Boss ME-70 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal

The Boss ME-70 offers thousands of dollars worth of Boss effects for a fraction of the price. For great sound and value, the Boss ME-70 can't be beat. 40 People rated this product:

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The Boss ME-70 combines amp modeling and multi-effects processing into a single, pedalboard style layout. Turning effects on and off is as simple as stepping on the ME-70's respective footswitches, and the amp models can be completely taken out of the signal chain by turning the Type knob to off-- a boon for those of us looking for a bunch of quality effects to feed into an amp we already love. The COSM technology (the Boss/Roland sound engine) in the Boss ME-70 is taken straight from the much more expensive Boss GT-10, their flagship effects box, meaning you can count on getting the best sounds Boss has to offer.

The WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) nature of the Boss ME-70 makes navigation easy, giving you tactile, immediate control over your sound. Further, the ME-70 features the celebrated EZ Tone function, which gets you up and running right out of the box with artist-designed-and-tested tone.

Effective Effects on the Boss ME-70

-Preamp - This is your section of amp models, with dedicated equalization and volume/gain stages.
-Compression/FX - Here you can adjust compression, or instead use some of the Boss special effects like their lauded Slow Gear. Online auction sites have the original Slow Gear going for the price of this unit alone (if you can even find one.)
-Overdrive/Distortion - A selection of grit boxes, all derived from actual Boss pedals.
-Modulation - A comprehensive selection of mods, also including a smart Harmonizer.
-Delay - Boss delays never disappoint, and this is no exception.
-Reverb - A single knob lets you go from Room to Hall and everywhere in between.
-Pedal FX - Volume, Wah, Whammy-type effects, and even delay level can be controlled with this sweep.

Boss ME-70: Stage Ready, at the Ready

The Boss ME-70's clear, bold LED screen is perfect for dark stages, allowing you to see which preset you're currently centered on. If the 4 switches and expression pedal on the ME-70 don't offer enough control, hook up the Boss FS5U and you can now switch your preamp or reverb on and off. The Boss ME-70 is battery-powered, or compatible with the standard Boss-style 9v adapter, the PSA120S.

For under $300 you are getting thousands of dollars worth of Boss effects in a sturdy, well-designed, thoughtfully laid-out all-inclusive package. Boss got the ME-70 right.

Manufacturer's Description for Boss ME-70 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal

A multi-effects unit that's as easy as a stompbox -- that's the beauty of the new ME-70. The friendly, knob-laden design makes tone creation a snap, but with a powerful COSM(R) AMP section derived from the GT-10, the ME-70 takes the "EZ effects" concept to new heights.

Features
- Dedicated knobs for each parameter for fast, friendly operation
- New COSM Preamp section derived from GT-10 and Legend series
- EZ TONE for quick, easy editing
- Four footswitches and Expression pedal
- PHRASE LOOP function in DELAY section, with 38 seconds of recording time
- Battery or AC (optional PSA-120s) operation zZounds is an authorized dealer of Boss products.

AD Conversion: 24-bit + AF method*
DA Conversion: 24-bit
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
Patch: 36 (User) + 36 (Preset)
Effect Type: COMP/FX (Compressor/Effect): COMP, T.WAH UP, T.WAH DOWN, SLOW GEAR, DEFRETTER, Single>Hum, Hum>Single, SOLO

OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion): BOOST, NATURAL, OD-1, BLUES, DIST, CLASSIC, MODERN, METAL, CORE, FUZZ

MODULATION: CHORUS, PHASER, FLANGER, ROTARY, UNI-V, TREMOLO, VIBRATO, HARMONIST, OCTAVE, DELAY

DELAY: 1-99 ms, 100-990 ms, 1000-6000 ms, ANALOG, MODULATE, REVERSE, CHO + DELAY, MOMENTARY, TAP, PHRASE LOOP

PREAMP: OFF, EQ, CLEAN, COMBO, TWEED, STACK, LEAD STK, R-FIER

NS (Noise Suppressor)

REVERB: ROOM, HALL

PEDAL FX (Pedal Effect): WAH, VOICE, +1 OCTAVE, -1 OCTAVE, MOD RATE
Nominal Input Level

GUITAR INPUT: -10 dBu

AUX IN: -18 dBu

Input Impedance:
- GUITAR INPUT: 1M ohm
- AUX IN: 22k ohms

Nominal Output Level: -10 dBu

Output Impedance: 2k ohms

Display: 7 segments, 2 digits LED

Power Supply:
- DC 9 V Dry Batteries (R6/LR6(AA) type) x 6
- AC Adaptor (BOSS PSA series: sold separately)

Current Draw: 130 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use:
- Alkaline: 12 hours
- Carbon: 3.5 hours

* These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories Included: Owner's Manual, Dry Batteries (Alkaline: LR6 (AA) type) x 6, Roland Service (Information Sheet)

Options:
- AC Adaptor: BOSS PSA series
- Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U, FS-6

Width:
- 384 mm
- 15-1/8 inches

Depth:
- 229 mm
- 9-1/16 inches

Height:
- 74 mm
- 2-15/16 inches

Weight:
- 3.5 kg
- 7 lbs. 12 oz.

Maximum height ... 100 mm/3-15/16 inches

Weight includes batteries.

*AF method (Adaptive Focus method) is a proprietary method from Roland
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item: Shipping Weight: 10 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 18 x 13 x 6 in

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zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us. This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful. "THE sound of 80's rock. look no further."

Sound: i play a touch of hendrix,some pink floyd and tons of 80's hair band music. for what i play, the me 70 simply cannot be beat. it can dup any hendrix sound, gilmoures sounds and the me 70 RULES for 80's hairband sounds. treat it like an amp and use any pedal you need to creat your sounds. just like we did back in the day. i love thick, creamy, smooth od and distortion that the me 70 produces. i have had enough of the thin, raspy modelers that still dominate the market. Feature: it does it all. if you cant find your sound here, you will never find it. Ease of Use: never read the manual. no need to. turn the knobs, press save. Quality: it's boss, top quality. nuff said. Value: a steal for what you get Manufacturer Support: never needed any support The Wow Factor: looks cool, sounds even better Overall: this ought to last a lifetime unless drug behind a truck for 10 miles :) i love the sounds, the ease of use, the price. i have owned ALL modelers both software and hardware. many were useable, i didnt love any of them. i play direct into the pa. i could get useable sounds out of the line 6 pod hd 500 but didnt love it, also the rp 500 digitech, etc. the me 70 , for the sounds that i need, cannot be beat at any price.

Style of Music: 80's rock

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This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful. "Built Like A Tank, Performs Like A Super-car."

Sound: Well, the one sonic characteristic of this pedal is REAL. The sound quality is "whole" and all the effects (from drive to delay) has this body of fullness. The only way you can deaden the effect is to turn it off. That is, either you use it or you turn it off. I can say that the sound is very expressive because it responds to every type of playing. With picks or fingers. Every type of strumming. Every picking angle and every type of pick and its thickness. It responds differently so it expresses what your playing style is. I play mostly bluesy stuff and hard rock stuff but I always try to experiment different things, and this unit is perfect for my preferences. I really do not use the EZ Tone feature so it always takes me some time to make my own preferred tone. But still, I don't really care because I enjoy making tones with this. And as long as I get my preferred tone I'll be fine. And for the live sound versus recording sound thing. The equipment or amp that you plug this thing into plays a big factor on how are you gonna sound live. A cheap junk amp can make the sound like a broken radio (I tried it before). So you gotta be careful when choosing the equipment on which you are gonna plug this unit into. But for the direct recording, no problem with it. It sounds as it is, REAL. Every feature and effect on this unit has their own place in music, it just depends on your taste and style. None sounds better than the other, they all have their use and worth. You can use it with other equipment or pedals and it only has two choices, either it makes your sound better or it doesn't do anything at all (BYPASS), you choose. It's a true bypass unit. Feature: The moment I got this unit, it has no accessories nor even the power supply unit. But it came with six batteries for first time testing. Frankly, it would be better if Boss included a power supply. In my honest opinion, there are no such thing as most useful and least useful in this unit. It all depends on your creativity and musicality that the features will come in handy. But I mostly use the Chorus, the Drives, the Preamp, and the Analog delay. But I believe maybe someday I will be able to use all the features fully and I'm about to start exploring now. Frankly, I wish it had an extra pedal for the Compressor and a dedicated six-band equalizer. And also we could all use a power switch. But even though with these features lacking, it still delivers superb performance. Ease of Use: Well, fairly easy to use for the basic tones. But when things get serious like you want to get some guitar synth sounds or serious pro-tone, it would be really painful for the less perseverant guitarist. Honestly, you can get great tones out of this, even professional tones but you got to sweat it out for those tones. A tip for starting up a great tone in this one, fiddle around the Preamp and the Drive sections first. Then you will get a feel for the tone you want. The interface? It's like an in-your-face thing, or straight-to-your-face interface. If you still can't understand the interface even after reading the manual seriously, I don't know what kind of brain you have. The interface is like the most basic and easy of all. I think Boss designed this for the Cavemen, really easy to use. Quality: Built like a tank and as exotic as a super-car, finely built with durability and performance in mind. But the plastic foot-switches and the buttons sometimes worry me. But hey, we all know that "if it's a Boss, you can count on it". Value: For me, great value and no regrets. Manufacturer Support: I haven't tried the Support section of Boss. But I believe it is as good as the company's products. The Wow Factor: Sex appeal? When I look at it, it doesn't look like a futuristic blah-blah effects unit like the Zoom G9.2tt or the GT-10 or the RP1000 or the Tonelab series. It just looks like a some piece of old multiple effects unit. It's like a not-so-dressed-up super-car, you know what's under the hood but you wouldn't know its real capabilities unless you drive and tested it yourself. The real thing that made me want it is the interface itself. And honestly, I so wanted to touch and turn a Boss knob. It's just me but the knobs are sexy, and it feels good to my fingers. The sexiest part is the layout and the interface and the Boss logo added some serious attitude. And don't forget the glitters. Overall: Everytime I use it, it just satisfies me, the tone is "whole" and its got a body of fullness and that makes me keep it, use it and explore it for a very long time and hopefully 'till I die. The only thing that's gonna make me search for another product is when Boss releases the ME-90 or maybe ME-110 or whatever higher unit than this one. I considered buying the Zoom G7.2ut and the G9.2tt, the Digitech RP1000 and RP500, the VOX Tonelab series and some other multi-effects before. But I chose Boss because I trust Boss, they have a high reputation for being a road tough and tested effects maker. And I don't like running through a maze of menu navigation, the straightforward interface and the great tone of every effect won me over to Boss ME-70. If this gets lost, I'd get another. But all in all, I'd be willing to try or maybe buy the other brands if I have the money. And I'd be willing to add some new units if I have the chance. But as for now, I'd stick with Boss.

Style of Music: Blues, Hard Rock, Instrumental, Experimental

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