User manual ROLAND ME-20

[. . . ] Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS ME-20 Guitar Multiple Effects. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" . These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its entirety. [. . . ] (General Tuning) 7th B 6th E 5th A 4th D 3rd G 2nd B 1st E 5. Tune each string more accurately until both of the tuning guides are lit. * The larger the difference between the pitch of the string you're playing and the correct pitch for the note shown in the display, the faster the tuning guide flashes. As you get closer to the correct pitch, the pace of the tuning guide's flashing slows down. fig. 7seg-tuner3. eps Too high Tuned Too low 6. Repeat Steps 3­5 to tune the other strings. * If you are tuning a guitar that has a vibrato arm, tuning one string may cause other strings to drift. In this case, you should first tune the strings approximately so that the correct note name is displayed, and then re-tune each string. 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. Press the Number 1 and 2 pedals simultaneously to return to the previous mode. You can also return to the previous mode by pressing [EDIT/EXIT]. 15 Introduction to Effects and Parameters About the Effect Connection Sequence The optimal sequence for connecting effects is determined automatically based on the effect settings. WAH OVERDRIVE / BLUES / DISTORTION / METAL / FUZZ / COMPRESSOR (OD / DS) TREMOLO EQ (MOD) NOISE SUPPRESSOR FOOT VOLUME CHORUS / PHASER / FLANGER / ROTARY (MOD) DELAY / REVERB (DELAY) OD/DS SOLO The OD/DS effect sound is switched to a sound suited for solo performances. Turning on the OD/DS SOLO effect sound makes the OD/DS effect come on as well, even if it was previously off. To adjust the amount of OD/DS SOLO effect that's applied when the effect is on, hold down [OD/DS SOLO] while you press [ ] or [ ]. 16 Introduction to Effects and Parameters OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion) This effect uses distortion to add unique characteristics to a sound and allows you to sustain the sound. OD/DS Type List TYPE 1: OVERDRIVE 2: BLUES 3: DISTORTION 4: METAL 5: FUZZ 6: COMPRESSOR Descriptions A sweet, mild distortion like that of a tube amp. A unique type of overdrive that brings out the nuances of your picking. Sharp distortion providing rich sustain. A unique distortion with a rough, intense sound. This effect produces long sustain without distorting the sound. You can also use it as a "limiter" to suppress only the sound peaks and prevent distortion. fig. FX-ODDS. eps_50 fig. FX-ODDS2. eps_90 Descriptions 1: OVERDRIVE 2: BLUES 3: DISTORTION 4: METAL 5: FUZZ 6: COMPRESSOR Adjusts the tone. Adjusts the volume Turn to the left (coun- level. terclockwise) to produce a warmer sound, to the right (clockwise) to produce a brighter Adjusts the sustain. Turning the knob to the left (counterclockwise) creates an effect resembling a limiter. Adjusts the amount of distortion. Turn to the right (clockwise) to boost the distortion; this also increases the volume. 17 Introduction to Effects and Parameters MOD (Modulation) This effect broadens and adds an undulation effect to the sound. MOD Type List TYPE 1: CHORUS 2: PHASER 3: FLANGER 4: TREMOLO 5: ROTARY fig. FX-MOD. eps_50 Descriptions This effect adds a subtle wavering to the sound, transforming it into a beautiful sound with breadth and body. This creates a sound with a shifting phase, adding a twisting "warp" effect to the sound. This effect adds a subtle type of motion that creates a sound similar to the ascent/descent sounds of a jet plane. This effect creates a sense of undulation by cyclically changing the volume level. [. . . ] Foot Switch Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Footswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FUZZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 18 10 27 10 17 Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23­24 SOLO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]