BOSS GT-6B User Manual

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■ GT-6B Rear Panel

■ GT-6B Specifications

• AD Conversion 24-bit + AF method*• DA Conversion 24-bit • Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz • Program Memories 120: 80 (User) + 40 (Preset)

• Nominal Input Level INPUT: –10 dBu • Input Impedance INPUT: 1 MΩ • Nominal Output Level OUTPUT: –10 dBu (1/4” jack, At OUTPUT LEVEL

marking position), OUTPUT: –10 dBu (XLR jack, 600 Ω load) • Output Impedance OUTPUT: 2 kΩ (Phone jack), OUTPUT: 600 kΩ (XLR jack,
HOT-COLD), 300 kΩ (HOT-GND, COLD-GND) • Display 16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD) / 2 characters, 7 segment LED • Power Supply AC 14 V:
Supplied AC adaptor (BRC Series) • Current Draw 800 mA • Dimensions 515 (W) x 261 (D) x 75 (H) mm (20-5/16” x 10-5/16” x 3”) • Weight

4.7 kg/10 lbs 6 oz. (excl. AC Adaptor) • Accessory AC Adaptor (BRC Series) * 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms
*

AF Method (Adaptive Focus method): 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.

As BOSS’s first bass multi-effects processor in over five years, you know the
GT-6B is something special. This 24-bit floor-based unit gives bassists
access to Roland’s COSM®Modeling, specially tuned for bass! You get
models of six classic bass amps like “Concert 810,” “Session,” “T.E.,” “Bass
360,” “B Man,” and “Flip Top” — plus speaker cabinets including “8 x 10,”
“4 x 10,” “2 x 15,” and more.

And the effects? Only the best BOSS has to offer, from standards like reverb,
chorus, delay, and flanger to exclusive COSM Overdrive/Distortion Modeling,
Wah Modeling, and new COSM Compression. There’s even a S/PDIF digital
output and Analog Bypass function for pure, unaltered tone. And with cool
performance features like Auto Slap and sound-on-sound looping — plus
fat synth bass sounds with lightning-fast tracking — the GT-6B blows away
the competition.

The Ultimate Bass Processor — Powered by COSM

BASS EFFECTS PROCESSOR

Professional Multi-Effects
for Guitar and Bass

When it comes to multi-effects, BOSS

offers complete floor-based solutions

for bass and guitar players alike.

Complete

Complete

Professional Multi-Effects
for Guitar and Bass

When it comes to multi-effects, BOSS

offers complete floor-based solutions

for bass and guitar players alike.

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The GT-6 Guitar Effects Processor is the culmination of over 25 years of BOSS effects know-how. This
floor-based multi-effects processor starts with 30 incredible-sounding COSM amp models — from vintage
classics to modern screamers — then adds new COSM Distortion/Overdrive Pedal Modeling and COSM Wah
Modeling for those classic and modern pedal sounds.

With 340 programs, the GT-6 delivers more of the effects guitarists are looking for — like chorus, delay, reverb,
phasing, flanging, tremolo, pitch shifting, Slicer, Acoustic Simulator, and more — plus new “Uni-V” and
“De-Fretter” effects for phase shifting vibrato effects and fretless sounds. New EZ Tone and Customize features
make dialing in tones easy using the knobs — just like compact pedals! And while it looks good on stage,
the GT-6 also shines in the studio with 24-bit processing and a S/PDIF digital output.

Flexible COSM Preamps, Overdrive/Distortion Modeling and More

■ GT-6 Specifications

• AD Conversion 24-bit + AF Method • DA Conversion 24-bit • Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz • Program Memories 340: 140 (User) + 200 (Preset)

• Nominal Input Level INPUT: –10 dBu, RETURN: –10 dBu • Input Impedance INPUT: 1 MΩ, RETURN: 220 kΩ • Nominal Output Level OUTPUT:
0 dBu, SEND: –10 dBu • Output Impedance OUTPUT: 2 kΩ, SEND: 2 kΩ • Display 16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD) / 2 characters, 7 segment LED

• Power Supply AC 14 V: Supplied AC Adaptor (BRC Series) • Current Draw 800 mA • Dimensions 515 (W) x 261 (D) x 75 (H) mm (20-5/16" x 10-5/16"
x 3") • Weight 4.7 kg/10 lbs 6 oz. (excl. AC Adaptor) • Accessory AC Adaptor (BRC Series) * 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms

■ GT-6 Rear Panel

GUITAR EFFECTS PROCESSOR

FX-1

WAH
OD/DS

PREAMP/SPEAKER
EQ
NS
FV
FX-2

Phaser
Flanger
Harmonist
Pitch Shifter
Pedal Bend
2X2 Chorus
Pan

DELAY
CHORUS
REVERB

Vibrato
Uni-V
Short Delay
Humanizer
Ring Mod
Slicer
Auto Riff
Guitar Synth
Sub Equalizer

Compressor
Limiter
AC Guitar Sim
Pickup Sim
Tremolo
Slow Gear
Feedbacker
Anti-Feedback
Defretter

■EFFECT LIST

■COSM PREAMP TYPE

■COSM OD/DS TYPE

■COSM WAH TYPE

JC CLEAN

JC-120

Jazz Combo
Full Range

TW CLEAN

Clean TWIN
Pro Crunch
Tweed

CRUNCH

Crunch

Blues
Stack Crunch

VO COMBO

VO Drive

VO Lead
VO Clean

MATCH DRV

MATCH Drive

MATCH Lead
Fat MATCH

BG LEAD

BG Lead

BG Drive
BG Rhythm

MS STACK

MS1959

(I)

MS1959(I+II

)

MS HiGain

R-FIER

R-Fier RED

R-FierOrang
R-FierVint

Hi GAIN

SLDN

Drive Stack
Lead Stack

METAL

5150 Drive

Metal Stack
Metal Lead

OD/BOOST

Blues OD

Turbo OD
Booster

DIST

Distortion

American DS
GUV DS

CLASSIC

OD-1

T-Scream
DST

+

FUZZ

'60s Fuzz

Oct Fuzz
MUFF Fuzz

METAL

Metal Zone

R-MAN
Heavy Metal

CRY WAH VO WAH Fat WAH Light WAH 7String WAH

REV/DLY

Reverb
Delay
Reverb&Delay
Sound On Sound

WAH

Pedal Wah
Touch Wah
Auto Wah

Harmonist
Pitch Shifter
Pedal Bend
2x2 Chorus
Auto Slap
Short Delay
Vibrato
Humanizer
Tremolo/Pan

Bass Synth

COMP/LIMITER

CHORUS

PREAMP/ SPEAKER
3 BAND PARAMETRIC EQ

FX-1

Octave
Enhancer
Slow Gear
Defretter
Ring Modulator

FX-2

Phaser
Flanger

OD/ DIST

Overdrive
Distortion
Fuzz

NOISE SUPPRESSOR
MASTER
FOOT VOLUME

■EFFECT LIST

■COSM OD/ DS TYPE

■COSM COMP/LIMITER TYPE

■COSM PREAMP TYPE

■COSM SPEAKER TYPE

■COSM WAH TYPE

Blues OD
Turbo OD
Bass OD

Distortion
GUV DS
Metal Zone

'60s Fuzz
Oct Fuzz
MUFF Fuzz

CRY WAH
VO WAH
Bass WAH

BOSS COMP
D-COMP

RACK 160D
VTG RACK U

1 x 15"
1 x 18"
2 x 15"

4 x 10"
8 x 10"

FLIP TOP
B MAN
BASS 360

T.E.
SESSION
CONCERT 810

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GUITAR MULTIPLE EFFECTS

The ME-50 Guitar Multiple Effects gives guitarists easy access to killer BOSS multi-effects like delay, modulation and
reverb — plus incredible-sounding COSM®overdrive and distortion — without all the menu-surfing. Each effect
section is clearly laid out with three footswitches and knobs for intuitive editing. Other effects include essentials like
analog delay, flanger, phaser, tremolo, Harmonist, Uni-V, and Rotary.

The rugged ME-50 offers easy tonal shaping via its Tone Modify function; select from Preset EQ settings like “Fat,”
“Presence,” and “Acoustic” to change your overall tone. And with dedicated compressor and noise suppressor
algorithms, you always have access to these essential effects. Other conveniences include a chromatic tuner with mute
function, 30 User memory locations for storing your settings and the ability to use battery or AC power. No other
multi-effect processor can match the ME-50’s quality and ease of use.

Killer Tone is Just a Stomp Away…

Powerful Multi-Effects
with Stompbox Simplicity

• AD Conversion 24-bit + AF method* • DA Conversion 24-bit • Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz • Patches 30 (User) • Nominal Input Level INPUT: –10 dBu, AUX IN: –10 dBu

• Input Impedance INPUT: 1 MΩ, AUX IN: 100 kΩ• Nominal Output Level –10 dBu • Output Impedance 2 kΩ • Display 1 character, 7 segment LED, • Power Supply DC 9 V: Dry

batteries (R6 / LR6 (AA) type) x 6, AC Adaptor (PSA Series: Optional) • Current Draw 120 mA * Expected battery life under continuous use: [Carbon: 3.5 hours], [Alkaline: 12 hours]
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. • Dimensions 384 (W) x 225 (D) x 102 (H) mm (15-1/8” x 8-7/8” x 4-1/16”) • Weight 3.15 kg/7 lbs (incl. batteries)

• Accessory Dry Batteries (Alkaline: LR6 (AA) type) x 6 • Options AC Adaptor (PSA Series), Footswitch (FS-5U) * 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms
*AF Method (Adaptive Focus method): 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.

Whether it’s guitar effects, digital

recorders or drum machines, BOSS

has a history of giving musicians

more for their money.

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Overdrive / Distortion Type: • OD-1 • Natural • OD-2 • Crunch • BD-2 • Lead • DS-1 • Loud • MT-2 • Metal • Scream • Modern OD • DST+ • Stack • GUV • Hi Gain • RAT

• Modern DS • Muff • Square • FACE • Oct Fuzz

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Effects: • Tone Modify • Compressor • Chorus • Phaser • Flanger • Harmonist • Tremolo • Pan • Vibrato • Uni-V • Rotary • Delay • Reverb • Noise Suppressor

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Effects for Expression Pedal: • Foot Volume • Wah • Resonance • Voice • Ring Modulator • Bend (+1 Octave, -1 Octave)

Value

Value

■ ME-50 Specifications

■ ME-50 Rear Panel

Powerful Multi-Effects
with Stompbox Simplicity

Whether it’s guitar effects, digital

recorders or drum machines, BOSS

has a history of giving musicians

more for their money.

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When You Want Distortion,

It’s Gotta Be BOSS

Warm, Tube Drive
Sounds

SUPER OverDrive

Uses BOSS’s asymmetric
overdrive circuitry for
warm, smooth overdrive
sounds that respond to
your picking style just like a
tube amp. Includes a Tone
control to dial in just the
right sound.

• Controls LEVEL, TONE, DRIVE

• Current Draw 4 mA (DC 9 V)

Distortion and Overdrive
Together At Last!

A flexible pedal capable of
producing overdrive,
distortion, or a combination
of both. Get “in your face”
distortion while maintaining
the subtle nuances of
single-coil guitar pickups.

• Controls LEVEL, TONE, DRIVE,
COLOR Knob (OD, DS) • Current Draw
12 mA (DC 9 V)

Nu-School Distortion
with Massive Low End

This pedal's dual Distortion
and Gain Boost circuits take
thick, heavy distortion
sounds to a whole new level.
Special Gain Boost and
Bottom controls let you
shape your tone for
maximum volume and
low-end punch.

• Controls LEVEL, TONE, BOTTOM,
DIST, GAIN BOOST • Current Draw
18 mA (DC 9 V)

OverDrive / Distortion

Natural Overdrive with
Endless Sustain!

OverDrive

Classic BOSS overdrive,
based on a dual-stage
design for bigger, fuller
sounds. Variable Drive and
Tone controls create
overdriven sounds from
mild to extreme with
almost endless sustain.

• Controls LEVEL, TONE, DRIVE

• Current Draw 9 mA (DC 9 V)

Used by
Pros Everywhere

A classic! Add some
hard-edged distortion while
preserving the subtle
nuances of your playing
dynamics. A Tone control is
provided for easy sound
shaping.

• Controls TONE, LEVEL, DIST

• Current Draw 4 mA (DC 9 V)

BOSS’s Most
Popular Pedal!

Features dual-gain circuitry
for thick, tube stack
distortion with heavy mids
and lows and long-lasting
sustain. A 3-band EQ with
semi-parametric mids takes
your sound to the extreme.

• Controls LEVEL, EQ (HIGH, LOW,
MIDDLE, MID FREQ), DIST

• Current Draw 20 mA (DC 9 V)

Distortion

The Perfect
Distortion for Blues

Blues Driver

®

Get the tone of a bluesy,
vintage tube amp in a
compact pedal capable of
anything from warm
overdriven sounds to
full-on distortion. Leaves
the subtle nuances of your
playing intact.

• Controls LEVEL, TONE, GAIN

• Current Draw 13 mA (DC 9 V)

Two Distortions
for the Price of One

Features twin modes for an
expanded range of
distortion — taking you from
blues-rock rhythms to
searing leads at the press of
a pedal or twist of a knob.

• Controls LEVEL, TONE, DIST,
TURBO [1, 2 (REMOTE)] • Current Draw
12 mA (DC 9 V)

TURBO Distortion

Mega Distortion

Metal Zone

®

■ Compact Pedal Effects Specifications

• Dimensions 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm
(2-7/8" x 5-1/8" x 2-3/8") • Weight (depending
on the model) 400 to 450 g/15 oz. to
1 lb.• Accessory Dry Battery

• Option AC Adaptor

From the best-selling MT-2 Metal Zone to

the HUGE-sounding MD-2, BOSS overdrive/

distortion pedals are found in more

pedalboards than any other.

Legendary

Legendary

When You Want Distortion,
It’s Gotta Be BOSS

From the best-selling MT-2 Metal Zone to

the HUGE-sounding MD-2, BOSS overdrive/

distortion pedals are found in more

pedalboards than any other.

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Improves Your
Overall Tone

Compression Sustainer

Compresses louder signals
while boosting lower signals
for smooth sustain without
degrading the original sound
quality. Onboard EQ for
precise tonal control and
low-noise design for
super-quiet operation.

• Controls LEVEL, TONE, ATTACK,
SUSTAIN • Current Draw 11 mA (DC 9 V)

Powerful 7-Band EQ!

Equalizer

Shape your sound and
eliminate feedback with
seven bands of
equalization. Includes
frequencies ranging from
100Hz to 6.4kHz with a
powerful 15dB boost/cut
per band.

• Controls Equalizer Control Sliders
(100 Hz, 200 Hz,400 Hz, 800 Hz, 1.6 kHz,

3.2 kHz, 6.4 kHz), LEVEL • Current Draw
10 mA (DC 9 V)

Impressive Acoustic
Sounds!

Acoustic Simulator

Turn your electric guitar into an
acoustic using four distinct
modes: Standard, Jumbo,
Enhance, and Piezo. Two
individual outputs permit
instant switching between
different amps (one for electric
sounds; one of acoustic).

• Controls LEVEL, BODY, TOP, MODE
(PIEZO/ENHANCE/JUMBO/STANDARD)

• Current Draw 18 mA (DC 9 V)

Unbelievable “Talking”
Wah Effects!

Dynamic Wah

The world’s first compact
pedal to produce
human-voice type wah
sounds using a “Humanizer”
effect. EXP Pedal mode
allows foot control, plus
dedicated Bass input for
processing bass guitar.

• Controls DECAY, MANUAL/VOWEL 2,
SENS/VOWEL 1, MODE

• Current Draw 50 mA (DC 9 V)

The Ultimate
Octave Pedal

SUPER Octave

The OC-3 SUPER Octave
puts new polyphonic
octave effects, a Drive
mode with distortion, and
the original OC-2 effect in
one convenient pedal
that’s ideal for bass, too.

• Controls DIRECT, OCT 1, CONTROL,
MODE (POLY/RANGE/OCT 2/DRIVE)

• Current Draw 50 mA (DC 9 V)

Classic Tremolo Sounds!

Tremolo

Reproduces the classic
tremolo effects of vintage
‘60s amps using a Low
Frequency Oscillator (LFO).
LFO waveform variable
from triangle to square for
producing a variety of
classic tones.

• Controls RATE, WAVE, DEPTH

• Current Draw 20 mA (DC 9 V)

A Pedal for Every Occasion

With so many pedals to choose from,

all it takes is a quick stomp to get

fresh, inspiring tones.

Inspiring

Inspiring

A Pedal for Every Occasion

With so many pedals to choose from,

all it takes is a quick stomp to get

fresh, inspiring tones.

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Pro-Quality Reverb —
In Stereo

Digital Reverb

The RV-5 Digital Reverb
gives you six of BOSS’s best
reverbs — including spring
reverb emulation, gate
reverb, and an all-new
“Modulate” mode — in a
true stereo pedal.

• Controls E. LEVEL, TONE, TIME,
MODE (SPRING/PLATE/HALL/ROOM/
GATE MODULATE)

• Current Draw 50 mA (DC 9 V)

A “Must-Have” Pedal!

Noise Suppressor

Eliminate unwanted noise
and hum without altering
your tone. A unique noise
detection circuit
preserves the natural
attack and envelope,
leaving your playing and
dynamics intact.

• Controls THRESHOLD, DECAY, MODE
(MUTE/REDUCTION)

• Current Draw 20 mA (DC 9 V)

Simplifies Your Setup

Line Selector

The easy way to switch
settings among several
effects or amplifiers, or
route input and output
signals. When used with an
AC adaptor, the LS-2 can
supply power to several
BOSS compact pedals.

• Controls MODE, LEVEL (A, B)

• Current Draw 25 mA (DC 9 V)

Pro-Quality Delay in
a Compact Pedal

Digital Delay

A powerful delay pedal with
three distinct modes.
A variable Delay Time
control creates delays from

12.5ms to 800ms, while a
Hold function is capable of
producing repeats from
here to infinity.

• Controls E.LEVEL, F.BACK,D.TIME, MODE
(HOLD/L.800ms/M.200ms/S.50ms)

• Current Draw 45 to 65 mA (DC 9 V)

Up to 5,200ms of Delay!

Digital Delay

The DD-6 Digital Delay is
BOSS’s flagship compact
delay pedal — with up to
5,200ms of delay, sound-on­sound recording, tap tempo,
plus unique Reverse and
Warp effects.

• Controls E. LEVEL, F.BACK, D.TIME, MODE
(2600ms/800ms/300ms/80ms/REVERSE/
HOLD (5.2s)/WARP)

• Current Draw 55 mA (DC 9 V)

Pitch Shifting and Beyond

SUPER Shifter

Combines intelligent pitch
shifting (+/-2 octaves) and
harmonist functions with
new Tremolo Arm/Flutter
effects. Tremolo Arm bends
notes to a pre-selected value
while Flutter simulates the
slapping of a tremolo bar.

• Controls BALANCE, D. TIME/SPEED,
H.R. KEY, PITCH, MODE (PITCH SHIFTER/
HARMONIST/DETUNE/T.ARM/FLUTTER)

• Current Draw 50 mA (max.) (DC 9 V)

The Flanger Gets
a Face-Lift

Flanger

The thickest stereo flanging
sounds ever in a BOSS pedal.
Ultra mode produces BOSS’s
deepest flanging sounds ever,
while Gate/Pan creates
spacious flanging with a cool
Slicer effect that seems to
“swirl” around the listener.

• Controls RES, MANUAL, DEPTH, RATE,
MODE (ULTRA, STANDARD, GATE/PAN,
MOMENTARY) • Current Draw 40 mA (DC 9 V)

Modern Phasing with
Tap Tempo Sync

Phase Shifter

Vintage BOSS phasing
effects including 4-, 8-, 10-,
and 12-stage phasers, plus
new “Rise” and “Fall”
effects for unidirectional
phasing. Tap tempo sync or
realtime control of rate via
an Expression/Pedal input.

• Controls RATE,DEPTH, RES (resonance),
STAGE (STEP/RISE/FALL/12/10/8/4)

• Current Draw 50 mA (DC 9 V)

A Unique Stereo Chorus

SUPER Chorus

Delivers a clean chorus
sound with crystal-clear
highs and a unique stereo
effect, variable between the
left and right speakers. An
EQ function adjusts the
tonality of the chorus sound.

• Controls E.LEVEL, EQ, RATE, DEPTH

• Current Draw 15 mA (DC 9 V)

The Original Chorus

Chorus Ensemble

Produces everything from
mild, natural chorusing to
the penetrating stereo
chorus popular in
contemporary music.
Covers a wide frequency
range and includes both
high- and low-cut filters.

• Controls E.LEVEL, RATE, DEPTH,
FILTER Knobs (HIGH, LOW)

• Current Draw 22 mA (DC 9 V)

■ Compact Pedal Effects Specifications

• Dimensions 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm (2-7/8" x 5-1/8" x 2-3/8") • Weight (depending on the model) 400 to 450 g/15 oz. to 1 lb. • Accessory Dry Battery • Option AC Adaptor

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Crunchy Overdrive
Effects for Bass

Killer Tone Meets Ease of Use

Bass OverDrive

An overdrive effect designed
to cover the entire frequency
range of bass guitars,
including 5-string basses.
Overdriven sounds can be
blended with dry bass signal
for maximum clarity and
punch.

• Controls LEVEL, HIGH EQ, LOW EQ,
BALANCE, GAIN • Current Draw
15 mA (DC 9 V)

A Chorus Pedal with
Built-in Crossover

Bass Chorus

A split-frequency chorus
capable of applying warm,
rich chorus to higher
frequencies without
muddying the lows.
A space synthesis effect
guarantees a natural and
spacious chorus effect.

• Controls E.LEVEL, LOW FILTER, RATE,
DEPTH • Current Draw 22 mA (DC 9 V)

Precise Tonal Control

Bass EqualizerBass Equalizer

With a frequency range
from 50Hz to 10kHz, the
GEB-7 is ideal for any bass
guitar, including 5-string
basses. Seven bands of EQ
are available, affording
greater control over the
crucial midrange.

• Controls Equalizer Control Knobs
(50 Hz, 120 Hz, 400 Hz, 500 Hz, 800 Hz,

4.5 kHz, 10 kHz), LEVEL

• Current Draw 16 mA (DC 9 V)

Smooth Tone,
Every Time

Bass Limiter Enhancer

Smoothes out your playing
by eliminating harsh
volume peaks, even when
using dynamic slap and
pop techniques. Ratio and
Threshold knobs allow
precise control of limiting
parameters.

• Controls LEVEL, ENHANCE, RATIO,
THRESHOLD • Current Draw
17 mA (DC 9 V)

Synth Power Under
Your Foot

Bass Synthesizer

Utilizing the latest in DSP
technology, the SYB-5
faithfully reproduces the
classic sound characteristics
of analog synthesizers.
The 11 internal sounds are
supercharged for thick,
aggressive tone.

• Controls EFFECT, DIRECT, FREQ, RES,
DECAY/RATE, MODE

• Current Draw 50 mA (DC 9 V)

BASS MULTIPLE EFFECTS

Get world-class bass effects in a rugged floor unit. Forget about menus and cursor buttons. Just reach down and twist a knob! The compressor/limiter employs
COSM®modeling, and the 3-band EQ offers sweepable mids. Tap into the ME-50B’s unique effects, such as Sound Hold, Octave Up, Slow Gear, T-Wah, and
Defretter, which give bassists a range of unique and powerful tones, all with easy knob-based control. The ME-50B even offers sound-on-sound recording —
complete with a cool Kick Drum effect for tapping in the beat.

• AD Conversion 24 bit + AF method* • DA Conversion 24 bit • Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz • Patches 24 (user) • Nominal Input Level INPUT: –10 dBu, AUX IN: –10 dBu

• Input Impedance INPUT: 1 MΩ, AUX IN: 100 kΩ • Nominal Output Level –10 dBu • Output Impedance 2 kΩ • Display 1 character, 7 segments LED • Power Supply DC 9 V:
Dry Batteries (R6/LR6 (AA) type) x 6, AC Adaptor (PSA series: Optional) • Current Draw 140 mA • Dimensions 384 (W) x 225 (D) x 78 (H) mm (15-1/8" x 8-7/8" x 3-1/8")

• Weight 3.15 kg/7 lbs (including batteries) • Accessories Dry Batteries (Alkaline: LR6 (AA) type) x 6 • Options AC Adaptor (PSA series), Footswitch (FS-5U)

* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

* AF method (Adaptive Focus method): 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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COMPRESSOR/LIMITER

• NATURAL • LIMITER • 160D SOFT • 160D HARD • D-COMP

■

MASTER EQ

• LOW • MID • MID FREQ • HIGH

■ FILTER/TONE

• T.WAH UP • T.WAH DOWN • T.WAH EDGE • OCTAVE UP

• OCTAVE DOWN • SLOW GEAR • DEFRETTER • ENHANCER

• BOTTOM BOOST • MID SHAPE • HOLLOW

■ DRIVE

• NATURAL • BASS DRIVER • OVER DRIVE • DISTORTION

• MUFF FUZZ • METAL • HI-BAND DRIVE

■ SYNTH

• SAW LEAD • MILD FILTER • DEEP FILTER • SQUARE

■ DELAY/MODULATION

• •TAP DLY • HOLD DLY • ANALOG DLY • 0-400 ms DLY

• 300-1400 ms DLY • PHASER • FLANGER • CHORUS

• CHO+DELAY • CHO+REVERB • REVERB

■ PEDAL

• FOOT VOLUME • WAH • RESONANCE • +1 OCTAVE • –1 OCTAVE

• SOUND HOLD • KICK DRUM

■ ME-50B Specifications ■ ME-50B Rear Panel

Anchor your music with solid,

high-impact effects that are

custom-tailored for the low end.

Foundation

Foundation

Anchor your music with solid,

high-impact effects that are

custom-tailored for the low end.

Genuine BOSS Effects for Bass

Genuine BOSS Effects for Bass

■ Compact Pedal Effects Specifications

• Dimensions 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm
(2-7/8" x 5-1/8" x 2-3/8") • Weight (depending on

the model) 400 to 450 g/15 oz. to 1 lb.

• Accessory Dry Battery • Option AC Adaptor

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Convenient
Pedal-Based Tuning

Chromatic Tuner

Legendary BOSS tuning in
a convenient, easy-to-use
compact pedal design.
A 7-segment LED and
11-point Stream Meter
ensure accurate tuning,
even in low-light settings or
under bright stage lights.

• Reference Pitch A4 = 438 to 445 Hz
(1 Hz steps) • Tuning Range C0 to C8

• Power Supply Dry Battery (9 V type),
AC Adaptor (PSA Series: Optional)

The Industry Standard

CHROMATIC TUNER

The worldwide standard used by top musicians everywhere,
thanks to extremely accurate, easy-to-use tuning.

• Reference Pitch 440 to 445 Hz (1 Hz steps) • Tuning Range C1 to B5

• Power Supply Dry Battery (9 V type), AC Adaptor (PSA Series: Optional)

Great for Woodwinds and Brass!

CHROMATIC TUNER

Offers an extended tuning range of C1 to B6 for tuning
a variety of instruments including guitar, bass,
woodwind, brass, and ethnic instruments.

• Reference Pitch 440 to 445 Hz (1 Hz steps) • Tuning Range C1 to B6

• Power Supply Dry Battery (9 V type), AC Adaptor (PSA Series: Optional)

Tune Any Guitar!

Guitar & Bass Auto Tuner

Accommodates the widest range of instrument
tunings — from guitar to six-string bass — plus flat,
double-flat, and open D, E, G and A tunings.

• Reference Pitch A4 = 438 to 445 Hz (1 Hz steps) • Tuning Range A0 to C8

• Power Supply Dry Battery (9 V type), AC Adaptor (PSA Series: Optional)

Stay In Tune — and In Time

TUNER & METRONOME

This affordable tuner boasts super-acculate LCD tuning,
reference tone, Accu-Pitch, and metronome function.

• Reference Pitch A4 = 435 Hz to 446 Hz (1 Hz steps) • Tuning Range
E0 to C8 • Power Supply Dry Battery <LR6 (AA) type> x 2

Affordable BOSS Tuning

GUITAR TUNER

A compact, affordably priced tuner with Mode selector
for tuning guitar or bass, plus a high-sensitivity mic for
tuning acoustic instruments.

• Tuning Range Guitar = 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E, Bass = 1G, 2D, 3A, 4E

• Power

Supply Dry Battery (9 V type)

Reliable Tuning for
Any Instrument

Reliable Tuning for
Any Instrument

BOSS Tuners have earned a reputation

for being both reliable and accurate.

Whether you play guitar, bass, or french

horn, there’s a BOSS tuner for you.

Proven

Proven

BOSS Tuners have earned a reputation

for being both reliable and accurate.

Whether you play guitar, bass, or French

horn, there’s a BOSS tuner for you.

The Only Tuner with Accu-Pitch

™

CHROMATIC TUNER

The TU-15 is BOSS’s ultimate tuner, offering renowned
needle-point accuracy, backlit design, flat tuning and a host of
“world’s first” features not found in any other tuner —
including new Accu-Pitch and Octave Adjust functions.

• Reference Pitch A4 = 430 to 449 Hz (1 Hz steps) • Tuning Range E0 to C8

• Power Supply Dry Battery (9 V type), AC Adaptor (PSA Series: Optional)

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The OD-20 Drive Zone uses advanced COSM®technology to model the sound of classic
overdrive/distortion pedals, as well as creating new sounds of its own. There are
22 models to choose from, plus new “Attack Shape” and “Heavy Octave” parameters for
dialing in subtle nuances or extreme tones. Four User memories store your settings,
while an Amp Control jack lets you switch amp channels remotely.

22 Overdrive/Distortion Pedals Right Beneath Your Feet!

Type

LEAD
STACK
LOUD
BOOST
CRUNCH
METAL

Features

OD-20 original distortion. Produces a distortion sound with both the smoothness of an overdrive along with a distortion's depth.

OD-20 original distortion. A fat sound with an added element of a stack amp's distortion.

OD-20 original distortion. A heavy distortion with a boosted low end.

OD-20 original booster.

OD-20 original distortion. A big crunch sound with an added element of amp distortion.

OD-20 original distortion. An intense, radical distortion sound.

OVERDRIVE/DISTORTION

The CE-20 Chorus Ensemble is the culmination of over 25 years of BOSS chorus
experience. This programmable chorus pedal not only models classics like the CE-1 and
SDD-320, but creates entirely new effects including chorus for bass and acoustic guitar.
New “Brilliance” and “Ambience” knobs offer unprecedented realtime control over the
chorus tone — making the CE-20 a pedal no guitarist should be without.

BOSS’s Ultimate Chorus Pedal

Type

RICH
BASS
ACOUSTIC
STANDARD
DIMENSIONAL D
CE-1

Features

Chorus with unprecedented breadth.

Chorus specially tuned for bass that maintains the low end. Great for that bass or heavy guitar sound.

Chorus tuned especially for acoustic guitar. Ripple is minimized for a natural-sounding chorus effect.

General chorus sound. A perfect sound suitable for any kind of instrument.

Models the Roland DIMENSION D (SDD-320). Provides a clear, crisp chorus sound.

Models that venerable classic, the BOSS "CE-1" Chorus Effect.

DIMENSIONAL PROCESSOR

• Memories 4

• Nominal Input Level –20 dBu • Nominal Output Level –20 dBu • Dynamic Range 102 dB (IHF-A typ.) • Power

Supply DC 9 V: Dry battery <AA type> x 6, AC Adaptor • Current Draw 85 mA (9 V max.) (Expected battery life under continuous use;

[Carbon: 8 hours], [Alkaline: 20 hours] These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.) • Dimensions 173 (W) x 158
(D) x 57 (H) mm (6-13/16” x 6-1/4” x 2-1/4”) • Weight 1.1 kg/2 lbs. 7 oz. (incl. batteries) • Accessory Dry Battery <LR6 (AA) type> x 6
(We recommend that alkaline batteries be used when replacing the batteries.) • Option AC Adaptor (PSA Series) * 0 dBu= 0.775 Vrms

■ OD-20 Specifications

■ MODE LIST

■ OD-20 ORIGINAL DISTORTION/BOOSTER

• Memories 4

• Nominal Input Level GUITAR/BASS: –20 dBu, GUITAR AMP SEND/RETURN: +4 dBu • Nominal Output Level

GUITAR/BASS: –20 dBu, GUITAR AMP SEND/RETURN: +4 dBu • Residual Noise Level –93 dBu or less (IHF-A typ.) • Power Supply
DC 9 V: Dry battery <AA type> x 6, AC Adaptor • Current Draw 160 mA (9 V max.) (Expected battery life under continuous use; [Carbon:
4 hours], [Alkaline: 10 hours] These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.) • Dimensions 173 (W) x 158 (D) x 57
(H) mm (6-13/16” x 6-1/4” x 2-1/4”) • Weight 1.1 kg/2 lbs. 7 oz. (incl. batteries) • Accessory Dry Battery <LR6 (AA) type> x 6
(We recommend that alkaline batteries be used when replacing the batteries.) • Option AC Adaptor (PSA Series) * 0 dBu= 0.775 Vrms

■ CE-20 Specifications

BOSS Re-Invents
the Compact Pedal

With the Twin Pedal Series, BOSS takes its

compact pedal design to all-new levels,

giving guitarists the absolute finest

effects ever made.

Ultimate

Ultimate

BOSS Re-Invents
the Compact Pedal

With the Twin Pedal Series, BOSS takes its

compact pedal design to all-new levels,

giving guitarists the absolute finest

effects ever made.

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The EQ-20 Advanced EQ gives guitarists, bassists and other live
performers 10 bands of programmable digital EQ with stellar
sound quality. Physical sliders make instant EQ tweaks easy,
and a straightforward Write function permits instant
storage of EQ settings into nine memory locations.

The World’s Most Powerful EQ Pedal

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

Explore the expressive options of sound-on-sound performance by layering your own
phrases to create a massive “one-person band” experience. Stack as many layers as
you like until you fill up the 16 minutes of ample recording space. Build the ultimate
solo, and do it all live in real time with hands-free, footpedal-based operation! After
you’ve dazzled the crowd with your layered masterpiece, bring it to a proper end with
one of the three Stop options — immediate stop, end-of-phrase stop, or fade it out.

Build the Ultimate Solo Live in Real Time

PHRASE RECORDER

™

• Memories 9 • Nominal Input Level GUITAR/BASS: –20 dBu, GUITAR AMP SEND/RETURN: +4 dBu • Nominal Output Level GUITAR/BASS: –20 dBu, GUITAR AMP SEND/RETURN: +4 dBu • Residual Noise Level–100 dBu or less (IHF-A typ./All Sliders max.) • Variable Range

Equalizer Control: –/+15 dB, Level Control: –/+15 dB • Display Custom LCD (backlit LCD) • Power SupplyDC 9 V: Dry battery <AA type> x 6, AC Adaptor • Current Draw 120 mA (9 V) (Expected battery life under continuous use; [Carbon: 3.5 hours], [Alkaline: 12 hours] These
figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.) • Dimensions 173 (W) x 158 (D) x 57 (H) mm (6-13/16” x 6-1/4” x 2-1/4”) • Weight 1.1 kg/2 lbs. 7 oz. (incl. batteries) • Accessory Dry Battery <LR6 (AA) typ e> x 6 (We recommend that alkaline batteries be used when
replacing the batteries.) • Option AC Adaptor (PSA Series) * 0 dBu= 0.775 Vrms

■ EQ-20 Specifications

• Nominal Input Level INST: –20 dBu (variable), MIC: –40 dBu (variable), AUX IN: –10 dBu • Nominal Output Level OUTPUT: –20 dBu • Internal Memory Recording time: 16 min. (max.), Maximum number of saved phrases:11 phrases (max.) • Power Supply DC 9V:
Dry battery (AA type) x 6, AC Adaptor • Current Draw 120 mA (9 V max.) • Dimensions 173 (W) x 158 (D) x 57 (H) mm (6-13/16” x 6-1/4” x 2-1/4”) • Weight 1.2 kg/2 lbs. 11 oz. (incl. batteries) • Accessories Dry Battery <LR6 (AA) type> x 6, Sound Library for RC-20XL
(Sample Phrase CD) • Options AC Adaptor (PSA Series), Footswitch (FS-5U, FS-6) * 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms

■ RC-20XL Specifications

Start recording
by pressing
the pedal.

Stop recording
by pressing
the pedal.

Start overdubbing
by pressing
the pedal.

Finish overdubbing
by pressing
the pedal.

Solo over your
recorded phrases.

Play

a bass line.

Overdub

another bass part or

a vocal phrase as

your bass line is

playing back.

■ OPERATION EXAMPLE “SOUND ON SOUND”

The DD-20 Giga Delay provides up to 23 seconds of delay with easy
adjustment via push-button knob or tap tempo. With a choice of 11
modes — including new “Smooth” and “Twist” delays and sound­on-sound recording — this is BOSS’s finest delay pedal to date.

BOSS’s Next-Generation Delay

DIGITAL DELAY

• Nominal Input Level GUITAR/BASS: –20 dBu, GUITAR AMP SEND/RETURN: +4 dBu • Nominal Output LevelGUITAR/BASS: – 20 dBu, GUITAR AMP SEND/RETURN: +4 dBu • Residual Noise Level –93 dBu or less (IHF-A typ.) • Display Custom LCD (backlit LCD) • Power Supply
DC 9 V: Dry battery <R6 / LR6 (AA) type> x 6, AC Adaptor • Current Draw 200 mA (9 V max.) (Expected battery life under continuous use: [Carbon: 2 hours], [Alkaline: 7 hours] *These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.) • Dimensions 173 (W) x 158 (D)
x 57 (H) mm (6-13/16” x 6-1/4” x 2-1/4”) • Weight 1.2 kg/2 lbs. 11 oz. (incl. batteries) • Accessory Dry Battery <LR6 (AA) type> x 6 (We recommend that alkaline batteries be used when replacing the batteries.) • Option AC Apaptor (PSA Series) * 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms

■ DD-20 Specifications

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Taking Guitar
Playing Further…

Innovation

Innovation

Taking Guitar
Playing Further…

From essential tools for acoustic guitars

to the world’s first modeling wah, BOSS

continues to break boundaries.

Unlock Your Instrument’s True Potential

A dream machine for acoustic guitarists who want to improve their sound, the AD-8 can enhance any piezo-equipped steel-string with the warmth and
tonality of the world’s finest acoustic guitars via COSM®modeling. Six guitar models are provided. The AD-8 also lets you control body resonance and
overtone with the Body and String Enhance knobs, and offers automatic feedback elimination, high-quality
reverb, 4-band active EQ, an onboard chromatic tuner with Mute, four preset memory locations for switching
sounds instantly, and balanced XLR outputs. It’s perfect for onstage performance.

ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT PROCESSOR

ACOUSTIC GUITAR PROCESSOR

ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT PROCESSOR

Studio-quality acoustic-electric guitar
preamp/DI box specially voiced for acoustic
instruments. Includes anti-feedback controls,
mic distance and body resonance simulation,
plus onboard reverb and chorus.

An Acoustic Musician’s
Best Friend

■ AD-5 Specifications

• AD Conversion 21-bit + AF Method • DA Conversion 20-bit, 4 Times Oversampling Digital Filter • Sampling
Frequency 44.1 kHz • Connectors INPUTS (PIEZO, MAGNETIC), INSERT (1/4” TRS Phone Type), OUTPUT (L/Mono,

R), OUTPUT [L, R (XLR-3-32 Type)], REMOTE, AC Adaptor • Power Supply DC 9 V • Dimensions 150 (W) x
155 (D) x 65 (H) mm (5-15/16” x 6-1/8” x 2-9/16”) • Weight 1.0 kg/2 lbs. 4 oz. (excl. AC Adaptor) • Accessory
AC Adaptor (Roland ACI or ACB Series)

■ AD-8 Specifications

• Nominal Input Level –20 dBu • Input Impedance 20 MΩ • Nominal Output Level –20 dBu • Output Impedance Unbalanced Output/Electric Guitar Amp Output: 1 kΩ, Balanced Output: 600 Ω, Phones: 33 Ω • Recommended Load
Impedance 10 kΩ or greater • Reference Pitch A4 = 438 to 445 Hz (1 Hz steps) • Tuning Accuracy +/–3 cents • Display 7 segment LED • Connectors INPUT (1/4” Phone Type), PHONES (1/4” TRS phone type), ELECTRIC GUITAR AMP OUTPUT
(1/4” Phone Type), UNBALANCED OUTPUT A (Mono), B (1/4” Phone Type), BALANCED OUTPUT A, B (XLR Type), AC Adaptor • Power Supply DC 9 V: Dry Battery <R6/LR6 (AA) type> x 6, AC Adaptor (PSA Series) • Current Draw 120 mA

• Dimensions 250 (W) x 180 (D) x 60 (H) mm (9-7/8” x 7-1/8” x 2-3/8”) • Weight 1.9 kg/4 lbs. 4 oz. (excl. AC Adaptor) • Accessory Dry Battery <LR6 (AA) type> x 6 • Option AC Adaptor (PSA Series) * 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms

Incorporates many of the AD-5’s
outstanding features — such as anti-feedback
processing, reverb and chorus effects — into a
rugged, floor-based unit with stompbox
simplicity.

Floor-Based
Acoustic Processing

■ AD-3 Specifications

• AD Conversion 20-bit • DA Conversion 20-bit • Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz • Connectors INPUT (1/4”), OUTPUT
(L, R: 1/4" TRS Phone Type), AC Adaptor • Power Supply DC 9 V: Dry battery x 6, AC Adaptor (PSA Series) • Current
Draw 90 mA • Dimensions 170 (W) x 156 (D) x 70 (H) mm (6-3/4" x 6-3/16" x 2-13/16") • Weight 1 kg/
2 lbs. 4 oz. (incl. batteries) • Accessory Dry Battery <LR6 (AA) type> x 6 • Option AC Adaptor (PSA Series)

■ AD-8 Rear Panel

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• Nominal Input Level –20 dBu • Input Impedance 1 MΩ • Nominal Output Level –20 dBu • Output Impedance 1 kΩ

• Recommended Load Impedance 10 kΩ or greater • Power Supply DC 9 V: Dry Battery<AA type> x 6, AC Adaptor • Current Draw

55 mA (Expected battery life under continuous use; [Carbon: 14 hours], [Alkaline: 38 hours]; These figures will vary depending on
the actual conditions of use.) • Dimensions 100 (W) x 270 (D) x 100 (H; max.) mm (3-15/16” x 10-11/16” x 3-15/16”) • Weight

1.3 kg/2 lbs. 14 oz. (incl. batteries) • Accessory Dry Battery <LR6 (AA) type> x 6 • Option AC Adaptor (PSA Series)

* 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms

Wah Pedal

The World’s First Modeling Wah Pedal!

■ PW-10 Specifications

The FV-300L is a sturdy, stage-ready
volume pedal with a low-impedance
design perfect for keyboards or for
connecting after effects units.

The high-impedance FV-50H is
designed to be connected before
guitar effect units in the signal
chain.

Volume/Expression Pedal

Volume Pedal

High-Quality
Pedals for Guitar
and Keyboards

The low-impedance FV-50L is designed
for connection after effects units or for
use with keyboards.

The amazing BOSS PW-10 V-Wah®is likely to be the last wah pedal you’ll ever need or
want. This first-of-its-kind programmable modeling wah uses COSM technology to recreate
some of the most popular wah pedals in history. These include “CBY-Wah” (the classic
wah sound), “VO-Wah” (the British wah sound), “MO-Wah” (a popular new-school wah
sound), and “Uni-V” (a vintage swirling rotary effect).

But the PW-10 doesn’t just do wah; it also creates analog synth-like sounds via its
“Double Resonance” mode and cool “talking” sounds
in “Voice” mode. Eight types of overdrive sounds are
also included, which can be dialed in with the Drive
knob. Special infrared sensors give this wah smooth and
noise-free sound, while three digital memories make it
easy to recall your favorite settings. To try it is to love it!

■ OD/DS TYPE

The PW-10’s infrared sensors deliver smooth wah sounds every time —
unlike analog pedals, which become noisy once dust settles inside.

Switches the effect selected
with the Type knob on or off.

Switches between Manual mode and
the PW-10´s three User memories.

Gender-Bending Vocal Effects!

The VT-1 is a unique device designed for altering and effecting the
human voice. It provides everything from voice “thickening” to a full
±

1 octave pitch shift, allowing users to convincingly change their vocal
gender. Unlike conventional pitch shifters, the VT-1 affords separate
control of pitch and formant, so the user’s voice can be altered
without the “chipmunk” effect.

VOICE TRANSFORMER

Volume Pedal

• Nominal Input Level MIC: –50 dBu, LINE: –20 dBu • Input Range 62.5 Hz to 1 kHz (C2 to B5) •Nominal Output Level MIC
OUT: –40 dBu, LINE OUT: –20 dBu • Residual Noise –100 dBu or less (INPUT: MIC) • Connectors INPUT, MIC OUT, LINE OUT
(L, R), REMOTE, AC Adaptor • Power Supply DC 9 V: AC Adaptor • Current Draw 300 mA • Dimensions 178 (W) x 161.5 (D)
x 52 (H) mm (7” x 6-3/8” x 2-1/16”) • Weight 480 g/1 lbs. 1oz. (excl. AC Adaptor) • Accessory AC Adaptor (ACI/ACB Series)

* 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms

■ VT-1 Specifications

■ COSM WAH TYPE

CUSTOM ADVANCED VOICE CBY-WAH
VO-WAH MO-WAH

BLUES OD

UNI-V

METAL ZONE MUFF FUZZ VINTAGE OD GUV DIST
DISTORTION TURBO OD BLUES OD BOOSTER

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Powerful, Friendly Recording
for All Musicians

• Rated Power Output 1.5 W + 1.5 W • Signal Processing A/D 24-bit AF method • D/A 24 bit • Digital Out/ USB Audio24-bit • Sampling Rate 44.1 kHz • Program Memories 200 (PRESET: 100, USER: 100) • Nominal Input Level GUITAR/BASS INPUT: –10 dBu, MIC
INPUT: –40 dBu (Balanced), AUX INPUT (L/R): –10 dBu • Input Impedance GUITAR/BASS INPUT: 1 MΩ, MIC Input: 2.2 kΩ, AUX Input (L/R): 33 kΩ • Nominal Output Level OUTPUT (L/R): –10 dBu, GUITAR AMP OUT: –10 dBu • Output Impedance OUTPUT (L/R): 1 kΩ,
GUITAR AMP OUT: 1.5 kΩ • Digital Output EIAJ CP1201, S/PDIF • Display 16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD) • USB AUDIO IN/OUT (Stereo, 44.1 kHz, 24 bit), MIDI IN/OUT, MIDI Control IN/OUT • Connectors GUITAR/BASS INPUT Jack (1/4” phone), MIC INPUT Jack
(XLR, 1/4” TRS), AUX INPUT Jack L/R (RCA pin), OUTPUT Jack L/R (RCA pin), GUITAR AMP OUT Jack (1/4” phone), PHONES Jack, EXP PEDAL/CTL (1, 2) Jack, DIGITAL OUT Connector (coaxial), USB Connector, MIDI IN/ OUT, AC Adoptor Jack • Power SupplyAC 14 V;
AC Adaptor (BRC Series) • Current Draw 800 mA • Dimensions 329 (W) x 231 (D) x 85 (H) mm (13” x 9-1/8” x 3-3/8”) • Weight 2.25 kg/5 lbs. • Accessories AC Adaptor (BRC Series), USB cable, GS-10 Software CD-ROM, Cakewalk Music Creator set

*0 dBu=0.775 Vrms

Groundbreaking

Groundbreaking

■ GS-10 Specifications

Powerful, Friendly Recording
for All Musicians

Forward-thinking technology —

the GS-10 is like no other effects

system, past or present.

Tabletop Access to BOSS’s Most
Advanced Modeling Technology

The GS-10 is driven by BOSS’s most advanced COSM amp-modeling technology. These models
give guitar and bass players access to a wide range of vintage and modern amps — 45 types
total! Guitarists can plug into classics, such as Clean Twin, MS1959 (

I), T-Amp, and JC-120;

bass players can get serious with Concert 810, Session, Bass 360, T.E., and more.
Whether you’re looking for delay, modulation, and reverb effects or independent compression
and EQ, the GS-10 can do it all and more. You’ll find everything from COSM overdrive/distortion
(22 types of classic distortion and overdrive pedals) and wah modeling, plus animated effects
such as Harmonist, Defretter, Rotary, and Uni-V. Up to 11 effects can be used simultaneously.
Editing is a breeze using the front-panel knobs or the included GS-10 Editor software.
While the GS-10’s COSM amp models are designed to faithfully re-create the sound of the
original, they can also be fully customized. That’s because COSM technology models every
component of the amp — from the circuits to the speaker cabinet, and even mic types and
positions. A major advantage!

Blues OD
Turbo OD
Booster
OD-1
T-Scream
Natural OD

Bass OD
Distortion
RAT
GUV DS
Mild DS
Solid DS

DST+
Metal Zone
R-MAN
Heavy Metal
Loud
Sharp

Mechanical
'60s FUZZ
Oct FUZZ
MUFF FUZZ

■COSM OD/DS TYPE

CRY Wah
VO Wah
Fat Wah
Light Wah

7String Wah
Reso Wah
Bass Wah

■COSM WAH TYPE

Original
1x8"
1x10"

1x12"
1x15"
1x18"

2x12"
2x15"
4x10"

4x12"
8x10"
8x12"

■COSM SPEAKER TYPE

CND451 CND87

FLAT

DYN57 DYN421

■COSM MIC TYPE

JC-120
Jazz Combo
Full Range
Warm Clean
Clean TWIN
Pro Crunch
Tweed

Crunch
Blues
Wild Crunch
VO Drive
VO Lead
MATCH Drive
Fat MATCH

BG Lead
BG Drive
BG Rhythm
Smooth Drive
MS1959 (I)
MS1959 (II)
MS1959 (I+II)

MS HiGain
Power Stack
R-FIER Red
R-FIER Orng
R-FIER Vint
T-AMP Clean
T-AMP Crunch

T-AMP Lead
SLDN
Drive Stack
Lead Stack
5150 Drive
Metal Stack
Metal Lead

Mic Preamp

CONCERT 810
SESSION

BASS 360
T.E.

B-MAN
FLIP TOP

Bass Clean
Bass Crunch

Bass HiGain

■COSM PREAMP TYPE

COSM GUITAR PREAMP TYPE

COSM BASS PREAMP TYPE

COSM MIC PREAMP TYPE

■EFFECT LIST

FX-1

PEDAL WAH

AUTO WAH

TONE MODIFY

ADV. COMPRESSOR

LIMITER

ENHANCER

SLOW GEAR

TREMOLO

DEFRETTER

RING MOD

FEEDBACKER

COMP

OD/DS

PREAMP/SPEAKER

EQ

NS

FV

FX-2

PHASER

FLANGER

HARMONIST

PITCH SHIFTER

OCTAVE

PEDAL BEND

2x2 CHORUS

PAN

VIBRATO

UNI-V

ROTARY

SHORT DELAY

HUMANIZER

SLICER

AUTO RIFF

GUITAR SYNTH

BASS SIMULATOR

STEREO EQUALIZER

DELAY

CHORUS

REVERB

The GS-10 is not only BOSS’s most powerful and innovative multi-effects
processor, it’s also an easy-to-use USB audio interface. Now guitar and bass
players can tap into 45 COSM

®

amp models and unique BOSS effects, and

record their performance directly to a computer.

BOSS’s Most Powerful Multi
Effects System

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Windows • Operating System: Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional / XP Home / 2000 Professional / Me / 98SE / 98 • Computer: Windows®-compatible personal computer equipped with a USB port • CPU/Clock: Pentium®, Celeron®,

Intel-compatible Processor / 600 MHz or Higher *Not compatible with the Crusoe CPU from Transmeta • USB Chipset: Intel's USB chipset is recommended *VIA USB chipsets - The CPU must be 1 GHz or higher • Memory (RAM): 128 MB or more

• Hard disk: 400 MB or more of free space • Display: resolution/Colors: 800 x 600 pixels or higher/65,535 colors (High Color 16 bit) or more

Macintosh • Operating System: MacOS 8.6 and 9.x (Editor/Librarian/USB driver), MacOS X (USB driver) *MacOS 9.0.4 or later is required when using SoundManager compatible applications • Computer: Apple USB Ready Macintosh • CPU/Clock: PowerPC G3 / 400

MHz or higher • Memory (RAM): 256 MB or more • Hard disk: 200 MB or more of free space • Display resolution/Colors: 800 x 600 pixels or higher/65,535 colors (High Color 16 bit) or more *Requires OMS 2.3.5 or later, Or requires FreeMIDI 1.35 or later

■ GS-10 Editor Software System Requirements

Record Direct to Your Computer
via USB

Got your tone just the way you want it? Now record it to your
favorite software using the GS-10’s onboard USB port. Simply
connect a cable and you’re ready to record your playing in pristine
digital quality. Audio tracks can also be processed through the
GS-10 and re-recorded into your software. It’s like having a
hardware plug-in!

BOSS’s GS-10 Editor software gives
you a sleek-looking graphic interface
capable of controlling all of the
onboard effects. Arranged as a
series of compact pedals, the GS-10
Editor takes the mystery out of
programming multi-effects by
breaking it down into the individual
components guitar players are used
to working with. Effects can be
re-routed in the signal chain by
dragging and dropping the pedals.

Bundled with Editing and Recording Software!

Tweak Your Tone with A Click

GUITAR EFFECTS SYSTEM with USB AUDIO INTERFACE

Comes with Built-in Speakers
and More

The GS-10’s built-in stereo speaker system provides easy monitoring whether you’re recording to
a computer or just jamming. Now you can make professional-quality recordings with nothing more
than your guitar, the GS-10 and a laptop. Or get killer tone when rehearsing without having to lug
around a practice amp. The GS-10 comes with a S/PDIF digital output, making it easy to connect
to a variety of professional recording gear. An Auxiliary input allows you to connect a CD player or
drum machine for practice, while an EXP/CTL jack lets you connect optional pedals and
footswitches for enhanced performance capabilities.

MIC INPUT

AUX INPUT

DIGITAL OUT

MIDI IN

FC-200

MIDI Foot Controller

Companion Floor-Pedal Controllers

GFC-50

Foot Controller

MIDI Cable

MSC-15(1.5m

),

MSC-25(2.5m

),

MSC-50(5m

)

For recording, the GS-10 includes Music Creator software
from Cakewalk. Recognized as one of the easiest PC-based
recording applications, Music Creator lets you focus on
making music instead of complicated software. Intuitive
point-and-click tools let you quickly arrange and mix your
music while taking advantage of special loop-based tools and
DXi soft synths. It’s the perfect complement to the GS-10!

Make Recordings on Your PC

Celebrity GS-10 Patches
Available Via Download!

Ready to inject some star power into your
GS-10? BOSS has good news.
Log onto www.bosscorp.co.jp, and grab custom
patches from the likes of George Lynch,
Yngwie Malmsteen, and Marty Friedman. And
for some rippin’ audio examples, log on to hear
the GS-10 patches being played by Yngwie and
Marty. Hendrix fans, there’s a special bank of
GS-10 patches waiting for you as well!

George Lynch

Marty Friedman

www.bosscorp.co.jp

Yngwie Malmsteen

*Windows Compatible

EV-5

Expression Pedal

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Musician-Friendly
Recording for the
Masses

Platinum

Platinum

Musician-Friendly
Recording for the
Masses

Make stellar recordings with

BOSS’s award-winning BR-series

recorders. The flagship BR-1600CD

is loaded with pro features that

are easy to use.

Burn your music on CD while taking advantage of the onboard Mastering Tool Kit with
multi-band compression for tight, punchy mixes. COSM Speaker Modeling helps you create
mixes that translate across any speaker system.

Built-in CD-R/RW Drive and Mastering Effects

Whether you’re recording guitar and vocals or an entire band, the
BR-1600CD can handle the job. When recording, you can choose from
256 V-Tracks, allowing you to lay down as many guitar solos or vocal
takes as needed. Once finished, select any 16 tracks for playback —
plenty of room for all your tracks and overdubs. And since it’s digital, you
get pristine sound quality and the benefit of non-destructive editing. So go
ahead and cut, copy, and paste as you please!

Hassle-Free, Multi-Track Recording

Famed ease of use with power to spare, the BOSS BR-1600CD makes recording
incredibly fluid and fun. Ready for 4-step simplicity? It’s as easy as grabbing a guitar,
selecting an effect, arming the track, and recording. Repeat the process, or record an
entire band simultaneously, and build your radio-ready mix.

Friendly Power Tools for Recording

Plug into the BR-1600CD and you have an arsenal of world-class BOSS effects at your
disposal: compression on eight channels, 3-band EQ on all 16 channels, separate
insert processing with powerful COSM®overdrive/distortion, amp, and microphone
modeling, plus modeling effects optimized for bass and acoustic guitar, and a separate
reverb and chorus/delay processor. Forget about external effects — it’s all here!

Mind-Blowing Modeling Effects for
Guitar, Bass, and Vocals

■

COSM EFFECT MODELING LIST

AC AMG

COSM Guitar Amp Modeling

COSM Bass Amp Modeling

■

COSM AMP MODELING LIST

JC-120
JAZZ COMBO
FULL RANGE
CLEAN TWIN
PRO CRUNCH
TWEED
CRUNCH
BLUES

STACK CRUNCH
VO DRIVE
VO LEAD
VO CLEAN
MATCH DRIVE
MATCH LEAD
FAT MATCH
BG LEAD

BG DRIVE
BG RHYTHM
MS (

I

)

MS (

I+II

)
MS HI GAIN
R-FIER RED
R-FIER ORANGE
R-FIER VINTAGE

SLDN
DRIVE STACK
LEAD STACK
5150 DRIVE
METAL STACK
METAL LEAD

COSM Overdrive/Distortion

COSM Wah

BLUES OD
TURBO OD
BOOSTER
DISTORTION

AMERICAN DS
GUV DS
OD-1
T-SCREAM

DST

+

'60S FUZZ
OCT FUZZ
MUFF FUZZ

MT-2
R-MAN
HEAVY METAL

CRY WAH
VO WAH

FAT WAH Light WAH

7String WAH

COSM Comp/Limiter

BOSSCmp D-Comp Rack160

VtgRack

The BR-1600CD isn’t your average 16-track. This portable powerhouse records up to
eight XLR inputs at once while adding beefed up effects and backing tracks — all with
easy BOSS operation.

16-Track Recorder with Pro
Features and BOSS Simplicity

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■BR-1600CD Specifications

• Tracks Track: 16, V-Track: 256 (16 V-Tracks per primary Track) *Up to 8 tracks can be recorded simultaneously, and up to 16 tracks can be played back
simultaneously. • Maximum Useful Capacity / Recording Time Internal Hard Disk: 40 GB / Recording Time; 120 hours (conversion in one track) *The recording
times shown above are approximate. Times may vary depending on the number of songs and size of imported loop phrase that were created. The recording times
shown are the total for all tracks used. Therefore, if each of the 16 tracks contain an equal amount of data, the length of the resulting song will be approximately 1/16
of the time shown. • Signal Processing <AD Conversion>: [24-bit, AF Method (Guitar/Bass)], [24-bit, ∆∑Modulation (VOCAL)], [24-bit, ∆∑Modulation (MULTI­TRACK)], [24 bit, ∆∑Modulation (STEREO TRACKS)], <DA Conversion>: 24 bit, ∆∑Modulation, <Internal Processing>: 24 bit (digital mixer section), <Recording
Data>: 16 bit linear • Sample Rate 44.1 kHz • Interface DIGITAL IN: S/PDIF 16–24 bit (coaxial type), DIGITAL OUT: S/PDIF 16–24 bit (coaxial type), USB connector
(B type) • Display 130 x 36 mm (Backlit LCD) • Power Supply DC 12 V; AC Adaptor (Roland PSB-3U) • Power Consumption 3 A • Dimensions 494 (W) x 339
(D) x 99 (H) mm (19-1/2” x 13-3/8” x 3-15/16”) • Weight 4.9 kg/10 lbs. 13 oz. (Excluding AC Adaptor) • Accessories AC Adaptor: PSB-3U,
DISCRETE DRUMS (CD-ROM) * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

■ BR-1600CD System Requirements (USB Connection)

• Compatible OS: Windows: Windows®Me/2000 or later, Macintosh: Mac OS 9.1 or later • Computer: Windows: Windows-compatible personal computer equipped
with a USB port, Macintosh: Apple Macintosh computer equipped with a USB port • Driver: The BR-1600CD uses a standard DRIVER that is found on the OS. The
DRIVER will be installed automatically once connected with Computer via USB.

MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
USB

DIGITAL IN/OUT (coaxial type)
FOOT SW Jack
EXP PEDAL Jack

LINE OUT Jacks
INPUT 1–8 Jacks (unbalanced)
MIC 1–8 Jacks (XLR balanced)

Multi-Mic Recording with Phantom Power and More

DIGITAL RECORDING STUDIO

■BR-1600CD Rear Panel

1.

2.

3.

4.

The USB port makes it easy to load WAV files
from your computer into a track, or export your
tracks for further editing in software. It’s also a
great way to back up projects.

Complete Creative Freedom with USB

Want to integrate video with
your music? With V-LINK and
an optional Edirol video editor,
it’s easy to control and
manipulate video using the
BR-1600CD’s buttons and
knobs.

Combine Audio and Video with V-LINK

Vocals tracks will never be out of tune again,
thanks to the BR-1600CD’s powerful Vocal
Tool Box features. You can also add a variety
of realistic harmony parts with the easy-to­use note/chord sequencer feature, which
creates harmonies via chord input!

The BR-1600CD includes eight sweet-sounding
XLR microphone inputs with phantom power.
Use them to mic up a drum set or to record
multiple vocalists simultaneously. Or how about
recording your entire band? The BR-1600CD’s
new Multi-Track recording mode eliminates
confusing concepts such as recording buses
and includes powerful channel effects such as
a compressor, 3-band EQ, and low-cut filter.

Perfect Vocals with Vocal Tool Box

BOSS’s Rhythm Track goes to the extreme. Now you get a separate Drum,
Bass, and Loop Phrase track for creating
complete backing arrangements. High­quality sounds and phrases are included,
and you can even load in your own loops.

New Backing Tracks with Realistic
Sounds

DV-7PR

Realtime Video Presenter

Record up eight microphones in four easy steps!

Connect your
microphones

Adjust the effects

Push the Level
Calibration button

Push REC and PLAY

■Multi-mic recording example

AKG C3000B

*Recommended for

COSM Mic Modeling

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Made with Musicians in Mind

■

COSM®Effects for Killer Tone

From crunchy blues tones to screaming rock leads, the BR-1180CD’s COSM Amp
Modeling delivers — no external effects or amps needed! Of course, there are plenty
of other goodies such as COSM
Mic and Speaker Modeling, a
Bass Simulator, and a Mastering Tool
Kit for great mixdowns. Two Loop
processors provide global effects
such as reverb, chorus, and delay.

■

BR-1180CD Specifications

• Tracks Track: 10, V-Track: 80 (8 V-Tracks per each Track) * Up to 2 tracks can be recorded simultaneously, and up to 10 tracks can be played back simultaneously. • Signal Processing <AD Conversion>: [24-bit AF Method (Guitar/Bass)], [24-bit AF-AD (Mic)], [24-bit

(Line)], [24-bit (Simul)], <DA Conversion>: 24-bit, <Internal Processing>: 24-bit (digital mixer section), <Recording Data>: 16-bit linear (data type: LIN) • Sample Rate 44.1 kHz • Effects Mixer Effects: [Loop Effects: Chorus/Delay/Doubling, Reverb], [EQ (Two-band
equalizer. Independent for each track.)], Insert Effects: 17 algorithms, Speaker Modeling (Reference model are the Roland DS-90/90A and DS-50A), Mastering Effects • Rhythm/Loop Phrase Resolution: 96 TPQN, Rhythm Patterns: [Preset: 50, User*: 999, Song*: 999
*User-programmable and SMF-importable], Rhythm Arranges: [Preset: 50, User: 10, Song*: 10 *User-programmable], Loop Phrases: [User: 400, Song: 50] (.WAV/AIFF-importable) • Display 64 x 40 mm (Backlit LCD) • Power Supply DC 12 V; Supplied AC Adaptor

• Power Consumption 3 A • Dimensions 460 (W) x 273 (D) x 87 (H) mm (18-1/8” x 10-3/4” x 3-7/16”) • Weight 3.85 kg/8 lbs. 8 oz. (excl. AC Adaptor) • Accessories AC Adaptor: PSB-3U, Effect Patch List/Rhythm Pattern List, DISCRETE DRUMS (CD-ROM)

* 0 dBu=0.775 Vrms

Hassle-Free Recording!

■

Massive 40GB Hard Drive

The BR-1180CD comes with a 40GB internal hard drive for tons of ultra-reliable
recording. Now there’s plenty of room to track your next hit.

■

80-Track Digital Recording

The BR-1180CD’s 10 primary tracks
each contain eight “Virtual Tracks” —
yielding a total of 80 recording
tracks — which can be edited and
combined with digital precision (just
select any 10 for playback).

■

Easy CD Burning

With the built-in CD-R/RW drive, CD burning and project backup
have never been more convenient. Want to share your music?
Simply insert the Mastering Tool Kit for punchy multi-band
compression, mix down to the stereo Master Track, and burn a
CD — just like the pros.

*The recording times shown at left are approximate. Times may

vary depending on the number of songs and the size of imported
loop phrases.

*Recording times shown are the total for all tracks used.

Therefore, if each of the ten tracks contain an equal amount of data,
the length of the resulting song will be approximately 1/10 of the
time shown.

Data type

LIN
MT1
MT2
LV1
LV2

Recording time

120 hours

240 hours
320 hours
380 hours
480 hours

(conversion in 1 track, times approximate)

Internal Hard Disk: 40GB

■MAXIMUM USEFUL CAPACITY / RECORDING TIME

Easy

Easy

Distance

Doubling

Enhancer

4-Band Equalizer

Flanger

Foot Volume

Limiter

Lo-Fi Box

Mic Converter

Noise Suppressor

Octave

Phaser

Pitch Shifter

Preamp

Ring Modulator

Slow Attack

Speaker Simulator

Tremolo/Pan

Voice Transformer

Wah

Acoustic Guitar Simulator

Acoustic Processor

Bass Simulator

Bass Cut Filter

Chorus

Compressor

COSM Comp/Limiter

De-esser

Defretter

Delay

■EFFECT LIST

JC-120

CLEAN

CRUNCH

MATCH

SLDN

METAL

METAL D

AC

MS(1

)

MS(2

)

MS(1+2

)

VO DRV

BLUES

BG LEAD

GUITAR PREAMP

BASS PREAMP

AMG

■COSM PREAMP TYPE

■BR-1180CD TRACK CONFIGURATION

1. Grab a guitar

2.

Select an effect

3. Arm the track

4. Start recording

Made with Musicians in Mind

At BOSS, we have a passion for

technology, but we’re also

musicians. That’s why our gear

is designed to be simple and

easy to use.

It’s that

easy!

It’s that

easy!

AKG C3000B

*Recommended for

COSM Mic Modeling

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The BR-1180CD Digital Recording Studio is more than a digital recorder, it’s a
complete music production system. You get 10 tracks of hard disk recording,
80 Virtual Tracks, onboard COSM effects, a programmable Rhythm Guide
drum track, and a built-in CD-R/RW drive for burning CDs. And because it’s
from BOSS, you won’t lose your wallet — or your patience — owning one.

MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
DIGITAL OUT (Optical

)

FOOT SW Jack
EXP PEDAL Jack
PHONES Jack

PHONES VOLUME Knob
LINE OUT Jacks (L, R

)

LINE IN Jacks (L, R

)

MIC 1 (VOCAL) Jack (TRS Phone

)

MIC 1 (VOCAL) Jack
(

XLR Type with phantom power

)

MIC 2 Jack (TRS Phone

)

MIC 2 Jack
(

XLR Type with phantom power

)

GUITAR/BASS Jack

■

Import and Export .WAV/AIFF Files

Import .WAV/AIFF files and CD tracks! A handy Timestretch function makes
it easy to sync loops to the tempo of your song. Likewise, you can also
export BR-1180CD tracks for easy loading into a Mac or PC.

Need drums? Switch on the Rhythm Track! It’s like having a drum machine
built right into the BR-1180CD, stocked with realistic sounds and a variety of
patterns for your song.

■

Separate Rhythm Track

DIGITAL RECORDING STUDIO

Version 2

IMPORT

BPM=120

Loop phrase

(

Latin Percussion

)

BPM=140
BPM=140

Internal
Rhythm
Patterns

CDs

Tempo Match
(

Sync Loops

)

Rhythm Arrange

(

Rock 1

)

"Rock 1"

"Latin Percussion"

BPM=140

Make Your Own Beats: The Rhythm Track
is fully programmable, so you can create
your own rhythm patterns using realtime
or step recording.

Import Standard MIDI File Patterns: Using the BR-1180CD’s onboard
CD-R/RW drive, you can load Standard MIDI File (SMF) rhythm patterns on
CD-ROM directly into the Rhythm Track for playback.

*Each style has six forms (intro, verse1, 2, fill1,2, Ending).

●

ROCK x 6

●

HARD ROCK x 5

●

HEAVY x 5

●

POP x 8

●

BALLAD x 2

●

BLUES x 4

●

R&B x 5

●

JAZZ x 3

●

FUSION x 2

●

HipHop x 2

●

FUNK x 1

●

HOUSE x 1

●

Country x 2

●

OTHER x 3

●

Metronome x 1

Kick 1

Snare 1

Closed
Hi Hat

Tracks Status buttons change into drum pads!

TRACK button Drum Sound TRACK button Drum Sound

Kick 1
Snare 1
Closed Hi Hat
Open Hi Hat
Low Tom
Mid Tom
High Tom
Crash Cymbal

Ride Cymbal
Kick 2
Snare 2
Claves
Cow Bell
High Q
Metronome

(

Click)

Metronome

(

Bell)

[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[7]
[8]

[

9/10

]

[

V-TRACK] + [1]

[

V-TRACK] + [2]

[

V-TRACK] + [3]

[

V-TRACK] + [4]

[

V-TRACK] + [5]

[

V-TRACK] + [6]

[

V-TRACK] + [7]

■TEMPO MATCH

■PRESET RHYTHM PATTERNS

■REALTIME RECORDING

• ➝●

Low High

[Volume]

■STEP RECORDING

■BR-1180CD Rear Panel

Taking Compact Digital
Studios to the Next Level

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Freedom

Freedom

Make Music Anywhere

Make Music Anywhere

Thanks to its USB connectivity,

onboard Rhythm Guide drum

machine, and battery power, the

BR-864 gives you the freedom

to create music and make

professional-quality recordings

at home or on the road.

The BR-864 puts 8-track digital recording in BOSS’s most portable package ever, without
skimping on features. Inside you’ll find 64 Virtual Tracks, killer COSM®effects, and the
world’s easiest user interface. But this affordable 8-track also has a new Rhythm Guide
with programmable patterns, .WAV/AIFF compatibility, USB, and more.

8-Track Power, 4-Track Size

Plug into the BR-864 direct and get the tone you want with COSM
Amp Modeling. Or lay down bass tracks using the Bass Simulator. The
BR-864 also comes with new effects such as pedal wah*, guitar synth,
and a scale-intelligent Harmonist. *Optional expression pedal required.

Get Killer Tone with COSM

Acoustic Guitar Simulator
Acoustic Processor
Bass Simulator
Chorus
Compressor
COSM Comp/Limiter
De-esser

Defretter
Delay
Doubling
Enhancer
4-Band Equalizer
Flanger
Foot Volume

Guitar Synth
Harmonist
Lo-Fi Box
Noise Suppressor
Octave
Phaser
Pitch Shifter

Preamp
Ring Modulator
Slow Attack
Speaker Simulator
Tremolo/Pan
Voice Transformer
Wah

■COSM PREAMP TYPE

JC-120
CLEAN

CRUNCH
MATCH

VO DRV
BLUES

BG LEAD
MS(1

)

MS(2

)

MS(1+2

)

SLDN
METAL

METAL D

AC
AMG

GUITAR

BASS

■COSM COMP/ LIMITER TYPE

■EFFECT LIST

BOSS-Cmp

D-Comp

Rack160

VtgRack

BOSS thought of everything!
The BR-864’s built-in
microphone is perfect for times
when bringing a mic and cable
along isn’t practical.

Convenient Built-in Mic

With 64 Virtual Tracks, there’s plenty of room to “comp” the
perfect vocal take or try alternate guitar solos. Then just
choose any eight tracks for playback and mixdown. The
BR-864 also adds new Track EQ, leaving the internal effects
free for things like amp modeling and delay.

64 Virtual Tracks and 8-Track Playback

■BR-864 TRACK CONFIGURATION

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• Tracks Track: 8, V-Track: 64 (8 V-Tracks per each Track)*Up to 2 tracks can be recorded simultaneously, and up to 8 tracks can be played back simultaneously.

• Useful Capacity CompactFlash (32 MB–1 GB) • Data Type Hi-Fi (MT2), Standard (LV1), Long (LV2) • Signal Processing AD Conversion [24-bit, ∆∑Modulation

+ AF-AD (Guitar/Bass), 24-bit, ∆∑Modulation + AF-AD (Mic), 24-bit, ∆∑Modulation (Line), 24-bit, ∆∑Modulation (Simul)], DA Conversion [24-bit,
∆∑Modulation], Internal Processing [24-bit (digital mixer section)] • Sample Rate 44.1 kHz • Display 16 Characters x 2 Lines + Approx. 100 icons (Backlit LCD)

• Power Supply DC 9 V: Supplied AC Adaptor (PSA Series), Dry battery x 6 • Current Draw 200 mA *Expected battery life under continuous use: [Alkaline:
5 hours] *These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use. • Dimensions 322 (W) x 225 (D) x 69 (H) mm (12-11/16” x 8-7/8” x 2-3/4”)

• Weight 1.65 kg/3 lbs. 11 oz. (excl. batteries) • Accessories Dry battery (R6 (AA) type) x 6, Demo Card • Option AC Adaptor (PSA Series) * 0 dBu=0.775 Vr ms

■ BR-864 Specifications

• Compatible OS: Windows: Windows®Me/2000 or later, Macintosh: Mac OS 9.1 or later • Computer: Windows: Windows-compatible personal computer
equipped with a USB port, Macintosh: Apple Macintosh computer equipped with a USB port • Driver: The BR-864 uses a standard DRIVER that is found on
the OS. The DRIVER will be installed automatically once connected with Computer via USB.

■ System Requirements (USB Connection)

USB Connector

FOOT SW (Foot Switch) /
EXP PEDAL Jack

MIDI OUT Connector

DIGITAL OUT (Optical)

1

2

3

4

LINE OUT Jacks (L, R)

5

LINE IN Jacks (L, R)

6

MIC Jack (TRS Balance Type)

7

MIC Jack (XLR Type)

8

GUITAR/BASS Jack

9

1 3 8 94 62 75

■ BR-864 Rear Panel

8-TRACK DIGITAL STUDIO

1. Grab a guitar

2.

Select an effect

3. Arm the track

4. Start recording

Wanna make a CD? Try running your stereo
mixdown through the BR-864’s Mastering
Tool Kit. This special multi-effect includes
multi-band compression, parametric EQ,
a limiter, enhancer, and more to give your
tracks extra loudness and punch.

A Mastering House Built-In

Thanks to USB, the BR-864 opens your
recordings up to the world of computers and
the Internet. With a single-cable connection,
you can easily import .WAV/AIFF files or export
your songs to a Mac or PC for CD-burning and
data backup.

Open-Ended USB Interface

Record over an hour’s worth of tracks using the included
128MB CompactFlash™ card. These are the same storage
cards used by modern digital cameras, so they’re easy
to get.

More Recording Time with CompactFlash

The BR-864 can run on AC or battery power,
which means you can now make professional­quality recordings any time, any place. BOSS
even includes the batteries!

Batteries Included

32 min.
39 min.
49 min.

130 min.
156 min.
196 min.

520 min.
624 min.
784 min.

64 MB

65 min.
78 min.
98 min.

128 MB 256 MB 1 GB

16 min.
19 min.
24 min.

Hi-Fi (MT2

)

Standard (LV1

)

Long (LV2

)

32

MB

*The recording times shown above are approximate. Times may vary depending on the number of songs
created.
*Recording times shown are the total for all tracks used. Therefore, if each of the eight tracks contain an
equal amount of data, the length of the resulting song will be approximately 1/8 of the time shown.

■BR-864 RECORDING TIME (1 track

)

The new Rhythm Guide offers a variety of realistic-sounding drum
patterns, plus full programmability. New sounds can be imported
using the Tone Load function.

Make Your Own Beats

The Rhythm Guide is fully programmable, so you can create your
own rhythm patterns using the following features.

New Programmable Rhythm Guide

■TONE LOAD

You can create new drum kits by loading your
favorite drum sounds from a track, or by
importing .WAV/AIFF files (up to 13 seconds of
audio per drum kit).

*The Track Status buttons

change into Drum pads!

■STEP RECORDING

■REALTIME RECORDING

Recording

Made
Simple

Recording

Made
Simple

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Your Own Personal Drummer

A compact rhythm programmer with the acclaimed sounds from BOSS’s higher-end models, the DR-670 raises the bar in its
price class with a host of powerful features, including velocity-sensitive pads, 255 top-quality drum and percussion sounds,
a bass part for programming bass lines, and more. A foot-control jack allows the DR-670 to be controlled by optional
footswitch for hands-free operation.

Killer Drums at an Amazing Low Price

• Max. Polyphony 20 voices *Depending on the instruments and drum kits used, max. polyphony may be lower. • Instruments Drum: 256, Bass: 16 • Rhythm Patterns
User: 200, Preset: 200 • Songs Songs: 100, Song Length: Max. 250 patterns for a song., Total Patterns for all songs: approx. 3,000 • Connectors Output (L, R),
Headphones, Footswitch, MIDI (In, Out), AC Adaptor (DC 9 V) • Power Supply DC 9 V: Dry Battery x 6, AC Adaptor (PSA Series: Optional) • Accessory Alkaline Dry Battery
<LR6 (AA) type> x 6 • Option AC Adaptor (PSA Series)

Dr. Rhythm

The DR-880 is a rhythm-programming powerhouse that’s loaded with world-class drum, percussion,
and bass sounds. You can get microscopic with the DR-880 or use the EZ Compose and Groove
Modify features, which allow complex patterns to be constructed without note-by-note programming
hassles. Guitar and bass players can join the action by plugging directly to the DR-880’s Guitar/Bass
Input jack, and playing through the built-in COSM®Drive/Amp models and multi-effects.

The Next-Generation Rhythm Machine

• Max. Polyphony 32 voices *Depending on the bass sound selected, maximum polyphony may be lower • Instruments Drums: 440, Bass:
40 • Kits Preset: 100, User: 100 • Rhythm Patterns User: 500, Preset: 500 • Songs User: 100 • Connectors [Rear: Output] L(Mono), R (1/4"
Phone Type), L, R (Phono Type), Digital Out (coaxial), USB, [CTL] 1/2, 3/4/EXP Pedal, MIDI (In, Out), AC Adaptor, [Front] Phones (stereo
1/4" Phone Type), Guitar/Bass Input (1/4" Phone Type) • Power Supply AC Adaptor (BRC Series) • Dimensions 273 (W) x 242 (D) x 72 (H)
mm (10-3/4" x 9-9/16" x 2-7/8") • Accessories AC Adaptor (BRC Series), DR-880 Driver CD-ROM • Options Footswitch (FS-5U, FS-6),
Expression Pedal (EV-5)

Dr. Rhythm

BOSS’s most affordable drum machine for jamming or practice offers realistic drum, percussion, and bass sounds. New
Rhythm Progressions with variations also provide intuitive track arranging. There are 100 preset styles and 100 user styles
onboard; user patterns can be programmed via realtime record or step entry. A footswitch input provides easy live control.
The DR-3 runs on AC or battery power.

• Max. Polyphony 12 voices • Instruments Drum and Perc: 120, Bass: 12 • Rhythm Patterns User: 100, Preset: 100 *11 patterns for a rhythm pattern • Songs Songs: 100,
Song Length: Max. 250 patterns for a song • Connectors Output (L, R/RCA Phono Type), L (PHONES), R (Mono) (1/4” Phone Type), Footswitch (Stereo 1/4” Phone Type),
MIDI IN, AC Adaptor • Power Supply DC 9 V: Dry Battery x 6, AC Adapter (PSA Series) • Power Consumption 200 mA • Accessory Alkaline Dry Battery <LR6 (AA) type> x 6

• Option AC Adaptor (PSA Series)

Dr. Rhythm

Performers

Performers

More Ways to
Groove

From stage to studio, BOSS drum

machines, samplers, and metronomes

are your rock-solid rhythmic source.

EZ Compose: Pattern Edit

Make custom patterns automatically;
easily select and combine pre­programmed phrase combinations.

EZ Compose: Chord Progression

Bass patterns can be composed
quickly by selecting chord­progression templates.

Multi-Effects: Guitar Multi

Plug in a guitar or bass and jam
through the onboard COSM amp
models and multi-effects.

The ultimate digital metronome packed with
professional features such as programmable beat and tuning
memories, a loop function and human voice count.

A Talking Metronome!

Dr. Beat

The DB-60 is a deluxe metronome that can lay down the
click in style. Program your own beats or choose from a
variety of patterns. Tap in your tempo, and clock your
practice with the Stop Watch and Timer features.

More Than Just a Metronome

Dr. Beat

An affordable, rock-solid metronome with helpful
practice features, including 24 beat variations with six
rhythm types, plus a handy stopwatch and timer.

Don’t Practice Without It!

Dr. Beat

A killer sampler with CD-quality sound, 26 effects, and a
pattern sequencer for building complete songs right on
your tabletop. Store 64MB of additional samples and even
load .WAV/AIFF files using optional SmartMedia cards*.

*Requires SmartMedia adaptor or PCI adaptor card.

Pro Sampling Made Easy

• Internal Memory Samples: 16, Patterns: 16 • Expansion Card Memory
(SmartMedia) [Samples: 16, Backup: 112], [Patterns: 16, Backup: 112] • Sample
Rate 44.1/22.05/11.025 kHz • Effects 26 types • Pattern Sequencer Max. Note

Strage: [Internal: Approx. 7,500 notes], [Memory Card (SmartMedia): Approx. 7,500
notes] • Pattern Length 1 to 99 measures • Accessory AC Adaptor

Versatile and portable, the new CM-30 CUBE Monitor
delivers 30 watts of audio punch through a high-quality 6.5”
coaxial 2-way speaker with stereo preamp. The CM-30 is
ideal for home-studio and wide-ranging monitoring
applications thanks to its compact and rugged design.

The New Multi-Purpose CUBE

• Rated Power Output 30 W • Speaker 16 cm (6.5") + Tweeter (Coaxial 2-Way)

• Connectors Channel 1 Input (XLR type, 1/4" Phone Type), Channel 2, 3 Input L

(Mono 1/4" Phone Type), Channel 2, 3 Input R (1/4" Phone Type), Aux In 1 (RCA
Phono Type), Aux In 2(Stereo miniature Phone Type), Stereo Link Out L, R (1/4"
Phone Type), Stereo Link In (1/4" Phone Type), Stereo Phones (1/4" Phone Type)

Dr.Sample

• Connectors Phone x 2 (Stereo 1/4" Phone, Stereo Mini), Input, AC Adaptor

• Power Supply DC 9 V: Dry Battery, AC Adaptor (PSA Series: Optional)

• Accessories Soft Case, Wire Stand, Dry Battery

• Connectors Phones (Stereo Mini) • Power Supply DC 3V: Dry Battery x 2

• Accessories Soft case, Dry Battery

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EV-5

Expression Pedal

DR-20

*

Dynamic Microphone

DR-10

Dynamic Microphone

FS-5U

Footswitch (Unlatch)

FS-5L

Footswitch (Latch)

DI-1

Direct Box

FS-6

DUAL Footswitch

AB-2

2-Way Selector

Don’t Forget the Accessories…

*Recommended for BR-1180CD COSM Mic Modeling.

RH-200 Headphone
RH-50 Headphone
RH-20 Headphone

AC Adaptors

●PSA Series (117/230/240 V )

●ACA Series (117/230 V )

Audio Cable

●PCS-31
(Stereo 1/4" ↔ 2 x 1/4"; 2.2 m)

MIDI Cable

●MSC Series (1.5/2.5/5.0 m)

DC Cable

●PCS-20A 8PIN Parallel DC Cable
(8 x DC Plug; 1 m)

The BOSS BCB-60 Pedal Board is a convenient way to set up and
transport all your compact effects. The unique padded interior can be
customized to fit a range of gear, while a built-in AC adaptor cranks out
1,000 mA of power — enough to run up to seven devices!

Works with All BOSS Pedals!

BCB-60 Pedal Board

• Connector Phone (Mono Mini) • Power Supply DC 3 V: Lithium Battery

• Accessories Strap, Lithium Battery

*Compact pedals and tuner not included and shown only for photography purposes.

CM-30

The SP-505 is BOSS’s ultimate tool for composing music with
samples and laying down beats! It gives you eight voices of
CD-quality sampling, powerful editing tools such as Chop,
Pitch and BPM Sync, built-in effects, plus a sequencer for
creating grooves using samples or onboard tones.

*Requires SmartMedia adaptor or PCI adaptor card when using

optional SmartMedia cards.

A Complete Sampling Workstation

• Internal Memory Samples: 250 • Expansion Card Memory (SmartMedia)
Samples: 256 • Sample Rate 44.1/22.05/11.025 kHz • No. of Recordable Events
(pad operations) Approx. 15,000 events • Preset Sample 64 • Preset Pattern 40
(Hip-Hop x 19, House x 11, Techno x 4, Drum’n’Bass x 4, Big Beat x 2) • Accessory
AC Adaptor (BRC Series)

Groove Sampling
Workstation

RH-200

DR-20

All specifications and appearances are subject to change.

All trademarks used in this catalog are the property of their respective companies.

Printed in Japan July 2004 RAM-3851 GR-GEN-SE CD-3

Once a musical instrument generates sound vibrations, it reaches the human ear through various mediating objects, each of which significantly affects the sound.
The material and configuration of the instrument, the electric/electronic/magnetic amplifying system, the air and the reverberation of the room all affect the final sound.
Sound modeling, the latest DSP technology, “virtually ” reconstructs these objects. Roland’s breakthrough Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM)uses the advantages of
multiple modeling methods and succeeds in accurately emulating existing sounds, as well as producing sounds that have never before been created.

www.BOSScorp.co.jp

Are You Plugged In?

GT-6/6B
ME-50/50B
Compact Pedals
TU Series
Twin Pedals

AD Series
PW-10
VT-1
BR Series
DR Series

DB Series
SP Series
Accessories

Are You Plugged In?