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Boss ME-70 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal

New COSM Preamp section derived from GT-10 and Legend series. Phrase looper. Each parameter fully tweakable.

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Much-maligned due to years of sacrificing quality of tone for sheer quantity of sounds, the multi-effects box has its fair share of haters. Cheap sounds, impractical layouts, limited usability, and headache-inducing menu systems are but a few of the reasons for this. However, with the Boss ME-70, the world's largest pedal manufacturer set out to squash these negative connotations with a useful, usable, utilitarian unit.

A Professional All-in-One With All the Fun
The 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 their 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 this model 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 biggest problem with many multi-effects units is their labyrinthine menu navigation systems, with folder upon sub-folder of navigation, twiddling, and time wasted on spinning knobs rather than focusing your inspiration into the creation of song. The WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) nature of this unit gets you out of that rut, giving you tactile, immediate control over your sound. Further, this model 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

-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.

Stage Ready, at the Ready
The 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 don't offer enough control, hook up the Boss FS5U and you can now switch your preamp or reverb on and off. The unit 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 this one right.

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

Technical Info

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.
More effects than you can shake a stick at, all in a simple stomp-box package. In addition to COSM amp models and effects, it has a preamp selection borrowed from the Boss GT-10 series. The controls are all knob based so no futzing around looking at an LED screen. Basically, it is an array of stompboxes on one pedalboard--including a 38-second phrase looper, wah, octave up/down, delay, and more.

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Boss ME-70 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal Reviews

16 People rated this product :
           10 out of 10
           9 out of 10
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"Good value for a sturdy, flexible pedal."
Feature:
Being able to store and retrieve patches is why I bought this. It seems to work just fine and has plenty of parameters for my interests. A previous reviewer panned it because he could not tweak his settings, and his comments nearly stopped me from buying it. But page E15 of the manual explains how to see current patch settings and it's not difficult to edit them after they've been stored.

Quality:
Seems quite solid and sturdy. Has an all metal case. It does not have a "cheap" feel to it, and is pretty heavy.

Value:
$300 seems like a very fair price. I did not do a lot of comparison shopping though. The ME-70 was recommended to me and I liked what I saw.

Desirability:
I'm happy to have it, but perhaps I lack enough enthusiasm to find it sexually appealing.

Sound:
I don't have a huge experience with effect pedals, so I may not notice nuances critical to a serious professional, but I am perfectly satisfied with the sound quality of this pedal.

Ease of Use:
Easy to use without the instructions (which are too spare), but they seem to cover the programming issues you will need guidance on. The Roland web site has more details on the different settings than the manual does. This seems like false economy to me. Roland really should be more generous with the descriptions and details in their printed documentation. The manual is 140 pages long, but only 20 pages are in English. One drawback is the bright red LEDs that indicate selections. In a darkened room I find them glaring so much that they make it hard to read the printing next to the knobs. I have to shade the LED to read the settings. I'm tempted to go inside and change the dropping resistors to make the LEDs less bright, but I'm not sure which screws to remove and it's still brand new.

Support:
Unknown at this time.

Overall:
This ought to serve my needs for a couple of years, until some new technology produces a more powerful tool I've got to have. I don't do gigs, so my needs are modest. I'd probably buy another if it were stolen.

Submitted: 10/18/2009
Style of Music: Blues, fingerstyle
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           10 out of 10
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"This is the One"
Feature:
You can save a lot of money by using this all in one pedal the delay alone is worth every penny and then you add the other sounds and you have yourself 100's of dollars saved.

Quality:
I have said this before in a review some place else, You could drop this from your roof and the sidewalk would crack.

Value:
Compare to other units out there the sound and the ease of use make this a winner.

Desirability:
In the sunlight or on stage with the red lights glowing its just, while im not afraid to say it Sexy I LOVE IT!

Sound:
This is the best sounding multi-effect pedal out ther plain and clear make no mistake about it this unit sounds great if you dont find this unit to make the sounds you want then you must be doing something wrong. I have a great amp a good amp and a toy and all the amps sound great when used with this pedal mess with the settings and sound is there.

Ease of Use:
Just like a stomp box adjust to your hearts content.

Support:
Boss is always ther to answer your question no matter how dumb you or I can be sometime Brain Fart, they have great information on there webb site to help you or just call.

Overall:
Buy this unit if you want great sound at a fair price dont if you have a IQ of 75 or lower.

Submitted: 11/21/2009
Style of Music: Rock, Blues, Pop. Guitar And Bass
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