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Review by
a visitor on 26.8.2007
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Okay, so I got Soooo tired of pedal boards full of stomp boxes, which would eventaully and perpetually have one effect in the chain fail and the rest be adversely affected.
I had tried some multi effects years ago and although they were fine in a recording situation, they sucked live... they would thin out my sound and make all my guitars sound like crap. I choose my guitars for different gigs and sounds that I need: 2 PRS, 2 TELES, 4 STRATS AND A PARKER, (Inullm showing off a little, but you can see that I am fairly discerning in anyonesnull book). The amps I use are all class A tube, with varying wattage for different venues and recording situations. Everything from a 1970 Champ amp, Blues Deluxe, Blues Deville to a 197? Twin.
I am not interested in modeling any other amps... Inullm an old school, class A tube player and I have all of the amps I want/need.
The ME50 claims itnulls for the player who LOVES the sound of their amp... HEY!!! thatnulls me!
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The unit is sturdy enough, at least the chassis is... lots of variety, although I use 6 settings at most and some times only 3 in a show. The effects are great and the parameters are tweakable in more ways than I have time to worry about. There are some killer patches right outta the box and YES it also records well. The wah-wah is a keeper and when I play funk itnulls important to me. I use it in tandem w/ OD or Distortion to add to solos as well.
This unit has a lot of features, some that are so strange, Inullm not sure wtf they would be used for.
You CANNOT see the tuner if you are on an outdoor stage in the sunlight.... no big deal, I remember how to tune to the keyboard, but I thought Inulld mention it. |
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There is a very slight pause when you switch patches... not terrible, but again, I thought I would mention it.
The volume pedal works great. Fantastic for volume swells! The three switches are close together and if you hit two at once, there is a penalty... it goes to tuner mode, which is not always the desiresd effect when your spotlight comes on to solo!
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Loved it until the last gig.... now, itnulls of no use to me... |
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Well, herenulls where the problem lies. The unit has become a bit tempermental when I am playing in a cleam mode, with any of the modulation effects. Under any any sequence that involves more aggresive, harder picking; there is an extremely distortion added by the unit and this happens once in a while when you change your attck.
I did 50 or 60 shows with it, before the problem began. HERE is where I would swap out one of my pedals, if it were NOT a multi effects processsor. I have NOT dropped the unit, nor have I jumped on it, or otherwise subjected it to anything out of the ordinary. |
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I stated earlier that I was tired of pedal boards... BUT i still have a few and thatnulls what I willl go back to... gotta go... start wiring , patching and velcro-ing them NOW! |
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Review by
ac/dc on 18.5.2006
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Got it at a local music store called Music Unlimited for $350 and it was worth every penny. I bought it because it was half recommended by the store and I was lookin for something like the ME-50. When I got home and tried it out it was perfect!.
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Until now I didnnullt even know there were that many distortion types! Theres 10 different types and some great effects including Fanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Vibrato, Chorus, Pan...and the delay effects are INSANE!
Built in pedal that can control either Volume, Wah, Resonance, Voice, Ring Mod, +1 Octave or -1 Octave. Not the best Wah but the +1 Oct. is just about the best you can get. |
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My friend has the POD something and it is CONSTANTLY breaking and the recording is crappy. No recording on the ME-50 but if it did, it would be godly. Anything you need is right here. Only downside is that there are only 3 pre-settable button.s |
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The distortion quality on this thing is incredible. The wah is a little computer-y (is that even a word?? haha) but it sounds good none the less. Delays can go on for HOURS so be careful with that pedal. Phaser is great - better than some of the Digitech effects that you have to pay $100 for one effect 0.o |
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The only malfunctions I have experienced are on low battery. But that should/is expected I hope. As for durability, I took this f*cker to the Grand Canyon and it survived. I donnullt think you have to worry about that =P |
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I love this thing. Takes 6 AAs so I donnullt have to worry about special batteries or anything. Takes a basic transformer plug if you have one. Same as the Digitech RP80 if that helps you at all. |
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Review by
a visitor on 7.11.2005
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CHARLIE WELCH JAX FL
WOW!!! I BOUGHT THE BOSS ME50 ON NOV 6TH 2005 FROM MUSIC DEPOT IN JAX FLORIDA FOR 275 PLUS 19.99 FOR THE POWER SUPPLY CORD.I TOOK IT HOME AND GOT IT HOOKED TO MY PEAVY ULTRA 112 TUBE AMP WITH MY LES PAUL STANDARD AND THE SOUNDS WERE INCREDIBLE (STUDIO PERFECT)
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ALL I CAN SAY IS "STUNNING AND PERFECT" WISH IT CAME WITH POWER CORD |
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THE ME50 IS JUST WHAT I NEEDED. I HAVE PLAYED ALOT OF AMPS IN STORES AND NEVER HAVE I LIKED THE SOUNDS FROM THEM. THE ME50 MAKES MY PEAVY 112 ULTRA TUBE AMP SCREAM WITH PROFESHIONAL GUITAR SOUNDS. IT IS ABSOLUTLY AMAZING. THIS ME50 WILL BLOW YOU AWAY WITH WHAT IS ALREDY PROGRAMED IN IT. |
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NO COMPLAINTS IF YOU ARE BORED WITH YOUR SOUND YOU NEED TO GET ONE OF THESE BABIES IT WILL BRING COLOR SHAPE TONE AND EVERYTHING TO LIFE |
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I HAVE BEEN USING THE PREPROGRAMED CHANNELS ON THE UNIT TOTAL OF 30 SOUNDS AND HAVE NOT GOT AROUND TO MESSING WITH THE BUTTONS AND PROGRAMMING ANYTHING TO MAKE MY OWNS SOUNDS. THE PREPROGRAMED CHANNELS HAVE STUNNING CRUNCH, LEAD AND CLEAN CHANNELS WHICH HAVE BEEN KEEPING ME ENTERTAINED FOR NOW. |
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I AM NO WHERE NEAR A PROFESHIONAL I HAVE BEEN PLAYING FOR ABOUT 5 YEARS FOR FUN AND TAKE LESSONS. I HAVE BEEN VERY BORED WITH MY SOUND AND HAVE ALWAYS WONDERED HOW THE PROS DUE IT TO GET THERE SOUND SO PERFECT. WELL I HAVE COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THIS IS THE BABY THEY HAVE BEEN USING BECAUSE THE SOUNDS IT PRODUCES WILL BLOW YOU AWAY. I SEARCHED ALL OVER THE INTERNET FOR SOUNDS AND EFFECTS AND HAVE NEVER USED THEM BEFORE. I READ MANY REVIEWS AND WAS CONSIDERING THE BOSS GT8 BUT FOR WHAT I DO THE ME50 IS PERFECT. I WOULD RECOMENDED IT TO ANYONE. |
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Review by
a visitor on 24.2.2005
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Guitar Center $295
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This unit is very durable, practicle and versitile. Obviously the unit lacks an EQ which, in my opinion is absolutely necessary in an effects program. You need a quality guitar with this and a quality amp to produce qualitity sounds, very simple...Amazing array of distortions, I tend to get overwhelmed by having so many to choose from, even the variation button contributes significantly towards overdrive realms. In my set up I have a good rack compression sustainer plus, of course, the EQ. This is all you need really to provide yourself with a variety of effects...I do have issues about the modulation chorus and I cannullt seem to get to a high level just yet with the chorus and it could be just my amp and other variables. |
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The distortions are wicked, modulation chorus it seems to be lacking whereas phase and flanger are pretty powerful, the others are fun to play with but I donnullt use them too much. |
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Very good sound, but regardless you are going to get feedback with any setup. |
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Solid as any Boss unit. |
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I really like the simplicity of this unit, plug it into a nice stack and you could have devestating sounds. I donnullt appreciate the quality of the chorus too much which is an extremely important element, but I am still experimenting and tweaking. |
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Review by
ZakDelaO on 15.8.2004
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i paid $290 for it without tax a week ago.
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This thing has all the effects you can imagine. A distortion for everybody! 10 distortions each with a variation. Many types of modulation including three types of chorus and unique stuff like rotary speaker and this Uni-V thing. The expression pedal has wah, resonace, voice, octave +1 and octave -1. When not using the expression pedal it turns into a volume pedal. |
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This is the best multi effects pedal inullve ever used. Itnulls so damn fun and effective. |
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The noise surpressor works wonders, i try to feedback with my crappy guitar and it just wonnullt! If you donnullt use the noise surpressor there will be a little noise. |
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My dog (63 lbs.) jumped on it, and it still works perfectly. Itnulls definately steady enough for live gigs. You do need time to adjust the rate and such depending on what effect younullre using. You should also buy the power adapter. Those two things made this only good, not excellent. |
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This is incredible! It allows me to play bass with my guitar and use all sorts of cool little things. I feel like Tom Morello when Inullm messing around with it. |
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Review by
Echelon1 on 2.4.2004
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I got the BOSS ME-50 at Metro Music for $310 bucks.
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The BOSS ME-50 is a floor system that has an expression pedal with 8 effects, 22 different types of distortion, over ten types of modulation, and over 10 types of delay. The system is surprisingly easy to use. I have used it live several times and it has out-performed any other effects systems that I have owned. It is excellent. |
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THe effects on this unit cover any type of music and are extremely easy to use. Like I said, it outperformed any unit I have ever owned. It is an excellent unit. |
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There is a little bit of feadback from the unit but not enough to be a terrible problem. Overall, the unit is one of the best. |
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Inullve dropped it several times and it still works. you make the judgement |
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This system is great. I wouldnnullt have chosen any other system for live performances, studio use, or home use. I recomend you get one. soon |
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