Boss ME-8 User Manual

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Boss ME-8 Specifications

General

Tuner	Yes
Effects	Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Delay, Reverb, Noise Suppressor
Inputs	1/4" instrument input
Outputs	2 x 1/4" (L/Mono, R), 1 x 1/4" (headphones)
Power Supply	9V DC adapter
Expression Pedal	Built-in

Summary

Important Notes

Power Supply

Guidelines for safe and proper power supply connection and usage to prevent damage or malfunction.

Placement

Recommendations for unit placement to avoid extreme temperatures, dust, humidity, vibration, or electromagnetic interference.

Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning the unit, advising against the use of harsh chemicals to prevent discoloration or deformation.

Additional Precautions

Precautions regarding physical impact, liquid penetration, foreign country usage, malfunction, and electric shock risks.

Panel Descriptions

Connections

Playing the Guitar Using the ME-8 - Play Mode

Selecting Patches

Explains how to select Patches by navigating through Groups, Banks, and Numbers for different effect combinations.

Editing the Effect Settings - Edit Mode

How to Edit a Patch

Step-by-step guide on how to modify effect settings within a Patch, including turning effects on/off and adjusting parameters.

Storing Your Effects Settings - Write Procedure

Procedure for saving edited settings into a User Patch to prevent data loss upon power off.

How to Cancel Editing

Instructions on how to discard unsaved edits and revert a Patch to its previous state before editing.

Copying Effects Settings

Adding Effects - Control Effects

Setting the Control Effects

Guide on individually setting Control Effects, assigning functions to the Control and Expression pedals for each Patch.

How to Use the Control Effects

Details on operating the Control Pedal and Expression Pedal, explaining their behavior based on assigned functions.

Changing the Delay Time or Rate During Live Performance - Tempo Delay/Tempo Rate

How to Set the Patch for Using the Tempo Delay/Tempo Rate

Instructions on setting up a Patch to utilize the Tempo Delay and Tempo Rate functions for real-time tempo adjustment.

Setting the Basic Tempo

Explains how to set the basic tempo using a footswitch or the Control Pedal for tempo-sensitive effects.

Using the ME-8 Like Compact Effects - Manual Mode

Changing to the Manual Mode

Details on switching between Play Mode and Manual Mode using the MANUAL button or a footswitch.

Manual Mode Operation

Explains how to turn individual effects on/off and edit parameters directly in Manual Mode.

Direct Output of the Guitar Sound - Bypass Mode

How to Use the Tuner - Tuner Mode

Display in the Tuning Mode

Describes the note name and tuning guide indicators displayed during the tuning process.

Viewing/Changing the Standard Pitch

Instructions on how to view and adjust the standard pitch reference (440 Hz) for tuning.

How Each Effect Works

Reference

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common problems like no sound or inability to change Patches.

Initialization

Guide on restoring all Patch settings to their factory defaults.

Preprogrammed Settings

How the Effects Are Connected

Blank Chart

Specifications