BOSSCO ME-90 User manual

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EFFORTLESS CREATIVITY
AT YOUR FEET
The BOSS ME series has been
a favorite of performing guita-
rists for over three decades,
combining multi-effects power
with intuitive hands-on control
for crafting tones in seconds.
The ME-90 is the most
advanced ME model to date,
offering exceptional audio
quality with 24-bit AD/DA and
32-bit floating point proces-
sing, flagship-grade AIRD amp
models, IR loading, an effects
loop, and more. Compact,
battery-powered, and filled
with premium BOSS tones, this
versatile all-in-one processor
makes it easy to build custo-
mized sound setups for every
playing situation.
LATEST
PROCESSING
TECHNOLOGY
ME-90 features the latest
BOSS audio engine.
Responsible amp
modelling via A.I.R.D.
technology and a
plethora of new inspiring
effect algorithms,
including a brand new
Tune Down effect.
CUSTOMIZATION
The last effect of each
section is customisable
via BOSS Tone Studio
editor. It also
automatically positions
each of them in the
appropriate order for best
sound result.
OUTPUT
The output is also
optimised for the gear
connected to it :
• Guitar Amp
• Line (this adds
Mic/Speaker emula-
tion).
KNOB-BASED
INTERFACE
All the 97 effects and
amps are immediately
accessible from the panel
for instant tone creation
without menu-diving.
FLEXIBLE FX LOOP
The new Send/Return
enables the use of
external amps and effects
with ME-90. This can be
Pre or Post preamp
section.
You can also control the
FX loop by foot in Manual
mode.
IMPULSE
RESPONSE
There are 3 custom IR
slots for you to load your
own mic and cab IR in the
unit via its dedicated IR
loader.
MEMORY &
MANUAL
Manual mode behaves
like a regular pedalboard
layout while memory
mode enables to save
effect combinations with
intuitive control
assignments.
LIGHTWEIGHT & BATTERY POWERED
With only 2.9kg, you can play anywhere.
With just 4x AA batteries, ME-90 offers +6hours of performance.
WIRELESS
With BT-Dual (optional)
you can stream audio as
well as edit your effects
& patches via BOSS
Tone Studio for mobile.

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MODE
CARRYOVER
Press edit multiple times to select
parameter [00] or [01]
• 00 : When you switch patches,
effect’s in the DELAY section is not
carried over.*
• 01 : When you switch patches,
effect’s in the DELAY section is
carried over (factory setting).*
* THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO THE DELAY
FOR EQ/FX2 AND MOD.
SEND/RETURN CONTROL
In MANUAL mode, press EDIT multiple
times to select parameter [r0] or [r1].
Then press WRITE to save the setting :
• r0 : CTL/REV Footswitch controls the
Reverb in Manual Mode.
• r1 : CTL/REV Footswitch controls the
FX loop in Manual Mode.
SEND/RETURN POSITION
Press EDIT multiple times to
select parameter [50] or [51] :
• 50 : S/R is inserted before the
preamp.
• 51 : S/R is inserted after the
preamp.
IMPULSE RESPONSE
Press & Hold the EDIT button, and
press the footswitch corresponding
to the desired IR :
• 1 : [0] Original speaker simulation
tuned to the preamp type
selected (factory setting)
• 2 : [1] User 1 IR
• 3 : [2] User 2 IR
• 4 : [3] User 3 IR
CONTROL ASSIGNMENT
Select Memory Mode. Press CTL
button on ME-90. Then press the
footswitches corresponding to the
effects you want to toggle. Save the
Memory to store these settings.
CONTROL BEHAVIOUR
In Memory Mode, press CTL button
twice. With the BANK UP & DOWN
pedals select: t0 for Toggle. M0 for
Momentary. Press EXIT. Save the
Memory to store these settings.
TAP TEMPO
Press & hold the CURRENT MEMORY /
DELAY footswitch until it blinks, then tap
the tempo on it. Press & Hold again to
exit Tap Tempo mode.
LOOPER
Make sure the Delay section is on PHRASE LOOP.
Press & hold the CURRENT MEMORY / DELAY
footswitch until it double-blinks :
Press once to Record.
Press again to Play.
Press one more time to Overdub.
Double-press to Stop.
Press & Hold to Erase.
USER & ARTIST PATCH SHARING PLATFORM
ME-90 ME-90
ME-90
DESKTOP
EDITOR
DESKTOP
IR LOADER
MOBILE
EDITOR