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
5 Connect the CTL OUT CTL 1/2 jack to the amp’s CH SELECT jack or
FOOT SW jack.
* Refer to the owner's manual of your amp.
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)
Switching Channels of an Amp When You Switch
Patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(p. 12)
Switching Amps When You Switch Patches (When Using
Two Amps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(p. 12)
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)
Example Setup (3)
This example setup includes three distortion pedals that are connected to LOOPS, and two amps.
MEMO
5 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.
5 You can switch the outputs from the MS-3 to the amps, or switch channels on the amp.
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
Expression pedal
(EV-30)
Footswitch
(FS-7)
OUTPUT R
Amp 1
Amp 2
INPUT
CTL OUT CTL 1/2
CH SELECT

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