Owner’s Manual
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS ME-50 Guitar Multiple Effects.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (page 2–3) and
“IMPORTANT NOTES” (page 4).
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, owner’s manual should
be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Ma in fe a tu re s
Sim p le O p e ra tio n —W o rk s Lik e a
Co m p a ct Effe cts Pro ce sso r
Each effect is controlled with a dedicated knob.
Intuitive operation, similar to that of compact effects
processors, lets you make changes to tones directly.
Mu lti-Fu n ctio n Ex p re ssio n Pe d a l
The ME-50 is equipped with an expression pedal that
gives you control over six different specialized pedal
effects. It can also be switched for use as a volume
pedal.
Me m o ry Fu n ctio n
Po w e rfu l CO SM Drive So u n d
You can store up to 30 original tones you have created.
You can also use the pedals in “Memory mode” to call
up stored tones instantly.
Roland’s original “COSM” modeling technology lets
you perform with a wide variety of powerful distortion
effects, from classic vintage sounds, to original
distortion sounds.
AUX IN Ja ck
The AUX IN jack makes it easy to practice along with
CDs, MDs, and other input.
CO SM (Co m p o site O b je ct So u n d Mo d e lin g )
Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM) is Roland’s
innovative and powerful sound modeling technology.
COSM analyzes the many factors that make up the
original sound, such as the electrical and physical
characteristics of the original, and then produces a
digital model that can reproduce the same sound.
Ba tte ry -Po w e re d O p e ra tio n
The ME-50 can be powered in two ways, with (6) AA
batteries or by using the AC adaptor (optional).
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced in any form without the
written permission of BOSS CORPORATION.
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107d
•
In households with small children, an adult
should provide supervision until the child is
capable of following all the rules essential for the
safe operation of the unit.
•
Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its output
plugs, with wet hands when plugging into, or
unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
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108b
•
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014
•
Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC
adaptor and all cords coming from external
devices.
Protect the unit from strong impact.
(Do not drop it!)
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109b
015
•
Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and
unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet.
•
Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share
an outlet with an unreasonable number of other
devices. Be especially careful when using
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110b
extension cords—the total power used by all
devices you have connected to the extension
cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating
(watts/ amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive
loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat
up and eventually melt through.
•
Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning
in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the
outlet.
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111
•
If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak
and cause damage or injury. In the interest of
safety, please read and observe the following
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016
•
Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult
with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service
Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as
listed on the “Information” sheet.
1
2
• Carefully follow the installation instructions for
batteries, and make sure you observe the correct
polarity.
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019
•
Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken
apart, or thrown into fire or water.
• Avoid using new batteries together with used
ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types
of batteries.
3
5
• Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to
remain unused for an extended period of time.
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• If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth
or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the
discharge from the battery compartment. Then
install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of
the skin, make sure that none of the battery
discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise
the utmost caution so that none of the discharge
gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the
affected area with running water if any of the
discharge has entered the eyes.
101b
•
The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so
their location or position does not interfere with
their proper ventilation.
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102d
6
•
Always grasp only the output plug or the body of
the AC adaptor when plugging into, or
unplugging from, this unit or an outlet.
• Never keep batteries together with metallic
objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces,
hairpins, etc.
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103b
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•
Any accumulation of dust between the AC
adaptor and the power outlet can result in poor
insulation and lead to fire. Periodically wipe away
such dust with a dry cloth. Also, disconnect the
power plug from the power outlet whenever the
unit is to remain unused for an extended period of
time.
112
•
Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance
with whatever regulations for their safe disposal
that may be observed in the region in which you
live.
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104
•
Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming
entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be
placed so they are out of the reach of children.
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106
•
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on
the unit.
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IMPO RTAN T N O TES
291a
In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2–3, please read and observe the following:
Po w e r Su p p ly : Use o f Ba tte rie s
Ma in te n a n ce
401a
301
•
Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any
device that will generate line noise (such as an electric
motor or variable lighting system).
•
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 cloth impregnated with a
mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe
the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
302
•
The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long
hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a
cause for concern.
402
•
Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any
kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/ or
deformation.
303a
•
The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s
power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer
to use batteries, please use the alkaline type.
304a
Ad d itio n a l Pre ca u tio n s
•
When installing or replacing batteries, always turn off the
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power on this unit and disconnect any other devices you
may have connected. This way, you can prevent
malfunction and/ or damage to speakers or other devices.
•
Please be aware that the contents of memory can be
irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the
improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against
the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that
you periodically save a backup copy of important data
you have writed on the paper.
306b
•
Batteries are supplied with the unit. The life of these
batteries may be limited, however, since their primary
purpose was to enable testing.
307
552
•
Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the
power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions
and/ or damage to speakers or other devices.
•
Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents
of data that was stored in the unit’s memory once it has
been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability
concerning such loss of data.
553
•
Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s
buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks
and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
Pla ce m e n t
351
•
Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment
containing large power transformers) may induce hum.
To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this
unit; or move it farther away from the source of inter-
ference.
556
•
When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the
connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you
will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s
internal elements.
352a
558a
•
•
This device may interfere with radio and television
To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s
reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such
receivers.
volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use
headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about
those around you (especially when it is late at night).
352b
•
Noise may be produced if wireless communications
559a
•
devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of
this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initi-
ating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience
such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices
so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch
them off.
When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box
(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise,
you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.
562
•
Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using
some other make of connection cable, please note the
following precautions.
354a
•
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near
• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this
unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level
to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For infor-
mation on cable specifications, contact the manufac-
turer of the cable.
devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed
vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.
Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.
355b
•
When moved from one location to another where the
temperature and/ or humidity is very different, water
droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage
or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in
this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must
allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation
has completely evaporated.
988
•
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Co n te n ts
Sa vin g a n d Lo a d in g th e
Calling Up and Using Stored Tones
Switching Tone Modify On and Off
Changing the Patch Settings
Switching the Compressor On and Off
Adding an Effect Synchronized to the
Returning the ME-50 to Its Factory Settings
Adding a Delay Synchronized to the
Co n ve rsio n s Use d in Th is Ma n u a l
●
Words in square brackets [ ] indicate panel buttons or knobs.
(Example)
[VARIATION]:
[WRITE]:
VARIATION button
WRITE button
●
(p. **) indicates a reference page.
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Pla y in g So u n d s
In sta llin g Ba tte rie s
Ma k in g th e Co n n e ctio n s
* Batteries are supplied with the unit. The life of these batteries
may be limited, however, since their primary purpose was to
enable testing.
The ME-50 is not equipped with any internal amplifier or
speakers. To listen to sound with the ME-50, connect it to a
guitar amp, stereo headphones, or other such sound
equipment.
Insert the included batteries as shown in figure, being careful
to orient the batteries correctly.
fig.0010
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other
devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power
on all devices before making any connections.
fig.0020
Stereo
Headphones
AC Adaptor
(PSA series: optional)
Electric Guitar
CD/MD
Player, etc.
•
When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of
newspapers or magazines, and place them under the
four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the
buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the
unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.
Guitar Amp
•
•
•
When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to
avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.
●
To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your
unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to
avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack,
anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in
the illustration.
Make sure the “+” and “-” ends of the batteries are
oriented correctly.
When the batteries run down, the POWER indicator gets
dim. If this happens, replace with new batteries.
fig.0040
•
•
When replacing the batteries, use six AA type.
Avoid using new batteries together with used ones. In
addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries. Doing
so can result in fluid leakage.
•
Battery life can vary depending on battery type.
●
●
●
When outputting monaurally, connect a cable only to the
OUTPUT L (MONO) jack.
Continuous usage time under battery power is about 12
hours with alkaline batteries and about 3.5 hours with
carbon batteries.
Do not use a cable containing a resistor to connect CD or
MD players to the AUX IN jack.
(This may vary according to usage conditions.)
When you use the LINE/ PHONES jack, the built-in
guitar-amp simulator lets you enjoy impressive guitar
sound, even with headphones.
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Pla y in g So u n d s
●
Use a special cable (the optional PCS-31) to send output
from the LINE/ PHONES jack to equipment such as a
mixer. Using an ordinary cable will cause only the left-
channel sound to be output.
* Raising the MASTER LEVEL knob too much may result in
sound distortion.
* When the effects are all off, input and output are at the same
levels as when the MASTER LEVEL knob is at the center
position.
fig.0030
* The setting of the MASTER LEVEL knob is stored in memory
If Th e re Is N o So u n d / If th e Vo lu m e is Lo w
PCS-31
●
●
●
Are connections to other devices correctly made?
Check the connections once more.
White
(L)
Red
(R)
Is the volume turned down?
Check the volume levels on any connected amp or mixer.
Can you hear sound through the headphones when
headphones are connected?
If you can hear sounds, it may be that there is a short in
the cable used to connect the amp or other device, or
perhaps a mistake in an external device’s settings. Check
the connecting cables and external devices once more.
Tu rn in g o n th e Po w e r
Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to
your various devices in the order specified. By turning on
devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction
and/ or damage to speakers and other devices.
●
Has the level been lowered with the expression pedal?
Sounds are not output when the toe of the expression
pedal is in the raised position while the pedal is set to
1 . (CD/MD Player)
●
●
2 . ME-50
fig.0041
Output is muted in Tuner mode.
Is a cable containing a resistor being used to connect a
CD or MD player to the AUX IN jack?
Using a cable containing a resistor may prevent sound
from CD and MD players from being audible.
Tu rn in g O ff th e Po w e r
3 . Guitar Amp / Stereo, Etc.
* Turn up the volume on amps and other equipment only after
all connections are completed and the power for connected
devices is turned on.
1 . Turn down the volume of the ME-50 and any connected
device.
2 . Turn off the power to Guitar Amp / Stereo, Multitrack
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval
(several seconds) after power up is required before the unit will
operate normally.
Recorder, etc.
3 . Tuen the ME-50’s power off.
Ad ju stin g th e Vo lu m e
Adjust the ME-50’s volume with the MASTER LEVEL knob.
fig.0050
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When the power is turned on, the ME-50 always switches to Manual mode, and the OVERDRIVE/ DISTORTION,
MODULATION, and DELAY are switched off.
* When the DELAY TYPE is set to HOLD, the DELAY indicator goes on, the DELAY pedal’s indicator flashes at a fixed interval,
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 licenced or authorized BOSS’s ME-50. Their marks are used
solely to identify the equipment whose sound is simulated by BOSS’s ME-50.
Ab o u t th e Effe ct Co n n e ctio n Se q u e n ce
expression pedal.
● W h e n W AH, RIN G MO D, +1 O CTAVE, o r -1 O CTAVE is Se le cte d
fig.0060
OVERDRIVE /
DISTORTION
TONE MODIFY
EXPRESSION
COMPRESSOR
VOLUME
NS
MODULATION
DELAY
REVERB
(
)
PEDAL
● W h e n RESO N AN CE a n d VO ICE is Se le cte d
fig.0070
OVERDRIVE /
DISTORTION
TONE MODIFY
COMPRESSOR
EXPRESSION
VOLUME
NS
MODULATION
DELAY
REVERB
(
)
PEDAL
Also, when the MODULATION type is TREMOLO or UNI-V, MODULATION is connected before OVERDRIVE/ DISTORTION.
(Ex a m p le ) EXPRESSIO N : W AH; MO DULATIO N : TREMO LO
fig.0080
WAH
EXPRESSION
TREMOLO
MODULATION
TONE MODIFY
COMPRESSOR
(
)
(
)
OVERDRIVE /
DISTORTION
VOLUME
NS
DELAY
REVERB
(
)
PEDAL
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TO N E MO DIFY
fig.0090
ACO USTIC
TONE MODIFY Indicator
Changes the electric guitar’s tone to that of an acoustic
guitar.
Sw itch in g To n e Mo d ify O n a n d
O ff w ith th e Fo o t Sw itch
With a foot switch (the optional FS-5U) connected to the
FOOT SW jack on the rear panel, you can use the foot switch
This changes the characteristics of the connected guitar.
to switch Tone Modify on and off.
fig.0100
TYPE k n o b
O FF
The sound is bypassed.
* When switched OFF, the TONE MODIFY indicator goes out.
FAT
Fat tone with boosted mid range.
Set the polarity switch
as shown below.
PRESEN CE
Bright tone with boosted high-mid range.
MILD
Mild tone with the high end cut back.
* When in Memory mode, the bank-switching function is
TIGHT
Tone with the low frequencies cut.
By connecting with a special cable (the optional PCS-31),
you can connect two foot switches, one for Tone Modify
ON/ OFF, and one to switch the Compressor on and off
EN HAN CE
Tone with the high frequencies boosted.
S
H
Changes from a single-coil pickup tone to a humbucking
pickup tone.
H
S
Changes from a humbucking pickup tone to a mixed tone of
two single-coil pickups.
H
HF
Changes from a humbucking pickup tone to a single-coil
pickup half tone.
HO LLO W
Adds body resonance to create a tone like that of an full-
acoustic guitar.
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CO MPRESSO R
fig.0110
Sw itch in g th e Co m p re sso r O n
a n d O ff w ith th e Fo o t Sw itch
COMPRESSOR Indicator
With the special cable (the optional PCS-31) used to connect
two foot switches (the optional FS-5U) to the FOOT SW jack
on the rear panel, you can use one foot switch for Tone
Modify ON/ OFF, and one to switch the Compressor on and
off (p. **). Connect as shown below.
fig.0120
This is an effect that produces a long sustain by evening out
the volume level of the input signal. You can also use it as a
“limiter” to suppress only the sound peaks and prevent
distortion.
SUSTAIN k n o b
PCS-31
This adjusts the depth of the effect. Turning it to the right
(clockwise) produces a longer sustain. When using this as a
limiter, turn the SUSTAIN knob to the left
(counterclockwise).
White
Red
Set the polarity switch
as shown below.
* When not using the Compressor, turn the SUSTAIN knob to
OFF. When switched OFF, the COMPRESSOR indicator
goes out.
TONE MODIFY COMPRESSOR
On/Off On/Off
LEVEL k n o b
* When in Memory mode, the bank-switching function is
Adjusts the volume level when the Compressor is on. Use
this in achieving a volume balance when switching the
Compressor on and off.
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O VERDRIVE/ DISTO RTIO N
fig.0130
O D/ DS p e d a l
OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION Indicator
Each time you press the pedal, the effect switches through
Overdrive/ Distortion ON and OFF. When switched on, the
OVERDRIVE/ DISTORTION indicator and pedal indicator
light up.
DRIVE k n o b
Adjusts the amount of distortion. Turning the knob to the
right (clockwise) creates a stronger distortion and increases
the volume. Turning this all the way to the TURBO range
increases the effect even more.
BO TTO M k n o b
Pedal Indicator
OD/DS Pedal
Adjusts the low frequency range. Turning the knob to the left
(counterclockwise) cuts the low end more; the low
frequencies are boosted as the knob is turned to the right.
TO N E k n o b
Adjusts the tone. Turning the knob to the left creates a milder
sound; a sharper sound is produced as the knob is turned to
the right.
These are effects that distort the sound.
You can use the TYPE knob in combination with
[VARIATION] to get 22 different types of distortion.
LEVEL k n o b
Adjusts the volume.
* Noise may be mixed in if you turn the LEVEL knob up too
high. Adjust the LEVEL knob so that the apparent volume
level remains the same whether the effects are on or off.
Ty p e List
[VARIATION] Off
[VARIATION] Lit
Overdrive that gives a more natural sounding dis-
tortion.
Models the BOSS OD-1.
Models the BOSS OD-2.
Models the BOSS BD-2.
OD-1
OD-2
BD-2
NATURAL
A lustrous crunch sound with an added element of
amp distortion.
CRUNCH
LEAD
Produces a distortion sound with both the smooth-
ness of an overdrive along with a deep distortion.
Models the BOSS DS-1.
A heavy distortion with a boosted low end.
An intense, radical distortion sound.
Overdrive with special mid range tone.
DS-1
MT-2
SCREAM
LOUD
METAL
MODERN OD
Models the BOSS MT-2.
Models the Ibanez TS-808 TUBESCREAMER.
A fat sound with an added element of a stack
amp’s distortion.
Models the MXR DISTORTION+.
DST+
STACK
Models the Marshall GUV’NOR.
Models the Proco RAT.
Sound of Overdrive through a stack amp.
Sound of a large high gain amp.
GUV
RAT
MUFF
FACE
Hi GAIN
MODERN DS
SQUARE
OCT FUZZ
Models the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff π.
Models the FUZZFACE.
Synth square wave sound.
Fuzz sound produced by octave harmonics.
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MO DULATIO N
fig.0140
DEPTH/ HARMO N Y k n o b
Adjusts the depth of modulation.
MODULATION Indicator
E.LEVEL/ RESO N AN CE k n o b
Adjusts the volume of the chorus sound.
ST CHO RUS 1
This is a stereo chorus effect that adds different chorus
sounds to L and R.
RATE/ KEY k n o b
Adjusts the rate of modulation.
DEPTH/ HARMO N Y k n o b
Adjusts the depth of modulation.
E.LEVEL/ RESO N AN CE k n o b
Adjusts the volume of the chorus sound.
Pedal Indicator
MOD Pedal
ST CHO RUS 2
This is a stereo chorus effect produced by synthesizing the
spatial characteristics of the direct sound and the effect
sound.
RATE/ KEY k n o b
Adjusts the rate of modulation.
An effect that broadens sound and adds undulations is called
“modulation.”
DEPTH/ HARMO N Y k n o b
Adjusts the depth of modulation.
The ME-50 comes with 11 different types of Modulation
effects. Select any one of these as the effect to be used.
E.LEVEL/ RESO N AN CE k n o b
Adjusts the volume of the chorus sound.
MO D p e d a l
PHASER
Depress the pedal to toggle Modulation on/ off.
By adding varied-phase portions to the direct sound, adds a
When switched on, the MODULATION indicator and pedal
indicator light up.
twisting “warp” effect to the sound.
RATE/ KEY k n o b
Adjusts the rate of phaser effect.
TYPE k n o b
DEPTH/ HARMO N Y k n o b .
Adjusts the depth of phaser effect.
Select the effect to be used from the eleven effects available.
CHO RUS
E.LEVEL/ RESO N AN CE k n o b
This chorus effect outputs the same sound from both L and
Adjusts the amount of resonance.
R.
“Chorus” adds a subtle sway to the guitar sound for a
beautiful sound featuring more breadth and fullness.
RATE/ KEY k n o b
Adjusts the rate of modulation.
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E.LEVEL/ RESO N AN CE k n o b
FLAN GER
Adjusts the volume balance between the direct sound and
the harmony sound.
Adds a undulation like that of a jet ascending or decending.
RATE/ KEY k n o b
Adjusts the rate of flanging effect.
TREMO LO
Tremolo is an effect that creates a cyclic change in volume.
DEPTH/ HARMO N Y k n o b
Adjusts the depth of flanging effect.
RATE/ KEY k n o b
Adjusts the frequency (speed) of the change.
E.LEVEL/ RESO N AN CE k n o b
Adjusts the amount of resonance.
DEPTH/ HARMO N Y k n o b
Adjusts the depth of the effect.
HARMO N IST
* Operating the E.LEVEL/RESONANCE knob produces no
effect.
“Harmonist” is an effect which the amount of shifting is
adjusted according to an analysis of the guitar input,
allowing you to create harmonics based on diatonic scales.
PAN
* Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more
sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played.
With the volume level of the left and right sides alternately
changing, when playing sound in stereo, you can get an
effect that makes the guitar sound appear to fly back and
forth between the speakers.
RATE/ KEY k n o b
Specify the key of the song you are playing. By specifying the
key, you can create harmonies that fit the key of the song.
RATE/ KEY k n o b
Adjusts the frequency (speed) of the change.
The selected key is shown in the display.
The key setting corresponds to the key of the song (#, b) as
DEPTH/ HARMO N Y k n o b
follows.
Adjusts the depth of the effect.
fig.0150
* Operating the E.LEVEL/RESONANCE knob produces no
effect.
VIBRATO
This effect creates vibrato by slightly modulating the pitch.
RATE/ KEY k n o b
Adjusts the rate of the vibrato.
DEPTH/ HARMO N Y k n o b
Adjusts the depth of the vibrato.
* Operating the E.LEVEL/RESONANCE knob produces no
effect.
DEPTH/ HARMO N Y k n o b
This determines the pitch of the sound added to the input
sound, when you are making a harmony. It allows you to set
it by up to 1 octave higher or lower than the input sound.
UN I-V
Although this resembles a phaser effect, it also provides a
When set to “0,” this yields a “detuned” effect that adds
unique undulation that you can’t get with a regular phaser.
sound of slightly different pitch to the input sound.
fig.0160
RATE/ KEY k n o b
Adjusts the rate of the UNI-V effect.
DEPTH/ HARMO N Y k n o b
Adjusts the depth of the UNI-V effect.
E.LEVEL/ RESO N AN CE k n o b
-1Octave
6th
Detune
+1 Octave
Adjusts the volume of the UNI-V effect.
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RO TARY
Produces the effect of a rotary speaker.
Ad d in g a n Effe ct Sy n ch ro n ize d to
th e Pe rfo rm a n ce Te m p o
RATE/ KEY k n o b
Adjusts the speed of rotation for the speaker.
When any effect other than HARMONIST is selected, you
can set the tempo so you get an effect that is synchronized to
the performance tempo.
DEPTH/ HARMO N Y k n o b
Adjusts the depth of the rotary effect.
* The allowable rate cycles for the tempo settings range from 62
ms to 2000 ms.
E.LEVEL/ RESO N AN CE k n o b
Adjusts the volume of the rotary effect.
1 . Hold down the MOD pedal for at least two seconds.
•
If the MOD pedal is pressed when the effect is on, the
pedal indicator goes out, and the effect is turned off.
•
If the MOD pedal is pressed when the effect is off, the
pedal indicator turns red, and the effect is turned on.
When you continue to depress the pedal, after two
seconds the pedal’s indicator starts to flash, and the
tempo can then be set with the effect on.
Here, the tempo is indicated by the value set with the
RATE/ KEY knob.
2 . Press the MOD pedal in timing with the tempo more
than two times.
The tempo is set according to the time interval between
each press of the pedal. The pedal indicator flashes in
time with the tempo.
Setting the RATE near the desired tempo beforehand
allows you to make faster and more natural tempo
settings.
3 . Hold down the MOD pedal for at least two seconds to
complete the tempo setting.
The effect goes on, and instead of flashing, the pedal
indicator will light.
* If you move the RATE/KEY knob after finishing this setting,
the rate corresponding to the knob position takes effect.
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DELAY
fig.0170
0 -3 0 m s
DELAY Indicator
Delay sound of 0 to 30 ms delay time.
2 5 -1 2 5 m s
Delay sound of 25 to 125 ms delay time.
1 0 0 -5 0 0 m s
Delay sound of 100 to 500 ms delay time.
4 0 0 -2 0 0 0 m s
Delay sound of 400 to 2000 ms delay time.
AN ALO G
This gives a mild analog delay sound. The delay time can be
set within the range of 100 ms to 500 ms.
Pedal Indicator
SLO W ECHO
This produces an effect combining a volume-swell sound
with delay. The delay time can be set within the range of 200
ms to 1000 ms.
DELAY Pedal
PAN
A panned delay in which the repeated sounds come
alternately from the left and right channels. The delay time
can be set within the range of 200 ms to 1000 ms.
This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving
more body to the sound or creating special effects.
* When using the ME-50 in mono, the panning delay is not
effective, even when PAN is selected.
DELAY p e d a l
The Delay is switched on or off each time you press the
pedal. When switched on, the DELAY indicator and pedal
indicator light up.
SPACE PAN
This is a panning delay that gives an even wider spatial effect
than PAN. The delay time can be set within the range of 200
ms to 1000 ms.
* DELAY ON/OFF switches the Delay at the input to provide a
more natural effect. For this reason, if the FEEDBACK is
turned up when the Delay is turned off, the delay sound will
remain briefly.
* When using the ME-50 in mono, or when using headphones,
the panning delay is not effective, even when SPACE PAN is
selected.
REVERSE
TYPE k n o b
This produces an effect where the sound is played back in
Sets the type of the delay
reverse.
* When a setting other than HOLD is selected, you can use the
DELAY pedal to input the tempo, and set the delay time
synchronized to the performance tempo.
You can get two different effects, “direct sound + effect
sound,” or “effect sound only,” depending on the position of
the E.LEVEL knob. When the E.LEVEL knob is turned up to
MAX, the unit switches to “effect sound only.”
The delay time can be set within the range of 400 ms to 2000
ms.
“Adding Synchronized Delay to the Performance Tempo”
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HO LD
Ad d in g a De la y Sy n ch ro n ize d to
th e Pe rfo rm a n ce Te m p o
Up to 2 seconds of performance content is recorded, then
played back repeatedly. You can also layer this as you
perform something else, then record these together
(overdub).
Using tempo input, the delay time can be set within the
range of 62 ms to 2000 ms.
You can set this regardless of whether the effect is on or off.
1 . Select the delay type. (except HOLD, TAPꢀꢁ)
You can keep the recorded content playing continuously as
backing and produce other special effects.
2 . Hold down the DELAY pedal for at least two seconds.
“Using the HOLD Function”
•
If the DELAY pedal is pressed when the effect is on, the
pedal indicator goes out, and the effect is turned off.
TAPꢀꢁ
•
If the DELAY pedal is pressed when the effect is off, the
pedal indicator turns red, and the effect is turned on.
This is a tempo delay that lets you set a dotted eighth note
delay time for the performance tempo by pressing the
DELAY pedal in time with the performance tempo.
When you continue to depress the pedal, after two
seconds the pedal’s indicator starts to flash, and the
tempo can then be set with the effect on.
* The delay time can be set within the range of 46.5 ms to 1500
ms.
Here, the delay time is indicated by the value set with
the TIME knob.
1 . Set the TYPE knob to ‘TAPꢀꢁ”
The pedal indicator flashes in time with the current
tempo.
3 . Press the DELAY pedal in timing with the tempo more
than two times.
2 . Press the DELAY pedal in timing with the tempo more
The delay time is set according to the time interval
between each press of the pedal.
than two times.
The reference tempo is determined by the time interval
between each press of the pedal. The reference tempo is
calculated in terms of quarter notes, and the delay time
setting is the dotted eight note as referenced to the
reference tempo.
The pedal indicator flashes in time with the tempo.
* Press the pedal to set the tempo while no guitar sound is
playing.
* When the type is set to “PAN” or “SPACE PAN,” the delay
time is set to half the interval between the presses of the pedal.
The pedal indicator flashes in time with the tempo.
fig.0180
4 . Hold down the pedal switch for at least two seconds to
Timing
complete the tempo setting.
The effect goes on, and instead of flashing, the pedal
indicator will light.
Delay Sound
* The tempo may become confused momentarily when you go
from Step 3 to Step 4.
TIME k n o b
* If you move the TIME knob after finishing this setting, the
delay time corresponding to the knob position takes effect.
Adjuts the delay time.
* When the type is set to “HOLD” or “TAPꢀꢁ ,” operating the
TIME knob produces no effect.
FEEDBACK k n o b
Adjusts the amount of feedback (number of repeats). Turning
the knob to the right increases the number of times the sound
repeats.
* When the type is set to ”HOLD,” operating the FEEDBACK
knob produces no effect.
E.LEVEL k n o b
Adjusts the volume of the delay sound. When TYPE is set to
REVERSE, this adjusts the balance of direct and effect sound.
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Be e n Se t
Usin g th e HO LD Fu n ctio n
1 . Set the TYPE knob to HOLD.
follows.
The unit goes into recording standby and the pedal’s
indicator flashes at a fixed interval.
•
If it is within the delay time range that can be set for the
type currently selected, it is stored without change.
* After switching to HOLD, wait two seconds before you carry
out the next operation.
•
If it exceeds the maximum delay time that can be set for
the type currently selected, the maximum value for the
type is stored.
2 . Press the DELAY pedal to start recording.
Recording starts when you press the DELAY pedal.
Hold down the pedal switch for the duration of the
recording (the pedal indicator flashes).
•
If it is less than the minimum delay time that can be set
for the type currently selected, the minimum value for
the type is stored.
3 . Release the DELAY pedal to stop recording.
(Example) When TYPE is 100–500 ms
Playback of the recorded content begins simultaneously
(the CHECK indicator remains lit).
When the delay time for the tempo setting is 600 ms:
Stored as 500 ms.
* The maximum recording time is 2 seconds. If the DELAY
pedal is held down for more than 2 seconds, the recording stops
automatically, and the recorded content is then played back.
When the delay time for the tempo setting is 80 ms:
Stored as 100 ms.
* An oscillating sound may be audible with extremely short
recording times.
4 . When layering recordings, repeat Steps 2 and 3.
5 . Adjust the volume
Adjust the volume of the playback sound with the
E.LEVEL knob.
6 . Press the pedal switch to stop the playback (the pedal
indicator goes out).
The unit returns to recording standby, and the pedal’s
indicator flashes at a fixed interval.
* When playback is stopped, the recorded content is erased.
* To start recording again, wait two seconds, then carry out step
2.
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N S (N o ise Su p p re sso r)
REVERB
fig.0190
fig.0200
NS Indicator
REVERB Indicator
This effect reduces the noise and hum picked up by guitar
pickups. Since it suppresses the noise in synchronization
with the envelope of the guitar sound (the way in which the
guitar sound decays over time), it has very little effect on the
guitar sound, and does not harm the natural character of the
sound.
This effect adds reverberation to the sound.
Use the knob to switch to any of four different reverb,
ROOM, HALL, SPRING, or MOD. You can adjust the
amount of effect applied according to the knob position.
* The panel markings for ROOM, HALL, SPRING, or MOD
are for approximate settings. Check the sound of the effects as
you make adjustments.
THRESHO LD k n o b
* The indicator is lit when Reverb is on, and goes off when
Reverb is turned off.
Adjust this parameter as appropriate for the volume of the
noise. If the noise level is high, a higher setting is
appropriate. If the noise level is low, a lower setting is
appropriate. Adjust this value until the decay of the guitar
sound is as natural as possible.
RO O M
This simulates the reverb sound of a smaller room.
HALL
* Turn the knob to OFF when not using the noise suppressor.
When switched OFF, the NS indicator goes out.
This simulates the reverb sound of a larger hall.
* High settings for the threshold parameter may result in there
being no sound when you play with your guitar volume
turned down.
SPRIN G
This simulates the sound of a guitar amp’s built-in spring
reverb.
MO D
This is a reverb that adds modulation to the hall reverb to
produce an extremely pleasant reverb sound.
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You can select one of the following effects with the
Pe d a l
expression pedal.
fig.0210
PEDAL MODE Indicator
W AH
The effect will function as a pedal wah.
RESO N AN CE
This completely original effect offers enhancements on the
characteristic resonances produced by analog synth filters.
Using the effect in combination with the OVERDRIVE/
DISTORTION TYPE set to “SQUARE” produces a sound like
a synthesizer.
You can make the setting that determines whether the ME-
50’s expression pedal functions as a volume pedal or as an
expression pedal. In addition, when using it as an expression
pedal, you can use it to control one of the special pedal
effects that you select.
And using it together with delay, chgorus, and reverb makes
them even more effective.
VO ICE
A further advancement beyond the BOSS HUMANIZER, this
effect produces “talking” modulation sounds and realistic
human voice sounds.
Usin g th e Pe d a l a s a Vo lu m e Pe d a l
When using the expression pedal as a volume pedal, press
the expression pedal all the way forward and then give it a
RIN G MO D
This is an effect that crosses the ME-50’s internal oscillator
with the guitar source sound to change the sound to a
metallic sound devoid of any feeling of pitch.
stronger push, the PEDAL MODE indicator goes off.
fig.0220
Not Lit
Strongly pressing
Pressing the pedal down even more changes the internal
oscillator’s frequency, creating a particular undulation
sound.
* Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more
sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played.
+1 O CTAVE
The volume decreases as the pedal’s toe is raised, and
increases when the pedal is pressed down.
Allows the pitch to be raised up to one octave above the
original guitar sound.
* Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more
sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played.
Usin g th e Pe d a l a s a n Ex p re ssio n Pe d a l
When using the pedal as an expression pedal, press the
expression pedal all the way forward and then give it a
-1 O CTAVE
Allows the pitch to be lowered up to one octave below the
original guitar sound.
stronger push, the PEDAL MODE indicator lights up.
fig.0230
Lit
Strongly pressing
* Because of the need to analyze the pitch, chords (two or more
sounds played simultaneously) cannot be played.
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Sa vin g a n d Lo a d in g th e Cre a te d To n e s (Me m o ry Mo d e )
The ME-50 features a “Memory mode” that allows you to
Ab o u t th e Pa tch
store the various settings within the ME-50 itself, and then
call up and use the settings.
When actually performing on a guitar, a variety of tones are
required to suit whatever the situation may be. The effects
that you may want to have turned on and parameter settings
for such effects vary according to the selected tone.
Sw itch in g Be tw e e n Ma n u a l
a n d Me m o ry Mo d e
With the ME-50, you can set these parameters, volume levels,
and so on, store a number of the aggregate settings in
memory, and use the pedals to switch the stored settings,
allowing you to change tones instantly.
The mode in which the tone produced reflects the panel
settings just as they are is called “Manual mode.” A dot
appears in the display when the ME-50 is in Manual mode.
fig.0240
Such stored sets of settings are known as “Patches.” You can
create up to 30 Patches.
The thirty patches are divided into ten “banks,” each of
which contains three patches.
fig.0260
Ba n k 0
Ba n k 3
Lit
Ba n k 2
Patch
●
When switching from Manual mode to Memory mode,
press the No. 2 and No. 3 pedals simultaneously; this
causes the MEMORY indicator to light up (and the dot
in the display disappears).
Ba n k 1
h
h
Patch Patch Patch
fig.0250
* The setting for the MASTER LEVEL knob is also stored
individually for each patch.
Press simultaneously
Lit
●
Pressing the No. 2 and 3 pedals at the same time while
in Memory mode switches you to Manual mode.
* Manual mode is the power-up default mode of the ME-50.
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W rite Pro ce d u re
The “Write procedure” enables you to save the created tone
settings using the panel knobs and pedals, MASTER LEVEL
knob setting, and expression pedal settings to Patches.
Ca llin g Up a n d Usin g Sto re d
To n e s (Pa tch Ch a n g e )
To switch patches, use BANK [
pedals (1–3).
] [
] and the number
* You can carry out the Write procedure in both Manual mode
and Memory mode.
* Bank 1, Number 1 is always selected at first when Memory
mode is entered after the power is turned on.
* If the Write procedure is not carried out, then the tone you
have created is erased when the power is turned off or when
you switch to a different Patch.
fig.0270
Sw itch in g N u m b e rs
When the number pedal (1) is pressed, the number indicator
(2) above the pedal lights up, the patch with that number in
the currently selected group and bank is called up, and the
2 1,3
tone is switched instantly.
fig.0280
( )
2
( )
2
( )
2
2
1 . Press [WRITE].
( )
( )
( )
1
1
1
The MEMORY indicator flashes. At the same time, the
bank indication in the display and the pedal indicator
flash, and the currently selected Patch Bank and Number
are shown.
Sw itch in g Ba n k s
The bank is switched each time the BANK [
] [
] (1)
2 . Select the Patch to be used as the save destination.
is pressed. The currently selected bank flashes in the Display
(2). (At this time, tones are not yet switched.)
●
●
Press BANK [
] [
] to select the bank.
Press a number pedal (1-3) to select the number.
* You can switch among ten banks 1-0.
* To stop the Write procedure, press [EDIT/EXIT], and return
to the previous mode.
While in this state, if you press any of the number pedals (3),
the tone instantly switches to the sound of the patch at the
currently selected bank/ number.
fig.0290
3 . Press [WRITE] once more.
The tone is stored, and Memory mode is then enabled
(the MEMORY indicator lights up).
( ) ( )
1
2
* When a Write procedure is performed while the DELAY type
the indicator for the number pedal where the tone was stored
flashes to indicate that you can input the tempo.
* When a Write procedure is carried out while the DELAY type
the number pedal where the tone was stored flashes at a fixed
interval to indicate that recording standby is enabled.
( )
3
( )
3
( )
3
The tone stored in the patch designated as the save
destination is erased once the Write procedure is
executed.
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If th e Pa tch Do e s N o t Ch a n g e
N o te s W h e n Usin g Me m o ry Mo d e
●
●
●
Ab o u t To n e Ch a n g e s
By operating the knobs, you can change the tone of a patch
while it’s called up. Note, however, that the changed tone is
only temporary, and will be lost when you switch patches or
Sw itch in g Ba n k s w ith th e Fo o t Sw itch
If you want to store it in memory, carry out the Write
With a foot switch (the optional FS-5U) connected to the
FOOT SW jack on the rear panel, you can use the foot switch
* If there is a discrepancy between the current knob position and
the parameter stored in the patch, the change in the parameter
begins at the point when the knob is moved past the position
matching the parameter value as stored in the patch.
to switch Banks (switching up).
fig.0300
* In Memory mode, you cannot switch effects on or off using the
No. 1, 2, and 3 pedals.
Ab o u t th e Te m p o Se ttin g
If you hold down the currently selected number pedal for at
least two seconds, the pedal indicator flashes, and the ME-50
switches to tempo setting mode, and the number pedal can
then be used to input the tempo.
Set the polarity switch
as shown below.
The unit functions as follows depending on the on/ off status
of MODULATION and DELAY.
* When DELAY and MODULATION are both off, you cannot
change to tempo setting mode.
By connecting with a special cable (the optional PCS-31), you
can connect two foot switches, and use them to switch Banks
up and down.
fig.0310
W h e n DELAY is O N
(b u t TYPE is n o t se t to HO LD o r TAPꢀꢁ)
You can use the tap input to set the delay time.
* If both DELAY and MODULATION are on, only the delay
can be set.
PCS-31
W h e n MO DULATIO N is O N
You can set the RATE for the effect selected with the TYPE
knob (except for HARMONIST).
White
Red
Set the polarity switch
as shown below.
Note, however, that the tempo setting is only temporary, and
will be lost when you switch patches or switch to the Tuner
If you want to store it in memory, carry out the Write
Bank up
Bank down
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Ab o u t th e DELAY HO LD
Ch a n g in g th e Pa tch Se ttin g s
When DELAY is ON and a Patch that has a TYPE setting of
HOLD is called up, the pedal indicator flashes slowly,
indicating that the ME-50 is in recording standby.
Afterwards, the following conditions are in effect.
(Pa tch Ed it m o d e )
Use the following procedure when editing the settings of a
Patch you have called up.
fig.0320
•
•
Holding down the number pedal: begins recording
1 2 4
Releasing the number pedal:
stops recording, starts Loop Playback
•
•
Continuing to press the pedal over and over:
overdub recording
Pressing the Pedal rapidly;
releases the HOLD, switches to recording standby
DELAY TAPꢀꢁ
When DELAY is ON and a Patch that has a TYPE setting of
TAPꢀꢁ is called up, the pedal indicator flashes, and you can
1
1 . Switch to the Patch whose settings you want to edit
2 . Press [EDIT/EXIT].
The MEMORY indicator flashes, and editing of the Patch
settings is enabled (Patch Edit mode).
3 . Use the knobs and pedals to change the settings.
When settings are changed, the indicator for the changed
effect flashes (except for MASTER LEVEL).
When the OVERDRIVE/ DISTORTION type is changed
to VARIATION, the [VARIATION] indicator flashes.
* If there is a discrepancy between the current knob position and
the parameter stored in the patch, the change in the parameter
begins at the point when the knob is moved past the position
matching the parameter value as stored in the patch.
4 . If you want to save the contents of your edit, carry out
* Pressing [EDIT/EXIT] switches you to Memory mode without
saving the settings.
* When the unit is not in Patch Edit mode, you cannot switch
the following effects on or off.
•
•
•
OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION
MODURATION
DELAY
* Operating OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION [VARIATION]
does not make the tone change until the position of the
OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION TYPE knob matches the
settings stored in the patch.
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Tu n in g th e Gu ita r (Tu n e r)
The ME-50 features a built-in chromatic auto-tuner, which
allows you to tune your guitar easily, without any need to
change any of your connections.
3 . Play a single note on the string to be tuned; play the
string open.
The name of the note closest to the string that is played
Moreover, the sound output is muted in Tuner mode,
making it unnecessary for you to turn down your amp
appears in the Display.
fig.0350
volume each time you tune.
fig.0330
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Flash
* The dot (flash) in the lower right of the Display changes to a
sharp sign (#).
* Use your hand or other way to mute the other strings. You
may be unable to tune the string accurately if other strings are
vibrating during tuning.
4 . First do a rough tuning so that the name of the note for
1
the string appears in the display.
(General Tuning)
1 . Press the number 1and 2 pedals simultaneously to
7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st
switch to Tuner mode.
Regular
1/2 step Down A# D# G# C# F# A# D#
1 step Down
B
E
A
D
G
B
E
The TUNER indicator lights.
fig.0340
A
D
G
C
F
A
D
5 . Tune the instrument even more accurately until the
tuning meter’s center (green) indicator is lit.
Lit
fig.0360
Too High
2 . Tune to the reference pitch.
You can change the reference pitch by pressing TUNER
PITCH [
] [
] . The reference pitch can be set in
one-Hertz units in the range of 435-445 Hz.
Just Tuned
1.–5.
(dot flash)
Display
5–9
0
Pitch (Hz)
435–439
440
441–445
Too Low
* If changing the reference pitch, always be sure to exit Tuner
mode before turning off the power. The new setting is stored
upon exiting Tuner mode. If you turn off the power with the
ME-50 still in Tuner mode, the changed reference pitch is not
saved.
6 . Repeat Steps 3–5 to tune the other strings.
One useful technique that makes tuning less confusing is
to start slightly under the target pitch and then tune
upwards little by little until the string is in tune.
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* When tuning guitars equipped with tremolo arms, you may
find that after tuning one string, other strings may go out of
tune. In such instances, first do a rough tuning of each string
in order to get them close to their respective notes, then repeat
with the fine-tuning of each string.
Pra cticin g Alo n g w ith CDs
a n d MDs (AUX IN )
When playing CDs, MDs, tapes, or other such input, connect
the CD or MD player, tape recorder, or other device to the
AUX IN jack.
7 . Press [EDIT/EXIT] to return to the previous mode.
You can also return to the previous mode by pressing the
number 1and 2 pedals simultaneously.
* AUX IN is a stereo mini jack.
fig.0370
MD/CD
Player, etc.
Sound input to the AUX IN jack is mixed in the ME-50 with
the guitar sounds, a convenient feature when using
headphones for home practice and other such situations.
* On the ME-50, you cannot adjust the volume level of the
sound input from the AUX IN jack. Adjust this on the
connected equipment.
* Do not use a cable containing a resistor to connect CD or MD
players to the AUX IN jack. If a cable incorporating resistance
is used, audio from CD and MD players may become
inaudible.
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Re tu rn in g th e ME-5 0 to Its
Ad ju stin g th e Ex p re ssio n Pe d a l
Fa cto ry Se ttin g s (Fa cto ry Re se t)
Although the ME-50’s expression pedal has been set for
optimum operation at the factory, extended use and the
operating environment can result in the pedal going out of
adjustment.
You can restore all of the ME-50’s settings (thirty patches and
tuner reference pitch) to what they were at the time the unit
was shipped from the factory.
If you encounter problems such as being unable to switch the
PEDAL MODE SW on or off or fully cut off the sound with
the volume pedal, you can use the following procedure to
readjust the pedal.
This is referred to as “Factory Reset.”
To perform Factory Reset, carry out the following steps.
fig.0380
1,2
2
3,4
When you operate the expression pedal, please be
careful not to get your fingers pinched between the
movable part and the panel.
In households with small children, an adult should
provide supervision until the child is capable of
following all the rules essential for the safe
operation of the unit.
1 . While simultaneously pressing BANK [
] and
[WRITE], turn on the power.
1 . Turn off the power.
“P” appears in the Display, then changes to “U.”
2 . While simultaneously pressing BANK [
] and
2 . Press the heel of the expression pedal to the base, press
[WRITE], turn on the power.
[WRITE].
“F” appears in the Display.
“d” appears in the Display.
* To cancel Factory Reset, first turn off the power, and then turn
it on again.
3 . Press the toe of the expression pedal to the base, press
[WRITE].
3 . Press [WRITE].
“5” appears in the Display.
The MEMORY indicator flashes.
4 . Adjust the PEDAL MODE SW.
4 . Press [WRITE] once more.
Press BANK [
] [
] to set the value (1–9).
“F” flashes in the Display, and Factory Reset is executed.
The smaller the value, the lighter is the depression force
needed to switch the pedal on or off.
Never turn off the power while Factory Reset is in
progress.
5 . Press [WRITE].
Save the settings in memory, then return to Manual
mode.
when Factory Reset is completed, the ME-50 returns to
Manual mode.
* If the TUNING indicator flashes during steps 2 and 3, press
the pedal again, then press [WRITE].
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Ap p e n d ice s
Tro u b le sh o o tin g
If there is no sound, or if it appears the ME-50 is not
functioning correctly, first check the points below.
If the following measures do not solve the problem, contact
your dealer or the nearest Roland Service Center.
N o So u n d / Vo lu m e is Lo w
●
●
●
Are connections to other devices correctly made?
Check the connections once more.
Is the volume turned down?
Check the volume levels on any connected amp or mixer.
Can you hear sound through the headphones when
headphones are connected?
If you can hear sound, it may be that there is a short in
the cable used to connect the amp or other device, or
perhaps a mistake in an external device’s settings. Check
the connecting cables and external devices once more.
●
●
Are volume-related parameters set to a low value?
Check “LEVEL” and other volume parameters to make
sure none is set too low.
Has the level been lowered with the expression pedal?
Sound is not output when the toe of the expression pedal
is in the raised position while the pedal is set to function
as a volume pedal.
●
Output is muted in Tuner mode.
Pa tch e s Ca n n o t Be Ch a n g e d
●
●
●
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Ap p e n d ice s
Sp e cifica tio n s
● Disp la y
ME-5 0 : Gu ita r Mu ltip le Effe cts
7 segments, 1character LED
● AD Co n ve rsio n
● Ja ck s
24 bit + AF method (*)
INPUT jack
● DA Co n ve rsio n
GUITAR AMP jacks L(MONO)/ R
AUX IN jack (Stereo Mini type)
PHONES/ LINE OUT jack
AC Adaptor jack
24 bit
● Sa m p lin g Fre q u e n cy
44.1 kHz
● Pa tch e s
● Po w e r Su p p ly
30 (user)
DC 9 V: Dry batteries (R6/ LR6 (AA) type) x 6, AC
Adaptor (PSA series: Optional)
● Effe cts
Tone Modify
● Cu rre n t Dra w
Compressor
120 mA
Overdrive/ Distortion
* Expected battery life under continuous use:
Carbon: 3.5 hours
Chorus
Phaser
Alkaline: 12 hours
Flanger
These figures will vary depending on the actual
conditions of use.
Harmonist
Tremolo
● Dim e n sio n s
Pan
384 (W) x 225 (D) x 78 (H) mm
Vibrato
15-1/ 8 (W) x 8-7/ 8 (D) x 3-1/ 8 (H) inches
Maximum height:
UNI-V
Rotary
384 (W) x 225 (D) x 102 (H) mm
15-1/ 8 (W) x 8-7/ 8 (D) x 4-1/ 16 (H) inches
Delay
Reverb
Noise Suppressor
Effects for Expression Pedal
Foot Volume
● W e ig h t
3.15 kg / 7 lbs (including batteries)
● Acce sso rie s
Wah
Owner’s Manual
Resonance
Dry Batteries (Alkaline: LR6 (AA) type) x 6
Roland Service (Information Sheet)
Voice
Ring Modulator
Bend (+1 OCTAVE, -1 OCTAVE)
● O p tio n s
AC Adaptor: BOSS PSA series
● N o m in a l In p u t Le ve l
Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U
INPUT: -10 dBu
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
AUX IN: -10 dBu
● In p u t Im p e d a n ce
INPUT: 1 MΩ
In the interest of product improvement, the
specifications and/ or appearance of this unit are subject
to change without prior notice.
AUX IN: 100 kΩ
● N o m in a l O u tp u t Le ve l
-10 dBu
(*) AF method (Adaptive Focus method)
● O u tp u t Im p e d a n ce
2 kΩ
This is a proprietary method from Roland that vastly
improves the signal-to-noise (S/ N) ratio of the A/ D and
D/ A converters.
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Pa tch List
BAN K N O .
De scrip tio n
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
Lead distortion sound with sustain.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Loud rock Patch effective with low sound.
Persistent twin lead sound.
Solid drive sound, perfect for lead.
Crunch sound with particularly rough distortion.
Organ style Patch that uses the ROTARY effect.
Patch with stack amp style distortion.
Clean sound effective when used with delay.
Patch that provides a wah effect when the pedal is used.
Mild lead sound resembling that of the BOSS OD-1.
Overdrive sound with particular midrange quality.
Patch that is just right for Blues.
Lead sound with smooth distortion.
Patch that is perfect for use with country music.
Jazz guitar sound. Effective when used with a front pickup.
Overdrive sound with deep distortion.
Patch combining crunch sound with spatial effects.
Wah sound that is perfect for rhythm cutting.
Sound with the depth of chorus added—good for lead.
The British rock sound of the ’60s.
A fantastic clean sound that uses a phaser effect.
Extreme distortion sound, perfect for heavy metal.
Patch using the UNI-V for a particularly heavy twisting effect.
Acoustic guitar sound.
Hard rock sound of the ‘70s.
Sound for rhythm cutting combining COMPRESSOR and PHASER.
Synth sound that uses square wave. Good for use with tapping.
‘60s surf rock sound.
Patch that lets you use the pedal to raise the pitch up to one octave.
Synth sound combining vibrato and slow echo.
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Fa cto ry Se ttin g s
TONE MODIFY
TYPE
OFF
Expression Pedal
COMPRESSOR
OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION
DRIVE BOTTOM TONE
BANK NO.
1
PEDAL MODE EXPRESSION SUSTAIN LEVEL
TYPE
MODERN DS 68
LOUD 50
MODERN OD 100
LEVEL
41
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
WAH
WAH
WAH
WAH
WAH
WAH
WAH
WAH
OFF
OFF
13
68
72
62
72
68
68
50
56
62
62
62
62
68
50
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
PRESENCE
FAT
45
41
41
50
68
50
34
50
FAT
OFF
5
RAT
84
29
24
34
OFF
DST+
OD-2
STACK
Off
OFF
OFF
24
OFF
FAT
PRESENCE
OFF
41
50
EXPRESSION WAH
OFF
29
LEAD
OD-1
50
68
68
62
72
72
72
56
68
68
72
68
56
62
45
45
45
45
50
50
OFF
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
WAH
WAH
WAH
WAH
WAH
WAH
WAH
WAH
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
5
MODERN OD 80
OFF
NATURAL
LEAD
72
62
29
OFF
TIGHT
HOLLOW
OFF
OD-2
50
50
34
Off
OFF
OFF
13
OD-1
100
29
19
72
50
72
72
50
77
50
72
72
56
62
50
41
50
68
45
50
OFF
CRUNCH
NATURAL
LEAD
OFF
EXPRESSION WAH
OFF
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
VOLUME
WAH
WAH
WAH
WAH
WAH
WAH
WAH
WAH
OFF
OFF
62
OFF
CRUNCH
Off
PRESENCE
OFF
OFF
OFF
3
MT-2
41
72
84
62
72
50
45
45
OFF
STACK
Off
ACOUSTIC
FAT
62
50
50
3
CRUNCH
NATURAL
SQUARE
BD-2
62
8
68
50
62
62
62
77
50
50
50
62
50
50
56
68
50
50
45
34
TIGHT
MILD
24
RESONANCE OFF
WAH OFF
50
29
62
62
PRESENCE
OFF
EXPRESSION +1 OCTAVE OFF
EXPRESSION PRESENCE OFF
Hi GAIN
OCT FUZZ
OFF
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MODULATION
RATE DEPTH E.LEVEL
DELAY
TIME
68
NS
REVERB
MASTER
LEVEL
TYPE
TYPE
100–500 ms
Off
FEEDBACK LEVEL THRESHOLD
TYPE
LEVEL
Off
Off
19
56
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
30
20
20
20
30
20
20
30
20
20
30
20
20
20
50
20
20
20
50
20
50
50
Off
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
Off
HARMONIST
Off
0
40
30
100–500 ms
100-500 ms
Off
94
72
24
29
34
50
HALL
HALL
Off
5
18
Off
ROTARY
80
50
84
68
50
Off
SPRING
Off
10
ST CHORUS 1 13
29
100-500ms
100-500 ms
100-500 ms
400-2000 ms
Off
84
84
72
68
13
13
24
24
13
68
68
24
CHORUS
Off
29
100
Off
HALL
Off
10
10
ST CHORUS 1 24
62
19
24
29
CHORUS
Off
34
Off
100-500 ms
100-500 ms
100-500 ms
100-500 ms
25-125 ms
100-500 ms
Off
24
77
3
20
24
29
19
34
24
41
41
62
24
50
50
Off
Off
HALL
Off
Off
Off
84
68
90
MOD
Off
Off
ST CHORUS 1 24
Off
68
68
HALL
ROOM
Off
20
5
CHORUS
TREMOLO
PHASER
CHORUS
UNI-V
41
62
84
34
62
56
24
34
50
68
50
24
50
29
20
50
29
13
50
13
19
0
100-500 ms
Off
68
24
29
29
24
24
62
68
50
19
50
SPRING
MOD
Off
5
SLOW ECHO 68
Off
20
ANALOG
Off
84
68
62
84
HALL
HALL
ROOM
ROOM
HALL
SPRING
Off
8
ST CHORUS 1 29
5
CHORUS
PHASER
CHORUS
Off
29
50
29
100-500 ms
Off
5
8
100
ANALOG
Off
10
18
Off
100-500 ms
13
50
50
84
VIBRATO
56
56
50
SLOW ECHO 13
Off
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Bla n k Ch a rt
TONE MODIFY
TYPE
Expression Pedal
COMPRESSOR
OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION
DRIVE BOTTOM TONE
BANK NO.
1
PEDAL MODE EXPRESSION SUSTAIN LEVEL
TYPE
LEVEL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
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Bla n k Ch a rt
MODULATION
RATE DEPTH E.LEVEL
DELAY
NS
REVERB
TYPE LEVEL
MASTER
LEVEL
TYPE
TYPE
TIME FEEDBACK LEVEL THRESHOLD
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In d e x
Numerics
H
H
H
R
A
L
S
B
M
C
T
D
N
E
O
U
F
V
FOOT SW ............................ 9–10, 22
P
W
G
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For EU Countries
For the USA
This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
–
–
–
–
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.
For Canada
NOTICE
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
AVIS
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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