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Boss ME-25 Owner's Manual

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 13) and "IMPORTANT NOTES"
(p. 14).
These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to
feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual should be
read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Copyright © 2010 BOSS CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS
CORPORATION.

Main Features

A large number of realistic preamp
modeling algorithms using COSM
The unit is equipped with a diverse array of COSM
amplifiers (ten types), ranging from clean sound
to high-gain sound.
Thanks to the Sound Library, you can
get just the right sound when you
need it
You can obtain the ideal sound simply by
selecting a category and a variation.
Super Stack feature
You can get the powerful sound of a large
stacked tube amp with just the simple press of a
button.
Phrase Loop feature
You can record and loop the playback of phrases
up to 38 seconds long.
Can be linked with a PC using USB
You can use the included SONAR LE to
accomplish digital recording and import new
sounds.
About COSM
(Composite Object Sound Modeling)
Composite Object Sound Modeling-or "COSM" for
short-is
BOSS/Roland's
technology that's used to digitally recreate the sound of
classic musical instruments and effects. COSM analyzes the
many factors that make up the original sound-including
its electrical and physical characteristics-and creates a
digital model that accurately reproduces the original.
Owner's Manual
innovative
and
powerful
Turning the Power On .................................... 2
Let's Play!......................................................... 3
Using the Sound Library................................. 4
Saving Sounds (Memory Write) ..................... 4
(Edit Mode) ...................................................... 5
Adjusting the Noise Suppressor...................................................5
Effect Guide ..................................................................................6
COMP/FX (Compressor/Effects)....................................................6
OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion).......................................................6
PREAMP .................................................................................................6
MODULATION .....................................................................................7
DELAY.....................................................................................................7
REVERB...................................................................................................8
PEDAL FX (Pedal Effects) .................................................................8
Convenient Functions .................................... 9
Tuning the Guitar (Tuner)........................................................9
Phrase Loop Play ..................................................................... 10
Checking the Values of Controls........................................ 10
Computer Connection Via USB .......................................... 11
About the ME-25 Librarian .......................................................... 11
Appendices.................................................... 12
Adjusting the Expression Pedal ......................................... 12
Signal Flow................................................................................. 12
USING THE UNIT SAFELY....................................................... 13
IMPORTANT NOTES ................................................................ 14
Main Specifications................................................................. 14

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Checking the Values of Controls... 10 Making the Settings for Control Operation ... 10 Computer Connection Via USB ... 11 About the ME-25 Librarian ... 11 SONAR and Other Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) ... 11 Appendices... 12 Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)... 12 powerful Adjusting the Expression Pedal ...

  • Page 2: Making The Connections And Turning The Power On

    L channel would be available in the output. On the ME-25, the level of the signal input via AUX cannot be adjusted. You’ll need to perform that adjustment on the equipment you’ve connected. When needing to monitor the sound being input, first turn down the volume all the way on the device you’ve connected.

  • Page 3: Panel View And Functions

    Let’s Play! Once you’ve finished making the connections, try playing sounds as you operate the ME-25. Choosing a Sound (Memory) Switches to the previous memory. Switches to the next memory. Depressing and holding the pedal lets you switch memories successively.

  • Page 4: Using The Sound Library

    For information on Sound Library sounds, read the separate “Sound Library List.” You can download a variety of the Sound Library sounds from the BOSS website (http://www.bosscorp.co.jp/sound/ME-25/). You can import downloaded sound libraries into the ME-25 using Librarian (p. 11).

  • Page 5: Making Detailed Settings For Effects (Edit Mode)

    Making Detailed Settings for Effects (Edit Mode) In Edit mode, you can make detailed settings for all the effects. The indicators show the states described below. Each button press switches the state. Example: COMP/FX Effect off Effect on In the Edit mode, the function shown in italics is enabled. Example: the CLEAN button This functions as a COMP/FX button.

  • Page 6: Effect Guide

    All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Those companies are not affiliated with BOSS and have not licensed or authorized BOSS’s ME-25. Their marks are used solely to identify the equipment whose sound is simulated by BOSS’s ME-25.

  • Page 7: Modulation

    MODULATION These effects broaden, modulate, and/or pitch shift the sound. Explanation 1: CHORUS This effect adds subtle wavering to transform the tone into one that is broader, thicker, and more beautiful. 2: PHASER This effect creates a sweeping, phase-shifted sound. 3: FLANGER This creates a modulation effect like the rising and falling sound of a jet...

  • Page 8: Reverb

    2: HALL This simulates the reverberations inside a hall. PEDAL FX (Pedal Effects) This produces a variety of effects using the ME-25’s expression pedals. For information on how to use pedal effects, read “Using Pedal Effects” (p. 3). Explanation 1: WAH This is a wah effect.

  • Page 9: Convenient Functions

    Convenient Functions Tuning the Guitar (Tuner) Press the MEMORY pedals at the same time. The tuner is switched on. If necessary, adjust the reference pitch. You can change the reference pitch by holding down [EXIT] and pressing the MEMORY pedals. Display Pitch 35–45...

  • Page 10: Phrase Loop Play

    Convenient Functions Phrase Loop Play You can record up to 38 seconds of a performance and play back the recorded section over and over. You can also layer additional performances with the recording as it plays back (overdubbing). This lets you create realtime backing performances on the fly. Press &...

  • Page 11: Computer Connection Via Usb

    Before use, carefully read “Readme.htm” in the downloaded file. About the ME-25 Librarian You can use this to back up sounds in the ME-25 to a computer and to download sound libraries and sounds made available at the BOSS website (http://www.bosscorp.co.jp/sound/ME-25/) and import them into the ME-25.

  • Page 12: Appendices

    Performing a factory reset causes all settings saved in memory to be lost. If you want to keep the memory settings, use the ME-25 Librarian (p. 11) to save them on a computer.

  • Page 13: Using The Unit Safely

    Refer all off, remove the AC adaptor servicing to your retailer, the nearest from the outlet, and request Roland Service Center, or an authorized servicing by your retailer, the Roland distributor, as listed on the nearest Roland Service Center, or an “Information”...

  • Page 14: Important Notes

    You can place a piece of felt or cloth 303a under the rubber feet to prevent this • If you’ll be using the ME-25 for an from happening. If you do so, please extended time, we recommend that make sure that the unit will not slip or you use an AC adaptor.

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