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Owner’s Manual

Before You Begin
We'd
like
to
take
a
moment
to
thank
you
for
purchasing
the
BOSS
ME-6
Guitar
Multiple
Effects
processor.
To
become
completely
familiar
with
this
processor,
and
to
ensure
many
years
of
trouble-free
service,
we
recommend
that
you take the
time
to
read
this
Owner’s
Manual thoroughly.
CONTENTS
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SETTINGS
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CHANGE
THINGS
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TO
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INITIALIZATION
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Bescheinigung
des
Herstellers/Importeurs
Hiermit
wird
bescheinigt,
daB
der/die/das
in
Ubereinstimmung
mit
den
Bestimmungen
der
GUITAR
MULTIPLE
EFFECTS
ME-6
(Gerat.
Typ.
Bezeichnung)
;
{Amitsbiattverfugung)
funk-entstdrt ist.
Der
Deutschen
Bundespost
wurde
das
Inverkehrbringen
dieses
Gerates
angezeigt
und
die
Berechtigung
zur
Uberpriifung
der
Serie
auf
Einhaltung
der
Bestimmungen
eingeraumt.
Name des Herstellers/Importeurs
For the USA
RADIO
AND
TELEVISION
INTERFERENCE
WARNING
—
This
equipment
has
been
venfied
to
comply
with
the
limits
for
a
Class
8
computing
deuce.
pursuant
to
Subpan
J
of
Patt
15
of
FCC
rules
Operation
wih
non-cerbfied
or
non-venfied
equipment
1s
likely
to
¢esult
in
inlerference
to
radio
and
TV
reception
The
equipment
descnbed
in
this
manual
generates
and
uses
a0
frequency
energy
If
it
1s
not
installed
and
used
Properly
that
rs,
in
strict
accordance
with
our
instructions
i
may
cause
interference
with
racko
and
television
reception
This
equpment
has
deen
tested
and
found
lo
comply
with
the
limits
for
a
Class
B
computing
device
in
accordance
with
the
specifications
in
Subpart
J, of
Part
15,
of
FCC
Rules.
These
rules
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
such
a
interlerence
in
a
rasential
asiatiason
However.
there
is
no
guarantee
that
the
interference
will
nol
occur
in
a
partcular
insiatlaion
It
this
equipment
does
cause
interference
to
radio
or
lelevisror
reception
winch
can
be
determined
by
tuming
the
equipment
on
and
off.
the
user
1s
encouraged
to
try
lo
Correct
the
snterterence
dy
the
following
measure
.
©
Disconnect
other
devices
and
thev
inpuYoutput
catles
one
at
a
time
if
the
interference
stops
itis
caused
by
ether
the
olher
device
or
us
1
O
capie
These
devices
usualy
require
Roland
designated
shielded
IO
cables
For
Roland
devices.
you
can
obtain
the
proper
shicided
cable
from
your
dealer
For
non
Roland
devices,
contact
the manufacturer
or
dealer
for
assisiance
It
your
equipment
Goes
cause
interterence
to
radko
or
television
recepbon.
you
can
try
to
correc!
the
:ntesference
Oy
uSIRg
ORE
OF
Nore
al
the
following
measures
©
Turn
the TV
or
radio
antenna
untt
the
interference
stops.
¢
Move the
equipment
to
one
sxe
o¢
the
other of
the
TV
or
racho
©
Move
the equipment
farther
away
from
the TV
or
racho.
@
Plug
the
equipment
eto
an
outlet
that
is
on
a
aitferen!
cucurl
than
the
TV
or
racho
{Thats
make
certain
ihe
equpment
and
the
rach
or
television
set
are
on
cucuils
con:
trolled
by
different
circutt
dxeakers
or
fuses.)
©
Consider
instakkng
a
roottop
television
antenna
with
coaxial
cable
lead-in
between
the
antenna
and
TV
it
necessary
you
Should
consult
your
deater
or
an
expenenced
raceotelevision
techrucan
for
additional
suggestons,
You
may
find
helpful
the
followng
booklet
prepared
by
the
Federal
Communicahons
Commission
“How
to
Identity and
Resotve
Rado
—
TV
Interference
Problems”
This
booklet
is
available
trom
the
U.S.
Government
Panting
Office,
Washington.
D.C.,
20402,
Stock
No
004-000-00845-4
For Canada
CLASS B NOTICE
This
digital
apparatus
does
not
exceed
the
Class
B
limits
for
radio
noise
emissions
set
out
in
the
Radio
Interference
Regulations
of
the
Canadian
Department
of
Communications.
CLASSE B AVIS
Cet
appareil
numérique
ne
dépasse
pas
les
limites
de
la
classe
B
au
niveau
des
émissions
de
bruits
radioélectriques
fixés
dans
le
Réglement
des
signaux
parasites
par
le
ministére
canadien
des
Communications.
Copyright © 1992 by BOSS CORPORATION
All
rights
reserved.
No
part
of
this
publication
may
be
reproduced
in
any
form
without
the
written
permission
of
BOSS
CORPORATION.

i MAIN FEATURES
The Best of Analog and Digital Sounds
To enjoy “the best of both worlds”, the overdrive/
distortion sections are analog, and the chorus, reverb and
other effects are created by digital circuits.
Nine Different Kinds of Effects
The ME-6 contains nine different effects specially selected
for guitar players.
Simple Editing Operations
The effects parameters are laid out for you on the top
panel. This makes it easier for you to edit and create your
own sounds.
Store Up to 25 Effects Settings in Memory
You can store up to 25 different effects settings in the
ME-6’s internal memory. These settings can then be
recalled instantly using the footswitch pedais.
Manual Mode for a “Pedal Effect” Feel
The ME-6 has a Manual Mode which lets you use the
pedals to switch effects on and off during performance;
you can even change effects settings this way. This allows
the same amount of freedom you would have if you were
using a row of pedal effects.
Long Delay and Reverb with no Cut-off
Delay and reverb will decay naturally instead of being
abruptly cut off when you switch from one patch to
another.
Tuner Out Jack
A special jack for use with tuners so you can tune your
guitar without re-patching your setup.
Headphone Jack
You can plug in a set of headphones so you can hear
yourself without going through an amp.
2 IMPORTANT NOTES
Be sure to use only the adaptor supplied with the unit.
Use of any other power adaptor could result in damage,
malfunction, or electric shock.
@ When making any connections with other devices,
always turn off the power to all equipment first; this
will help prevent damage or malfunction.
®@ Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with
any device that will generate line noise, such as a
motor or variable lighting system.
@ The power supply required for this unit is shown on its
nameplate. Ensure that the line voltage of your
installation meets this requirement.
@ Avoid damaging the power cord; do not step on it,
place heavy objects on it etc. -
@ When disconnecting the AC adaptor from the outlet,
grasp the plug itself; never pull on the cord.
@ if the unit is to remain unused for a long period of time,
unplug the power cord.
Placement
@ Do not subject the unit to temperature extremes
(e.g. direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Avoid
using or storing the unit in dusty or humid areas or
areas that are subject to high vibration levels.
@ Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other
equipment containing large transformers) may induce
hum.
@ This unit may interfere with radio and television
reception. Do not use this unit in the vicinity of such
receivers.
@ Do not expose this unit to temperature extremes
(e.g. direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle can deform
or discolor the unit) or install it near devices that
radiate heat.
@ For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry
cloth (or one that has been slightly dampened with
water). To remove stubborn dirt, use a mild neutral
detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit
thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
@ Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the risk of discoloration and/or
deformation.
Additional Precautions
®@ Protect the unit from strong impact.
®@ Do not allow objects or liquids of any kind to penetrate
the unit. In the event of such an occurrence,
discontinue use immediately. Contact qualified service
personnel as soon as possible.
@ Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with
qualified service personnel.
@ Should a malfunction occur (or if you suspect there is a
problem) discontinue use immediately. Contact
qualified service personnel as soon as possible.
@ To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the
unit or its AC adaptor.

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WRITE/COPY BUTTON
MANUAL BUTTON
EDIT/ESCAPE BUTTON
BYPASS BUTTON
BANK INDICATOR
BANK PEDAL
NUMBER PEDAL NUMBER INDICATOR
EXPRESSION
PEDAL JACK
INPUT QUTPUT BYPA
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ME MAKING THE CONNECTION
The diagram below shows you how to connect the
included ME-6 AC adaptor, a guitar and guitar amp. As
soon as the AC adaptor is plugged in and you turn the
power on, the ME-6 is in the “Play Mode”, ready to go.
* When making any connections, be sure all devices are
turned off and the volume on your amp is at zero. If
you try fo connect everything with the power on, you
may get voltage spike “pops” that can damage
speakers or cause trouble down the line.
* After you’ve turned everything on, you can turn up
the amp.
* If you require a mono output, use the OUTPUT L
(MONO) jack.
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* Loop the AC adaptor cord around the cord hook. This
will help prevent the cord from being accidentally
disconnected.
* After turning on the ME-6, give it a minute to let the
voltage stabilize.
* If you have an Expression Pedal (optional) plugged
into the EXP. PEDAL jack, turn the volume on it to
MIN. For more information, refer to page 8.
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FOOT SWITCH(FS-5U:0ptional)
FOOT SWITCH(FS-5U:Optional)
= EXPRESSION PEDAL (Optional)
* Set the polarity switch as shown below for each
remote footswitch (FS-5U; optional) that you connect.

SECTION I: PLAYING THE ME-6
Wi PLAYING THE ME-6: PLAY MODE
(What’s a Patch?)
The ME-6 can store 25 different combinations of effects
settings and parameters in memory. Each collection of
settings is called a “patch”. These 25 patches are split up
into five memory “banks”, each containing five patches.
Each patch in the ME-6 is identified by a combination of a
bank number and a patch number within that bank.
You'll use this system to “call up” the patches you need
during play.
* When you first turn the power on, BANK: 1 NUMBER:
1 is automatically selected.
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( SELECTING A PATCH
1. Select the Bank
@ Depress the Bank Pedal. Depressing a Number Pedal at this point only changes the
The bank number will flash in the display. bank number, it does not select a new patch. The patch is
not actually selected until you choose a number within
@ Depress a Number pedal. that bank.
You switch to the desired bank number by * Depress the Bank [B] Pedal again if you wish to return
depressing the corresponding Number Pedal to the original patch without changing banks.
(1 through 5).
2. Select the Number
Depress the desired Number Pedal (1 through 5), and
the display will change to that number. The patch
identified by that bank/number combination is now
selected.
* If you wish to select a different patch within the
same bank, you don’t have to reselect the bank;
just depress the appropriate Number Pedal.
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PLAYING THE ME-6 LIKE A ROW OF PEDAL EFFECTS — THE MANUAL MODE
A “Manual Mode” setting is also stored with each of the
patches in the ME-6’s memory. The “Manual Mode” is
where you can turn effects on and off by depressing the
Number Pedals or the Bank Pedal. This makes the ME-6
feel just like a series of “pedal effect” effects.
The Manual Mode effects setting will be just the way you
it them when you return to it again.
C] SELECTING THE MANUAL MODE
(Using the Panel Buttons)
Press the L} button to switch between Manual
* Mode ON/OFF. Ti MANUAL Indicator will be on while
you are in the Manual Mode.
MANUAL BUTTON
EOITTESC BYPASS
(Using the Footswitch)
When you have a footswitch (FS-5U; optional) connected
to the MANUAL REMOTE jack, you can also use it to turn
the Manual Mode ON/OFF. It works in the same way as
using the panel buttons.
[] MANUAL MODE OPERATIONS
(Switching Effects ON/OFF))
In the Manual Mode, you can switch effects on or off
using the Number/Bank Pedals. When the indicator over
a pedal is lit, that effect is on. The effects are assigned to
the pedals as follows:
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DISTORTION
EQUALIZER
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* The Noise Suppressor ts on all the time, and can’t be
turned on and off like the others.
(Setting and Changing Parameters))
You can set or edit parameters for any effect in real-time.
Here’s how:
@ Select the parameter to be edited.
Select the effect to be edited with the PARAMETER [qj
_ [>] buttons, and the parameter to be edited with the
PARAMETER [¥] [Albuttons. The exact parameter you
will be editing is beneath the flashing Effect indicator
and across from the lit Parameter indicator. its current
setting will be shown in the display.
* ff you select a parameter for an effect which is
currently turned off, the value in the display will
flash.
@ Change the setting with the VALUE [¥] (Albuttons.
While holding the [¥] button, you can increase the
scrolling speed by pressing the button for the opposite
direction, [A] . This procedure works for either button.
Repeat steps @ and @ to.change other parameter
settings.

@ DIRECT GUITAR SOUND: BYPASS
When Bypass is ON, you'll hear the direct sound (without
effects) of the guitar connected to the ME-6.
(Using the Panel Buttons)
Press the |BYPASS |button to switch between Bypass ON/ DISPLAY
OFF. When it’s ON, the display will read “in”.
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BYPASS BUTTON
(Using the Footswitch)
When. you have a footswitch (FS-5U; optional) connected
to the BYPASS REMOTE jack, you can use it to switch
between Bypass ON/OFF. it works in the same way as
using the panel buttons.
* The Bypass setting cannot be stored in memory as part ———————————
of a patch.
———. REMOTE
MANUAL BYPASS
Hi CONTROLLING VOLUME IN REAL TIME
An
expression
pedal
(optional)
connected
to
the
*
Be
sure
to
use
the
minimum
volume
setting
(MIN)
on
EXP.
PEDAL
jack
will
let
you control
the
volume
output
in
the
expression
pedal
you
have
connected
to
the
real-time.
In
addition,
if
you cut
the
volume
with
EXP.
PEDAL
jack.
expression pedal control, lingering effects like delay and
reverb will decay naturally instead of being suddenly cut
off.
In
fact,
the
expression
pedal
is
inserted
into
the
effects
chain
as
shown
in
the
diagram
below.
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SECTION
I:
MODIFYING
EFFECTS
SETTINGS
@ YOU CAN CHANGE THINGS IN THE EDIT MODE
It’s
easy
to
change
effects
settings
and
save
them
as
a
patch.
We'll
show
you
how
to
do
just
that
in
this
section.
[1 CHANGING PATCH SETTINGS
Each of the 25 patches stored in the ME-6 has “default”
settings made at the factory. By changing these settings,
you can make up your own original effects sounds. This is
what we mean by “editing”.
The following steps allow you to edit a patch.
@ From the Play Mode, call up the patch you wish to
edit. Refer to page 6 if you want a refresher on
“Selecting a patch”.
@) Press the| EDIT/ESC | button.
This selects the Edit Mode (the EDIT/ESC indicator
will light). The parameter settings you select will be
shown in the display.
@ Turning effects ON/OFF.
Turn effects on or off by pressing the appropriate
Bank/Number Pedals. You can check the indicator
over each of the pedais to see if that effect is on or off.
The effects are assigned to the pedals as follows:
COMPRESSOR
OVERDRIVE/ | DISTORTION |
CHORUS/
FLANGER
* The Noise Suppressor is on all the time, and can’t
be turned on and off like the others.
@ Now select the parameter you want to edit.
Press
the
PARAMETER
[<q] [BJ]
buttons
to
select
the
effect
to
be
edited,
then
the
parameter
you
wish
to
edit with the PARAMETER [¥] [Albuttons. Cross-
indexing the effect and parameter indicator lights will
show you which parameter is selected, and the
parameter setting will be shown in the display.
* If you select a parameter for an effect that is
turned off, its setting will flash in the display.
FLASH
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CHORUS.
FLANGER
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(0-15) (0-15)
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(0-15)
© Change the parameter values.
Watch the display, and change the parameter values
with the VALUE [¥] [Albuttons.
Repeat steps c through e until the settings are as you want
them.
* At this point, if you turn off the ME-6 the patch
will revert back to its pre-edit settings. If you want
to actually store the patch settings after editing,
you must perform the “Write operation” as
described on page 10.

(] CANCELING EDITS
After editing a patch, but before saving it with the Write operation, you can cancel the edits and return to the pre-edit
settings. Here’s how:
@ Press the| EDIT/ESC} button. The EDIT/ESC @) Press| EDIT/ESC| one more time.
indicator will flash rapidly. The EDIT/ESC indicator will go out and you're back
in the Play Mode. All the changes you have made to
* To continue editing the patch, press a PARAMETER the patch during editing are lost, and you’re back to
or VALUE button. the original settings again.
* Actually, if you press this button in the Edit Mode
and you haven't turned any effects on or off and
didn’t change any settings, you will be returned
immediately to the Play Mode.
Mi STORING THE EFFECTS SETTINGS IN MEMORY: THE WRITE OPERATION
Even
after
you've
edited
a
patch,
and
played
with
it
a
while,
the
changes
you
have
made
will
be
tost
if
the
power
is
turned
off.
To
save
the
patch
with
edits
intact,
you
must
store
it
with
the
Write
operation.
(Storing a Patch in Memory)) (Storing Manual Mode Settings))
@® Press the button. @ Press the button.
The EDIT/ESC indicator will flash (at a slow rate), and The EDIT/ESC indicator will flash slowly, and the
the display and pedal indicator lights will reflect the display and number indicators will reflect the settings
settings for the current patch. for the current patch.
@ Select a patch into which you'll store this data. @) Press the[ MANUAL| button.
Check out “Selecting a Patch” on page 6 for more The MANUAL indicator will light to show that you’re
information on how patches are designated. now storing Manual setting.
* If you are saving an edited patch back to its * Press the button again (the MANUAL
original patch number, weil, you‘re already at that indicator will go out), and you’re back to where
patch number so there is no need to reselect the you can store patch data.
patch. Skip step @ and go te step @. * To cancel a Write operation, press a PARAMETER
* If you save an edited patch to a different patch or VALUE button. You'll be returned to the Edit
number, the patch you started from remains Mode.
unchanged and in its original location.
* To cancel a Write operation, press a Parameter or @) Press the! WRITE/COPY | button again.
Value button. You'll be returned to the Edit Mode. This stores the Manual settings for that patch along
with the patch data. When the operation is over, the
@
Press
the|
WRITE/COPY
|
button
again.
MANUAL
indicator
will
come
on
to
show
that
you’re
This stores the edited patch in memory. When the now in the Manual Mode.
operation is complete, you’l!-be transferred to that
new patch number and returned to the Play Mode.
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@ DUPLICATING EFFECTS SETTINGS WITH COPY
Sometimes
you
may
want
the
contents
of
one
patch
copied
to
another
patch
location.
Not
only
can
you
copy
from
one
patch
to
another,
you can
also
copy
between
patches
and Manual
setting.
«(Copying From One Patch To Another))
@ Select the patch to copy from.
Check out “Selecting A Patch” on page 6 for more
information on how to do this.
@ Press the| WRITE/COPY] button.
The EDIT/ESC indicator wil! flash slowly, and the
display and pedal indicators will show the current
patch.
* To cancel the Copy and return to the Play Mode,
press the | EDIT/ESC | button.
@ Select the patch to copy to.
4) Press the| WRITE/COPY | button once more.
The contents of the “from” patch will be copied to the
“to” patch. When the copying is complete, you'll be
moved to the “to” patch and be in the Play Mode.
(Copying the Contents of a Patch to Manual))
@® Select the Patch to Copy From.
Check out “Selecting A Patch” on page 6 if you need
more information on how to do this.
@ Press the! WRITE/COPY | button.
The EDIT/ESC indicator will flash slowly.
@ Press the_ MANUAL] button.
The MANUAL indicator will come on, indicating the
“copy to” is a Manual setting.
* Press the| MANUAL] button again (the MANUAL
indicator will go out), and you can once again save
to patches.
* To cancel the Copy operation and return to the
Play Mode, press the | EDIT/ESC | button.
@ Press the| WRITE/COPY | button again.
The patch contents are now copied into the Manual
setting. When the copy operation is complete, you'll
be in the Manual Mode.
(Copying the Manual Setting to a Patch))
@ Press the button to enter the Manual
Mode
(the MANUAL indicator will come on).
@) Press the| WRITE/COPY | button.
The EDIT/ESC indicator will flash slowly, and the
display and indicator lights will show the current
patch.
@ Select a patch to copy to.
See “Selecting a Patch” on page 6 for more
information on this.
* To cancel this Copy operation and return to the
Manual Mode, press the| EDIT/ESC| button.
@ Press the| WRITE/COPY | button again.
The Manual setting is now copied to the selected
patch. When the copy operation is complete, you'll
be returned to that patch and be in the Play Mode.
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SECTION III: THE EFFECTS
With
the
ME-6
you
can
create
your
own
sounds
by
combining
effects
and
changing
their
parameters.
In
this
section
we'll
tell
you
about
what
each
of
the
effects
does,
and what
changes
you
can
make
with
the
parameters.
@ COMPRESSOR (Digital)
This
effect
“compresses”
high
input
signals
and
“expands”
low
input
signals
(i.e.,
makes
loud
sounds
a
little
softer
and softer
sounds
a
little
louder).
By
making
the
overall
volume
more
uniform,
a distortion-free sustain effect is produced.
O SUSTAIN (0 to 15)
Expands low input signals and adjusts the range (time)
over which the volume is made more uniform. Larger
values mean longer sustain. With smaller values of this
parameter, this effect can be used as a “limiter” to
suppress only the highest input signals.
@ OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION (Analog)
This
distorts
the
sound
and
gives
it
a
long
sustain.
The
different
“modes”
are
different
kinds
of
distortion effects that you can tailor to match your needs.
© MODE (1/2/3/4/5)
Selects the distortion type. Overdrives 1 and 2 give you
a mild distortion that sounds like it came from a tube
amp. Distortions 1 and 2 give you a harder sound.
To really fatten up the sound, Mode 5 reverses the
order of distortion and equalizer in the effects chain so
you can pre-equalizer the distortion.
Mode 1: Overdrive 1
Mode 2: Overdrive 2
Mode 3: Distortion 1
Mode 4: Distortion 2
Mode 5: Pre-Equalizer + Overdrive 2
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1
COMPRESSOR
SUSTAIN
(0-15)
ATTACK
(0-15)
LEVEL
(0-15)
© ATTACK (0 to 15)
Adjusts the “picking” time and attack intensity. Larger
values make the start of each note cleaner and improve
articulation of the sound.
© LEVEL (0 to 15)
This parameter adjusts the volume of the compressor.
This is used for adjusting the balance between effects
as they are turned on and off.
*
OVERDRIVE
DISTORTION
MODE
(1-5)
DRIVE
(0-15)
TONE
(-7-7)
LEVEL
{0~15)
,
i
© DRIVE (0 to 15)
This parameter adjusts the sound of the distortion. The
larger this number, the more intense the distortion
effect.
© TONE (-7 to +7)
This parameter adjusts the tone color of the Overdrive/
Distortion. Positive values boost the treble, making it
brighter. svt
© LEVEL (0 to 15)
This parameter adjusts the volume of the Overdrive/
Distortion. This is used for adjusting the balance
between effects as they are turned on and off.

@EQUALIZER (Digital)
A
three-band
equalizer
with
parametric
control
in
the
mid-range;
the
most
important
frequency
range for a guitar.
© HIGH LEVEL (~7 to +7)
This parameter adjusts the treble. Positive values boost
treble, negative values cut it.
O MIDDLE FREQUENCY (1 to 10)
Sets the central frequency of the mid-range that wil! be
adjusted by the Middle Level control. Larger values
‘indicate higher frequencies.
© MIDDLE LEVEL (-7 to +7)
This parameter adjusts the mid-range level. Positive
values boost the level, negative values cut it.
@ NOISE SUPPRESSOR (Digital)
Suppresses
induced
hum
and
noise
from
the
guitar
pickup.
By
taking
into
account
the
guitar
sound
“envelope”
(variation
of
volume
over
time
of
the
guitar
sound),
we’re
able
to
reduce the
noise,
without affecting the
resonance
of
your
guitar.
This creates
a
more
natural sound.
* The Noise Suppressor is always on.
© THRESHOLD (0 to 15)
Adjustable for the noise level: high for high noise; low
for low noise. Set this so that you can hear the guitar
notes decay naturally.
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EQUALIZER
HIGH LEVEL
(-7-7}
MID FREQ
(1-10)
MID LEVEL
(-7-7)
LOW LEVEL
(-7-7}
TOTAL LEVEL
{-?-7)
© LOW LEVEL (-7 to +7)
This parameter adjusts the bass. Positive values boost
the bass, negative values cut it.
© TOTAL LEVEL (-7 to +7)
This parameter adjusts the volume of the Equalizer. it is
used for adjusting the balance between effects as they
are turned on and off.
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NOISE
SUPPRESSOR
THRESHOLD
(0-15)
* if the threshold is set too high, it may cut out soft
guitar notes as well as noise! (This might be the
problem if you are playing and nothing is heard.)
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@ DELAY (Digital)
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DELAY
Electronically “delayed” sounds are added to the direct sounds from the guitar. Using Delay fattens
the sound, and can be used for special effects as well. geen
FEEDBACK
(0-15)
EFFECT LEVEL
{0-15}
© DELAY TIME (1 ms to 1 s)
This parameter adjusts the delay time.
Delay times are shown in the display as follows:
1 ms to 95 ms: } to 35 (in units of msec)
100 ms to 980 ms: 43. to $2. (in units of 10 msec)
1.00 s: £2 {in units of seconds)
© FEEDBACK (0 to 15) ;
Adjusts the feedback volume of the delayed sound.
Larger values mean more and more repeats of the
sound, while a setting of “0” gives you a single repeat
of the delayed sound.
© EFFECT LEVEL (0 to 15)
This parameter adjusts the volume of the delayed
sound. Larger values boost the volume of the delayed
sound, and at “13” the direct and delayed volumes are
almost the same.
@ CHORUS/FLANGER (Digital) 25
CHORUS
. FLANGER
The Chorus effect makes the sound fatter and more expansive, and the Flanger effect creates an
undulating sound. MODE
; (1-4)
PRE DELAY
(ns)
RATE
(0-15)
DEPTH -
(0-15)
E.LEV(CHO)/ RES(FL)
(0-15)
© MODE (1/2/3/4) © PRE DELAY
Selects the kind of effect, whether Chorus or Flanger.
Mode 1: (Chorus: D+E/D-+E)
The direct sound (pre-chorus) and effect
sound (after chorus is applied) are combined
and then output. The sound in the left and
right channels is identical in this case, so this
is the mode to use if you want to use the ME-
6 in mono.
Mode 2: (Chorus: D/E)
This is a stereo-only mode. The direct and
effect sounds are output separately (to the left
and right channels respectively). This gives
you a really broad chorus sound by using
“air” rather than electronics to mix the direct
and effect sounds.
Mode 3: (Chorus: D+E/D-E)
This too is a stereo-only mode. This mode
outputs left and right channels out of phase,
giving a pseudo-stereo effect.
* You will not get a chorus effect if you use
this mode in mono.
Mode 4: Flanger
Applies a Flanger effect.
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Adjusts the time between output of the direct sound
and the effect sound. This has a different effect
depending on whether Chorus or Flanger is selected:
Chorus (1 to 30 ms):
Increasing the pre-delay parameter creates a “doubling
effect” (like several instruments playing in unison).
Flanger (0.1 to 3.0 ms):
Adjusting the pre-delay parameter varies the central
frequency of the flanging effect. The shorter the pre-
delay time, the higher the central frequency, and vice
versa. Ordinarily, this is a Manual parameter.

© RATE (0 to 15)
This parameter adjusts the rate of undulations in the
Chorus or Flanger sound. Larger values create faster
variation.
© DEPTH (0 to 15)
This parameter adjusts the depth of the Chorus and
Flanger modulation. Larger values create deeper
modulations.
© EFFECT LEVEL (Chorus) (0 to 15)
This adjusts the volume of the effect sound. Larger
values
increase
the
amount
of
effect
sound,
and
at
“15”
the direct and effect volumes are equal.
© RESONANCE (Flanger) (0 to 15)
This adjusts the Flanger resonance volume (feedback
volume). The larger the value, the more pronounced
the effect.
@ REVERB (Digital)
Reverb is the complex reflection of sound which builds up naturally in any room or hall. For
example, if you clap your hands outdoors, you just hear the clap. But when you clap your hands in MODE
a church, for example, there is a lingering echo-like sound call the reverberation or reverb. The —SMe
sound of the reverb depends on the size of the space (room, hall, etc.) and the shape and material Sa
of the reflecting surfaces (such as the walls). Ail these elements are digitally simulated in the ME-6. (7-7)
EFFECT LEVEL
(0-15)
© MODE (1/2/3/4)
This parameter sets the reverb mode:
1 (Hall-1):Simulates the clear reverb sound of a concert
hall.
2 (Hall-2):Simulates the reverb of a concert hall; a well
controlled reverb sound.
3 (Room): Simulates the bright reverb of a very “live”
room.
4 (Plate): Simulates a plate reverb (an early but
popular type of analog reverb that used
electrically-charged vibrating plates). The
treble is expanded to give it a metallic
resonance quality.
@ MASTER LEVEL (0 to 50)
This adjusts the overall volume output of the ME-6.
© TIME (1 to 20)
This parameter adjusts the reverberation time. Larger
values correspond to longer reverberation time.
© TONE (-7 to +7)
This parameter adjusts the tone quality of the reverb
sound. Positive values emphasize the treble and make
it brighter, while negative values soften the sound.
© EFFECT LEVEL: (0 to 15)
Adjusts the reverb volume.
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MASTER
LEVEL
* If all the effects are off and you want the input guitar signal to be the same volume as the —
output, set this to “42”.
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SECTION IV: REFERENCE
@ BEFORE DECIDING THERE’S A
PROBLEM...
"If no sound is produced, or if things are not working as
expected, check the following items. Do not attempt to
service the product beyond that described in the user-
maintenance instructions.
No Sound/Low Level Sound
@ Are other devices hooked up correctly?
@ Is the connected amp or mixer turned off, or maybe the
volume is set too low?
@ Are the patch settings set correctly? This includes things
like checking to see that the parameter LEVEL settings
are not set too low.
@ Is the expression pedal volume all the way down?
Can’t Select a Patch
@ The patch won't change until you’ve depressed a
Number Pedal.
@ 1s Bypass on?
@ Are you in the Manual Mode?
@ Are you in the Edit Mode?
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fm RETURNING TO THE FACTORY
SETTINGS — INITIALIZATION
You can return all the settings to the way they were at the
factory (initialization). There is also a way to initialize just
one patch, or all the patches.
{Initialize Just One Patch))
@) Turn the power off.
@ Press and hold the PARAMETER [Aland [p>] buttons
and turn the power on again.
The EDIT/ESC indicator will flash.
@ Select the patch you want to initialize.
See page 6 for more information on selecting patches.
* To cancel the initialization at this time, press the
button. You'll be moved to the Play
Mode.
@ Press the| WRITE | button.
The selected patch will be initialized.
© Press the| EDIT/ESC| button.
You'll be moved to the Play Mode. If you want to
continue initializing individual patch numbers, simply
repeat steps @) and @.
(Initialize All Patches))
@ Turn the power off.
@® Press and hold the PARAMETER [¥]and [<q] buttons
and turn the power on again.
The EDIT/ESC indicator will flash and the display will
read “1.10”.
* To cancel the initialization at this time, press the
button. You will be returned to the Play
Mode.
@ Press the| WRITE | button.
When the initialization is complete, you'll be moved
to the Play Mode.

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W@ SPECIFICATIONS
ME-6:Guitar Multiple Effects:
Signal Processing (Except Overdrive/Distortion):
AD Conversion:
DA Conversion:
Sampling Frequency:
Patches:
Effects:
Nominal Input Level!:
Input Impedance:
Nominal Output Level:
Output Impedance:
Recommended Load Impedance:
Display:
Connectors:
Power Supply:
Current Draw:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Accessories:
Options:
* QdBm=0.775Vrms
18 bit linear
16 bit linear
44.1kHz
25 + Manual Setting
Compressor, Overdrive/Distortion, Equalizer, Noise Suppressor, Delay,
Chorus/Flanger, Reverb
—20dBm
1MQ
—20dBm
5.7kQ
47kQ or greater
7 segments, 2 charactors (LED)
input Jacks (1/4 inch phone type)
Output Jacks (1/4 inch phone type)2 (L (MONO), R)
Tuner Out Jack (1/4 inch phone type)
Expression Pedal Jack
Manual Remote Jack
Bypass Remote Jack
Headphone Jack (stereo mini type)
AC Adaptor Jack (AC 12V)
AC12V:AC Adaptor BRA Series
500mA
442 (W) x 200 (D) x 52.5 (H) mm
17-7/16 x 7-7/8 x 2-1/8 inch
2.2kg/4 Ibs 14 oz
AC Adaptor BRA Series
Owner’s Manual
Footswitch FS-5U
Foot Volume/Expression FV-300L with PCS-33
Expression Pedal EV-5
Stereo Cord PCS-33
Chromatic Tuner TU Series
*
The
specifications
for
this
product
are
subject
to
change
without
prior
notice.
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As of Jan 8. 1992
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