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Description
Introducing the Boss ME-70 Guitar Multiple Effects unit, a gem from the past that continues to rock the present. Unveiled at NAMM 2009, the Boss ME-70 ushered in a new era of multi-effects units, boasting a blend of simplicity with versatility. Thanks to its COSM modeling technology, it perfectly mimics the sound of classic amp models, extending your tonal range without the need for a bulky set-up. Its phrase sampling prowess takes your creativity to new heights, allowing you to experiment and innovate. The Boss ME-70 is the perfect solution for the discerning musician who craves diversity and quality without breaking the bank or their back.
Key Features:
- COSM modeling technology for accurate emulation of classic amp models.
- Phrase sampling capability for creative experimentation.
- User-friendly interface with familiar Boss controls and parameters.
- Built-in classic Boss pedals for a wide range of effects.
- Cost-effective and compact alternative to an extensive pedal collection.
Product specs
| Brand | Boss |
| Model | ME-70 Multi-Effect Unit |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 2011 |
| Categories | Multi-Effects Pedals and Processors |
FAQs
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What types of effects are included in the Boss ME-70?
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The Boss ME-70 includes a variety of effects such as overdrive, distortion, modulation, delay, reverb, and more, all organized into easy-to-access categories for intuitive use.
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Does the Boss ME-70 have a built-in looper?
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Yes, the Boss ME-70 features a dedicated Phrase Looper in the Delay section, providing up to 38 seconds of recording time for looping riffs and solos in real-time.
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How user-friendly is the Boss ME-70 for live performances?
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The Boss ME-70 is designed for ease of use, with a stompbox-style interface that allows for quick and intuitive adjustments, making it ideal for live performances.
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What kind of power supply does the Boss ME-70 require?
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The Boss ME-70 can be powered by six AA batteries or an optional AC adapter, providing flexibility for both stage and studio use.
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Can the Boss ME-70 be used with a bass guitar?
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While primarily designed for electric guitar, the Boss ME-70 can also be used with a bass guitar, though some effects may alter the tone differently than intended for bass frequencies.
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Reviews
PROS
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Simplifies live performances with user-defined presets
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Intuitive control layout, easy to navigate without deep menus
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Durable and portable design
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Versatile effects and tonal capabilities
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Built-in looper and tuner enhance practice and performance
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Suitable for beginners and pros alike
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Can replace multiple stomp boxes, saving cost and space
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Useful for a wide range of genres from jazz to metal
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Quick preset switching with minimal lag
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Offers creative effects like reverse and slow gear
CONS
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Some effects sound slightly muddy or lack crispness
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Expression pedal not as responsive as standalone units
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Sound quality may feel a bit cold compared to analog
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Preamp voicings not always satisfying, reminiscent of lower-end models
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Reverb effect and delay limited in certain operational modes
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Amp models and some distortions lack quality
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Boss ME-70 Guitar Multiple Effects.
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User experience
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Owners highlight the ME-70 as user-friendly, making it ideal for exploring and deciding on dedicated pedals later.
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Some owners experience issues with the ME-70, such as patches changing on their own and glitchy sounds.
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Some owners find that battery power can lead to settings fluctuations, suggesting a power cable as a more stable alternative.
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Use cases and applications
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Although excellent for practice and writing, some find the ME-70 cumbersome for full band settings due to its size and limited effect use.
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A specific ambient setup includes using delay in the Mod section and the expression pedal for mod rate adjustments, combined with hall reverb for diverse soundscapes.
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Value and pricing
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The ME-70 maintains its value well; used prices remain relatively high compared to newer models.
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Critic Reviews
4.0 out of 5
Based on 12 Reviews and 63 Ratings
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Really good multi-effects pedal
A very good pedal to fill in the gaps of your pedal board set up. I'm not going to dish out hundreds of dollars on a flanger when I might use it a handful of times - instead I just grab my ME-70. Easy to navigate and tweak. It has banks where you can set up predefined effects to use live. Has an onboard tuner as well if you're into that. The expression pedal is so-so - certainly not as responsive as your standalone expression pedals but gets the job done. I would recommend this as a secondary pedal but wouldn't necessarily recommend using it as your go-to premium effects source. Oh, and it's also built like a fucking tank.
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Great all round multi fx unit, particularly for beginners
The Boss Me70 is certainly near the top of its level when compared to other similarly priced units. It is incredibly versatile, with the ability to produce a number of well produced effects and even replace your amplifier if you were particularly desperate. L/R and headphone outputs make this a useful tool for recording, and silent switching as well as an almost non-existent lag time between changing presets makes this an asset to any beginner or semi pro.
What I like most about this unit is its ability to act as a number of stomp boxes in one housing, which is great if you just want to set up and recall simple effects combinations on stage, but also its ability to turn into a huge vault of presets which are easily saved and recalled.
There are a few drawbacks to this pedal, the most prominent for me being the slight muddiness to some of the effects and the lack of quality within the amp models. Also, the reverb effect is non-switchable (unless saved within presets) and the huge array of delays cannot be accessed when the looper is in use. However, these draw backs are not too much of a problem for most users and its incredible street price makes this a top deal that is easily worth twice as much.
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I dealt with a band who used these live into the effects loop ins of those 90s Marshall valvestate amps, effectively using them as warm-sounding solid state power amps to amplify their Boss units. In the bars they were playing they cut the mustard pretty well, but I wound up twisting their arms to use my actual vintage Marshalls and voxes to track the core parts live. The live sound with nice amps really suited their and and the tracks sounded great. The spill between mics created a great sonic glue and I was super stoked to wrap up the following week and get mixing. I thought that over the course of a few short sessions we would overdub a few solos and standout leads and then bash out the vocals... wrong. They insisted on using the modellers to overdub all the effects-driven licks they'd been dreaming of layering, cluttering the arrangements up beyond imagining. I ran their me70s direct into some tube preamps to warm them up and then into some good apogee converters. The sterile simulations just would not sound right with the previously recorded live band. We tried reamping them, but then we experienced the muddiness you referenced in your review. That said, these nut jobs would not confine their overdubs to effects that I had available as analog standalone units (and I had a variety of echoes, choruses, phasers, flangers, etc in both stompbox and rackmount formats that were all really nice even by today's standards). At one point they were trying to sync the roland chorus-echo to time with the bridge of their song and got frustrated and told me it would be easier to do it with their boss units. So out they (the BOSS units) came AGAIN and these yobs spent twice as long trying to fiddle the echo rhythm they wanted with the digital monsters as they had with the tape echo. People are utterly mad.
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At one time I would have been accused of similar stuff, more due to the fact of my pride at spending my first ever wages on my first ever guitar pedal. Don't get me wrong, this is a great unit and I still use one today in professional gigging situations for one or two very simple effects however I really do feel now that analogue or 'big-bucks' is the only way to achieve the best tone now and I don't think this will be on my pedal board for much longer!
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Totally worth it
My bassist is letting me use his, but I pretty much get the picture. The ME-70 is perfect for the gigging/songwriting musician in need of a basis for usable effects. The quality of the effects can vary, some distortions are not as crisp or dynamic as their BOSS stompbox counterparts (which weren't exactly premium grade to begin with), and some effects you would like to be separate from others, whereas they are unfortunately confined to the same pedal. It's not meant for recording, but if you need a quick overdrive, compressor/boost, modulation, delay, reverb, and wah without busting your ass in expenses, then you need this.
Essential.
Really fun - portable and durable. Great for when you don't have the cash but want a boss digital delay, tremolo, overdrive, distortion and more. Fun effects like reverse and slow gear. Delay is exceptionally good. Extra fun to hook up a microphone or keyboard to.
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Great Pedal board
I had to buy this after hanging out at my friends place playing guitar. When I first played it, I was surprised by how great the distortion sounded for non amp distortion. This board is very useful, and convenient. The amount of different settings is crazy, there are so many combinations. This board has about anything you could think of. The Delay part is great too, especially the looper pedal
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Really Cool Foot Controlled Effects Unit
I love this thing, its awesome. 4 presets per bank. Small but still big enough so my foot dosent have to fight for space
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A fully loaded effects unit.
This product have enabled me to create nearly any tone I desire.
From Post Rock, jazz, metal, punk, indie, you name it.
It also serves well to completely eradicate your tone for noise music.
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At 2:58 Freddie Cowan mentions that the center part of his rig is a Boss ME-70.
At 0:42 in this video Jerkcurb can be seen with a Boss ME-70 Multiple effects pedal.
In a photo by heatherhwk on Flickr, Hana Vu is seen with a Boss ME-70 Guitar Multiple Effects pedal, identifiable by its distinctive knob layout and expression pedal.
In an interview with Puregrainaudio, Alex Campbell discusses using the Boss ME-70 Guitar Multiple Effects pedal.
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