Boss MS-3 Parameter Guide

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EFFECT
Eect name Explanation
FEEDBACKER
Generates feedback performance.
* Note that the notes you want to apply feedback
to must be played singly and cleanly.
* To use this, go to CTL,ASSIGN&MIDI SETTING;
then for NUM 1–4, M/M, CURRENT NUMBER, or a
CTL 1–4 switch connected to a CTL IN jack, assign
FUNC (FUNCTION) as F1: SOL/TRG or F2: SOL/TRG.
SUB DELAY
This is a delay with the maximum delay time of
1,000 ms. This eect is useful for making the sound
fatter.
COMPRESSOR
Parameter Value Explanation
TYPE
Selects the compressor type.
BOSS This models the BOSS CS-3.
HI-BAND
This is a compressor that adds an even
stronger eect in the high end.
LIGHT This is a compressor with a light eect.
D-COMP This models the MXR DynaComp.
ORANGE
This is modeled on the sound of the
Dan Armstrong ORANGE SQUEEZER.
FAT
When applied heavily, this compressor
eect provides a fat tone with a boosted
midrange.
MILD
When applied heavily, this compressor
eect produces a sweet tone with the
high end cut.
STEREO *1 This selects a stereo compressor.
SUSTAIN 0–100
Adjusts the range (time) over which
low-level signals are boosted. Larger
values will result in longer sustain.
ATTACK 0–100 Adjusts the attack time.
LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume.
TONE -50–+50 Adjusts the tone.
*1 If a mono eect or a loop is connected after a stereo eect, the stereo eect
is lost.
LIMITER
Parameter Value Explanation
TYPE
Selects the limiter type.
BOSS This selects a stereo limiter.
RACK 160D This models the dbx 160X.
VTG RACK U This models the UREI 1178.
THRESHOLD 0–100
Adjust this as appropriate for the input
signal from your guitar. When the input
signal level exceeds this threshold level,
limiting will be applied.
RATIO 1:1–INF:1
This selects the compression ratio used
with signals in excess of the threshold
level.
LEVEL 0–100 Adjusts the volume.
ATTACK 0–100 Adjusts the attack time.
RELEASE 0–100 Adjusts the release time.
* If a mono eect or a loop is connected after this eect, the stereo eect is lost.

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