Hands-On Access to a World of Great Tones
Mobile, battery powered, and filled with a diverse selection of flagship-quality BOSS amps and effects, the ME-80 is the ideal compact tone processor for performing guitarists. A friendly knob-based interface makes it simple to dial in great sounds in seconds, while easily selectable operation modes offer the flexibility of individual stompbox-style on/off or instant recall of complex multi-effects setups. Unique new footswitches deliver twice the control of previous designs for efficient and intuitive effects switching, patch selection, and real-time sound shaping while playing on stage. The free BOSS TONE STUDIO software unlocks even more tonal possibilities, providing a cool graphical interface for tweaking and organizing sounds on your computer, plus a web connection to BOSS TONE CENTRAL for direct access to free gig-ready patches created by top pro guitarists and much more.
FEATURES
• Compact and powerful floor multi-effects with a simple knob-based interface
• Eight simultaneous effects categories, each with multiple effects types
• Dial up tones with the ease of using your favorite stompboxes
• Includes a massive selection of top-quality effects, from classic BOSS stomps to the latest MDP effects
• Updated flagship-level COSM amps derived from the GT-100
• Eight multifunction footswitches and expression pedal
• Manual mode for stompbox-style on/off; Memory mode for switching complete patch setups
• Delay section includes Phrase Loop function with 38 seconds of recording
• Runs on six AA batteries or optional PSA-series AC adapter
• USB audio/MIDI interface built in
SPECIFICATIONS
AD Conversion
24 bits AF method
AF method (Adaptive Focus method)
* This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.
DA Conversion
24 bits
Sampling Frequency
44.1 kHz
Patches
36 (User) 36 (Preset)
Pedals
Pedal switch x 8
Expression pedal x 1
Nominal Input Level
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
* These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Accessories
Owner’s Manual
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 6
“Read Me First” Leaflet
Option (sold separately)
AC adaptor: PSA series