Boss ME-90
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Boss
ME-90
Product Info
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The ME-90 is a surprisingly capable multi-effect pedal, especially for guitarists needing a compact, all-in-one solution. It’s a great option for gigging musicians or those wanting a wide palette of amp and effect sounds without the bulk of a full amp stack. If you want a good starting point for exploring digital amp modeling, this is a solid choice.
Product Description
- Boss ME-90
- Multi-Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Compact guitar processor with direct access
- Eleven built-in AIRD amp models and 60 different effects from the GT-1000
- 36 Preset and 36 user patches
- Manual mode for pedalboard-like operation and memory mode for switching complete patch setups
- Load up to 3 user speaker IRs
- Send/return loop for external pedals
- Edit parameters
- swap amp and effect types and more with BOSS Tone Studio
- Controls: Preamp type
- Gain
- Bass
- Middle
- Treble
- Level
- Reverb
- Comp/fx1 type
- Sustain/Sens/-1oct
- Attack/Tone/-2oct/depth
- Level/Peak/Direct
- OD/DS type
- Drive
- Tone
- Level
- Mod type
- Rate/Key
- Depth/Harmony
- E.level/Resonance
- Delay type
- Time
- Feedback
- E.Level
- Output level
- Pedal FX type
- Push buttons: Exit
- Write
- Edit
- Switches: Bank Down/Amp
- Bank Up/Eq
- CTL/REV
- Memory/Manual
- 1/Comp
- 2/OD/DS
- 3/Mod
- 4/Delay
- Pedal FX
- GT. Amp/Line
- Power
- LED: 2 characters
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output (L/Mono
- R): 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Send & Return: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Headphone jack: 3.5 mm stereo jack
- USB Type-C
- Power supplyconnection: Barrel connectort 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power consumption: 190 mA
- Powered by 4 x AA batteries or a DC mains adapter (not included
- suitable power supply: Art. #409939#)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 443 x 220 x 67 mm
- Weight: 2.9 kg
PROS
- • AIRD amp models convincingly mimic high-end tube amp tones.
- • BOSS Tone Studio unlocks deep editing for personalized sounds.
- • Compact design makes it ideal for travel or smaller rigs.
- • Versatile effects cover a wide range of genres and styles.
CONS
- • Menu diving can be cumbersome, especially live.
- • The AIRD models, while good, aren't a substitute for the real thing.
- • Build quality is solid but feels somewhat plasticky for the price.
Key Features
Channels
36 Presets, 36 User Patches
Preamp Type
Eleven AIRD amp models (e.g., Brit, US, Crunch, Clean)
EQ
3-band EQ with parametric mid control
Effects
60 effects from the GT-1000 (reverb, delay, modulation, compression, distortion, etc.)
Connections
Input, Output, Send/Return, USB, Foot Switch (CTL), Expression Pedal
Weight
7.3 lbs (3.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're convincingly modeled, but lack the subtle nuances and dynamic response of a genuine tube amp – a good compromise for portability.
Absolutely, the Direct output provides a line-level signal suitable for PA systems or recording interfaces.
It's highly recommended; it unlocks the full editing potential and allows for speaker IR loading, significantly expanding its versatility.
