Boss MS-3 Parameter Guide

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Basic Operation
Changing the Eect Connection Order
1. In the eect chain screen, use the [1] knob to select
the eect that you want to move.
NOTE
5
You can’t move L1–3. However, FX1, FX2, MOD1, MOD2, DLY,
REV, NS, and FV can be freely moved before or after L1–3.
5
MST, PATCH LVL, OUTPUT, and CTL cannot be moved.
2. Use the [2] knob to move the selected eect.
Changing the CTL/ASSIGN/MIDI Settings
For each patch, you can make CTL, ASSIGN, and MIDI settings to
operate a variety of parameters.
1. In the eect chain screen, choose “CTL” with the [1]
knob, and press the [ENTER] button.
The CTL, ASSIGN & MIDI SETTING screen appears.
2. Use the [1]–[3] knobs to choose the controller that
you want to edit.
Controllers that are turned on are indicated with icons. When
controllers are turned o, “OFF” is indicated.
3. Press the [ENTER] button to enter the edit screen.
When page tabs are displayed on the screen, you can switch
pages by pressing the [< PAGE] [PAGE >] buttons.
4. Use the [1]–[3] knobs to edit the value of the
parameters shown in the screen.
5. Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return
to the play screen.
Saving a Patch (Write)
If you want to save the patch that you created, execute the Write
operation.
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You can use dedicated software to save, exchange, initialize, or back
up patches.
NOTE
5
If you do not save the patch, the edited settings will be lost
when you turn o the power or switch to another patch.
5
When you save, the patch that had been in the save-destination
is overwritten.
1. Press the [EXIT] button and [ENTER] button
simultaneously.
The WRITE UTILITY screen appears.
2. Choose “WRITE” with the [1]–[3] knobs, and press
the [ENTER] button.
3. Choose the patch write destination (01-1–50-4)
with the [1] knob, and press the [ENTER] button.
Here you can edit the name.
Controller Operation
[1] knob Changes the character
[2] knob Moves the cursor
[3] knob Selects the type of characters
[EDIT] button Delete the character at the cursor location
[MENU] button Insert a space at the cursor location
4. To save the patch, press the [ENTER] button.
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If you decide to cancel, press the [EXIT] button.
Once the patch has been saved, you are returned to the Play
screen.

Boss MS-3 Specifications

General

Bit rate	24 bit
Product color	Black
Sound effects	Delay, Looper
Sound effects quantity	112
AC adapter included	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Connectivity technology	Wired
6.35 mm (1⁄4-inch) output	1
Display type	LCD
Power source type	DC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	97 mm
Width	275 mm
Height	68 mm
Weight	1100 g