Boss ME Series User Manual

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EFFORTLESS CREATIVITY
AT YOUR FEET
The BOSS ME series has been
a favorite of performing guita-
rists for over three decades,
combining multi-effects power
with intuitive hands-on control
for crafting tones in seconds.
The ME-90 is the most
advanced ME model to date,
offering exceptional audio
quality with 24-bit AD/DA and
32-bit floating point proces-
sing, flagship-grade AIRD amp
models, IR loading, an effects
loop, and more. Compact,
battery-powered, and filled
with premium BOSS tones, this
versatile all-in-one processor
makes it easy to build custo-
mized sound setups for every
playing situation.
LATEST
PROCESSING
TECHNOLOGY
ME-90 features the latest
BOSS audio engine.
Responsible amp
modelling via A.I.R.D.
technology and a
plethora of new inspiring
effect algorithms,
including a brand new
Tune Down effect.
CUSTOMIZATION
The last effect of each
section is customisable
via BOSS Tone Studio
editor. It also
automatically positions
each of them in the
appropriate order for best
sound result.
OUTPUT
The output is also
optimised for the gear
connected to it :
• Guitar Amp
• Line (this adds
Mic/Speaker emula-
tion).
KNOB-BASED
INTERFACE
All the 97 effects and
amps are immediately
accessible from the panel
for instant tone creation
without menu-diving.
FLEXIBLE FX LOOP
The new Send/Return
enables the use of
external amps and effects
with ME-90. This can be
Pre or Post preamp
section.
You can also control the
FX loop by foot in Manual
mode.
IMPULSE
RESPONSE
There are 3 custom IR
slots for you to load your
own mic and cab IR in the
unit via its dedicated IR
loader.
MEMORY &
MANUAL
Manual mode behaves
like a regular pedalboard
layout while memory
mode enables to save
effect combinations with
intuitive control
assignments.
LIGHTWEIGHT & BATTERY POWERED
With only 2.9kg, you can play anywhere.
With just 4x AA batteries, ME-90 offers +6hours of performance.
WIRELESS
With BT-Dual (optional)
you can stream audio as
well as edit your effects
& patches via BOSS
Tone Studio for mobile.

Boss ME Series Specifications

General

Brand	Boss
Model	ME Series
Category	Music Pedal
Language	English

Summary

ME-90 Core Features

Latest Processing Technology

Features the latest BOSS audio engine with A.I.R.D. amp modelling and new effect algorithms.

Knob-Based Interface

Provides immediate access to 97 effects and amps for instant tone creation without menu-diving.

Impulse Response (IR)

Offers 3 custom IR slots to load user-created microphone and cabinet impulse responses.

Memory and Manual Modes

Manual mode mimics a pedalboard, while Memory mode saves effect combinations with custom assignments.

Customization Options

Last effect in each section is customizable via BOSS Tone Studio for optimal order and sound.

Flexible FX Loop

New Send/Return enables external amps/effects, controllable before or after the preamp section.

Optimized Output

Output is optimized for Guitar Amp or Line connections, including mic/speaker emulation.

Wireless Connectivity

Optional BT-Dual allows audio streaming and effect editing via BOSS Tone Studio for mobile.

ME-90 Control and Operation

Carryover Settings

Configure whether effects in the DELAY section carry over when switching patches (00 or 01).

Send/Return Control

Assign CTL/REV footswitch to control Reverb (r0) or FX loop (r1) in Manual Mode.

Send/Return Position

Determine if the FX loop is inserted before (50) or after (51) the preamp section.

Control Assignment

Assign footswitches to toggle specific effects in Memory Mode by pressing the CTL button.

Control Behavior

Set footswitch behavior (Toggle/Momentary) in Memory Mode via BANK pedals and EXIT.

Tap Tempo Function

Set delay time or tempo by pressing and holding the CURRENT MEMORY/DELAY footswitch.

Impulse Response Loading

Load user IRs by pressing EDIT and the footswitch corresponding to the desired IR slot (1-4).

Looper Operation

Control Phrase Loop functions including Record, Play, Overdub, Stop, and Erase via footswitch.