Boss ME-20B Bass Multi-Effect Pedal

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Boss ME-20B Bass Multi-Effect Pedal, Main
Boss ME-20B Bass Multi-Effect Pedal, Main
Loaded with bass-focused effects like synth, octave and defretter, this multifx pedal is ready for the stage, with a simple interface and real-time controls.

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
- 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

Specifications

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.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-890-3700

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (14 ratings)
Submitted January 28, 2008 by a customer from verizon.net

"Great Box for the money--rugged and versatile"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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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.
Features
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.
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.
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.
Manufacturer Support
N/A Haven't had to deal with questions or repairs.
The Wow Factor
Nice looking unit

Musical Background:

Active muscisian

Musical Style:

CCM
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