Boss ME-70 Review - Multi-Effects Madness!
For quite a while I have used a Boss ME-50 multi-effects system as a substitute pedalboard in case I have an issue with my main board or if I need something light and non-complicated to take to a gig. My main pedalboard is great, but it's huge, heavy, and complicated.
For quick gigs, practices, or other occasions where I need to be mobile, a 50 pound pedalboard can be quite a hassle. The ME-50 has been a godsend in saving me both time and trouble. Just when I though it couldn't get any better, Boss introduced the ME-70. Suffice it to say, it's gotten better...a lot better.
To start, I think the new ME-70 looks a lot cooler than the ME-50. While you shouldn't judge a pedalboard by its color, it's hard not to notice that the all-black ME-70 looks a lot sharper than the all-blue ME-50. It just plain looks bad-ass, but there's more to this pedalboard than its different color.
Of course, looks don't affect the sound, so what's different under the hood? Well, that's where the ME-70 really sets itself apart from its predecessor. In a relatively small bundle you've got what amounts to 40 different Boss effects pedals. Yep, these are the same classic Boss sounds that we've come to rely upon for so many years. All of your favorites are here - the distortions, overdrives, delays, choruses - from both the ME-50 and your old Boss pedals. It's amazing what the ME-70 packs under the hood. It's a virtual history of Boss effects pedals!
But the ME-70 has a few tricks of its own. I used to avoid multi-effects boards with built-in preamps because I never used the preamp section. Then, one day I had a gig where my amp died, and I had to go direct from my pedalboard into the P.A. Ugh! It sounded terrible.
Luckily, the ME-70 has a built-in COSM preamp that is easily bypassed if you don't need the preamp sound, but if you're ever in a situation where you need to go direct, the ME-70 could be a lifesaver. It could even be the only item you take for some gigs.
Another great addition to the new Boss ME-70 is the looper. Boss is known for making some killer looping pedals (I've used a Loop Station for years), and it's actually cool that they've added looping functionality to the ME-70. It's the same high quality that Boss loopers are known for. It includes 38 seconds of loop time which is very nice since it's not a dedicated looping pedal.
One of my preferred effects is compression, and that was always a shortcoming of the ME-50. The compressor didn't have its own pedal, and the controls were really meager. Fortunately, the engineers at Boss saw fit to add a dedicated compressor section to the ME-70. Wise move!
Of course, all the great things about the ME-50 are still here. There's adjustable reverb and noise suppression as well as the rocker pedal where you can get wah, volume, and pitch-shifting effects control.
So, if you're looking for a world-class multi-effects pedal that won't break the bank, you should definitely check out the Boss ME-70, a valued successor to the ME-50. - 18424
For quick gigs, practices, or other occasions where I need to be mobile, a 50 pound pedalboard can be quite a hassle. The ME-50 has been a godsend in saving me both time and trouble. Just when I though it couldn't get any better, Boss introduced the ME-70. Suffice it to say, it's gotten better...a lot better.
To start, I think the new ME-70 looks a lot cooler than the ME-50. While you shouldn't judge a pedalboard by its color, it's hard not to notice that the all-black ME-70 looks a lot sharper than the all-blue ME-50. It just plain looks bad-ass, but there's more to this pedalboard than its different color.
Of course, looks don't affect the sound, so what's different under the hood? Well, that's where the ME-70 really sets itself apart from its predecessor. In a relatively small bundle you've got what amounts to 40 different Boss effects pedals. Yep, these are the same classic Boss sounds that we've come to rely upon for so many years. All of your favorites are here - the distortions, overdrives, delays, choruses - from both the ME-50 and your old Boss pedals. It's amazing what the ME-70 packs under the hood. It's a virtual history of Boss effects pedals!
But the ME-70 has a few tricks of its own. I used to avoid multi-effects boards with built-in preamps because I never used the preamp section. Then, one day I had a gig where my amp died, and I had to go direct from my pedalboard into the P.A. Ugh! It sounded terrible.
Luckily, the ME-70 has a built-in COSM preamp that is easily bypassed if you don't need the preamp sound, but if you're ever in a situation where you need to go direct, the ME-70 could be a lifesaver. It could even be the only item you take for some gigs.
Another great addition to the new Boss ME-70 is the looper. Boss is known for making some killer looping pedals (I've used a Loop Station for years), and it's actually cool that they've added looping functionality to the ME-70. It's the same high quality that Boss loopers are known for. It includes 38 seconds of loop time which is very nice since it's not a dedicated looping pedal.
One of my preferred effects is compression, and that was always a shortcoming of the ME-50. The compressor didn't have its own pedal, and the controls were really meager. Fortunately, the engineers at Boss saw fit to add a dedicated compressor section to the ME-70. Wise move!
Of course, all the great things about the ME-50 are still here. There's adjustable reverb and noise suppression as well as the rocker pedal where you can get wah, volume, and pitch-shifting effects control.
So, if you're looking for a world-class multi-effects pedal that won't break the bank, you should definitely check out the Boss ME-70, a valued successor to the ME-50. - 18424
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