Boss EX-4 Guitar Multi-Effects Processor Pedal

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Overview

Step beyond the boundaries of sound and space with the Boss EX-4 Guitar Multi-Effects Processor Pedal. Engineered for maximum space efficiency and expansive connectivity, this premium multi-effects unit opens another dimension of pedalboard possibilities.

Fueled by 120 stellar Boss effects, the EX-4's intuitive, color-coded controls allow guitarists, bassists, and other sonic adventurers to navigate a universe of limitless tone with ease. Combine up to four effects simultaneously and explore new creative frontiers on stage or in the studio, all while saving valuable space on the deck.

120 Effects: Packed with 120 world-class Boss effects, the EX-4 brings a virtually limitless range of premium sounds to any pedalboard.

Gear Suite: Gear Suite function makes sound creation quick and easy, allowing players to call up ready-to-play effects and save favorite parameter setups for each effect type.

Easy Operation: Informative color displays, clickable rotary knobs, and dedicated FX buttons help you shape your tone fast.

Expansive Control: Manual and Memory modes provide stompbox-style or preset-based switching. Expand control with up to two external switches or an expression pedal, plus MIDI In/Out for seamless integration.

256 Presets: 128 preset memories for guitar and bass, plus 128 user memories for saving custom sounds.

Flexible I/O with FX Loop: Versatile mono/stereo I/O with flexible effect loop to build reorderable chains using external pedals.

Advanced Signal Routing:… read more Create complex effect configurations with advanced series, parallel, and wet/dry options.

Flawless Memory Switching: Lightning-fast memory changes plus full carryover of delay and reverb trails for flawless transitions.

Utility Blocks: When building presets, you can place up to two Noise Suppressors (one on Serial 1 only) and a Foot Volume anywhere in the signal chain. Finally, polish your tone with a three-band Global EQ.

You can substitute stereo I/O functionality with a Send/Return block, which also enables wet/dry setups and the four-cable method.

Structure: Tailor the signal structure of each preset to create your perfect tone. Set the chain to series, parallel, or wet/dry, and reorder effect blocks as required. Combined with the Send/Return block, this allows you to further refine your tone and create complex pedalboard configurations.

On-the-Fly Control: Assign up to eight parameters to built-in and external control footswitches per preset for enhanced on-the-fly effect performance.

Complete Effect Library: The EX-4 spans every major effect category -- including drive, modulation, delay, and reverb -- plus bass-optimized effects and standout Boss favorites like Slow Gear, Slicer, and more.

Features:

- Packed with 120 world-class Boss effects
- Combine up to 4 effects simultaneously
- Quick and easy sound creation
- Save favorite parameter setups for each effect type
- Manual and Memory modes provide stompbox-style or preset-based switching
- 128 built-in presets plus 128 empty slots for custom sounds
- Versatile mono/stereo I/O with flexible effect loop
- Series, parallel, and wet/dry routing options
- Utility blocks for customizable Noise Suppressor and volume pedal patches
- Assign up to eight parameters to built-in and external control footswitches per preset
- Vastly improved signal-to-noise ratio with Adaptive Focus, a proprietary method from Roland/Boss

Accessories:

- Startup Guide
- Leaflet "Read Me First"
- AC adaptor: PSA-S series
- Rubber foot x 4

Specs

Sampling Frequency:: 48kHz
AD Conversion:: 24 bits + AF method (Adaptive Focus method)
DA Conversion:: 32 bits
Processing:: 32-bit floating point
Effects:: 120 types
Maximum Number of Effects:: 4 (FX 1-4) + 6 (DIVIDER+MIXER, SEND RETURN, FOOT VOLUME, NOISE SUPPRESSOR1, NOISE SUPPRESSOR2, GLOBAL EQ)
Memories:: 128 (User) + 128 (Preset)
Nominal Input Level:: INPUT L/MONO jack, INPUT R(RETURN) jack: -10 dBu
Maximum Input Level:: +7 dBu
Input Impedance:: 1M ohm
Nominal Output Level:: -10 dBu
Output Impedance:: 1k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance:: 10 kohms or greater
Controls:: DOWN/1 switch, UP/2 switch, MENU/EXIT button, GEAR SUITE button, FX1 button, FX2 button, FX3 button, FX4 button, SELECT knob, TYPE/VALUE knob, 1-3 knobs
Display:: Color Graphic LCD (320 x 240 dots)
INPUT/OUTPUT/SEND/Return:: 1/4-inch phone type
MIDI:: Miniature phone type
CTL/EXP jack:: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
USB port:: USB Type-C (R)
Power Supply:: AC adaptor (PSA-S series)
Current Draw:: 300 mA
Weight:: 800g (1 lb 13 oz)
Connectors:: DC IN jack
Dimensions (W x D x H), Without Rubber Feet:: 117 x 138 x 63mm (4-5/8 x 5-7/16 x 2-1/2 inches)
Dimensions (W x D x H), Including Rubber Feet:: 117 x 138 x 65mm (4-5/8 x 5-7/16 x 2-9/16 inches)
Note:: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms