Boss ME70 Owner’s Manual

Technology that simulates existing physical structures, materials, and the like using different, virtual means is called “modeling technology.” COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) is a technical innovation from Roland that combines a number of such sound-modeling technologies to create even newer sounds.

Owner's Manual

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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. E-18) and “Important Notes” (p. E-19). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

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All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Creating Sounds................................................................. E-2

Printing Conventions and icons in This Manual

Text or numerals enclosed in square brackets [ ]

(p. E-**)

Indicate buttons.

[WRITE] WRITE button Indicates information that

you should be aware of when using the ME-70.

Indicates supplementary information about an operation.

Indicates information about a convenient operation.

Indicates a reference page.

Using the Effects................................................................. E-4

COMP/FX (Compressor/Effects) ........................................................................ E-4

OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion)............................................................................ E-5

MODULATION.......................................................................................................... E-6

DELAY .........................................................................................................................E-7

PREAMP...................................................................................................................... E-8

NS (Noise Suppressor)........................................................................................... E-8

REVERB........................................................................................................................ E-9

PEDAL FX (Pedal Effects)...................................................................................... E-9

Saving/Calling Up and Using Tones (Memory Mode) ... E-10

Changing Between the Manual and Memory Modes .............................E-10

Saving Tones (Patch Write)...............................................................................E-10

Calling Up Tones (Patches) ...............................................................................E-11

Changing Tone Settings (Memory Edit Mode) ..........................................E-11

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Convenient Functions...................................................... E-12

Creating Tones with Ease (EZ Tone) ..............................................................E-12

Checking the Values of Controls.....................................................................E-12

Tuning the Guitar (Tuner)..................................................................................E-13

Using External Foot Switches...........................................................................E-13

Applying Effects in Time with the Song Tempo (Tap Tempo).............E-14

Phrase Loop Play...................................................................................................E-15

Making the Settings for Control Operation ................................................E-15

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) ............. E-16

Adjusting the Expression Pedal...................................... E-16

Appendices ....................................................................... E-17

USING THE UNIT SAFELY...............................................................................E-18

Important Notes ..............................................................................................E-19

*G6037008-01*

Stereo Headphones

Electric Guitar

Guitar Amp

Digital Audio Player, etc.

Footswitch (BOSS FS-6, etc.)

The battery compartment is located on the underside.

Insert the included batteries, taking care to orient them correctly.

Note when connecting the ME-70 to the other devices

Step Step

Step

Turn down the volume all the way on all equipment!

Connect the equipment.

Insert the plug to power up the ME-70.

Switch on the amp's power last!

You can mix stereo audio from AUX IN with the output.



The ME-70 has no built-in amp or speakers. To hear sounds, you'll need to provide a guitar amplier, stereo headphones, or other such equipment.



For mono output, connect the cable to just the L/MONO jack.



To send the output from the REC OUT/PHONES jack to a recorder or the like, use a special cable (PCS-31L; sold separately). If you use an ordinary guitar cable, only the left-channel audio is output.

 When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the unit so no buttons or controls get damaged.

 When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.  Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity.  Avoid using new batteries together with used ones. In addition, avoid mixing dierent types of batteries.  Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time.  If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the discharge

from the battery compartment. Then install new batteries. To avoid inammation of the skin, make sure that none of the battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the aected area with running water if any of the discharge has entered the eyes.

 Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.

 Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your various devices in

the order specied. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.  To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn o the power on all devices before making any connections.

 Raise the amp volume only after turning on the power to all connected devices.  This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is

required before the unit will operate normally.  When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the inputs (AUX IN) may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.

 Expected battery life under continuous use: Carbon: 5 hours, Alkaline: 13 hours These gures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.  When operating on battery power only, the unit's indicator will become dim when battery power gets too low. Replace the battery as soon as possible.  We recommend that you keep batteries installed in the unit even when you're powering it with the AC adaptor. That way, you’ll be able to continue a performance even if the cord of the AC adaptor gets accidently disconnected from the unit.

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Creating Sounds

AUX INGUITAR

Making the Connections and Turning the Power On

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Digital Recorder, etc.

PCS-31L cable (Sold separately)

AC Adaptor PSA series (sold separately)

White (L)

Red (R)

Be sure to use a PSA series adaptor. The use of any other adaptor may cause malfunction.

Inserting a plug into the REC OUT/PHONES jack automatically activates the built-in guitar-amp simulator, enabling you to enjoy impressive guitar sound even with headphones. The same eect is applied to Gt. AMP OUTPUT at this time, too. When you're performing using a guitar amp connected to Gt. AMP OUTPUT, disconnect the plug from the REC OUT/PHONES jack.

To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration.

Connect a commercially available anti-theft security cable here. http://www.kensington.com/

INPUTPHONES POWER ONREC OUT

Should you encounter unexpected results, such as no sound being produced, check the following.

• Are connections to other devices correctly made?

Check the connections once more.

• Is the volume turned down?

Check the volume levels on any connected amp or mixer.

• Can you hear sound through the headphones when headphones are connected?

If you can hear sounds, it may be that there is a short in the cable used to connect the amp or other device, or perhaps a mistake in an external device’s settings. Check the connecting cables and external devices once more.

• Has the level been lowered with the expression pedal?

Sounds are not output when the toe of the expression pedal is in the raised position while the pedal is set to function as a volume pedal (p. E-9).

Expression Pedal

Creating Sounds

Adjusting the Volume

1. Adjust the OUTPUT LEVEL knob.

 Raising the OUTPUT LEVEL knob too much may result in sound distortion.

 When the OUTPUT LEVEL knob is centered and all effects are off, input and

output are at the same level.

Turning Off the Power

1. Turn down the volume all the way on all equipment

(this unit, the amplifier, and everything else).

2. Switch off the amp and other connected devices.

3. Unplug the guitar or other instrument connected to

the INPUT jack on the ME-70.

The power to the ME-70 is switched off.

OUTPUT

guitar-amp simulatorGt.AMP

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Using the Effects

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SENS

TONE

PEAK

SENS

ATT AC K

LEVEL

SENS

TONE

LEVEL

COMP/FX (Compressor/Effects)

You can select from among a wide variety of original effects, such as those that equalize the volume levels, or extend the sound without distorting it (sustain).

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TYPE knob

Use this to choose the type of compressor or eect.

COMP Pedal

This switches the eect on and o.

TYPE What the controls do

COMP

SUSTAIN ATT AC K

This sets the sustain for the sound. This sets the attack (onset) of the sound. This sets the volume level of the effect.

1: COMP

2: T.WAH UP

3: T.WAH DOWN

4: SLOW GEAR

5: DEFRETTER

6: Single Hum

7: Hum Single

8: SOLO

This produces an eect that sustains the sound without distortion. It also works as a limiter to suppress loud peaks in the input signal.

This produces a wah eect matched to the intensity of picking.

This removes the attack portion of the signal to create violin-like sounds.

This simulates a fretless guitar.

This changes a single-coil sound to a humbucker sound.

This changes a humbucker sound to a single-coil sound.

This produces the optimal sound for solo playing in combination with OD/DS or PREAMP.

LEVEL

T.WAH UP/ T.WAH DOWN

SLOW GEAR

DEFRETTER

Single>Hum

Hum>Single

SOLO

E-4

This sets the sensitivity of response to the input sound.

LOW HIGH LEVEL

This adjusts the tone of the low frequency range.

LOW HIGH LEVEL

This adjusts the tone of the low frequency range.

LOW HIGH LEVEL

This adjusts the tone of the low frequency range.

This sets the tone (brightness) of the wah. This sets the intensity of the wah sound.

Adjusts the time needed for the volume to reach its maximum.

This sets the tone. This sets the volume level of the effect.

This adjusts the tone of the high frequency range.

This sets the volume level of the effect.

OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion)

TYPE knob

Use this to choose the type of overdrive or distortion.

1: BOOST

2: NATURAL

3: OD-1

4: BLUES

5: DIST

6: CLASSIC

7: MODERN

8: METAL

9: CORE

10: FUZZ

This is a gain booster. It works well for creating distortion with a COSM preamp, or for creating punchy clean tones when used alone.

This is an overdrive sound with natural-sounding distortion.

This is the sound of the BOSS OD-1. It produces sweet, mild distortion.

This is a unique overdrive that faithfully reproduces the nuances of picking.

This is a sharp distortion with rich sustain.

This is the sound of a vintage stack-type amp.

This is the sound of a large high-gain amp.

This is a distortion that emphasizes the midrange.

This is a distortion that cuts the midrange.

This is a distortion that is distinctively rough and heavy.

OD/DS pedal

This switches the eect on and o.

DRIVE

TONE

LEVEL

These effects add distinctive distortion or sustain.

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Using the Effects

What the controls do

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

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E-5

Using the Effects

RATE

DEPTH

E. LEVEL

D. LEVEL

E. LEVEL

MODULATION

These effects broaden, modulate, and/or pitch shift the sound.

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TYPE knob

Use this to choose the type of modulation.

1: CHORUS

This eect adds subtle wavering to transform the tone into one that is broader, thicker, and more beautiful.

MOD Pedal

This switches the eect on and o.

TYPE What the controls do

CHORUS

PHASER

FLANGER

ROTARY

RATE DEPTH E. LEVEL

This sets the speed of the effect. This sets the richness of the effect. This sets the volume level of the effect.

RATE DEPTH

This sets the speed of the effect. This sets the richness of the effect. This sets the intensity of the effect.

RATE DEPTH

This sets the speed of the effect. This sets the richness of the effect. This sets the intensity of the effect.

RATE DEPTH E. LEVEL

This sets the speed of the effect. This sets the richness of the effect. This sets the volume level of the effect.

2: PHASER

3: FLANGER

4: ROTARY

5: UNI-V

6: TREMOLO

7: VIBRATO

8: HARMONIST

9: OCTAVE

10: DELAY

This eect creates a sweeping, phase-shifted sound.

This creates a modulation eect like the rising and falling sound of a jet engine.

This eect produces the sound of rotating speakers.

This models the Uni-Vibe, an eect that's part of the rock sound of the 1960s.

This produces a retro eect through cyclical changes in the volume level.

This produces an intense vibrato eect unobtainable with normal guitar playing.

This creates harmonies reminiscent of twin guitars.

Play only single notes when using the harmonist eect.

This imparts thickness by adding sound an octave lower.

Play only single notes when using the octave eect.

This delays the sound to produce an echo-like eect. At delay times of 100 to 990 ms (milliseconds), you can use it as a secondary delay.

RESONANCE

UNI-V

TREMOLO

VIBRATO

HARMONIST

OCTAVE

DELAY

This sets the speed of the effect. This sets the richness of the effect. This sets the volume level of the effect.

RATE DEPTH E. LEVEL

This sets the speed of the effect. This sets the richness of the effect. This sets the volume level of the effect.

RATE DEPTH E. LEVEL

This sets the speed of the effect. This sets the richness of the effect. This sets the volume level of the effect.

KEY

This sets the musical key of the song

HARMONY

This sets the pitch of the harmony. This sets the volume level of the effect.

being played.

Ex.

Detune +1 Octave3rd-1 Octave

—

This sets the volume level of the direct sound. This sets the volume level of the effect.

TIME

This sets the delay time (10 to 990

FEEDBACK

This set the number of repetitions for the delay. This sets the volume level of the effect.

ms), in steps of 10 ms.

You can control the RATE parameter using the expression pedal. For more information, read “Using Pedal FX” (p. E-9).

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E. LEVEL

DELAY

FEEDBACK

E. LEVEL

Ex.

120ms 990ms

TIME

FEEDBACK

E. LEVEL

Ex. 1200ms 6000ms

TIME

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

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TYPE knob

Use this to choose the type of delay.

Using the Effects

DELAY pedal

This switches the eect on and o.

TYPE What the controls do

TIME

1-99 ms

This sets the delay time in steps of 1 ms.

Ex.

2ms 99ms

1: 1-99ms

2: 100-990ms

3: 1000-6000ms

4: ANALOG

5: MODULATE

6: REVERSE

7: CHO + DELAY

8: MOMENTARY

9: TAP

10: PHRASE LOOP

In memory mode (p. E-10), MOMENTARY, TAP, and PHRASE LOOP pedal operations use the number pedal for the currently selected patch.

This is a delay of 1 to 99 ms (milliseconds), which is ideal for a doubling eect.

This delay has a delay time of 100 to 990 ms (milliseconds).

This is a delay of 1,000 to 6,000 ms (milliseconds), which is suited to special eects.

This produces a mild analog delay sound.

This is a delay with a pleasant chorus-type eect added to the delay repeats.

This produces the eect of playback in reverse.

This produces chorus and delay eects at the same time. (The settings for chorus cannot be changed.)

Delay is activated only while the DELAY pedal is pressed.

This determines the delay time by using the pedal.

This lets you record a performance and play it back repeatedly. This is useful for both live performances and practice sessions.

This sets the number of

This sets the volume level of the delay sound.

repetitions for the delay.

100-990 ms

1000-6000 ms

ANALOG MODULATE REVERSE CHO + DELAY

This sets the delay time in steps of 10 ms.

This sets the delay time in steps of 100 ms.

TIME

Ex.

120ms 990ms

This sets the delay time (10 to 990 ms), in steps o f 10 ms.

This sets the number of repetitions for the delay.

FEEDBACK

This sets the number of repetitions for the delay.

FEEDBACK

This sets the number of repetitions for the delay.

This sets the volume level of the delay sound.

This sets the volume level of the effect.

MOMENTARY

TAP

Ex.

This sets the beat for the delay sound.

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

FEEDBACK

This sets the number of repetitions for the delay.

This sets the volume level of the delay sound.

— —

This sets the volume level of the phrase loop.

PHRASE LOOP

You can control the E. LEVEL para meter using the ex pression pedal. For more information , read “Using Pedal FX” (p. E-9).

E. LEVEL

When TYPE is set to REVERSE, this adjusts the balance of direct and effect sound.

E. LEVEL

“Phrase Loop Play” (p. E-15)

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E-7

Using the Effects

LEVEL

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PREAMP

This models preamp response. You can also use it as an equalizer.

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TYPE knob

Use this to choose the type of preamp.

0: OFF

1: EQ

2: CLEAN

3: COMBO

4: TWEED

5: STACK

6: LEAD STK

7: R-FIER

TYPE What the controls do

CLEAN COMBO TWEED STACK LEAD STK R-FIER

This sets the amount of distortion of the preamp.

hese adjust the volume

of the respective EQ bands.

GAIN

This turns o preamp modeling.

This is a 4-band parametric equalizer.

This is a clean sound that is smooth and warm.

This is a crunch sound reminiscent of a VOX combo amp.

This is a crunch sound like that of a Fender Bassman.

This is a sound reminiscent of 1970s Marshall amps.

This is a high-gain lead sound.

This models a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectier.

LOW

hese adjust the volume

of the respective EQ bands.

LOW-MID

BASS MIDDLE TREBLE

HIGH-MID

HIGH

This sets the overall volume level.

Frequency

LEVEL

This sets the overall volume level of the preamp.

Frequency

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NS (Noise Suppressor)

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

NS THRES (Noise Suppressor Threshold)

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This adjusts the effect in response to the level of noise. A value of 0 switches off the noise suppressor.

Setting this higher than necessary may cause no sound to be produced when the guitar is played at low volume.

E-8

REVERB

Using Pedal FX

Firmly pressing the toe of the expression pedal (while putting some weight into it) switches the function of the expression pedal.

PEDAL FX Indicator Explanation

Dark Functions as VOLUME (volume pedal). Lit Functions as the effect selected using the PEDAL FX knob.

PEDAL FX

Indicator

This adds lingering reverberations to the sound.

This adjusts the type of reverb and the size of the eect.

Using the Effects

ROOM

HALL

Display example

ROOM 12 HALL 49

This simulates the reverberations inside a room (setting value: 0. through 49.)

This simulates the reverberations inside a hall (setting value: 0. through 49.)

The dot indicates that the eect is HALL reverb.

PEDAL FX (Pedal Effects)

This produces a variety of effects using the unit's expression pedal.

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Use this to choose the type of PEDAL FX.

1: WAH

2: VOICE

3: +1 OCTAVE 4: -1 OCTAVE

5: MOD RATE

This is a wah eect.

This lets you create sounds that simulate a human voice.

This lets continuously vary the pitch up to one octave higher or lower than the original sound.

Play single notes.

This lets you control the rate of the MODULATION eect.

The MODULATION eect's RATE knob determines the maximum value of the range controlled with the expression pedal.

6: DELAY LEV

This lets you control delay level when you're using the DELAY eect.

The DELAY eect's E. LEVEL knob determines the maximum value of the range controlled with the expression pedal.

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Saving/Calling Up and Using Tones

When the unit is in Manual mode, the dot at the bottom right of the display lights up. When the unit is in Memory mode, the currently selected bank number is displayed.

Manual Mode Memory Mode

(User Bank 1)

Memory Mode (Preset Bank 2)

(Memory Mode)

The ME- 70 has two p rimary operating modes: Manual mode and Memor y mode. In Manual mode, the tones ar e produced by the a ctual positions of the front-panel knobs for the various effects. In contrast, Memory mode allows you to save tone settings and recall them for later use.

Patches and Banks

In Memory mode, a combination (or set) of effects together with a group of parameter settings is called a “patch.” A group of four patches is called a “bank,” and the respective patches in a bank correspond to the number pedals. The banks are organized into nine “user banks” that you can freely read from or write to, and nine read-only “preset banks.” In total, the ME-70 has 72 patches.

User Bank 1

Patch Patch Patch Patch

You can read from and write to these without restriction.

Changing Between the Manual and Memory Modes

User Bank 9

User Bank 3

User Bank 2

Patch Patch Patch Patch

Preset Bank 9

Preset Bank 3

Preset Bank 2

Patch Patch Patch Patch

Preset Bank 1

Patch Patch Patch Patch

(Writing to them is not possible.)

Number Pedals

These are read-only.

1. Press number pedals 3 and 4 at the same time.

2. Each press switches the ME-70 between Manual

mode and Memory mode.

Saving Tones (Patch Write)

This saves the control settings in a patch.

 You can perform patch-write operations either in Manual mode or in Memory

mode.

 Performing a patch-write operation switches the unit into Memory mode.

 Until you perform a patch-write operation, switching off the power or changing

patches will cause any tones you've created to be lost.

 Carrying out a write operation causes any tone already saved at the destination

patch to be lost.

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Pedal

Indicators

221, 3

1. Press [WRITE].

The pedal indicators flash.

2. Choose the user bank and patch number where

you'd like to save the patch.

 Choose the user bank number by pressing BANK [ ] and [ ].

 Choose the patch number by pressing a number pedal (1 through 4).

To stop the Write procedure, press [EDIT/EXIT].

3. Press [WRITE] again.

The tone is saved.

To copy a patch, call up the patch you want to copy (p. E-11), then simply carry out a write operation. You can copy the patch by choosing a different patch number and saving it there.

E-10

Calling Up Tones (Patches)

To switch patches, use BANK [ ] [ ] and the number pedals (1-4).

Saving/Calling Up and Using Tones (Memory Mode)

1. Press BANK [] [].

Choose the bank number to which you want to switch. The displayed bank number flashes. (At this time, the tones are not yet switched.)

For the bank number, you can choose a user bank from U1 through U9 or a preset bank from P1 through P9.

Pressing number pedals 1 and 2 at the same time enables bank selection using number pedals 1 and 2. After choosing the bank, you confirm the selection by pressing number pedal 3 or 4.

2. Press any one of the number pedals from 1 through

The unit switches to the patch with in the bank number you chose in Step 1.

When you're selecting a patch within the same bank, you can skip Step 1.

You can also switch bank number s using a foo t switch. For more information, read “Using External Foot Switches” (p. E-13).

Changing Tone Settings (Memory Edit Mode)

In Memory mode, editing effects or changing the noise-suppressor threshold (NS THRES) is not possible. When you want to make these changes, put the unit in Memory Edit mode.

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

patch whose settings you want to change.

2. Press [EDIT/EXIT].

The unit switches to Memory mode and “Ed” appears in the display.

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

tone.

In Memory Edit mode, in Manual mode, the number pedals switch effects on and off, and [ ] and [ ] manipulate the NS THRES parameter.

4. Press [EDIT/EXIT].

The unit returns to Memory mode.

5. If you want to save the tone whose settings you've

changed, carry out a patch-write operation (p. E-10).

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Until you perform a patch-write operation, switching off the power or changing patch es will cause any tone s you've create d to be lost.

E-11

Convenient Functions

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Creating Tones with Ease (EZ Tone)

EZ Tone is a feature for creating sounds quickly and easily by calling up saved parameter settings for each individual effect type. The ME-70 comes from the factory with optimal settings for each effect type saved as EZ Tones. If you like, you can edit an EZ Tone and save your changes over the factory setting. This allows you to use EZ Tone to quickly call up your favorite settings for each effect type.

Choosing (Calling Up) an EZ Tone

When EZ TONE is on, you call up the saved settings for an effect with its TYPE knob.

1. Press [EZ TONE].

The EZ TONE indicator lights.

 You can use the number pedals to switch t he effects on and off, allowi ng you to

check each effect's soun d by itself.

 To switch off PREAMP, use the TYPE knob to select OFF.

2. Use an effect’s TYPE knob to choose its EZ Tone.

Optimal effect parameters for the chosen TYPE value are set automatically.

After you choose an EZ Tone, you can use the effect's controls to fine-tune the sound as desired.

Saving the Created Tone as an EZ Tone

If you edit an EZ Tone with an effect's controls, you can save the changes.

Checking the Values of Controls

Operations such as calling up patches or EZ Tones may result in discrepancies between the set parameters and the positions shown by the controls. You can get the actual parameter values to appear in the display so you can check them.

1. Hold down [EZ TONE] and press [WRITE].

The indicator for the save-destination effect flashes.

Pressing only [WRITE] commences the procedure for saving the current settings for all effects as a patch.

2. Use BANK [ ] and [ ] to choose the effect you

want to save.

The selection cycles through the choices in this sequence, with the current choice flashing: COMP/FX  OD/DS  MODULATION  DELAY  PREAMP  all effects  COMP/FX  ...

When you select “all effects,” you’re saving the EZ Tones for every effect.

3. Press [WRITE].

The edite d EZ Tone i s stor ed in me mory at th e locatio n now s elect ed by the TYPE knob.

Performing a save operation causes any previous EZ Tone already saved at the TYPE destination to be lost.

1. Hold down [EDIT/EXIT] and turn the control for the

value you want to check.

The value of the control appears in the display for a brief time.

E-12

Tuning the Guitar (Tuner)

Bypass Feature (BYPASS)

In Tuner mode, the sound output is the same as the input sound, with no effects applied (bypass). You can use the expression pedal to control the volume.

If you're using an FS-5U switch, set the POLARITY switch as shown in the following.

If you're using an FS-6 switch, set the MODE and POLARITY switches as shown below.

Convenient Functions

3. Play a single open note on the string to be tuned.

The name of the note closest to the pitch of the string played appears in the display.

1. Press number pedals 2 and 3 at the same time.

Each press switches the tuner on or off.

2. If necessary, you can change the reference pitch.

When the tuner is on, you can change the reference pitch by pressing NS THRES/BANK [ ] or [ ].

Display Pitch

35–45 435–445 (Hz)

 The reference pitch appears in the display for a brief time.

 The reference pitch setting is saved automatically, so there is no need to make

this setting each time you tune.

 The reference pitch was set to 40 (440 Hz) when the unit was shipped from the

factor y.

Using External Foot Switches

(F)

(G)

(A)

(B)

4. Tune so that the desired pitch is displayed and both

tuning guide indicators light up.

Tuning Guide

Too low

(rapid ashing) (rapid ashing)

Tuned

Too high

Connecting an optional footswitch (the BOSS FS-5U or FS-6) lets you carry out the following operations.

Mode Function

Manual Switches the PREAMP effect on or off

Switches the REVERB effect on or off

Memory Bank Number Up, Bank Number Down

To prevent malfun ction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn d own the volume and turn off the po wer to all devices before making a ny connections. Disconnecting or connecting plugs d uring startup may switch the PREAMP effect or REVERB effect on or off.

Stereo 1/4” phone cable (Commercially available item)

Footswitch

BOSS FS-6

(Sold separately)

Manual

Memory

Mode

REVERB ON/OFF

Bank Down

PREAMP

ON/OFF

Bank

PCS-31L cable

(Sold separately)

Red White

REVERB ON/OFF

Bank Down

PREAMP

ON/OFF

1/4” phone cable (monaural)

(Commercially available item)

Footswitch BOSS FS-5U

(Sold separately)

Bank

PREAMP

ON/OFF

Bank

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Convenient Functions

Timing

Delay Sound

TIME knob

Applying Effects in Time with the Song Tempo (Tap Tempo)

When the DELAY effect is set to TAP, you can set the delay's tempo by pressing a pedal in time with tempo of a song.

1. Set the DELAY effect's TYPE knob to TAP.

The pedal's indicator flashes in time with the currently set delay time.

2. Set the TIME knob at or .

This section describes how to carry out the operation when in Manual mode. When you're in M emory mode, you can accomplish the same operation by using the number pedal for the currently selected patch.

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Choose the rhythm for the delay sound that's produced (dotted eighth note or quarter note).

3. Press the DELAY pedal at least twice in time with the

song's tempo.

The timing of the delay sound is determined by the timing with which you press the pedal. The ME-70 interprets each press as a quarter-note interval, and sets the delay according to the note value set in Step 2. The pedal's indicator flashes in time with the tempo you input.

Setting Modulation Speed and Delay Time Using the Pedals

In addition to adjusting the speed (frequency) of modulation and the delay time using the knobs, you can also set the timings you want using the pedals.

1. Use the TYPE knobs for the MODULATION and

DELAY effects to choose the desired effects types.

Pedal

Indicators

 This section describes how to carry out the operation when in the Manual

mode. When you're in the Memory mode, you can acc omplish the same operation by using the number pedal for the currently selected patch.

 When you're in Memor y mode and t he MODULATIO N and DELAY effects are

both on, you can make the setting for only the delay time.

2–4

When one of the TYP E settings shown below has been selected for the MODULATION or DELAY effect, the settings described in this section cannot be made using the pedals.

Effect TYPE value

MODULATION HARMONIST

DELAY MOMENTARY

If you wish to select TAP as the DELAY effect, use the procedure described in “Applying Effects in Time with the Song Tempo (Tap Tempo)” to set the delay time with a pedal.

OCTAVE

TAP PHRASE LOOP

2. Hold down the MOD or DELAY pedal for at least two

seconds.

Two seconds after you begin pressing the pedal, the pedal's indicator starts to flash.

3. Press the MOD or DELAY pedal at least twice at the

speed you want.

The speed of the effect is set by the timing with which you press the pedal. The pedal's indicator flashes in time with the modulation rate or the delay sound.

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

at least two seconds.

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

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

Phrase Loop Play

2,3,6

Pedal

Indicators

OVERDUB

PLAY

REC

STANDBY

6.6.

Lit Dark

Pedal

Indicator

Convenient Functions

You can record up to 38 seconds of a performance and play back the recorded section over and over. You can also layer additional performances with the recording as it plays back (overdubbing). This lets you create realtime backing performances on the fly.

1. Set the DELAY effect's TYPE knob to PHRASE LOOP.

The unit goes into recording standby and the pedal's indicator flashes at a fixed interval.

2. Press the DELAY pedal.

Recording starts as soon as you press the DELAY pedal, and the pedal’s indicator flashes rapidly.

3. Press the DELAY pedal again.

Recording ends. As soon as recording stops, repeated playback of what's been recorded starts, and the pedal's indicator lights continuously.

An oscillating sound may be audible with extremely short recording times.

4. To layer additional recordings (overdubbing), repeat

Steps 2 and 3.

When you switch the DELAY effect's TYPE knob to another position or turn the power off, the recorded data is deleted.

5. Adjust the phrase loop's volume as desired with the

DELAY effect's E. LEVEL knob.

6. Press the pedal twice switch to stop the playback.

The unit returns to recording standby.

 Press the DELAY pedal twice within the span of one second.

 When playback ends, the recorded data is deleted.

Making the Settings for Control Operation

When you call up patches or EZ Tones, an effect's parameters may not reflect the actual position of the control knobs. You can set how the parameters behave when the control knobs are moved in this state.

1. Press number pedals 3 and 4 at the same time to

change to Manual mode (p. E-10).

2. Hold down [EDIT/EXIT] and press the COMP pedal.

3. Use NS THRES/BANK [ ] or [ ] to select the

method of control operation.

Display Control operation

n0 The value changes immediately as the knob is

n1 The value changes once the knob is turned past

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turned (factory setting).

the position corresponding to the currently set value.

4. Press [WRITE].

The setting is stored in memory.

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Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

3, 4

3,4,6 4

You can restore the settings in the ME-70 (User patch, tuner reference pitch, and knob response method (p. E-15)) to the values set when the unit was shipped from the factory.

1. Press number pedals 3 and 4 at the same time to

switch to Manual mode (p. E-10).

2. Hold down [EDIT/EXIT] press MOD Pedal.

“F” appears in the display.

3. Press [WRITE].

The Tuning Guide flashes.

4. Press [WRITE] again.

The display flashes and the factory reset is executed.

Never turn off the power while Factory Reset is in progress.

Adjusting the Expression Pedal

The ME-70's expression pedal has been set for optimal operation at the factory. However, extended use and certain operating environments can result in the pedal going out of adjustment. If you encounter problems such as the expression pedal's ON/OFF switch not functioning or the volume pedal not fully cutting off the sound, you can use the following procedure to readjust the pedal.

1. Press number pedals 3 and 4 at the same time to

switch to Manual mode (p. E-10).

2. Hold down [EDIT/EXIT] press DELAY Pedal.

The display shows “Pd,” then “Up.”

3. Move the heel of the expression pedal all the way

down, then release the pedal and press [WRITE].

The display shows “dn.”

4. Move the toe of the expression pedal all the way

down, then release the pedal and press [WRITE].

A value indicating the current stiffness (sensitivity) of the expression pedal switch appears in the display.

If the display flashes in Steps 3 or 4, press the pedal again, and then press [WRITE].

5. Use NS THRES/BANK [ ] and [ ] to adjust the

stiffness (sensitivity) of the expression pedal switch.

The lower the value, the mo re easily the switch will respond, even when pressed lightly.

When operating the expression pedal, be careful not to get your fingers pinched between the movable part and the panel. In places with small children, an adult should provide supervision and guidance until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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This is set to “5” when shipped from the factory.

6. Press [WRITE].

The setting is saved in memory.

Appendices

Preset Patch List

Patch

Explanation PU

Number

1-1 Rough distortion sound, good for backing. S/H 1-2 Well sustained distortion sound, good for solos. S/H 1-3 Crunch sound suitable for blues. S/H 1-4 Clean sound for arpeggio. S/H 2-1 Metal sound good for riffs. H 2-2 Fuzz sound of the 60s with UNI-V. Speed of UNI-V effect can be changed with expression pedal. S 2-3 Crunch sound, good for chord strokes. S/H 2-4 Tight, clean sound, good for rhythm. S/H 3-1 Drive sound for 70s hard rock. S/H 3-2 Metal sound, good for single-coil pickups. S 3-3 Rotary sound of the 70s. Speed of ROTARY effect can be changed with expression pedal. S/H 3-4 Jazz sound, suitable for neck pickup. H 4-1 Sweet drive sound for latin rock. Level of DELAY effect can be controlled with expression pedal. H 4-2 This is a whimsical sound suited to 1970s progressive rock. S 4-3 Tremolo sound, good for 60s surf rock. S 4-4 Clean sound with T.WAH for funk. S 5-1 Distortion sound for 80s metal. H 5-2 This raises the pitch by an octave when the expression pedal is operated. It is suited to single-note phrases. S/H 5-3 Crunch sound with COMPRESSOR for solos. S 5-4 Phaser sound, good for rhythm. S/H 6-1 Drive sound, good for punk rock. S/H 6-2 Twin-lead-like distortion sound for single-note phrases in A minor (C major.) S/H 6-3 90s alternative-rock sound. S/H 6-4 Clean sound with pedal wah, good for rhythm. S/H 7-1 Mild lead sound for jazz-fusion. S/H 7-2 This produces an effect like a talk box when the pedal is operated. S/H 7-3 Slap-back echo sound for country. S 7-4 Clean tone for 60s Liverpool sound. S 8-1 Heavy distortion combining sound an octave lower. H 8-2 Wild distortion with FLANGER. H 8-3 Hard rock sound with PHASER. H 8-4 Changes a single-coil-pickup sound to a clean, humbucker sound. S 9-1 This tone is suited to solos that combine PEDAL WAH and DISTORTION. S/H 9-2 Synth-like sound using SLOW GEAR. S 9-3 This is a crunch sound that uses a dotted eighth note delay. Pressing the number pedals changes the delay time. S 9-4 Fretless guitar sound. S

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The entries under “PU” in the chart indicate the type of pickup suited to the respective patch.

Specifications

ME-70: GUITAR MULTIPLE EFFECTS

24-bit + AF method



AD Conversion

DA Conversion

Sampling Frequency

Patch 36 (User) + 36 (Preset)

Nominal Input Level

Input Impedance

Nominal Output Level

AF me thod (Ada ptiv e Foc us met hod) This is a propri etar y meth od fr om Rolan d & BOS S that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio of the A/D and D/A converters.

24-bi t

44.1 kH z

GUITAR INPUT: -10 dBu AUX IN: -18 dBu GUITAR INPUT : 1M ohm AUX IN: 22k ohms

-10 dBu

Output Impedance

Display 7 segments, 2 digits LED

Power Supp ly

Current Draw 130 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use

Dimensions

Weight 3.5 kg, 7 lbs 12 oz (including batteries)

Accessories

2k ohms

DC 9 V Dry Batteries (R6/LR6(AA ) type) x 6

AC Adaptor (BOSS PSA series: sold separately)

Alkaline: 12 hours Carbon: 3.5 hours (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)

384 (W) x 229 (D) x 74 (H) mm 15-1/8 (W) x 9-1/16 (D) x 2-15/16 (H) inches

Maximum height: 384 (W) x 229 (D) x 100 (H) mm 15-1/8 (W) x 9-1/16 (D) x 3-15/16 (H) inches

Owner's Manual Dry Batteries (Alkalin e: LR6 (AA) type) x 6 Roland Service (Information Sheet)

 S = Patch that is optimal for a single-coil pickup

 H = Patch that is op timal for a humbuckin g pickup

Options



0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms



In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

AC Adaptor: B OSS PSA series Footswitch: BO SS FS-5U, FS-6

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Appendices

For China

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse eects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

002c

• Do not open (or modify in any way) the uni t or its AC ada ptor.

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003

• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replac e parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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004

• Never install the unit in any of the following locations.

• Subject to temperature

extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-gen erating equipm ent); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on

wet floors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

•Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibr ation and

shakiness.

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007

• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could w obble, or on inclined surfaces.

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008b

• Use only the specified AC adaptor (PSA series), and make sure the line voltage at the installatio n matches the inpu t voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. O ther AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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009

• Do not excessively twist or be nd the power c ord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the co rd, producing severe d element s and short circuits. Da maged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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011

• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specic meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specic thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The  symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specic thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

010

• Th is unit, eit her alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be c apable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not op erate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable . If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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012c

• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC a daptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retai ler, the nearest Rol and Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:

• The AC adapt or or the power-supp ly

cord has been damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has

been spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or

otherwise has become wet); or

• The unit does n ot appear to oper ate

normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

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013

• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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014

• Protec t the unit from st rong impact. (Do not drop it! )

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015

• Do no t force the unit’s pow ersupply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outle t must n ever exce ed the power rating (wat ts/amperes) for t he extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insu lation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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016

• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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019

• Batteries m ust never be recharged, heated, taken apar t, or thrown in to fire or water.

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027

• Never ex pose Battery to excessive heat such as sunshine , fire or the l ike.

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101b

• The unit and the AC adapt or should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilati on.

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102d

• Always grasp only the output plug or the body of the AC adaptor when plugging into, or unplu gging f rom, t his unit or an outle t.

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103b

• At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect th e power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended pe riod of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.

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104

• Try to pr event cords and cables from becoming e ntangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they ar e out of the reach of children.

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106

• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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107d

• Never handle the AC adaptor body, or its output plugs, with wet hands when plugging into, or unp lugging f rom, an o utlet or this unit.

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108b

• Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices.

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109b

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and u nplug the AC adaptor from the outl et (p. E-3).

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110b

• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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111: Sel ection

• If used improperly, batteries may explo de or leak and cause damage or injury. In the int erest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions (p. E-2).

• Carefully follow the instal-

lation instructions for batteries, and make sure you obser ve the corr ect polari ty.

• Avoid using new batteries together

with used ones. In addition, avoid mixing different types of batteries.

• Remo ve the batt eries when ever the

unit is to remain unused for an exte nded pe riod of t ime.

• If a battery has leaked, use a soft

piece of cloth or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the discharge from the batter y compartment. Then install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure that none of th e battery discharge ge ts onto your hands or skin. Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the affected area with running water if any of the discharge has entered the eyes.

• Never k eep batteries togeth er with

metallic objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.

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112

• Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with whatever regulations fo r their safe disposal that may be observed in the region in which you live.

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This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

For EU Countries

For Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

NOTICE

AVIS

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Unauthorized changes or modication to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

WARNING

This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.

For C.A. US (Proposition 65

)

Important Notes

Appendices

For EU Countries

Power Supply: Use of Batteries

301

• Do not connect this unit to same elect rical outl et that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical a ppliance is used, power su pply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may prod uce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separat e electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between th is unit an d the elec trical outlet.

302

• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

303a

• The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline type.

304b

• Batteries should always be installed or replaced befo re connecting any othe r devices. This way, you can prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

306b

• Batteri es are supplied with the unit. The life of these batteries may be limited, however, si nce their prim ary purpose was to enable testing.

307

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/ or damage to speakers or other devices.

Placement

351

• Using the unit near power amplif iers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the so urce of interferenc e.

352a

• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

352b

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are opera ted in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur w hen receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off.

355b

• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malf unction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

360

• Dependi ng on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may disco lor or mar the surface. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happeni ng. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

Maintenance

401a

• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been sligh tly damp ened w ith water . To re move stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasi ve detergent. Afterwar ds, be sure to wipe th e unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

402

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Repairs and Data

452

• Please be aware that all data con tained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should al ways be written do wn on paper (when possible ). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regr et that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

Additional Precautions

551

• Please be aware t hat the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loos ing important data, we recommend that you periodically write down an important data you have stored in the unit’s memory on paper.

552

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore th e contents of data that was stored in the unit’s memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

553

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

556

• When connecting / disc onnecting all cables, g rasp the connector itself —never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s inter nal element s.

558a

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).

559a

• When y ou need to transp ort the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packagin g materials.

562

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not us e cables that incorporat e resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the so und level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE:

NEUTRAL

BROWN:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

LIVE

For the U.K.

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Index

ANALOG ................................................................................................ E-7

ATTACK .................................................................................................. E-4

AUX IN .................................................................................................... E-2

BANK ............................................................................................ E-10–11

BYPASS ................................................................................................ E-13

CHO + DELAY ...................................................................................... E-7

CHORUS ................................................................................................ E-6

CLEAN .................................................................................................... E-8

COMBO .................................................................................................. E-8

COMP ..................................................................................................... E-4

COMP/FX .............................................................................................. E-4

D. LEVEL ................................................................................................. E-6

DEFRETTER ........................................................................................... E-4

DELAY ............................................................................................... E-6–7

DEPTH .................................................................................................... E-6

DRIVE ...................................................................................................... E-5

DS ............................................................................................................ E-5

EQ ............................................................................................................ E-8

EZ TONE .............................................................................................. E-12

FEEDBACK ....................................................................................... E-6–7

FLANGER ............................................................................................... E-6

GAIN ....................................................................................................... E-8

Gt.AMP OUTPUT ................................................................................. E-3

GUITAR INPUT ..................................................................................... E-2

guitar-amp simulate ......................................................................... E-3

HARMONIST ......................................................................................... E-6

HARMONY ............................................................................................ E-6

HIGH ....................................................................................................... E-4

Hum>Single ......................................................................................... E-4

KEY .......................................................................................................... E-6

LEAD STK ............................................................................................... E-8

LEVEL ...................................................................................................... E-8

LOW ........................................................................................................ E-4

MEMORY MODE ............................................................................... E-10

MODULATE .......................................................................................... E-7

MODULATION ..................................................................................... E-6

MOMENTARY ...................................................................................... E-7

NS ............................................................................................................ E-8

NS THRES .............................................................................................. E-8

OCTAVE ................................................................................................. E-6

OD ........................................................................................................... E-5

OUTPUT LEVEL .................................................................................... E-3

PEAK ....................................................................................................... E-4

PEDAL FX .............................................................................................. E-9

PEDAL FX Switch ................................................................................ E-9

PHASER .................................................................................................. E-6

PHONES ................................................................................................. E-3

PHRASE LOOP ..................................................................................... E-7

POWER ON ........................................................................................... E-3

PREAMP ................................................................................................. E-8

RATE ....................................................................................................... E-6

REC OUT ................................................................................................ E-3

RESONANCE ........................................................................................ E-6

REVERB .................................................................................................. E-9

REVERSE ................................................................................................ E-7

R-FIER ..................................................................................................... E-8

ROTARY ................................................................................................. E-6

SENS ....................................................................................................... E-4

Single>Hum ........................................................................................ E-4

SLOW GEAR ......................................................................................... E-4

SOLO ...................................................................................................... E-4

STACK .................................................................................................... E-8

SUSTAIN ................................................................................................ E-4

T.WAH .................................................................................................... E-4

TAP .......................................................................................................... E-7

TIME ................................................................................................... E-6–7

TONE ................................................................................................. E-4–5

TREMOLO ............................................................................................. E-6

TUNER .................................................................................................. E-13

TWEED ................................................................................................... E-8

UNI-V ...................................................................................................... E-6

VIBRATO ................................................................................................ E-6

Write ..................................................................................................... E-10

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Die Technologie, die vorhandene physikalische Strukturen, Materialien usw. mit verschiedenen, virtuellen Mitteln simuliert, wird als „Modeling-Technologie“ bezeichnet.

COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) stellt eine technische Innovation von Roland dar, die eine Reihe von Sound-Modeling-Technologien miteinander kombiniert, um den Klang der Originalgeräte (z.B. Gitarrenverstärker) präzise digital zu simulieren.

Bedienungsanleitung

201a

Vor dem Betrieb des Geräts lesen Sie bitte die folgenden aufgeführten Abschnitte sorgfältig durch: „SICHERER BETRIEB DES GERÄTS” (Seite G-18) und „Wichtige Hinweise” (Seite G-19). Diese Abschnitte enthalten wichtige Informationen über die korrekte Bedienung des Geräts. Um einen vollständigen Überblick über alle Funktionen des Geräts zu erhalten, sollten Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung vollständig durchlesen. Bewahren Sie die Anleitung an einem sicheren Platz auf und verwenden Sie diese zu Referenzzwecken.

202

220

Alle in dieser Bedienungsanleitung erwähnten Produktnamen sind Warenzeichen bzw. eingetragene Warenzeichen der jeweiligen Besitzer.

Erzeugen der Sounds .........................................................G-2

Druckkonventionen und Symbole in dieser Bedienungsanleitung

Text oder Ziffern in rechteckigen Klammern [ ]

HINWEIS

NOTIZEN

Siehe

(Seite G-**)

bezeichnen die Tasten.

[WRITE] WRITE-Taste Weist auf Informationen hin,

die Sie kennen müssen, wenn Sie das ME-70 verwenden.

Weist auf zusätzliche Informationen über einen Bedienvorgang hin.

Weist auf Informationen über einen geeigneten Bedienvorgang hin.

Weist auf eine Referenzseite hin.

Verwenden der Effekte......................................................G-4

COMP/FX (Kompressor/Effekte)........................................................................G-4

OD/DS (Übersteuerung/Verzerrung)...............................................................G-5

MODULATION..........................................................................................................G-6

DELAY (Verzögerung) ...........................................................................................G-7

PREAMP (Vorverstärker) .......................................................................................G-8

NS (Rauschfilter)......................................................................................................G-8

REVERB........................................................................................................................G-9

PEDAL FX (Pedaleffekte) ......................................................................................G-9

Speichern/Aufrufen und Verwenden von Sounds

(Speichermodus) ..............................................................G-10

Wechsel zwischen dem manuellen und dem Speichermodus...........G-10

Speichern von Sounds (Patch schreiben)...................................................G-10

Aufrufen von Sounds (Patches)......................................................................G-11

Ändern der Sound-Einstellungen (Memory-Edit-Modus).....................G-11

Praktische Funktionen.....................................................G-12

Erzeugen von Tönen mit „Ease“ (EZ Tone)................................................. G-12

Überprüfen der Werte der Bedienelemente..............................................G-12

Stimmen der Gitarre (Stimmgerät) ...............................................................G-13

Verwendung von externen Fußtastern .......................................................G-13

Anwenden von Effekten im Takt des Titeltempos (Tap Tempo)........G-14

Phrase Loop-Wiedergabe................................................................................. G-15

Einrichten der Bedienungseinstellungen................................................... G-15

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Wiederherstellen der Werkseinstellungen

(Factory Reset)..................................................................G-16

Anpassen des Expression-Pedals....................................G-16

Anhänge............................................................................G-17

SICHERER BETRIEB DES GERÄTS..................................................................... G-18

Wichtige Hinweise ..............................................................................................G-19

*G6037008-01*

Stereokopfhörer

E-Gitarre

K (

Gitarrenverstärker

Digitaler AudioPlayer usw.

Fußtaster (BOSS FS-6, usw.)

Das Batteriefach bendet sich an der Unterseite.

Setzen Sie die beigefügten Batterien ein. Achten Sie dabei auf die richtige Polung.

Hinweis für das Anschließen des ME-70 an andere Geräte

SchrittSchritt

Schritt

Regeln Sie die Lautstärke an sämtlichen Geräten vollständig herunter!

Schließen Sie das Gerät an.

Schalten Sie den Verstärker ein!

Stecken Sie vor dem Einschalten des ME-70 den Stecker in die Buchse.

Sie können StereoAudiosignale über AUX IN mit den Ausgangssignalen mischen.

Sic Ab Stro und

 Wenn Sie das Gerät umdrehen, platzieren Sie es auf Zeitungen oder Zeitschriften, die Sie an beiden Seiten unter

die vier Ecken des Gerätes legen, um Schäden an den Tasten und Reglern zu vermeiden. Außerdem sollten Sie versuchen, das Gerät so auszurichten, dass keine Tasten oder Regler beschädigt werden.

 Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem Gerät um, während Sie es umdrehen, damit es nicht herunterfällt oder umkippt.  Befolgen Sie sorgfältig die Installationsanweisungen für die Batterien und achten Sie auf die richtige Polung.  Vermeiden Sie es, neue Batterien zusammen mit alten bzw. gebrauchten Batterien zu verwenden. Vermeiden Sie

auch das Mischen von Batterien verschiedener Sorten bzw. Typen.

 Nehmen Sie die Batterien aus dem Gerät heraus, wenn dieses längere Zeit nicht benutzt wird. 

Wenn eine Batterie ausgelaufen sein sollte, entfernen Sie mit einem weichen Tuch oder einem Papiertaschentuch jegliche Rückstände aus dem Batteriefach. Setzen Sie dann neue Batterien ein. Um Hautentzündungen zu vermeiden, achten Sie darauf, dass keine Batterieüssigkeit auf Ihre Hände oder Ihre Haut gelangt. Achten Sie äußerst genau darauf, dass die Batteriesäure nicht in die Nähe Ihrer Augen gelangt. Sollte dieses dennoch passieren, spülen Sie den betroenen Bereich sofort unter ießendem Wasser aus, und benachrichtigen Sie einen Arzt.

 Bewahren Sie Batterien nicht zusammen mit metallenen Gegenständen wie Kugelschreibern, Halsketten,

Haarnadeln usw. auf.

 Erwar tete Batterielebensdauer bei fortwährendem Gebrauch: Zink-Kohle: 3.5 Stunden, Alkali: 12 Stunden Diese Werte variieren je nach den tatsächlichen Betriebsbedingungen.  Bei ausschließlichem Batteriebetrieb wird die Anzeige am Gerät zunehmend dunkler, sobald die Batteriespannung zu sehr absinkt. Ersetzen Sie die Batterien so bald wie möglich.  Es empehlt sich, dass Sie die Batterien im Gerät lassen, selbst wenn dieses über das Netzteil mit Strom versorgt wird. Auf diese Weise können Sie Ihr Spiel selbst dann fortsetzen, wenn das Kabel des Netzteils versehentlich vom Gerät getrennt wird.

 Nachdem Sie die Verbindungen hergestellt haben, schalten Sie Ihre Geräte in der angegebenen

Reihenfolge ein. Wenn Sie die Geräte in der falschen Reihenfolge einschalten, besteht die Gefahr von Fehlfunktionen und/oder Schäden an Lautsprechern und anderen Geräten.

 Um Fehlfunktionen und/oder Schäden an Lautsprechern oder anderen Geräten zu vermeiden,

regeln Sie stets die Lautstärke herunter und schalten Sie alle Geräte aus, bevor Sie Verbindungen herstellen.

 Erhöhen Sie die Lautstärke des Verstärkers erst, nachdem Sie alle angeschlossenen Geräte

eingeschaltet haben.

 Dieses Gerät ist mit einer Schutzschaltung ausgestattet. Nach dem Einschalten entsteht eine

Betriebspause von einigen Sekunden, bis das Gerät normal arbeitet.

 Wenn Verbindungskabel mit Widerständen verwendet werden, kann die Lautstärke der an den

Eingängen (AUX IN) angeschlossenen Geräte sehr niedrig sein. Ver wenden Sie in diesem Fall Kabel ohne Widerstände.

 Das ME-70 besitzt keine eingebauten Verstärker oder Lautsprecher.

Um einen Klang hören zu können, müssen Sie einen Gitarrenverstärker, einen Stereo-Kopfhörer oder ein ähnliches Gerät anschließen.

 Bei einem Mono-Ausgang schließen Sie das Kabel lediglich an der

L/MONO-Buchse an.

 Um ein Ausgangssignal von der REC OUT/PHONES-Buchse an

einen Rekorder oder ein ähnliches Gerät zu senden, müssen Sie ein spezielles Kabel verwenden (PCS-31L; einzeln erhältlich). Wenn Sie ein herkömmliches Gitarrenkabel verwenden, werden die Audiosignale ausschließlich auf dem linken Kanal ausgegeben.

HINWEIS

NOTIZEN

Erzeugen der Sounds

AUX INGUITAR (Gitarr e)

Anschließen und Einschalten des Geräts

G-2

Digitaler Rekorder usw.

Kabel PCS-31L (einzeln erhältlich)

Netzteil PSA-Serie (separat erhältlich)

Weiß (L)

Rot (R)

Vergewissern Sie sich, dass Sie ein Netzteil der PSA-Serie verwenden. Die Verwendung eines anderen Netzteils kann zu Fehlfunktionen führen.

Sichern Sie das Netzkabel mit der Kabelklemme wie in der Abbildung gezeigt, um eine versehentliche Unterbrechung der Stromzufuhr zum Gerät (versehentliches Ziehen des Steckers) und eine unnötige Belastung der Netzteilbuchse zu vermeiden.

Schließen Sie hier ein im Handel erhältliches Diebstahlsicherungskabel an. Informationen nden Sie unter http://www.kensington.com/

 Wenn Sie einen Stecker in die REC

OUT/PHONES-Buchse stecken, wird automatisch der eingebaute Gitarrenverstärkersimulator aktiviert. Dadurch können Sie sogar über Kopfhörer einen beeindruckenden Gitarren-Sound genießen. Der gleiche Eekt wird gleichzeitig auch auf den Gt. AMP OUTPUT angewendet.

 Wenn Sie einen Gitarrenverstärker benutzen, der

an den Gt. AMP OUTPUT angeschlossen ist, müssen Sie den Stecker aus der Buchse REC OUT/PHONES herausziehen.

HINWEIS

INPUTPHONESPOWER ONREC OUT (Kopfhörereingangssignal bei Aufnahme)

Falls unerwartete Ergebnisse auftreten sollten, wenn etwa kein Klang erzeugt wird, müssen Sie Folgendes überprüfen.

• Sind alle Geräte richtig angeschlossen?

Überprüfen Sie die Verbindungen noch einmal.

• Ist die Lautstärke heruntergeregelt?

Überprüfen Sie die Lautstärkepegel an den angeschlossenen Verstärkern oder Mischpulten.

•Können Sie Klänge über den Kopfhörer hören, wenn dieser angeschlossen ist?

Wenn Sie keine Klänge hören können, ist unter Umständen das Kabel fehlerhaft, mit dem eine Verbindung zu einem Verstärker oder einem anderen Gerät hergestellt wird. Eventuell handelt es sich hierbei auch um einen Fehler in den Einstellungen eines externen Geräts. Überprüfen Sie die Verbindungskabel und externen Geräte noch einmal.

• Wurde der Pegel mit dem Expression-Pedal reduziert?

Klänge sind nicht zu hören, wenn die vordere Seite („Zehenseite“) des Expression-pedals in der aufgerichteten Stellung steht, während dem Pedal die Funktion eines Lautstärkepedals zugewiesen wurde (Seite G-9).

Erzeugen der Sounds

Einstellen der Lautstärke

1. Stellen Sie den OUTPUT-LEVEL-Regler ein.

NOTIZEN

 Wenn der OUTPUT-LEVEL-Regler zu weit aufgedreht wird, kann dies zu

unerwünscht verzerrtem Klang führen.

 Wenn si ch der OUTPUT-LEVEL-Regler in der Mittels tellung befi ndet und

sämtliche Effekte ausgeschaltet werden, sind Ein- und Ausgangspegel gleich.

Ausschalten

1. Regeln Sie die Lautstärke an sämtlichen Geräten

vollständig herunter (an diesem Gerät, am Verstärker usw.)

2. Schalten Sie den Verstärker und die anderen

angeschlossenen Geräte aus.

3. Lösen Sie die Verbindung zwischen der Gitarre oder

dem Instrument, die/das an der INPUT-Buchse angeschlossen ist, und dem ME-70.

Das ME-70 ist ausgeschaltet.

Gitarrenverstärkersimulator Gt.AMP OUTPUT

ANMERKUNG

Expression-Pedal

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Verwenden der Effekte

Alle in dieser Bedienungsanleitung erwähnten Produktnamen sind Warenzeichen bzw. eingetragene Warenzeichen der jeweiligen Besitzer. Die jeweiligen Unternehmen sind keine Partner von BOSS und besitzen keine Lizenz oder Autorisierung für das ME-70 von BOSS. Ihre Warenzeichen werden ausschließlich dafür verwendet, die Geräte kenntlich zu machen, deren Sounds durch das ME-70 von BOSS simuliert

werden.

SUSTAIN

ATT AC K

LEVEL

LOW

HIGH

LEVEL

LOW

HIGH

LEVEL

COMP/FX (Kompressor/Effekte)

Sie können aus einer Vielzahl verschiedener Originaleffekte auswählen. Dazu zählen jene Effekte, mit denen d ie Lautstärke geregelt oder der Sound verlängert wird, ohne ihn zu verzerren (Sustain).

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TYPE-Regler

Hiermit wählen Sie den Typ des Kompressors oder des Eekts.

COMP-Pedal

Hiermit wird der Eekt ein- und ausgeschaltet.

TYPE Die Aufgaben der Regler

Stellt das Sustain für

COMP

T.WAH UP/ T.WAH DOWN

SLOW GEAR

DEFRETTER

Single>Hum

Hum>Single

SOLO

SENS TONE PEAK

SENS ATT AC K

SENS TONE

LOW HIGH LEVEL

den Sound ein.

Stellt die Empfindlichkeit für das Eingangssignal ein.

Stellt den Klang des niederfrequenten Bereichs ein.

1: COMP

2: T.WAH UP

3: T.WAH DOWN

4: SLOW GEAR

5: DEFRETTER

6: Single Hum

7: Hum Single

8: SOLO

Hiermit wird ein Eekt erzeugt, der den Sound verlängert. Der Regler fungiert in dieser Stellung auch als Limiter zum Unterdrücken der lauten Spitzen im Eingangssignal.

Hiermit wird ein Wah-Eekt erzeugt, der auf die Intensität des Picking abgestimmt wird.

Hiermit werden die Anschlagsgeräusche des Signals ausgeblendet, um violinenartige Sounds zu erzeugen (Fade In).

Hiermit wird eine Fretless-Gitarre ohne Bünde simuliert.

Hiermit wird ein Single Coil-Sound (Einzelspulen-Tonabnehmer auf der Gitarre) in einen Humbucker-Sound umgewandelt.

Hiermit wird ein Humbucker-Sound (Doppelspulen-Tonabnehmer auf der Gitarre) in einen Single Coil-Sound umgewandelt.

Hiermit wird der optimale Sound für ein Solospiel in Kombination mit OD/DS oder PREAMP erzeugt.

Stellt das Attack (das Einschwingen) für den Sound ein.

Stellt den Klang (Klanghelligkeit) des Wah-Sounds ein.

Stellt die benötigte Zeit ein, bis die maximale Lautstärke erreicht ist.

Stellt den Klang ein. Stellt den

Stellt den Klang des hochfrequenten Bereichs ein.

LEVEL

Stellt den Lautstärkepegel des Effekts ein.

Stellt die Intensität des Wah-Sounds ein.

Stellt den Lautstärkepegel des Effekts ein.

Lautstärkepegel des Effekts ein.

Stellt den Lautstärkepegel des Effekts ein.

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OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion)

TYPE-Regler

Hiermit wählen Sie die Art der Übersteuerung (Overdrive = Verzerrung für Blues, Distortion = Verzerrung für Rock).

1: BOOST

2: NATURAL

3: OD-1

4: BLUES

5: DIST

6: CLASSIC

7: MODERN

8: METAL

9: CORE

10: FUZZ

OD/DS-Pedal

Hiermit wird der Eekt ein- und ausgeschaltet.

Der Gain Booster. Er erhöht die Lautstärke auf Solo-Niveau. Ein COSM-Vorverstärker wird dadurch noch stärker übersteuert (mehr Verzerrung möglich).

Dies ist ein Overdrive-Sound mit natürlich klingender Verzerrung.

Dies ist der Sound des BOSS OD-1, der legendäre Blues/RockVerz errer.

Diese einzigartige Übersteuerung gibt Nuancen von Anschlägen getreu wieder.

Dies ist eine starke Verzerrung mit vollem Sustain.

Dies ist der typische Rock-Sound.

Dies ist der typische Sound für modernen Rock/Hardrock.

Perfekter Verzerrer für Hardrock/Metal.

Perfekter Verzerrer für Metal Core / Trash.

Typischer 60er Jahre Fuzz-Zerrsound.

DRIVE

TONE

LEVEL

Mit diesen Effekten wird eine charakteristische Verzerrung oder ein Sustain hinzugefügt.

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Die Aufgaben der Regler

Stellt die Intensität der Verzerrung ein.

Stellt die Helligkeit des Klangs ein.

Stellt den Lautstärkepegel für OD/DS ein.

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Verwenden der Effekte

RATE

DEPTH

E. LEVEL

RATE

DEPTH

E. LEVEL

KEY

HARMONY

E. LEVEL

TIME

FEEDBACK

E. LEVEL

MODULATION

Mit diesen Effekten wird der Klang verbreitert, moduliert und/oder einer Tonhöhenverschiebung unterzogen.

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MOD-Pedal

Hiermit wird der Eekt ein- und ausgeschaltet.

TYPE-Regler

Hiermit wählen Sie die Art der Modulation.

1: CHORUS

2: PHASER

3: FLANGER

4: ROTARY

5: UNI-V

6: TREMOLO

7: VIBRATO

8: HARMONIST

Dieser Eekt fügt dem Sound feine Schwebungen hinzu, so dass er breiter und voller wird und schöner klingt.

Dieser Eekt erzeugt einen phasenverschobenen Sweeping-Sound.

Hiermit wird ein Modulationseekt erzeugt, der dem ansteigenden und abfallenden Klang eines Düsenugzeugs ähnelt.

Dieser Eekt erzeugt den Klang von rotierenden Lautsprechern.

Hiermit wird der Klang des Uni-Vibe nachgebildet. Dieser Eekt ist Teil des Rock-Sounds der 1960er.

Hierbei wird über zyklische Änderungen des Lautstärkepegels ein Retro-Eekt erzeugt.

Hiermit wird ein intensiver Vibrato-Eekt erzeugt, der mit herkömmlichem Gitarrenspiel nicht erreicht werden kann.

Hiermit werden aus Einzeltönen zweistimmige Sounds generiert.

NOTIZEN

Spielen Sie nur einzelne Noten, wenn Sie den Harmonist-Eekt verwenden.

9: OCTAVE

Durch das Hinzufügen von Klang, der eine Oktave niedriger ist, wird Klangfülle verliehen.

NOTIZEN

Spielen Sie nur einzelne Noten, wenn Sie den Octave-Eekt verwenden.

10: DELAY

Mit dieser Funktion wird der Klang verzögert, so dass ein Echoeekt entsteht. Bei Delay-Zeiten von 10 bis 990 ms (Millisekunden) können Sie diese als zweites Delay verwenden.

TYPE Die Aufgaben der Regler

Stellt die

CHORUS

Geschwindigkeit des Effekts ein.

PHASER

RATE DEPTH

Stellt die Geschwindigkeit des Effekts ein.

FLANGER

RATE DEPTH

Stellt die Geschwindigkeit des Effekts ein.

ROTARY

RATE DEPTH E. LEVEL

Stellt die Geschwindigkeit des Effekts ein.

UNI-V

RATE DEPTH E. LEVEL

Stellt die Geschwindigkeit des Effekts ein.

Stellt die

TREMOLO

Geschwindigkeit des Effekts ein.

VIBRATO

RATE DEPTH E. LEVEL

Stellt die Geschwindigkeit des Effekts ein.

Stellt die Tonar t des wiedergegebenen Titels ein.

HARMONIST

Beispiel:

— Stellt den Lautstärkepegel

OCTAVE

Stellt die Delay-

DELAY

Zeit (10 bis 990 ms) in Schritten von 10 ms ein.

Stellt den Effektanteil ein. Stellt den

Stellt den Effektanteil ein. Stellt die Intensität

RESONANCE

Stellt den Effektanteil ein. Stellt den

Stellt die Tonhöhe des Zusatztons in Halbtönen ein.

Schwebung +1 Oktave3.-1 Oktave

D. LEVEL E. LEVEL

des direkten Klangs ein.

Stellt die Anzahl der Wiederholungen für die Delay-Funktion ein.

Lautstärkepegel des Effekts ein.

des Effekts ein.

Lautstärkepegel des Effekts ein.

Stellt den Lautstärkepegel des Effekts ein.

Siehe

Sie können den Par ameter RATE mit de m Expression-Pedal steuern . Weitere Inf ormationen finde n Sie unter „Verwe ndung von Pedal FX” (Seite G-9).

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Verwenden der Effekte

FEEDBACK

E. LEVEL

Beispiel: 1200ms 6000ms

TIME

Beispiel:

DELAY (Verzögerung)

Mit dieser Funktion wird der Klang verzögert, so dass ein Echoeffekt entsteht. Sie können dadurch die Klangfülle erweitern und komplexe Klänge erzeugen.

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TYPE-Regler

Hiermit wählen Sie die Art des Delays.

1: 1-99ms

2: 100-990ms

3: 1000-6000ms

4: ANALOG

5: MODULATE

6: REVERSE

7: CHO + DELAY

8: MOMENTARY

9: TAP

Dieses Delay von 1 bis 99 ms (Millisekunden) ist ideal für einen Doubling-Eekt.

Dieses Delay weist eine Delay-Zeit von 100 bis 990 ms (Millisekunden) auf.

Dieses Delay von 1000 bis 6000 ms (Millisekunden) ist für spezielle Eekte geeignet.

Hiermit wird ein analoger Delay-Sound erzeugt.

Bei diesem Delay wird den Delay-Wiederholungen ein angenehmer Chorus-Eekt hinzugefügt.

Hiermit wird der Eekt der Rückwärtswiedergabe erzeugt.

Hiermit werden Chorus- und Delay-Eekte gleichzeitig erzeugt. (Die Einstellungen für den Chorus-Eekt können nicht geändert werden.)

Das Delay wird ausschließlich bei gedrücktem DELAY-Pedal aktiviert.

Hier wird die Delay-Zeit mit Hilfe des Pedals festgelegt (Tap Tempo).

DELAY-Pedal

Hiermit wird der Eekt ein- und ausgeschaltet.

TYPE Die Aufgaben der Regler

TIME

1-99 ms

Beispiel:

2ms 99ms

Stellt die Delay-Zeit in Schritten von 1 ms ein.

TIME

100-990 ms

Beispiel:

120ms 990ms

Stellt die Delay-Zeit in Schritten von 10 ms ein.

1000-6000 ms

Stellt die Delay-Zeit in Schritten von 100 ms ein.

ANALOG

TIME

Beispiel:

120ms 990ms

MODULATE REVERSE CHO + DELAY

Stellt die Delay-Zeit (10 bis 990 ms) in Schritten von 10 ms ein.

MOMENTARY

TAP

Stellt den Beat des Delay-Klangs ein.

Siehe

„Anwenden von Effekten im Takt des Songtempos (Tap Tempo)” (Seite G-14)

— —

PHRASE LOOP

10: PHRASE LOOP

NOTIZEN

Im Memory-Mode (Seite G-10) wird bei den Pedalbedienvorgängen für MOMENTARY, TAP und PHRASE LOOP das Nummernpedal für den aktuell ausgewählten Patch verwendet.

Hiermit können Sie eine Passage aufnehmen und wiederholt abspielen. Das ist sowohl für Live-Auftritte als auch für Übungs-Sessions nützlich.

FEEDBACK

Stellt die Anzahl der

E. LEVEL

Stellt den Lautstärkepegel des Delay-Klangs ein. Wiederholungen für die Delay-Funktion ein.

Stellt die Anzahl der

Stellt den Lautstärkepegel des Delay-Klangs ein. Wiederholungen für die Delay-Funktion ein.

FEEDBACK

Stellt die Anzahl der

E. LEVEL

Stellt den Lautstärkepegel des Delay-Klangs ein. Wiederholungen für die Delay-Funktion ein.

FEEDBACK

Stellt die Anzahl der Wiederholungen für die Delay-Funktion ein.

FEEDBACK

Stellt die Anzahl der

E. LEVEL

Stellt den Lautstärkepegel des Effekts ein.

NOTIZEN

Wenn Sie TYPE auf REVERSE setzen, wird die Balance des direkte n und des Ef fektklangs je weils aufeinander abgestimmt.

E. LEVEL

Stellt den Lautstärkepegel des Delay-Klangs ein. Wiederholungen für die Delay-Funktion ein.

E. LEVEL

Stellt den Lautstärkepegel der Phrase Loop ein.

Siehe

„Phrase Loop-Wiedergabe (Looper)” (Seite G-15)

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Siehe

Sie können den Parameter E. LEVEL mit dem Expression-Pedal steuern. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter „Verwendung von Pedal FX” (Seite G-9).

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Verwenden der Effekte

NOTIZEN

TYPE-Regler

Hiermit wählen Sie den Typ des Vorverstärkers.

0: OFF

1: EQ

2: CLEAN

3: COMBO

4: TWEED

5: STACK

6: LEAD STK

7: R-FIER

Hiermit wird das Vorverstärker-Modeling ausgeschaltet.

Dies ist ein parametrischer 4-Band-Equalizer.

Dieser cleane Sound ist sanft und warm.

Dieser Crunch-Sound erinnert an einen VOX Combo-Verstärker.

Dieser Crunch-Sound entspricht dem eines Fender-Bassman-Verstärkers.

Dieser Sound klingt wie ein Marshall-Verstärker aus den 1970ern.

Dies ist ein Lead-Sound mit hohem Gain.

Dies entspricht einem Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectier.

LEVEL

Frequenz

BASS MIDDLE TREBLE

Hiermit wird die Lautstärke der jeweiligen EQ-Bänder eingestellt.

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PREAMP (Vorverstärker)

Hier werden berühmte und legendäre Gitarrenverstärker simuliert (Roland COSM Technologie).

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TYPE Die Aufgaben der Regler

CLEAN COMBO TWEED STACK LEAD STK R-FIER

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Stellt den Grad der Verzerrung des Vorverstärkers ein.

Hiermit wird die Lautst der jeweiligen EQ-Bänder eingestellt.

GAIN

NS (Rauschfilter)

Dadurch werden Rauschen und Brummen unterdrückt, die vom Tonabnehmer der Gitarre erzeugt werden.

NS THRES (Schwellenwert des Rauschfilters)

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ärke

LOW

LOW-M ID

HIGH-MID

HIGH

Stellt den Gesamtlautstärkepegel ein.

Frequenz

LEVEL

Stellt den Gesamtlautstärkepegel des Vorv erstärkers ein.

Mit dieser Funktion wird der Effekt entsprechend dem Rauschpegel angepasst. Bei einem Wert von 0 wird der Rauschfilter ausgeschaltet.

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Wenn Sie den Wert hier höher als erforderlich einstellen, wird unter Umständen überhaupt kein Klang erzeugt, sobald die Gitarre mit geringer Lautstärke gespielt wird.

REVERB

Verwendung von Pedal FX

Durch festes Drücken auf die vordere Seite des Expression-Pedals (mit etwas Gewicht) kann zwischen den Funktionen umgeschaltet werden.

PEDAL-FX-Anzeige Erläuterung

Leuchtet nicht Funktion als Regler für VOLUME (Lautstärkepedal). Leuchtet Funktioniert als der Effekt, der mit dem PEDAL-FX-Regler ausgewählt wird.

PEDAL-FX-Anzeige

Mit dieser Funktion erhält der Sound einen Nachhall.

Hiermit werden der Reverb-Typ und die Größe des Eekts angepasst.

Verwenden der Effekte

ROOM

HALL

Anzeigebeispiel

ROOM 12 HALL 49

Hiermit wird der Nachhall in einem Raum (Einstellungswert: 0. bis 49.) simuliert.

Hiermit wird der Nachhall in einer Halle (Einstellungswert: 0. bis 49.) simuliert.

Der Punkt gibt an, dass es sich um Reverb-Typ HALL handeln.

PEDAL FX (Pedaleffekte)

Mit dieser Funktion kann eine Vielzahl von Effekten mit dem Expression-Pedal des Geräts erzeugt werden.

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Hiermit wählen Sie den Typ für PEDAL FX.

1: WAH

2: VOICE

3: +1 OCTAVE 4: -1 OCTAVE

Dies ist der Wah-Eekt.

Hiermit können Sie Klänge erzeugen, die eine menschliche Stimme simulieren (Talkbox-Eekt).

Hiermit können Sie die Tonhöhe fortwährend um bis zu eine Oktave höher oder niedriger als den Originalklang variieren.

NOTIZEN

Spielen Sie einzelne Noten.

5: MOD RATE

Hiermit können Sie die Geschwindigkeit des MODULATION-Eekts steuern.

NOTIZEN

Der RATE-Regler des MODULATION-Eekts bestimmt den maximalen Wert, der mit dem Expression-Pedal gesteuert werden kann.

6: DELAY LEV

Hiermit können Sie den Delay-Pegel steuern, wenn Sie den DELAY-Eekt verwenden.

NOTIZEN

Der E.-LEVEL-Regler des DELAY-Eekts bestimmt den maximalen Wert des Bereichs, der mit dem Expression-Pedal gesteuert werden kann.

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Speichern/Aufrufen und Verwenden von Sounds

Wenn sich das Gerät im manuellen Modus befindet, leuchtet der Punkt unten rechts in der Anzeige. Wenn sich das Gerät im Speichermodus befindet, wird die aktuell ausgewählte Banknummer angezeigt.

NOTIZEN

221, 3

Pedalanzeigen

(Speichermodus)

Das ME-70 verfügt über zwei primäre Betriebsmodi: Den manuellen Modus und den Speichermodus. Im manuellen Modus werden die Sounds für die verschiedenen Effekte über die jeweiligen Positionen der Regler des vorderen Bedienfelds erzeugt. Dagegen können Sie im Speichermodus Sound-Einstellungen speichern und diese zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt abrufen.

Patches und Banken

Im Speichermodus wird eine Kombination (oder Gruppe) von Effekten in Verbindung mit einer Gruppe von Parametereinstellungen als „Patch“ bezeichnet. Eine Gruppe von vier Patches wird als „Bank“ bezeichnet. Die jeweiligen Patches in einer Bank entsprechen den Nummernpedalen. Die Banken werden in neun „User-Banken“, die zum Lesen und Schreiben frei verfügbar sind, und in neun schreibgeschützte „Preset-Banken“ unterteilt. Das ME-70 verfügt über insgesamt 72 Patches.

User-Bank 1

Patch Patch Patc h Patch

Hier haben Sie ohne

Einschränkungen

Lese- und

Schreibberechtigungen.

User-Bank 9

User-Bank 3

User-Bank 2

Patch Patch Patc h Patch

Preset-Bank 1

Patch Patch Patc h Patch

Wechsel zwischen dem manuellen und dem Speichermodus

Preset-Bank 9

Preset-Bank 3

Preset-Bank 2

Patch Patch Patc h Patch

Diese sind schreibgeschützt.

(Hier können Sie keine

Schreibvorgänge vornehmen.)

Nummernpedale

Drücken Sie gleichzeitig die Nummernpedale 3 und 4.

Durch jedes Drücken wird das ME-70 vom manuellen Modus in den Speichermodus geschaltet und umgekehrt.

Speichern von Sounds (Patch schreiben)

Mit dieser Funktion werden die Reglereinstellungen in einem Patch gespeichert.

 Sie können Patch-Schreibvorgänge entweder im manuellen Modus oder im

Speichermodus durchführen.

 Beim Durchführen eines Patch-Schreibvorgangs wird das Gerät in den

Speichermodus geschaltet.

HINWEIS

 Solange Sie keinen Patch-Schreibvorgang durchgeführt haben, gehen durch

das Ausschalten des Geräts oder das Ändern von Patches sämtliche Sounds verloren, die Sie erzeugt haben.

 Wenn Sie einen Schreibvorgang durchführen, ge hen alle Sounds ve rloren, die

bereits im Ziel-Patch gespeichert wurden.

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Manueller Modus Speichermodus

(User-Bank 1)

Speichermodus

(Preset-Bank 2)

1. Drücken Sie [WRITE].

Die Pedalanzeigen blinken.

2. Wählen Sie die User-Bank und die Patch-Nummer,

unter der Sie das Patch speichern möchten.

 Wählen Sie die User-Banknummer, indem Sie BANK [ ] und [ ]

drücken.

 Wählen Sie die Patch-Nummer, indem Sie ein Nummernpedal (1 bis 4)

drücken.

Zum Stopp en des Schreibvorgangs dr ücken Sie [EDIT/EXIT ].

3. Drücken Sie erneut [WRITE].

Der Klang wird gespeichert.

Um einen Patch zu kopieren, rufen Sie das Patch auf, den Sie kopieren möchten (Seite G-11), und führen Sie anschließend einfach einen Schreibvorgang durch. Sie können das Patch kopieren, indem Sie eine andere Patch-Nummer wählen und ersteren unter dieser Nummer speichern.

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+ 110 hidden pages

Boss ME70 Owner’s Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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Creating Sounds

Making the Connections and Turning the Power On

Adjusting the Volume

Turning Off the Power

Using the Effects

COMP/FX (Compressor/Effects)

OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion)

MODULATION

DELAY

PREAMP

NS (Noise Suppressor)

NS THRES (Noise Suppressor Threshold)

REVERB

Using Pedal FX

PEDAL FX (Pedal Effects)

Patches and Banks

Changing Between the Manual and Memory Modes

Saving Tones (Patch Write)

Calling Up Tones (Patches)

Changing Tone Settings (Memory Edit Mode)

Convenient Functions

Creating Tones with Ease (EZ Tone)

Choosing (Calling Up) an EZ Tone

Saving the Created Tone as an EZ Tone

Checking the Values of Controls

Tuning the Guitar (Tuner)

Bypass Feature (BYPASS)

Using External Foot Switches

Applying Effects in Time with the Song Tempo (Tap Tempo)

Setting Modulation Speed and Delay Time Using the Pedals

Phrase Loop Play

Making the Settings for Control Operation

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Adjusting the Expression Pedal

Appendices

Preset Patch List

Specifications

Index

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Erzeugen der Sounds

Anschließen und Einschalten des Geräts

Einstellen der Lautstärke

Ausschalten

Verwenden der Effekte

COMP/FX (Kompressor/Effekte)

OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion)

MODULATION

DELAY (Verzögerung)

PREAMP (Vorverstärker)

NS (Rauschfilter)

NS THRES (Schwellenwert des Rauschfilters)

REVERB

Verwendung von Pedal FX

PEDAL FX (Pedaleffekte)

Patches und Banken

Wechsel zwischen dem manuellen und dem Speichermodus

Speichern von Sounds (Patch schreiben)