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Boss ME-20B Bass Multi-Effect Pedal
Powerful suite of effects tailored for bass guitars.
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Description
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The ME-20B is a powerful multi-effects unit optimized for live performance. With the same performance-based design as its guitar-focused ME-20 counterpart, the ME-20B is aimed at the performing bassist who wants stage-friendly effects and solid construction at an affordable price. Mix, match, and customize a wide variety of effects, including compressor, overdrive, distortion, T-Wah, phaser, flanger, chorus, delay, reverb, defretter, synth, and more.
Features
Performance-based bass processor for the player who wants an easy-to-use 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
Unique effects such as Synth, Octave, Defretter, and more
BASS ENHANCE function for instant presence boost
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
Output Impedance: 2 k ohms
Display: 7 segments, 2 characters LED
Controls: SFX/1 pedal, COMP/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 bass processor for the player who wants an easy-to-use 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
Unique effects such as Synth, Octave, Defretter, and more
BASS ENHANCE function for instant presence boost
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
Output Impedance: 2 k ohms
Display: 7 segments, 2 characters LED
Controls: SFX/1 pedal, COMP/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.
This rugged multi-effects pedal delivers stage-ready bass tone at a great price. Real-time controls, optimized for live performance. Simple interface for quick patch creation. Change patches and tweak tone with expression pedal and 3 footswitches. Bass-focused effects including synth, octave, and defretter. Store settings in 30 user slots. Powered by battery or AC adapter.
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Boss ME-20B Bass Multi-Effect Pedal Reviews
9 out of 10
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"Great Box for the money--rugged and versatile"
Feature:
It likes electricity. It should come with the adaptor for AC power, because no one will use the batteries for a concert and have it poop out half way through. It is well constructed and rugged. Well laid out and relatively easy to operate and control. All three pedals are solid and easy to operate.
Quality:
Rugged construction---hey it's a Boss.
Value:
For what is capable of doing, it is a great value in that all of the separate effects boxes needed to duplicate this would be hundreds more.
Desirability:
Nice looking unit
Sound:
I can achieve a warm tube that fills the auditorium. The sounds are nearly limitless. I play CCM for our church's band and this processor has changed our total sound because the bass is so much fuller. I wish that the synthesizers had a little more variety in sound, because they come off sounding just what their name says--synthesized. I am still fairly new with the ME-20B and am still exploring all of the different effects that are obtainable.
Ease of Use:
One evening and I had the major operations down. It makes perfect sense as to its lay out and operation and is to identify what mode you are in. Manual is clear and very useful.
Support:
N/A Haven't had to deal with questions or repairs.
It likes electricity. It should come with the adaptor for AC power, because no one will use the batteries for a concert and have it poop out half way through. It is well constructed and rugged. Well laid out and relatively easy to operate and control. All three pedals are solid and easy to operate.
Quality:
Rugged construction---hey it's a Boss.
Value:
For what is capable of doing, it is a great value in that all of the separate effects boxes needed to duplicate this would be hundreds more.
Desirability:
Nice looking unit
Sound:
I can achieve a warm tube that fills the auditorium. The sounds are nearly limitless. I play CCM for our church's band and this processor has changed our total sound because the bass is so much fuller. I wish that the synthesizers had a little more variety in sound, because they come off sounding just what their name says--synthesized. I am still fairly new with the ME-20B and am still exploring all of the different effects that are obtainable.
Ease of Use:
One evening and I had the major operations down. It makes perfect sense as to its lay out and operation and is to identify what mode you are in. Manual is clear and very useful.
Support:
N/A Haven't had to deal with questions or repairs.
Submitted: 01/28/2008
Style of Music: CCM
9 out of 10
"Simple and easy to use."
Feature:
Not to much to say here. Great pedal. Basic features like tuner and such. Should have came with an adapter, however battery life is decent on it.
Quality:
Very sturdy. I dropped it a view times and it was fine. It even got rolled over by an 70 pound amp and was fine. Great for someone who might be traveling alot
Value:
I do believe that out of the pedals in this price range, this one is one of the best. There are some better multi fect pedals out there, but for the price, this one is excellent.
Desirability:
Really looks nice. Black and red and all shiny =]
Sound:
Really good pedal with alot of usefull effects. The only problem I had was that the preset wah effects are really quiet.
Ease of Use:
When I first got it, the EZ edit on it is pretty confusing, but besides that it is down to earth and simple. Turn knob and push button for effect. simple
Support:
Never used.
Overall:
Good pedal for someone who is looking to buy there frist multifect
Not to much to say here. Great pedal. Basic features like tuner and such. Should have came with an adapter, however battery life is decent on it.
Quality:
Very sturdy. I dropped it a view times and it was fine. It even got rolled over by an 70 pound amp and was fine. Great for someone who might be traveling alot
Value:
I do believe that out of the pedals in this price range, this one is one of the best. There are some better multi fect pedals out there, but for the price, this one is excellent.
Desirability:
Really looks nice. Black and red and all shiny =]
Sound:
Really good pedal with alot of usefull effects. The only problem I had was that the preset wah effects are really quiet.
Ease of Use:
When I first got it, the EZ edit on it is pretty confusing, but besides that it is down to earth and simple. Turn knob and push button for effect. simple
Support:
Never used.
Overall:
Good pedal for someone who is looking to buy there frist multifect
Submitted: 05/07/2008
Style of Music: Rock-Metal-Funk
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