Boss MS-3 Application Guide

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Example Setups (Connections)
Connections
5 Connect your guitar (bass) to the INPUT jack.
5 Connect your three distortion pedals to each loop.
* Connect SEND to the INPUT of each eect, and connect RETURN
to the OUTPUT of each eect.
* The eects connected to the loops should be left ON. The loop
on/o status is specied by the MS-3.
5 If you’re using an expression pedal connected to the CTL IN EXP
1 CTL 1/2 jack, make the appropriate settings for EXP1 inside
CTL,ASSIGN&MIDI SETTING.
* Additional detailed operations can be specied in ASSIGN 1–8.
5 If you’re using a footswitch connected to the CTL IN EXP 2 CTL 3/4
jack, make the appropriate settings for CTLIN3 and CTLIN4 inside
CTL,ASSIGN&MIDI SETTING.
* Additional detailed operations can be specied in ASSIGN 1–8.
Example Functions
Turning Eects On/O in Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p. 6)
Turning Eects On/O in Memory Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (p. 9)
Using an Externally Connected Expression Pedal to
Control WAH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(p. 10)
Using an Externally Connected Footswitch to Operate
Bank Up/Bank Down. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(p. 10)
Varying the Sound in Real Time, Synchronized to the
BPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(p. 13)
Holding the BPM of the Previous Patch into the Next Patch
(Tempo Hold Function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(p. 14)
Other Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(p. 14)
This section introduces three examples of systems that use the MS-3. Refer to the system that's most similar to what you have in mind, and
set up your own system as appropriate.
Example Setup (1)
This example setup includes three distortion pedals that are connected to LOOPS, and one amp.
MEMO
You can connect an expression pedal and footswitch as necessary. If your setup includes these, you can use them to control the volume or
specic parameters. If you connect an expression pedal and footswitch, turn o the power before connecting them.
SEND 1
RETURN 1
SEND 2
RETURN 2
SEND 3
RETURN 3
INPUT
OUTPUT L/MONO
CTL IN EXP 1 CTL 1/2 CTL IN EXP 1 CTL 3/4
INPUT
Distortion pedals Guitar or Bass
Amp
Expression pedal
(EV-30)
Footswitch
(FS-7)

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