Boss ME-80 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal
The Boss ME-80 guitar multi-effects pedal provides everything a guitarist needs to rock like a pro. Simulate virtually any effects setup and amp combination, thanks to Roland's DSP-based MDP effect processing and COSM amp modeling. With 59 onboard effects, 9 amp models, and 8 multifunctional foot pedals, the ME-80 grants you endless ways to express yourself.
8 Independent, Simultaneous Guitar FX -- Plus Amp Modeling
With eight independent and simultaneous effect sections and a dedicated preamp section, Boss's ME-80 simplifies your gig bag. And since the ME-80 runs on six AA batteries, the unit is fully portable. With over fifty realistic guitar effects to choose from -- including a 38-second loop recorder within the delay section -- you can model just about any guitar effect on the ME-80.
Dedicated Control Knobs for Each Effect Section
The ME-80 provides dedicated control knobs for each of the effect sections all conveniently organized on the front panel of the unit. That means you can dial in a virtually endless combination of effects all from one compact and portable device.
Features:
Multi-effects pedalboard with eight pedals, an expression pedal, a dedicated preamp section for amp modeling, and eight simultaneous effect sections with dedicated control knobs for effect parameters
Includes onboard effects including classic Boss stompboxes and modern effects driven by Roland's powerful Multi-Dimensional Processing and COSM amp models derived from Boss's GT-100 effects processor (9 amp models and 59 effects in all)
Delay section includes phrase loop function with 38 sections of recording time
36 preset patches and 36 assignable user patch locations for saving your favorite custom effects
Two-digit LED display for patch and parameter info
24 bit A/D and D/A converters
44.1 kHz internal sampling frequency
1/4 inch guitar input
Dual 1/4 inch guitar amp outputs (mono and stereo)
1/8 inch headphone/record output
1/8 inch auxiliary input
USB port
Includes anti-theft key lock slot
Includes Boss Tone Studio software for editing and managing your effects library and well as downloading free patches directly from Boss
Runs on six AA batteries or AC power adapter (batteries included, power adapter sold separately)
Estimated battery life under continuous use: approximately 7 hours with alkaline batteries and 2 hours with carbon batteries
Weighs about 8 pounds
Specifications:
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
Patches: 36 (User) + 36 (Preset)
Pedals: Pedal switch x 8
Expression pedal x 1
GUITAR INPUT: -10 dBu
AUX IN: -20 dBu
Input Impedance - GUITAR INPUT: 1 M ohm
AUX IN: 27 k ohms
Nominal Output Level - Gt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R: -10 dBu
REC OUT/PHONES: -10 dBu
Output Impedance - Gt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 2 k ohms
REC OUT/PHONES: 44 ohms
Recommended Load Impedance - Gt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 10 k ohms or greater
REC OUT/PHONES: 16 ohms or greater
Connectors: GUITAR INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
Gt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R jack: 1/4-inch phone type
REC OUT/PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
USB COMPUTER port: USB type B
DC IN jack
Display: 7 segments, 2 digits LED
Power Supply: Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 6
or Carbon-zinc battery (AA, R6) x 6
or AC adaptor
Current Draw: 200 mA
Expected battery life under continuous use
Alkaline: Approx. 7 hours
Carbon: Approx. 2 hours
Shipping Weight: 10 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 6 in
