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Boss ME-20 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal
New super-tough metal chassis with 3 footswitches, 5 realtime control knobs, and expression pedal.
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Description
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From the smallest compact pedal to the most feature-laden rack, the BOSS brand is synonymous with effects that sound great and are built to last. Today BOSS expands its famous ME series multi-effects family with the ME-20, a powerful multi-effects unit optimized for live performance. Easy to use and road tough, the ME-20 provides world-class overdrive, distortion, delay, chorus, phaser, flanger, tremolo, rotary, and EQ effects, taking BOSS’s performance-based philosophy to a very affordable price point.
Features
Performance-based guitar processor for the player who wants an ultra-easy interface with BOSS tone and quality
New super-tough metal chassis with 3 footswitches, 5 realtime control knobs, and expression pedal
EZ Edit for quick sound creation
OD/DS Solo function for punchy and high-impact lead tone
30 user memory locations in addition to realtime operation
Battery or AC powered
AD Conversion: 24-bit + AF method (*)
DA Conversion: 24-bit
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
Patches: 30 (user)
Nominal Input Level: INPUT: -10 dBu, AUX IN: -18 dBu
Input Impedance: INPUT: 1 M ohm, AUX IN: 22 k ohms
Nominal Output Level: -10 dBu
Display: 7 segments, 2 characters LED
Controls: OD/DS/1 pedal, MOD/2 pedal, DELAY/3 pedal, Expression pedal
Connectors: INPUT jack (1/4 inch phone type), AUX IN jack (Stereo miniature phone type), OUTPUT jacks L/MONO, R (1/4 inch phone type), PHONES jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type), FOOT SW jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type), AC Adaptor jack
Power Supply: DC 9 V: Dry battery LR6/R6 (AA) type x 6, AC Adaptor (PSA series: Optional)
Current Draw: 90 mA * Expected battery life under continuous use: Alkaline: 13 hours, Carbon: 3.5 hours (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)
Accessories: Owner's Manual, Dry battery LR6 (AA) type (alkaline) x 6, Roland Service (Information Sheet)
Options: AC Adaptor: PSA series, Footswitch: FS-6, FS-5U, Connection Cable: Roland PCS-31 (Stereo 1/4 inch phone plug - 1/4 inch phone plug x 2)
Size and Weight
Width: 294 mm (11-5/8 in.)
Depth: 179 mm (7-1/16 in.)
Height: 54 mm (2-1/8 in.)
Weight: 1.5 kg (3 lbs. 5 oz.)
(*) AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary method from Roland that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of the A/D and D/A converters
* The specifications are subject to change without notice.
Features
Performance-based guitar processor for the player who wants an ultra-easy interface with BOSS tone and quality
New super-tough metal chassis with 3 footswitches, 5 realtime control knobs, and expression pedal
EZ Edit for quick sound creation
OD/DS Solo function for punchy and high-impact lead tone
30 user memory locations in addition to realtime operation
Battery or AC powered
Technical Info
SpecificationsAD Conversion: 24-bit + AF method (*)
DA Conversion: 24-bit
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
Patches: 30 (user)
Nominal Input Level: INPUT: -10 dBu, AUX IN: -18 dBu
Input Impedance: INPUT: 1 M ohm, AUX IN: 22 k ohms
Nominal Output Level: -10 dBu
Display: 7 segments, 2 characters LED
Controls: OD/DS/1 pedal, MOD/2 pedal, DELAY/3 pedal, Expression pedal
Connectors: INPUT jack (1/4 inch phone type), AUX IN jack (Stereo miniature phone type), OUTPUT jacks L/MONO, R (1/4 inch phone type), PHONES jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type), FOOT SW jack (1/4 inch TRS phone type), AC Adaptor jack
Power Supply: DC 9 V: Dry battery LR6/R6 (AA) type x 6, AC Adaptor (PSA series: Optional)
Current Draw: 90 mA * Expected battery life under continuous use: Alkaline: 13 hours, Carbon: 3.5 hours (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)
Accessories: Owner's Manual, Dry battery LR6 (AA) type (alkaline) x 6, Roland Service (Information Sheet)
Options: AC Adaptor: PSA series, Footswitch: FS-6, FS-5U, Connection Cable: Roland PCS-31 (Stereo 1/4 inch phone plug - 1/4 inch phone plug x 2)
Size and Weight
Width: 294 mm (11-5/8 in.)
Depth: 179 mm (7-1/16 in.)
Height: 54 mm (2-1/8 in.)
Weight: 1.5 kg (3 lbs. 5 oz.)
(*) AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary method from Roland that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of the A/D and D/A converters
* The specifications are subject to change without notice.
Bring some attitude to the stage with this affordable multi-effects box! Optimized controls for live, on-the-fly tweaking. Durable metal chassis handles road abuse. Store your favorite patches in 30 user presets. Boost setting for in-your-face solos. Battery or AC powered.
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Boss ME-20 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal Reviews
9 out of 10
"Great Value"
Feature:
There are plenty of settings and effects to play with. The variety of options is incredible. The pedal easily switches from volume to wah. I love that it can run on battery power (6 AA) or from the AC adaptor (not included), so it is very portable.
Quality:
It is very solid. I have been using mine for over a year and it is still in great condition. The knobs have a good amount of resistance, so you can be precise when turning them. Everything is like it was when I bought it.
Value:
I am very happy with it. The number of effects for the price is amazing. That being said, do not expect amazing, studio-quality effects. If you have a specific sound in mind, you would be better off getting a specific pedal. I play a variety of different styles, and this pedal lets me switch from clean to distorted easily. Buying all the effects I want to use seperately would be expensive and it would take up much more room.
Desirability:
It looks kind of plain, to be honest. That doesn't really matter though, because it sits on the floor and I am the only one who can see it. Sound is more important than looks, and it delivers.
Sound:
The sound quality is good overall. The metal and fuzz settings could be better, but the blues and overdrive make up for that. After some experimentation, I got very satisfactory tones.
Ease of Use:
I was playing it right out of the box. The format is simple and the knobs and pedals are clearly labeled. You could spend a lot of time perfecting the settings if you wanted to, but the straight forward design lets you avoid the tweaking and get straight to playing.
Support:
Haven't needed it.
Overall:
I am very satisfied with this pedal. If it was stolen, I would replace it. Both the quality and the quantity of the effects it contains makes it a very useful part of my setup.
There are plenty of settings and effects to play with. The variety of options is incredible. The pedal easily switches from volume to wah. I love that it can run on battery power (6 AA) or from the AC adaptor (not included), so it is very portable.
Quality:
It is very solid. I have been using mine for over a year and it is still in great condition. The knobs have a good amount of resistance, so you can be precise when turning them. Everything is like it was when I bought it.
Value:
I am very happy with it. The number of effects for the price is amazing. That being said, do not expect amazing, studio-quality effects. If you have a specific sound in mind, you would be better off getting a specific pedal. I play a variety of different styles, and this pedal lets me switch from clean to distorted easily. Buying all the effects I want to use seperately would be expensive and it would take up much more room.
Desirability:
It looks kind of plain, to be honest. That doesn't really matter though, because it sits on the floor and I am the only one who can see it. Sound is more important than looks, and it delivers.
Sound:
The sound quality is good overall. The metal and fuzz settings could be better, but the blues and overdrive make up for that. After some experimentation, I got very satisfactory tones.
Ease of Use:
I was playing it right out of the box. The format is simple and the knobs and pedals are clearly labeled. You could spend a lot of time perfecting the settings if you wanted to, but the straight forward design lets you avoid the tweaking and get straight to playing.
Support:
Haven't needed it.
Overall:
I am very satisfied with this pedal. If it was stolen, I would replace it. Both the quality and the quantity of the effects it contains makes it a very useful part of my setup.
Submitted: 01/16/2009
Style of Music: Rock, Blues
8 out of 10
"A nice, user friendly multi fx with solid sounds and on-the-fly parameter setting perfect for love gigs."
Feature:
The inability to mix delay with reverb is royal pain in the arse. The wah is not progressive enough in shift from low to high position. It's a pedal low on features but that's what makes so usable compared to most competitors
Quality:
It's a VERY sturdy pedal. I don't the parameters are as durable as the ones found on me-50 and the gt series but unless kicked or stomped on severaly, it will last a long time. Defo a keeper. The quality is still far highers than the competition
Value:
Could be a little cheaper
Sound:
I think it's a good pedal if you only use/need the basic mod + delay effect. the sounds are good for the price (zoom & digitech cheap multi fx are no match sound wise but prob better features) with the exception of the distortion section: Overdrive & blues are very similar and banal. They're not very reaslitic in the way that it's possible to have as much gain as the metal distortion option... i dont believe a natural sounding overdrive could ever rival with a metal zone in the real world.. but they're still usable in moderation. The wah is not bad. I use it quite a lot. The main issue is the transition between high and low positions: Not smooth at all. But if you play with it for a while you'll get use to it and adjust yourself so that it becomes normal-ish. The volume pedal does a perfect job at adjusting the volume. ;) I hook the me-20 to my epiphone valve junior head powering a 4x12 cab in my bedroom and it makes the most perfect practice amp i've had. Seriously, it's extremely satisfying. I would definitely do small gigs with that set up if everything was mic'ed.
Ease of Use:
It's VERY easy to handle. A quick glance at the instructions and you're ready to conquer all soundscapes.
Support:
never had to use them
Overall:
If you dont already own a higher range multi fx. You should definitely consider this me-20.
The inability to mix delay with reverb is royal pain in the arse. The wah is not progressive enough in shift from low to high position. It's a pedal low on features but that's what makes so usable compared to most competitors
Quality:
It's a VERY sturdy pedal. I don't the parameters are as durable as the ones found on me-50 and the gt series but unless kicked or stomped on severaly, it will last a long time. Defo a keeper. The quality is still far highers than the competition
Value:
Could be a little cheaper
Sound:
I think it's a good pedal if you only use/need the basic mod + delay effect. the sounds are good for the price (zoom & digitech cheap multi fx are no match sound wise but prob better features) with the exception of the distortion section: Overdrive & blues are very similar and banal. They're not very reaslitic in the way that it's possible to have as much gain as the metal distortion option... i dont believe a natural sounding overdrive could ever rival with a metal zone in the real world.. but they're still usable in moderation. The wah is not bad. I use it quite a lot. The main issue is the transition between high and low positions: Not smooth at all. But if you play with it for a while you'll get use to it and adjust yourself so that it becomes normal-ish. The volume pedal does a perfect job at adjusting the volume. ;) I hook the me-20 to my epiphone valve junior head powering a 4x12 cab in my bedroom and it makes the most perfect practice amp i've had. Seriously, it's extremely satisfying. I would definitely do small gigs with that set up if everything was mic'ed.
Ease of Use:
It's VERY easy to handle. A quick glance at the instructions and you're ready to conquer all soundscapes.
Support:
never had to use them
Overall:
If you dont already own a higher range multi fx. You should definitely consider this me-20.
Submitted: 12/11/2007
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