Boss ME-20 Multi-Effect,

Description

For the player who wantsa*performance* based multi-effect, i.e. not designed around a computer interface, the ME-20 is a great sounding unit with 17 built-in Boss effects. Manual mode or memory mode. In manual mode it’s just like having a row of Boss effects in front of you. Select your Overdrive/Distortion, time domain effect (flange, chorus, rotary, etc.), delay/reverb, and volume/wah. If you want to make any changes, you just spin the knob, just like a stomp box, rather than having to go through multiple screens to tweak a setting. Each effect has programmable parameters, just like “knobs” on a stomp box, which can be saved to one of the user memory spots for instant recall. In memory mode, you can instantly recall any of the presets installed by Boss (10 banks, with 3 presets per bank = 30), or ones you’ve tweaked yourself. To get to the memory mode, just press the center and right footswitch simultaneous; to get to the tuner, press the center and left footswitch. For full specs, click here, for Boss. Also on this page are some great demo videos by Robert Marcello, who is informative, and a blast to watch. This unit is simple enough that I was able to get around just fine, but the manual is downloadable here. Operates on 6 AA batteries or optional external power supply. This unit is still available from some stores for $199, which is around the price of two boss pedals. This used one is in excellent condition with original box and for the fan of Boss effects, an incredible amount of power for $115.