Getting Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connecting the Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Adjusting the Eect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Turning Eect On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Switching Banks/Patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the [TAP/CTL] Switch to Control the Eect 7
Editing a Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Saving a Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Parameters Common to All Modes . . . . 10
Parameters for Each Mode . . . . . . . . . . 10
CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
ASSIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
BANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
MIDI PC MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Assigning the Functions of the [A], [B], and
[TAP/CTL] Switches
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using Two Patches Simultaneously
(Simul Mode)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Inserting an External Eect Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting the Insert Loop Function . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Assigning a Function to an External Pedal. . . . . 25
Synchronizing with a DAW or External MIDI
Device
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connection Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
MIDI Messages That Can Be Transmitted and
Received
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
MIDI Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Restoring the Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . 28
Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device . . 28
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s Manual
(p. 30)). After reading, keep the document(s) including those sections where it will be available for immediate reference.
5 Thanks to 32-bit high-precision processing at a 96 kHz sampling rate from input to output, the MD-500
gives you stunningly high-quality modulation eect.
5 With an easily readable screen and an independent [TAP/CTL] switch, it delivers both high
functionality as well as ease of use during live performances.
5 Standard eects such as chorus, anger, and phaser have been enhanced using cutting-edge
Boss technology. The MD-500 provides a total of 12 modulation eects, including models of the
Boss CE-1 and scanner vibrato.
5 The memory function lets you store and recall 297 dierent setups from internal memory.
5 The MD-500 provides “simul mode” which lets you use two eects simultaneously, and an “insert
loop function” which lets you shape your sound in conjunction with an external eect unit.
5 By connecting the MD-500 via a USB cable or MIDI cables, you can switch sounds and control
parameters in synchronization with your computer DAW or an external MIDI device.
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