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Owner’s Manual

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 Panel Descriptions
Top Panel
Effect setting knobs Buttons Explanation
Used to make effect settings for the [EXIT] button Pressed to go back to previous pages or cancel actions.
ME-80 (p. 5 to p. 11).
[WRITE] button Pressed to save/copy your patch settings (p. 12).
[CTL] button Pressed to set the functions of the [CTL] pedal in Memory Mode (p. 16).
[EDIT] button Pressed to enter Memory Edit Mode (p. 13).

Display
Various information about the ME-80 is
shown here.

MEMO
BATT LOW indicator on the
display will blink if the batteries
are low. Replace them with new ones.

Expression pedal
By strongly pressing the
toe end of the pedal, you
can turn the pedal effect on
and off (PEDAL FX indicator
will light/go out).

Pedal effect is off:

The pedal controls volume.
Pedal effect is on:
[OUTPUT LEVEL] knob The pedal controls the effect (e. g. : wah)
that you select with the [PEDAL FX] knob.
Controls the volume of the Gt. AMP OUTPUT jacks and REC OUT/PHONES jack.

Pedal switches
In Memory Mode, the pedal switches select banks and patches. In Manual mode, the pedal switches turn each effect on/off individually.
[MEMORY/MANUAL] pedal In Memory Mode
Switches between Memory Mode and Manual Mode (p. 12). Use the pedals shown below to switch between bank and patch.
To turn on the tuner, hold down the pedal for at least two seconds (p. 4).
Switch banks.

Switch patches.
Operate functions that have
been specified on p. 16.

What is Memory Mode?

In Manual Mode
You can load 72 patches that are the combinations and sound settings of
effects. Out of 72 patches, you can save up to 36 (4 patches x 9 banks) of Use the pedals shown below to turn an effect on and off individually.
them to user bank (9 preset banks, 9 user banks). You can use the pedal to
switch between bank and patch immediately.

What is Manual Mode? Turn effects (COMP, OD/DS,

MOD, DELAY, AMP, EQ, REV) on
You can turn the effects on and off by using the pedals. You can turn the
and off.
effects on and off just like turning effects pedals mounted on an effects
board on and off individually.

Checking knob positions

In Memory Mode (p. 12), the positions of knobs on the panel may not match the actual values of parameters.
You can get the actual parameter values to appear in the display so you can check them.

1. Turn the knob you want to check while holding down the [EDIT] button.
The value of the knob will be displayed for a limited time.
When the knob position matches its value, the tuning guide on both sides of the display will light.

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 Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel (Connections)

GUITAR INPUT jack AUX IN jack DC IN jack To prevent the inadvertent
disruption of power to your unit
Connect your guitar. Use a stereo-mini plug to This jack is for connecting an AC adaptor (BOSS (should the plug be pulled out
connect your audio player. PSA series; sold separately). accidentally), and to avoid applying
Use your audio player’s undue stress to the DC IN jack,
* Use only the specified AC adaptor
volume control to anchor the power cord using
(PSA series), and connect it to an
control the volume the cord hook, as shown in the
AC outlet of the correct voltage.
of Gt. AMP OUTPUT illustration.
Do not use any other AC adaptor,
jacks and REC OUT/ since this may cause malfunction.

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PHONES jack.

[POWER] switch
Turns the unit on and off (p. 4).

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USB COMPUTER port Security slot ( )
Use a USB cable to connect to a
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computer and exchange audio and
MIDI data between the ME-80 and the
computer (p. 17).

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Gt. AMP OUTPUT jacks
Connect these to your guitar amp or mixer.
If using a mono connection, use only the “L”
jack.

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REC OUT/PHONES jack
Use a stereo-mini plug to connect your headphones (sold
separately) or recorder.
When you connect a stereo-mini plug to this jack, the internal
guitar amp simulator will be automatically on so that you can
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In this case, the sound from Gt. AMP OUTPUT jacks will have
the same effect.

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

Caution Placing batteries

Place batteries in the battery box on the bottom of the unit. Make
Handle batteries carefully sure that batteries are facing the correct direction.
* If used improperly, you risk the dangers of fluid leakage, * When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons
overheating, combustion, explosion, etc. Carefully observe the and knobs from damage. Also, handle the unit carefully; do not
following: drop it.
• Do not heat, disassemble, or toss them into a fire or water. * We recommend that you keep batteries installed in the unit even
• Do not expose them to sunlight, flame, or any other source of though you’ll be powering it with the AC adaptor. That way, you’ll
extreme heat. be able to continue a performance even if the cord of the AC
adaptor gets accidently disconnected from the unit.
• Do not attempt to charge a dry cell battery.
* If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and fluid
leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe all of the items
related to batteries that are listed in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and
“IMPORTANT NOTES” (separate sheet “Read Me First” and Owner’s
manual p. 21).

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 Outputting Sounds
Switching the Unit On and Off Tuning the Guitar (TUNER)
1. Hold down the [MEMORY/MANUAL] pedal for at least two
Switching the unit on seconds.
The tuner is switched on.
Once everything is properly connected (p. 3), be sure to follow the
procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in
the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure.
* Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume
down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some
sound when switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal
and does not indicate a malfunction.
* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval
(a few seconds) after turning the unit on is required before it will
operate normally.
2. If necessary, you can change the reference pitch.
1. Hold down the ME-80’s [POWER] switch for several The reference pitch is shown when you press the [EDIT] button.
seconds to turn on the power. Each press of the button increases the value within the range of 435
Hz to 445 Hz. When the value is over 445 Hz, the value goes back to
435 Hz again. If you don’t press the [EDIT] button for 2 seconds, it
will go back to the normal tuner.

Display Pitch
35 to 45 435 to 445 (Hz)

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2. Turn on the power of the connected guitar amp. • The reference pitch appears in the display for a brief time.
• The reference pitch setting is saved automatically, so there is no
Switching the unit off need to make this setting each time you tune.
• The reference pitch was set to 40 (440 Hz) when the unit was
shipped from the factory.
1. Before turning off the power, confirm the following.
• Have you minimized the volume of the connected equipment? 3. Play a single open note on the string to be tuned.
• Have you saved any patches containing setting that have been The name of the note closest to the pitch of the string played
changed? (p. 12) appears in the display.

2. Turn off the power of your guitar amp and any other (C) (#symbol) (D) (E)

connected equipment.

3. Hold down the ME-80’s [POWER] switch for several (F) (G) (A) (B)
seconds to turn off the power.
* The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after
a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was
last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were
operated (Auto Off function). 4. Tune so that both tuning guide indicators light up.
* If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically,
disengage the Auto Off function (p. 18).

NOTE
• Any settings that you are in the process of editing will be lost Too low Tuned Too high
when the power is turned off. If you have any settings that you (rapid flashing) (rapid flashing)
want to keep, you should save them beforehand.
• To restore power, turn the power on again.
5. To turn the tuner off, press any of the pedal switches.
Adjusting the Volume (OUTPUT LEVEL)
Adjusting outputs when using a tuner
1. Adjust volume with the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob. When the tuner is on, you can choose whether the sound is output from the
Gt. AMP OUTPUT jacks or not. For details, refer to “Making Global Settings
(System Settings)” (p. 18).

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 Using the Effects
The Connection Order of Effects
The ME-80’s effects are connected as shown below.

Guitar
Guitar Amp

FOOT
PEDAL FX COMP/FX1 OD/DS PREAMP NS MOD EQ/FX2 DELAY REVERB
VOLUME

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COMP/FX1 (Compressor/Effect 1)
The compressor produces sustain without distortion, and makes the volume more consistent. You can also select from among a wide variety of
unique effects.

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When the effect is on, the indicator lights.

Choose the type of compressor or effect.

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Type of Effect Explanation
Produces sustain without distortion.
1. COMP
It also works as a limiter to suppress loud peaks in the input signal.
1 2 3 2. T.WAH UP
Produces a wah effect matched to the intensity of picking.
3. T.WAH DOWN
4. OCTAVE Adds sound an octave lower and two octaves lower.

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5. SLOW GEAR This removes the attack portion of the signal to create violin-like sounds.
6. DEFRETTER Simulates a fretless guitar.
By ring-modulating the guitar sound with the signal from an internal oscillator,
7. RING MOD
this effect creates a metallic sound that has no definite pitch.
8. AC SIM Changes the sound of electric guitar into the sound of acoustic guitar.
9. Single > Hum Changes a single-coil sound to a humbucker sound.

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10. Hum > Single Changes a humbucker sound to a single-coil sound.
By using this setting in conjunction with OD/DS and PREAMP, you can create a
11. SOLO
sound suitable for solos.
In Manual Mode, use the Number
[1]/[COMP] pedal to turn on and
off.

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Type of Effect 1 2 3

1. COMP
SUSTAIN ATTACK LEVEL
Sets the sustain for the sound. Sets the attack (onset) of the sound. Sets the volume of the effect.
2. T.WAH UP/ SENS TONE PEAK
3. T.WAH DOWN
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Sets the sensitivity of response to the input sound. Sets the tone (brightness) of the wah. Sets the intensity of the wah sound.
-1 OCT -2 OCT DIRECT
4. OCTAVE Sets the volume level of the sound one octave Sets the volume level of the sound two Sets the volume level of the direct
below. octaves below. sound.
SENS ATTACK LEVEL
5. SLOW GEAR Sets the sensitivity of response to the input sound. Adjusts the time needed for the volume to Sets the volume level of the effect.
reach its maximum.

6. DEFRETTER
SENS TONE
Sets the sensitivity of response to the input sound. Sets the brightness of the sound.
FREQ D. LEVEL E. LEVEL
7. RING MOD Sets the frequency of the signal from the internal Sets the volume level of the direct sound. Sets the volume level of the effect.
oscillator.
8. AC SIM LOW HIGH LEVEL
Adjusts the tone of the low frequency range. Adjusts the tone of the high frequency Sets the volume level of the effect.
9. Single > Hum
range.
10. Hum > Single

11. SOLO

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 Using the Effects

OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion)
These effects add distinctive distortion or sustain.

When the effect is on, the indicator lights.

Choose the type of Overdrive or Distortion.

Type of Effect Explanation

1. BOOST This is a gain booster, but it also works for creating punchy clean tones when used alone.
2. OVERDRIVE This is the sound of the BOSS OD-1. It produces sweet, mild distortion.
3. T-SCREAM This models the sound of Ibanez TS-808.
1 2 3
4. BLUES This is the sound of the BOSS BD-2.
5. TURBO OD This is a powerful overdrive sound. This is the sound of the BOSS OD-2 TURBO=ON.
6. DISTORTION This is the sound of the BOSS DS-1.
This is a unique distortion that emphasizes the midrange. This is the sound of the BOSS
7. TURBO DS
DS-2 TURBO=ON.
8. METAL DS This is the sound of the BOSS METAL ZONE MT-2.
9. CORE This is the sound of the BOSS ML-2 which is ideal for high speed metal riffs.
10. FUZZ This is the sound of Electro Harmonics’ Big Muff.
This is the sound of the Octavia, a unique fuzz pedal that adds a pitch one octave
11. OCT FUZZ
above the original sound.
In Manual Mode, use the Number
[2]/[OD/DS] pedal to turn on and off.

* Company names and product names appearing in this document are the registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective owners. This document uses these names in order to appropriately
describe the sounds simulated by COSM technology.

Type of Effect 1 2 3

All types of OD/DS

DRIVE TONE LEVEL
Sets the intensity of the distortion. Sets the brightness of the sound. Sets the volume level for OD/DS.

MEMO
When using the ME-80, sometimes knob positions on the panel may not match the actual values of parameters due to loading patches and so on.
You can set how the parameters behave when the control knobs are moved in this state. For more information, refer to ”Making Global Settings
(System Settings)” (p. 18).

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 Using the Effects

MOD (Modulation)
These effects broaden and/or modulate the sound.

When the effect is on, the indicator lights.

Choose the type of modulation.

Type of Effect Explanation

By adding phase-shifted components to the sound, this effect gives a whooshing,
1. PHASER
swirling character to the sound.

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2. FLANGER This effect gives an undulating, jet-airplane-like character to the sound.
1 2 3
3. TREMOLO This effect gives a retro feeling by creating a cyclic change in volume.
This stereo effect adds subtle wavering to transform the tone into one that is broader,
4. CHORUS
thicker, and more beautiful.
5. VIBRATO This produces an intense vibrato effect unobtainable with normal guitar playing.

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This effect changes the pitch of the original sound (up or down) within a range of two
6. PITCH SHIFT
octaves.
This creates harmonies reminiscent of twin guitars.
7. HARMONIST
* Play only single notes.
8. ROTARY This stereo effect produces the sound of rotating speakers.
9. UNI-V This models the Uni-Vibe, an effect that’s essential to the rock sound of the 1960’s.
In Manual Mode, use the Number

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This delays the sound to produce an echo-like effect. At delay times of 10 to 600 ms
[3]/[MOD] pedal to turn on and off. 10. DELAY
(milliseconds), you can use it as a secondary delay.
This next-generation effect creates new overtones that add more body to the sound.
11. OVERTONE You can enjoy the effect not only when playing single notes, but also when playing
chords. This effect is suited to either clean or distorted sound.

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Type of Effect 1 2 3

1. PHASER RATE DEPTH RESONANCE

Sets the speed of the effect. Sets the richness of the effect. Sets the intensity of the
2. FLANGER
effect.
3. TREMOLO RATE DEPTH E. LEVEL

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4. CHORUS Sets the speed of the effect. Sets the richness of the effect. Sets the volume level of
the effect.
5. VIBRATO

6. PITCH SHIFT
PITCH D. LEVEL
Sets the amount of pitch-shifting. Sets the volume level of the direct sound.

KEY HARMONY E. LEVEL

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Sets the musical key of the song Sets the pitch of the harmony. Sets the volume level of
being played. the harmonies.
7. HARMONIST Ex.

(E) (C#)
-1 Octave Detune 3rd +1 Octave

8. ROTARY RATE DEPTH E. LEVEL

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9. UNI-V Sets the speed of the effect. Sets the richness of the effect. Sets the volume level of
the effect.
TIME FEEDBACK
10. DELAY Sets the delay time (10 to 600 Sets the number of repetitions for the delay.
ms), in steps of 10 ms.

UPPER LOWER D. LEVEL

11. OVERTONE Sets the volume level of the Sets the volume level of the sound an octave below. Sets the volume level of
sound an octave above. the direct sound.

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 Using the Effects

DELAY (Delay)
This delays the sound to produce an echo-like effect. It lets you add thickness and create complex sounds.

When the effect is on, the indicator lights.

Choose the type of delay.

Type of Effect Explanation

1. 1–99 ms This is a delay of 1 to 99 ms (milliseconds), which is ideal for a doubling effect.
2. 100–600 ms This is a delay of 100 to 600 ms (milliseconds).
1 2 3 3. 500–6000 ms This is a delay of 500 to 6000 ms (milliseconds), which is suited to special effects.
4. ANALOG This produces a mild analog delay sound.
5. TAPE This produces a wavering sound, which is unique to tape echo.
6. MODULATE This is a delay with a pleasant chorus-type effect added to the delay repeats.
7. REVERSE This produces the effect of playback in reverse.
This produces stereo chorus and delay effects at the same time.
8. CHO + DELAY
(The settings for chorus cannot be changed.)
9. TEMPO This determines the delay time (tempo) by using the pedal.
This is a new space effect which is neither Reverb nor Delay. This gives you
10. TERA ECHO
broadening and movements to the sound.
When in Manual Mode, use the This lets you record a performance and play it back repeatedly.
11. PHRASE LOOP
number [4]/[DELAY] pedal to This is useful for live performances and practice sessions.
switch on and off.

Type of Effect 1 2 3

TIME FEEDBACK E. LEVEL

Sets the delay time in steps of 1 ms. Sets the number of Sets the volume level of the
1. 1–99 ms repetitions for the delay. delay/effect sound.
Ex. 2 ms 99 ms

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TIME When the TYPE is set to
Sets the delay time in steps of 10 ms. REVERSE, this adjusts the
2. 100–600 ms 120 ms 590 ms balance of direct and effect
Ex.
sound.

TIME
Sets the delay time in steps of 100 ms.
3. 500–6000 ms Ex. 500 ms 6000 ms

4. ANALOG TIME
5. TAPE Sets the delay time.
6. MODULATE • ANALOG/TAPE/MODULATE: 30–400ms
7. REVERSE • REVERSE: 300–4800ms
• CHO+DELAY: 10–990ms
8. CHO + DELAY

Sets the beat for the delay sound.

9. TEMPO Ex. Dotted eighth note Quarter note

cf.
“Applying Effects in Time with the Song Tempo (Tap Tempo)” (p. 14)

10. TERA ECHO

TIME FEEDBACK
Sets the length of the delay sound. Sets the decay of the effect.

E. LEVEL
Sets the volume level of the
phrase loop.
11. PHRASE LOOP — —
cf.
“Phrase Loop Play” (p. 15)

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 Using the Effects

PREAMP (Preamp)
This models preamp response.

Choose the type of preamp.

Type of Preamp Explanation

1. AC This amp is suited to an electric acoustic guitar.
2. CLEAN This is a clean, uncolored sound without the idiosyncracies of a typical guitar amp such as trebly character or boomy low end.
3. TWEED This simulates the Fender Bassman’s VINTAGE crunch sound.

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ADVANCED crunch sound that allows the nuances of your picking to be expressed even more faithfully than on conventional combo
4. CRUNCH
amps.
5. COMBO This simulates the VOX AC30’s VINTAGE crunch sound.
6. LEAD Sustaining VINTAGE lead sound of the Boogie Mk series.
An ADVANCED straight drive sound that works well in a broad range of situations. A sound like this cannot be obtained from any
7. DRIVE
existing amps.

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8. STACK This models the sound of when input 1 of a Marshall 1959 is used. This is a VINTAGE trebly sound suited to hard rock.
9. METAL This models the heavily distorted sound of a Bogner Uberschall.

When the effect is on, the indicator lights.

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1 2 3 4 5

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When in Manual Mode,

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use the [BANK ]/[AMP] pedal to
turn on and off.

1 2 3 4 5

GAIN BASS MIDDLE TREBLE LEVEL

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Sets the amount of distortion Adjusts the volume of the Adjusts the volume of the Adjusts the volume of the Sets the overall volume level
of the preamp. bass. middle. treble. of the preamp.

NS (Noise Suppressor) Nederlands

This suppresses the noise and hum picked up by the guitar’s pickup.

1. Press the [BANK ] and [BANK ] pedals to adjust the threshold while
holding down the [EDIT] button.
Adjust this according to the level of noise emitted by your guitar’s pickups. A value of 0
switches off the noise suppressor.
* If you set this unnecessarily high, you might not hear any sound when you play soft
notes on your guitar.

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 Using the Effects

EQ/FX2 (Equalizer/Effect 2)
This effect is inserted after preamp.

Choose the type of effect.

Type of Effect Explanation

By adding varied-phase portions to the sound, this effect gives a whooshing,
1. PHASER
swirling character to the sound.
2. TREMOLO This effect gives a retro feeling by creating a cyclic change in volume.
This is a gain booster, but it also works for creating punchy clean tones when
3. BOOST
used alone.
4. DELAY This delays the sound to produce an echo-like effect.
This stereo effect adds subtle wavering to transform the tone into one that is
5. CHORUS
broader, thicker, and more beautiful.
6. EQ This is a 3-band equalizer.

When the effect is on, the indicator lights.

1 2 3 4

When in Manual Mode,

use the [BANK ]/[EQ] pedal to
turn on and off.

Type of Effect 1 2 3 4

1. PHASER
RATE DEPTH LEVEL
Sets the speed of the effect. Sets the richness of the effect. Sets the intensity of the effect.

RATE DEPTH LEVEL

2. TREMOLO Sets the speed of the effect. Sets the richness of the effect. Sets the volume level of the
effect.

DRIVE TONE LEVEL

3. BOOST Sets the intensity of the Sets the brightness of the Sets the volume level of the
—
distortion. sound. sound.

TIME FEEDBACK LEVEL

4. DELAY Sets the delay time (10 to 990 Sets the number of repeti- Sets the volume level of the
ms) in steps of 10 ms. tions for the delay. delay sound.

RATE DEPTH LEVEL

5. CHORUS Sets the speed of the effect. Sets the richness of the effect. Sets the volume level of the
effect.

BASS MIDDLE TREBLE LEVEL

6. EQ Adjusts the volume of the Adjusts the volume of the Adjusts the volume of the Sets the volume level of the
bass. middle. treble. sound.

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 Using the Effects

REVERB (Reverb)
This adds lingering stereo reverberations to the sound.

When the reverb is on, the indicator lights.

This adjusts the type of reverb and the size of the effect.

Type of Reverb Explanation

ROOM This simulates the reverberations inside a room. (Value: 0–49)

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HALL This simulates the reverberations inside a hall. (Value: 0–49)
SPRING This models a spring reverb. (Value: 0–49)

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In Manual Mode, use the [CTL]/[REV] pedal to turn on and off.

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PEDAL FX (Pedal Effects)
This produces a variety of effects using the unit’s expression pedal.
Firmly pressing the toe of the expression pedal (while putting some weight into it) switches Pedal FX on and off.
When Pedal FX is off, the expression pedal functions as VOLUME (volume pedal).

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When PEDAL FX is on, the indicator will light.

Choose the type of PEDAL FX.

Type of Effect Explanation

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1. WAH This is a wah effect.
2. VOICE This lets you create sounds that simulate a human voice.
This lets you continuously vary the pitch up to one octave higher than the
3. +1 OCTAVE original sound.
* Play single notes.
This lets you continuously vary the pitch up to two octaves higher than the

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4. +2 OCTAVE original sound.
* Play single notes.
This lets you continuously vary the pitch up to one octave lower than the
5. -1 OCTAVE original sound.
* Play single notes.
Firmly pressing the pedal switches the FREEZE function, which sustains the tone
6. FREEZE
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of the guitar. The effect is activated only while the pedal is pressed.
Offering an oscillating DELAY achieved through the skillful use of the FEEDBACK
7. OSC DELAY
and TIME, this effect can be obtained using only pedal.
This lets you control the DRIVE when using OD/DS effect.
8. OD/DS * The [DRIVE] knob determines the maximum value of the range controlled with
the expression pedal.
This lets you control the RATE when using the MOD effect.
9. MOD RATE * The MODULATION effect’s [RATE] knob determines the maximum value of the
* When you operate the expression pedal, range controlled with the expression pedal.
please be careful not to get your fingers
This lets you control the delay level when using the DELAY effect.
pinched between the movable part and the
panel. In places where small children are 10. DELAY LEV * The DELAY effect’s [E. LEVEL] knob determines the maximum value of the
present, make sure that an adult provides range controlled with the expression pedal.
supervision and guidance.

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 Saving/Calling Up Tones (Memory Mode)
“Memory Mode” allows you to save tone settings and recall them
for later use.
In contrast, “Manual Mode” allows you to turn each effect on and off
Saving Tones (Patch Write)
by pressing pedals. This saves the control settings in a patch.

NOTE

The Structure of Patches • Until you perform a patch-write operation, switching off the
power or changing patches will cause any tones you’ve created
to be lost.
In Memory mode, a combination (or set) of effects together with a
group of parameter settings is called a “Patch.” • Carrying out a write operation causes any tone already saved at
the destination patch to be lost.
There are 72 patches stored in the ME-80 and they are organized
into Banks/Number as shown below. 1. Press the [WRITE] button.
The pedal indicators of the patch numbers blink.
Preset Bank 9
Display
Preset Bank 1 These are read-only. Pedal indicators
(Writing to them is
not possible.)
User Bank 9

User Bank 1
You can read from
and write to these
without restriction.
2. Choose the user bank and patch number where you’d like
to save the patch.
• Choose the user bank number (U1 – U9) by pressing the [BANK
] and [BANK ] pedals.
The respective patches in a bank correspond to the number pedals.

Changing Between the Manual and

Memory Modes
• Choose the patch number by pressing a number pedal
1. Press the [MEMORY/MANUAL] pedal. (1 through 4).
Each press switches you between the Manual Mode and Memory
Mode.

* To cancel Patch Write, press the [EXIT] button.

When in Memory Mode, the red indicator lights up. 3. Press the [WRITE] button again.
When in Manual Mode, the green indicator lights up. The tone is saved.

MEMO

Making the Operation Settings for Changing • You can perform patch-write operations either in Manual Mode
or in Memory Mode.

from Memory Mode to Manual Mode • Performing a patch-write operation switches the unit into
Memory Mode.
When you switch from Memory Mode to Manual Mode, you can TIP
keep the sound from Memory Mode or make the sound change
according to the current positions of the panel’s knobs. To copy a patch, call up the patch you want to copy (p. 13), then
simply carry out a write operation. You can copy the patch by
Refer to “Making Global Settings (System Settings)” (p. 18) for how to choosing a different patch number and saving it there.
set.

Value Explanation
When you switch to Manual Mode, the current knob positions
m0 will affect the sound.
When you switch to Manual Mode, the setting stays as same as
when in Memory Mode.
m1 You can turn individual effects on and off while keeping the
setting in Memory Mode.

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 Saving/Calling Up Tones (Memory Mode)

Calling Up Tones (Patches) Changing Tone Settings (Memory

To switch patches, use the [BANK
number pedals (1-4).
] and [BANK ] pedals and the Edit Mode)
1. Press the [BANK ] or [BANK ] pedal.
In Memory Mode, you cannot turn effects on and off. If you want to
turn effects on and off, or change the tone settings, put the unit in
Memory Edit Mode.

1. Refer to “Calling Up Tones (Patches)” (p. 13) and call up the

patch whose settings you want to change.

2. Press the [EDIT] button.

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Choose the bank number to which you want to switch.

User Bank (U1 – U9)

Preset Bank (P1 – P9)

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2. Press any one of the number pedals from [1] through [4].
The unit switches to the patch within the bank number you chose
in Step 1.

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“Ed” appears in the display. The unit switches to Memory Edit Mode.

3. Use the controls, pedals, and buttons to modify the tone.

In Memory Edit Mode, the pedal switches turn effects on and off
just like in Manual Mode.

TIP 4. If you want to save the tone whose settings you’ve

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When you’re selecting a patch within the same bank, you can changed, save the patch in the order of “Saving Tones
skip Step 1. (Patch Write)” (p. 12).
Until you perform a patch-write operation, switching off the power
or changing patches will cause tones you’ve created to be lost.
Specifying What Happens When You
Switch Banks

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You can set the unit to change a patch to the next patch
immediately, or to not change to the next one until the number
pedal is pressed when you switch the bank with the [BANK ] and
[BANK ] pedals.
Refer to “Making Global Settings (System Settings)” (p. 18) for how to

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set.

Value Explanation
When you press the bank pedal to switch the bank, the patch
doesn’t change although the display changes. The bank and
H0 the patch number are confirmed by pressing the number pedal,
then the patch changes to the next one.
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The patch changes to the next one as soon as you press either
H1 the bank pedal or the number pedal.

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 Convenient Functions
Applying Effects in Time with the Setting Modulation Speed and Delay
Song Tempo (Tap Tempo) Time Using the Pedals
In addition to adjusting the speed (frequency) of modulation and
By pressing the pedal in time with the tempo of the song, you can
the delay time using the knobs, you can also set the timings you
set delay time of dotted eighth note or quarter note of the tempo
want using the pedals.
of the song.
MEMO
MEMO
• This section describes how to carry out the operation when
This section describes how to carry out the operation when
in Manual Mode. When you’re in Memory Mode, you can
in Manual Mode. When you’re in Memory Mode, you can
accomplish the same operation by using the number pedal for
accomplish the same operation by using the number pedal for
the currently selected patch.
the currently selected patch.
• When you’re in Memory Mode and the MODULATION and
1. Set the DELAY effect’s TYPE knob to “TEMPO.” DELAY effects are both on, you can make the setting for only the
delay time.
The pedal’s indicator flashes in time with the currently set delay
time.
1. Use the TYPE knobs for the MODULATION and DELAY
effects to choose the desired effects types.
2. Set the [TIME] knob at or .
Choose the rhythm for the delay sound that’s produced (dotted MEMO
eighth note or quarter note). When one of the TYPE settings shown below has been chosen
for the MODULATION or DELAY effect, you cannot make the
settings using the pedals.

Effect TYPE value you cannot set using the pedals

1 HARMONIST
MODULATION PITCH SHIFT
OVERTONE
TEMPO
2 DELAY PHRASE LOOP
TERA ECHO

3. Press the [DELAY] pedal at least twice in time with the 2. Hold down the [MOD] or [DELAY] pedal for at least two
song’s tempo. seconds.
The timing of pressing the pedal determines the timing of the
delay sound. The delay time is set at either a dotted eighth note or
at a quarter note, regarding the interval of pressing the pedal as a
quarter note. The pedal’s indicator flashes in time with the tempo
you input.
The timing of
pressing the pedal
or
The timing of the
delay sound
Two seconds after you begin pressing the pedal, the pedal’s
indicator starts to flash.
TIME settings
3. Press the [MOD] or [DELAY] pedal at least twice at the
speed you want.
The speed of the effect is set by the timing with which you press the
pedal. The pedal’s indicator flashes in time with the modulation rate
or the delay sound.

4. Once again hold down the [MOD] or [DELAY] pedal for at

least two seconds.
The setting for the speed is completed, and the effect is turned on.
The pedal’s indicator stops flashing and stays steadily illuminated.

MEMO
After you’ve finished making the settings, moving the [RATE]
knob or the [TIME] knob deactivates the effect timing set using
the pedal and returns priority to the knob setting.

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 Convenient Functions
1. Pedal Indicator
Phrase Loop Play Lit
Dark

You can record up to 38 seconds of a performance and play back

the recorded section over and over. You can also layer additional
2.
performances with the recording as it plays back (overdubbing). STANDBY REC
This lets you create real-time backing performances on the fly. ... ...

MEMO
This section describes how to carry out the operation when
in Manual Mode. When you’re in Memory Mode, you can 6. 3.
accomplish the same operation by using the number pedal for

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the currently selected patch.
Press twice
1. Set the DELAY effect’s TYPE knob to “PHRASE LOOP.”
The unit goes into recording standby and the pedal’s indicator
flashes at a fixed rate.

OVERDUB
4.

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PLAY
...

Adjusting the Expression Pedal

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The ME-80’s expression pedal has been set for optimal operation
at the factory. However, extended use and certain operating
2. Press the [DELAY] pedal. environments can result in the pedal going out of adjustment.
If you encounter problems such as the expression pedal’s ON/OFF
Recording starts as soon as you press the [DELAY] pedal (the pedal’s
switch not functioning or the volume pedal not fully cutting off the
indicator flashes rapidly).
sound, you can use the following procedure to readjust the pedal.

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1. Press the [MEMORY/MANUAL] pedal to switch to Manual
Mode (p. 12).

2. Press the [DELAY] pedal while holding down the [EDIT]

button.
The display shows “Pd” then “Up”.

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3. Move the heel of the expression pedal all the way down,
3. Press the [DELAY] pedal again. then release the pedal and press the [WRITE] button.
Recording ends. As soon as recording stops, repeated playback The display shows “dn”.
of what’s been recorded starts, and the pedal’s indicator lights
continuously. 4. Move the toe of the expression pedal all the way down,

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then release the pedal and press the [WRITE] button.
MEMO
A value indicating the current stiffness (sensitivity) of the expression
An oscillating sound may be audible with extremely short pedal switch appears in the display.
recording times.
Value: 1–9
4. To layer additional recordings (overdubbing), repeat MEMO
Steps 2 and 3.
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If the display flashes in Steps 3 and 4, press the expression pedal
MEMO again, then press the [WRITE] button.
If you switch the TYPE knob to another position or turn the
power off, the recorded data is deleted.
5. Use the [BANK ] and [BANK ] pedals to adjust the
stiffness (sensitivity) of the expression pedal switch.
5. Adjust the phrase loop’s volume as desired with the The lower the value, the more easily the switch will respond, even
[E. LEVEL] knob. when pressed lightly.

6. Press the [DELAY] pedal twice quickly to stop the MEMO

playback. This is set to “5” when shipped from the factory.
The unit returns to recording standby. 6. Press the [WRITE] button.
MEMO The setting is saved in memory.
• Press the [DELAY] pedal twice within the span of one second.
• When playback ends, the recorded data is deleted.

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 Convenient Functions
4. Save the setting by following “Saving Tones (Patch Write)”
Adjusting the Settings for the [CTL] (p. 12) procedure.

(Control) Pedal 5. Press the [EXIT] button.

The unit switches to Memory Edit Mode (p. 13).
In Memory Mode of the ME-80, using the [CTL] pedal lets you
turn multiple effects on and off simultaneously, or switch the 6. Press the [EXIT] button again.
setting value of a specified effect setting knob to a particular value The unit switches to Memory Mode.
immediately (one knob at a time). You can save the setting of the
[CTL] pedal to each patch.

Specifying How Pedals Behave When

Adjusting the Functions of the Pedals Pressed
1. Press the [MEMORY/MANUAL] pedal to switch to Memory The effect specified with Step 3 can either be switched with each
press of the pedal (TOGGLE), or only be turned on while the pedal is
Mode (p. 12). pressed (MOMENTARY).
2. Press the [CTL] button to switch to CTL Setting Mode. The original factory settings are TOGGLE when the effect’s on/off is
assigned and MOMENTARY when the value of the knob is assigned.

1. When in Memory Mode, press the [CTL] button twice.

The unit switches to the setting mode for TOGGLE/MOMENTARY.

2. Use the [BANK ] and [BANK ] pedals to choose the

setting.

Display Settings Explanation

The effect switches with each press of the
to TOGGLE pedal (factory setting when the effect’s on/
off is assigned).
The effect turns on only while the pedal is
mo MOMENTARY pressed (factory setting when the value of
the knob is assigned).
Turning multiple effects on and off
3. Select the effects you want to turn on and off by pressing 3. Press the [CTL] button again.
the corresponding pedals. 4. Save the settings as described in “Saving Tones (Patch
Write)” (p. 12).

CTL Setting Mode indication

• If the effect’s on/off is assigned and you are in CTL Setting Mode, “Ct” will
be shown on the display and the pedal indicator of the effect that on/off is
assigned to will blink.
Display
The effect pedal that on/off is
assigned to blinks.
The indicators of selected effects will light.

Setting the value for a particular knob

3. Adjust the knob to the desired value.

• If the value of the specific knob is assigned, the indicator of the

corresponding effect will blink. Then “Ct” and the number of the knob that
the value is assigned to will be shown on the display.

The indicator of the effect that the Display (changes alternately)

value of the knob is assigned to
blinks.

1- 2- 3- 4- 5- 1- 2- 3- 4-

MEMO
Knob number
You can check the effect specified with the [MEMORY/MANUAL]
pedal before carrying out patch-write procedure.

1- 2- 3- 1- 2- 3- 1- 2- 3- 1- 2- 3-

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 Using the ME-80 Connected to a Computer via USB
Before Connecting via USB Setting the USB audio
You can change the audio signal flow to suit your purpose. For
With the ME-80, you can use USB to transmit both digital audio details, refer to “Making Global Settings (System Settings)” (p. 18).
signals and MIDI messages between the ME-80 and your computer.
List of Settings Explanation

Installing the USB Driver USB LEVEL

Adjusts the level of the audio input from the
computer that will be mixed with the sound
processed by the ME-80’s effects.
By using the dedicated driver, you can record, play back, and edit Switches the output of the ME-80 sound to the Gt.
audio with high-quality sound and stable timing, and control the USB DIRECT MONITOR
AMP OUTPUT and REC OUT/PHONES jacks.
ME-80 using MIDI.
Switches the audio input from the computer to

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You can download the ME-80 driver from the Roland local website USB LOOPBACK
the USB OUT.
(http://www.roland.com/).
Switches the guitar sound from USB OUT to go
You must install the driver before you make USB connections. through the ME-80’s effects.
The program and procedures for installing the driver may vary USB DRY REC The audio input from the computer is mixed with
according to your operating environment; carefully read the the ME-80’s Gt. AMP OUTPUT (the effect sound of
guitar).
Readme included in the downloaded file.

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Connecting the Computer Transmitting MIDI Messages Between
Make connections as shown in the illustration below.
the Computer and the ME-80
You can control the ME-80, edit tones, and manage patches by

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using your DAW software and the special ME-80 software in your
computer.

Using the special ME-80 software

Transmitting/Receiving Audio Signals By using the special ME-80 software, you can do the operations
shown below.

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Between a Computer and the ME-80 • You can edit the settings of Memory Patches.
• You can set names for Memory Patches.
The ME-80’s sound can be recorded on a computer, and sound from • You can change the order of Memory Patches or exchange
the computer can be played through the ME-80’s Gt. AMP OUTPUT patches.
jacks or REC OUT/PHONES jack.
• You can download patches to the unit easily via the Patch
Download website.

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USB audio flow • You can save a backup of the settings of the Memory Patches
and the unit, and restore the settings to those you saved as a
ME-80 USB OUT Gt. AMP REC OUT backup.
OUTPUT PHONES
You can download the special ME-80 software from the Roland
website (http://www.roland.com/). For details on how to use, refer
to the Readme for the software you’re using.

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USB

USB IN
LOOPBACK Switching Patch Numbers
When the ME-80 receives Program Change messages from your
USB
DAW software, its patches are simultaneously switched.
LEVEL
USB
INPUT DRY REC Receiving Control Change Messages
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USB DIRECT
ON OFF MONITOR You can control specified parameters during a performance by
receiving Control Change messages.
ME-80 Effects

Information transmittable via MIDI

* For details on how to switch the audio input on the computer

Pedal Control Change Value
software, refer to the manual for the software you’re using.
CC16
Expression Pedal (general purpose 0 to 127
controller 1)
CC80
When the pedal is pressed: 127
[CTL] pedal (general purpose
When the pedal is released: 0
controller 5)

* For details on how to set the MIDI channel for transmitting/

receiving Control Changes, refer to “Making Global Settings
(System Settings)” (p. 18).

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 Making Global Settings (System Settings)
Settings that are shared by the entire ME-80 are called “system Item Display Explanation
settings.”
The sound of the ME-80 will not be
USB DIRECT D0 output to the REC OUT/PHONES

System Setting Procedure MONITOR

* d1 at power on
jack and Gt. AMP OUTPUT jacks.
The sound of the ME-80 will be
D1 output to the REC OUT/PHONES

1. Press the [MEMORY/MANUAL] pedal to switch to Manual jack and Gt. AMP OUTPUT jacks.
The input from the computer will
Mode (p. 12). B0 not be output to USB OUT.
USB LOOPBACK
2. Press the [EDIT] button to choose the item you want to B1
The input from the computer will
be output to USB OUT.
set.
The sound of guitar being output
R0 from USB OUT will be processed by
the ME-80’s effects.
USB DRY REC
The sound of guitar being output
R1 from USB OUT will not be processed
by the ME-80’s effects.

MIDI channel c1 to c9, ch. 1 to ch. 9,

settings
c.0 to c.6 ch. 10 to ch. 16

The sound will not be output while

Output settings
T0 tuning.
while tuning The sound will be output while
T1 tuning.
When you press the bank pedal to
The item switches with each press of the [EDIT] button. switch the bank, the patch doesn’t
change although the display
3. Choose the setting value with the [BANK ] and Control operations
H0 changes. The bank and the patch
number are confirmed by pressing
[BANK ] pedals. when switching the number pedal, then the patch
banks changes to the next one.
4. Press the [WRITE] button. The patch changes to the next one
The setting is saved in memory. H1 as soon as you press either the bank
pedal or the number pedal.
When you switch to Manual Mode,

List of Settings Control operations

when switching to
m0 the current knob positions will
affect the sound.

Manual Mode When you switch to Manual Mode,

Item Display Explanation m1 the setting stays the same as when
in Memory Mode.
The value changes immediately as
n0 the knob is turned (factory setting). o0
The power will not turn off
automatically.
Knob operation The value changes once the
Auto Off settings The power will automatically turn
knob is turned past the position
n1 corresponding to the currently set o1
off when 10 hours have passed
since you last played or operated
value.
the ME-80 (Factory Setting).
Adjusts the level of the audio input
from the computer that will be
USB LEVEL LO to L9 mixed with the sound processed by
the ME-80’s effects.

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

You can restore the settings in the ME-80 (User patch, tuner 4. Press the [WRITE] button again.
reference pitch, and knob response method) to the values set when The display flashes and the factory reset is executed.
the unit was shipped from the factory.
* Never turn off the power while Factory Reset is in progress.
1. Press the [MEMORY/MANUAL] pedal to switch to Manual
Mode (p. 12).

2. Press the [MOD] pedal while holding down the [EDIT]

button.
“FA” appears in the display.

3. Press the [WRITE] button.

The Tuning Guide flashes.

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 Appendix
Troubleshooting
Problem Items to check Action
Problems with the sound
Could the connection cables be broken? Try using a different set of connection cables.
Is the ME-80 correctly connected to the other devices? Check the connections with other devices (p. 3).
Is the connected amp/mixer turned off, or the volume
Check the settings of your amp/mixer system.
lowered?

No sound / volume too low Could the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob be lowered? Adjust the knobs to an appropriate position (p. 2).

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Is Tuner set to On? When you are tuning, the effect will not be on.
Is each effect set correctly? Check the settings of each effect.
“USB LEVEL” (p. 17) set to a low value? Adjust the setting to an appropriate value.
Are the batteries low? Replace them with new ones.
Sound from devices connected to
the INPUT jack is not heard in the Is “USB DIRECT MONITOR” (p. 18) set to OFF? Set to ON.

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headphones.
The volume level of the instrument Could you be using a connection cable that contains
Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.
connected to AUX IN jack is too low. a resistor?
Is the value for any gain- or volume-related effects
Oscillating sound occurs Lower the values.
parameters set too high?
Other Problems
Is the operation setting for switching bank (p. 13) set to If the operation setting for switching bank (p. 13) is set to H0, the patch

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Patch does not change
H0? will not change until you press the number pedal ([1] to [4]).
To control a parameter using the expression pedal, make sure the
Could the effect be switched off?
effect that contains the parameter you intend to control is switched on.
Do the MIDI controller number settings of both devices Make sure that the MIDI controller numbers of both devices match (p.
match? 17).
Parameters can’t be controlled
Although the unit’s expression pedal has been set for optimal

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operation at the factory, extended use and certain operating
Could the expression pedal be out of adjustment?
environments can result in the pedal going out of adjustment. Adjust
the expression pedal (p. 15).
Can’t save the phrase created using
The ME-80 cannot save phrases created using Phrase Loop.
Phrase Loop

Main Specifications

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BOSS ME-80: GUITAR MULTIPLE EFFECTS
24 bits + AF method Display 7 segments, 2 digits LED

AD Conversion * AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 6,

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method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the Power Supply Carbon-zinc battery (AA, R6) x 6, or
signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.
AC adaptor
DA Conversion 24 bits
Alkaline: Approx. 7 hours
Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz
Expected battery life Carbon: Approx. 2 hours
Patches 36 (User) + 36 (Preset) under continuous use (These figures will vary depending on the actual
Pedal switch x 8 conditions of use.)
Pedals
Expression pedal x 1
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Current Draw 200 mA
GUITAR INPUT: -10 dBu 447 (W) x 231 (D) x 70 (H) mm
Nominal Input Level
AUX IN: -20 dBu 17-5/8 (W) x 9-1/8 (D) x 2-13/16 (H) inches
GUITAR INPUT: 1 M Ω Dimensions Maximum height:
Input Impedance
AUX IN: 27 k Ω 447 (W) x 231 (D) x 91 (H) mm
Gt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R: -10 dBu 17-5/8 (W) x 9-1/8 (D) x 3-5/8 (H) inches
Nominal Output Level
REC OUT/PHONES: -10 dBu 3.6 kg
Gt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 2 k Ω Weight 7.9 lb
Output Impedance
REC OUT/PHONES: 44 Ω (including battery)
Gt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 10 k Ω or greater Owner’s Manual, Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 6, Leaflet
Recommended Load Accessories
“Read Me First”
Impedance REC OUT/PHONES: 16 Ω or greater
Options
GUITAR INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type AC adaptor: PSA series
(sold separately)
Gt. AMP OUTPUT L/MONO, R jack: 1/4-inch phone type
REC OUT/PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
Connectors * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
* In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of
USB COMPUTER port: USB type B this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
DC IN jack

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 Appendix

Preset Patch List

Patch
Patch Name Explanation PU
Number
1-1 ROCK LEAD Well sustained distortion sound, good for solos. S/H
1-2 METAL AMP Powerfully-distorted metal sound. The [CTL] pedal turns OCTAVE on, making the sound even heavier. H
1-3 FUZZ ECHO Fantasy-like sound using TERA ECHO, suitable for the progressive rock of the 70s. S
1-4 SPACE CLEAN Clean sound with a broad spatial spread, suitable for arpeggios. S/H
2-1 OVERTONE DIST Distortion sound rich in harmonic partials, using distortion and OVERTONE. The [CTL] pedal turns OVERTONE on/off. S/H
2-2 BLUES LEAD Crunch sound suitable for blues. S/H
2-3 DS DRIVE Rough distortion sound, good for backing. S/H
2-4 METAL RIFF Metal sound good for riffs. The [CTL] pedal turns FLANGER on. H
3-1 60s FUZZ Fuzz sound of the 60s with UNI-V. Speed of UNI-V effect can be changed with expression pedal. S/H
3-2 70s HARD ROCK Drive sound for 70s hard rock. S/H
3-3 80s METAL Distortion sound for 80s metal. H
3-4 90s ALTERNATIVE 90s alternative-rock sound. S/H
4-1 PHASE LEAD Hard rock sound with PHASER. The [CTL] pedal turns FLANGER on. H
4-2 VO CRUNCH Crunch sound, good for chord strokes. S/H
4-3 METAL 4 Single Metal sound, good for single-coil pickups. S
4-4 CLEAN RHYTHM Tight, clean sound, good for rhythm. The [CTL] pedal turns PHASER on. H
5-1 SURF TREMOLO Tremolo sound, good for 60s surf rock. S
5-2 COUNTRY ECHO Slap-back echo sound for country. S
5-3 T-WAH FUNK Clean sound with T.WAH for funk. S
5-4 JAZZ 4 NECK PU Jazz sound, suitable for neck pickup. H
6-1 WAH LEAD This tone is suited to solos that combine PEDAL WAH and DISTORTION. S/H
6-2 FUSION LEAD Mild lead sound for jazz-fusion. S/H
6-3 PUNK DRIVE Drive sound, good for punk rock. S/H
6-4 COMP CRUNCH Crunch sound with COMPRESSOR for solos. S
7-1 CLEAN WAH Clean sound with pedal wah, good for rhythm. S/H
7-2 PEDAL BEND This raises the pitch by 2 octaves when the expression pedal is operated. It is suited to single-note phrases. S/H
7-3 ROTARY CRUNCH Rotary sound of the 70s. Speed of ROTARY effect can be changed with expression pedal. S/H
7-4 TALK PEDAL This produces an effect like a talk box when the expression pedal is operated. S/H
8-1 LATIN LEAD Sweet drive sound for latin rock. Level of DELAY effect can be controlled with expression pedal. S/H
8-2 LIVERPOOL CLEAN Clean tone for 60s Liverpool sound. S
8-3 Single to Hum Changes a single-coil-pickup sound to a clean, humbucker sound. S
8-4 E.gtr to A.gtr Transforms the sound of an electric guitar into the sound of an acoustic guitar. S
9-1 Am/C TWIN LEAD Twin-lead-like distortion sound for single-note phrases in A minor (C major). S/H
9-2 SYNTHY LEAD Synth-like sound using SLOW GEAR. S
9-3 DEFRETTER Fretless guitar sound. S
9-4 FREEZE This is a FREEZE sound that sustains the notes when you advance the expression pedal. S/H

* The entries under “PU” in the chart indicate the type of pickup suited to the respective patch.
• S=Patch that is optimal for a single-coil pickup
• H=Patch that is optimal for a humbucking pickup

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