of effects and tones for various music genres
- User-friendly interface with intuitive controls and easy programming
- Durable build quality, designed to withstand frequent use
- Versatile functionality, suitable for both practicing and gigging
- Software support with Boss Tone Central for additional presets
- Includes both manual and memory mode for operational flexibility
- Cost-effective solution compared to buying individual pedals
- Built-in tuner and expression pedal enhance playing convenience
- Compatible with both guitar and bass, expanding its usability
- Supports direct recording and quiet practice with headphone output
CONS
- Power supply not included, necessitating extra purchase
- Some users find the distortion/overdrive effects too digital
- Limited amp and cab models for those needing on-the-fly patches
- Occasional software glitches reported, requiring resets
- Quality of certain effects like reverb perceived as inferior to standalone pedals
- Lacks the depth and richness of sound compared to a full pedalboard setup
- Restrictions on using multiple effects in sequence can limit creativity
- Some users experience a boxy and compressed sound across settings
- Absence of a send/return option for integrating with an external effects loop
- Initial setup and adjustment period can be lengthy for optimal sound customization
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Unleash your musical prowess with the Boss ME-80 Guitar Multiple Effects pedal. This compact yet powerful device offers an array of flagship-quality BOSS amps and effects, making it the ideal companion for performing guitarists. Its user-friendly, knob-based interface allows you to dial in your desired sound in seconds.
The ME-80 features a unique footswitch design that offers twice the control of its predecessors, allowing for efficient and intuitive effects switching, patch selection, and real-time sound shaping. With it, you can easily switch between individual stompbox-style on/off or recall complex multi-effects setups.
For those who are tech-savvy, the ME-80 also offers a built-in USB Audio/MIDI Interface. This allows you to connect the pedal to your computer, tweak and organize your sounds using the free BOSS TONE STUDIO software, and access a plethora of free gig-ready patches created by top pro guitarists on the BOSS TONE CENTRAL website.
Key Features:
- Compact multi-effects processor with flagship-quality BOSS amps and effects
- Unique new footswitch design for efficient and intuitive effects switching
- USB Audio/MIDI Interface Built-In for direct recording and re-amping
- Free BOSS TONE STUDIO software for tweaking and organizing sounds
- Access to BOSS TONE CENTRAL for free gig-ready patches
- Battery-powered for portability and convenience
- Wide range of built-in effects for crafting your own unique sound
- 36 user patch locations for saving custom effects configurations
| Effects | multi-fx |
|---|---|
| Power | 9V |
| Bypass | buffered bypass |
| Analog/Digital | digital |
| Current Draw | 190ma |
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ROCK
30
METAL
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FUNK / SOUL
9
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
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POP
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PROGRESSIVE ROCK
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HARD ROCK
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BLUES
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Marty Friedman
In this article Marty says he rather uses amp simulators than effects with the exception of some chorus. see details
Adam Hann
"I've made some patches inspired by sounds we use on the album and live." This item can be seen throughout the whole video starting at 0:20. see details
Rob Chapman
"It's like having four pedals and an expression pedal and what you see is what you get" - Rob at 2:15 of this #product-demo. see details
Steve Lacy
The Boss ME-80 can be clearly seen in the picture. see details
Blaster Silonga
Blaster use this pedal for a synthesizer soundSource and uploaded by:ruzcelbeltran@gmail.com see details
Tom Searle
In the interview talks about the use of his pedal, especially in some subjects as in the intro of the song "gravedigger" ... see details
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booij|427
8yover 8 years ago
Compact replacement for a pedalboard? Halfway there...
I used to break my back when I carried my big pedalboard to every gig and practice session. But after I got the Boss Me-80 I do not have back problems anymore. ;) No joking aside. Is it a replacement for my real pedalboard. Yes and no.I have more sounds available with the Boss Me-80 and it fits in my backpack instead of a huge case. But it's just missing something. It's not as rich in sound as my pedalboard, So at bigger venues i will still rely on my pedalboard.
The specs:
AD Conversion24 bits + AF methodAF method (Adaptive Focus method)
- This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.DA Conversion24 bitsSampling Frequency44.1 kHzPatches36 (User) + 36 (Preset)PedalsPedal switch x 8Expression pedal x 1Nominal Input LevelGUITAR INPUT: -10 dBuAUX IN: -20 dBuInput ImpedanceGUITAR INPUT: 1 M ohmAUX IN: 27 k ohmsNominal Output LevelGt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R: -10 dBuREC OUT/PHONES: -10 dBuOutput ImpedanceGt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 2 k ohmsREC OUT/PHONES: 44 ohmsRecommended Load ImpedanceGt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 10 k ohms or greaterREC OUT/PHONES: 16 ohms or greaterConnectorsGUITAR INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone typeGt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R jack: 1/4-inch phone typeREC OUT/PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone typeAUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone typeUSB COMPUTER port: USB type BDC IN jackDisplay7 segments, 2 digits LEDPower SupplyAlkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 6orCarbon-zinc battery (AA, R6) x 6orAC adaptorCurrent Draw200 mAExpected battery life under continuous useAlkaline: Approx. 7 hoursCarbon: Approx. 2 hours
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Width447 mm17-10/16 inches
Depth231 mm9-1/8 inches
Height70 mm2-13/16 inches
Weight3.6 kg7 lbs. 15 oz.
atomicfishin83|215
8yover 8 years ago
Not what I was expecting...
Having previously owned the ME-50, I had really REALLY high hopes for the ME-80. I'll keep this short and sweet. Maybe I got a dud? Who knows??
Features-wise, this thing is jam packed to the gills with everything that you could ever need in the studio, or at a gig. It's super easy to use and extremely versatile. Tone-wise... it left much to be desired. I remember my ME-50 sounding crisp and clear, and very close to the pedals it was emulating. The ME-80 however, sounds more boxy and compressed on nearly every setting.
Like I said, maybe I got a dud. Here's to hoping I did. For $300, I expected better sound quality. Would be nice if BOSS included an AC Adapter. Hell, even if they upcharged for it. Still would be better than having to run out and get one when you realize there isn't one in the box.
I sent mine back, and built my own pedal board for half the price...
boom762|13064
9yabout 9 years ago
Low End Emulation
I owned the Bass version of this pedal for about a month. It's sound was so cheap and digital I didn't want to even use it. You are VERY limited to what effects you can use in sequence. Some of the more popular effects like Distortion, Flanger, Delay, Chorus, etc can be on the same pontentiometer. This means you have to pick which ONE you want to use at that time. The quality of each effect is very poor.
There are other entry level multi-effects pedals that do a much better job. The Digitech BP200 is a fraction of the price and with the right settings you can almost overcome the digital sound. BP200 have much stronger distortions and due to it being digital, you don't have to pick 1 effect at a time.
the_rev_fanboy1999|7668
4yabout 4 years ago
A great multi-effects pedal.
I like the number of tones you can get with this and it has a variety of effects to suit my sound. I got this for Christmas and it has became my new favorite toy.
Roles:GuitaristBassistDrummer
Genres:RockStage & ScreenAlternative rock
ishmam_ahmed|54
8yalmost 8 years ago
Easy To use
At first I thought this would be pretty sh*t, however I didn't have much to choose from with the budget I had at that time, and I wasn't into ZOOM or LINE 6. So I bought it anyways, tried staying positive about it and the strange thing was that, it surpassed whatever ive been looking for, to be frank I was looking for pedals and a pedalboard but I probably would've gotten about 4 legit pedals at max. This, however, was more than anything I could ask for within that budget. it gave me amazing tones, maybe 1 ctl but that's more enough for a pedal of that price. The Preamps sound accurate, a little disappointed on the Compressors I have, but Besides that, I'm definitely satisfied :D
jenraider72|99
7yalmost 7 years ago
Great tones
I was finally able to achieve the metal, chugging tone I was looking for- more treble but not tinny. Like the pre installed amp types you can choose from and mix with different OD tones. Built in noise suppressor too. Only issue is it sometimes glitches; may get a noisy background hum which cannot be eliminated and then all of a sudden after several resets it's gone. Have had to do a factory reset three times as of yet. Overall, very pleased with the tones which outweighs the glitches.
klaus_benson|256
7yover 7 years ago
Great For Starters
This is a great investment if you're just starting out and don't want to sink a ton of money into a bunch of pedals. First things first the build quality is absolutely solid. The other major perk is having actual knobs to quickly dial in your tones. The reason for my 'mediocre' rating is due to the fact that although this multi-pedal does pretty much everything, it doesn't do any of it particularly well. The distortion and overdrive effects in particular suffer from sounding overly digital, especially at high volumes. I keep it in my chain for some of the delay effects and to fill in gaps here and there.
pedro_brayner|94
4yover 4 years ago
Cool AF
Makes gigging so easy, and I have practically all the effects one would ever need. But I would sell it and buy the footswitch for my boss katana, or some pedals, they sound better.
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pandacup|224
7yover 7 years ago
Great value
I've had this pedal for a while now and if I'm playing smaller venues I don't need any of my pedals with me as this has everything covered. I love the way each pedal can be controlled through manual dials rather than having to go into a cpu as you do on most now. I haven't even used the patch settings as I use it on manual. I also used this pedal when a fuse in my amp blew and the pre amp settings were fine. Can't buy better for the money.
Roles:Guitarist
Genres:RockPopBlues
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