The Boss ME-50 is right in the middle of Boss's quality order (IMHO). It has moments of charm and moments of meh. Definitely one for live players and those who love forests of potentiometers!
I got one for Christmas way back when I started playing guitar. I didn't care about the quality of the tone... it just gave me a ton of sound capabilities and I had lots of fun with it.
Yeah man I've got the same approach to gear as you. I get really tired of dudes agonizing over what's the best tone... makes for very boring conversations. Use the gear that makes you smile, I say :) #gearfacts
For a live rig, it's nice and tidy. Eliminates a ton of patch cords and power supply leads. I'd use a dedicated wah, and use the pedal for its other modes. Download the owners manual for instructions on customizing distortion and expression pedal
I ve owned this pedal forever. It s the best! You can create practically any sound with it. The overdrives/distortion are probably not the best, and the wah is completely unusable. But the delays and modulations are fantastic. It s a great first pedal to play around with to see what you like before buying a bunch of other pedals. Other pluses are you can save patches. So it’s great for playing live and preprogammjng for songs. I will always use this pedal and have included it into my pedalboard with my other 8 pedals. The
Im thinking of buying the ME50 an using it next to the guitar in the chain instead of buying various pedals (Nux Mod core, Marshall Guvnor 2, Line6 M5, an stuttery delay pedal). It does not have 2 oct up on the whammy but is ok, my wah from Line6 X3 is frustrating but this is super better, and the ring mod kick ass.
Sounds really nice considering the price I'd use this with a nice drive/distortion pedal . A big muff little/nano and maybe a tone city pedal . All In a boss bcb 60 would be a great pedal board for the under 500 price
I run this pedal threw a M-80 Fender amp (300W~) trust me the overdrive/distortion is very good! Maybe not the best but most certainly as useable as all the other features.
It's really made as a multi stomp box to go into your amp or use with an amp sim as it doesn't really have any proper amp Sims onboard. I believe this is why it may sound like it's lacking something when it's direct recorded like this.
I would’ve agreed with you on this with of/dist for a good 20 years. I’ve gotta say my opinion has changed recently maybe it’s my old guitarist ears losing my hearing.
As you are probably aware in the 90s Roland released a beast of a digital synth called the JD-800, it has a very unique distortion effect as part of a multi effects section. I assume that these digital distortions were derived from some kind of digital Boss distortion code so can anyone enlighten me as to any old pedals that sound the same? I really dont want a JD-800 as they are M A S S I V E and not interested in the mini Roland boutiques as the knobs are tiny and certainly dont want to be tied to a computer with a VST. The list of kinds of distortion are as follows as maybe you might recognise them from an old manual or something? Mellow drive Overdrive Cry drive Mellow distortion Light distortion Fat distortion Fuzz distortion I just want that sound so an old creaky pedal i can plug my synths into would be awesome if possible. Any suggestions? Thank you.
It’s weird isn’t it? Casio seems to be driven by market forces which is totally understandable, but they just keep returning to the same tired old systems once or twice it looked like they were really onto something, but as you say they keep returning to the same conservative methods :/
Gosh for $180.. let's see... That's a good budget these days for a multi effects unit. Lots of options. Vox's new cheapies are offering better distortions for less money. Also Nux is releasing some great gear that sounds quite a lot better than an ME-50. Choose a Nux on appearance and physical features though - they all have the same sound system as far as my ears can tell. Zoom is sounding a bit dull distortion-wise at the moment unless you want to go all modulated and sci-fi with your sound. Also if you can track down a Boss GT-6, that'll cost you well under $180 I think and they sound far superior. I could talk about this subject all day! Gearfacts
I think the BD2 setting is the best of the drives. It does what it should, adds drive while keeping the natural tone of the guitar in tact. It also cleans up nicely with volume rolled back. I think most issues were that people didn't know how to dial in a good tone to start with and would blast it balls to the wall.
@@cadams1607 I have actually went for a Mooer Black Truck since this 4-year old comment. Since I'm in Bosnia, most of the Western gear is not available, so a brand new Mooer Black Truck is amazing for all my needs. I gifted this pedal to a guy I know that does acoustic gigs, and even he likes it, so it's definitely an good pedal. Cheers from Belgrade (as I'm currently here).
Good question and my apologies for not addressing it in the video. The answer is no, I didn't get that upper-octave screaminess. I remember being disappointed at the time and I'm surprised I didn't mention it.
@@gearfacts actually, it does have high octave fuzz - use the distortion "variation" button to access the "oct fuzz" tones. You an also use the pedal +1 oct mode and have other distortion voicing readily available. Read the manual (PDF still downloadable from BOSS) for custom build your own distortion. It's not apparent on the face panel
I think there is a Hold function in the delay section, but it's been a very long time so I recommend having a look at the manual online (just search "Boss ME-50 PDF")
I've reviewed the entire range of Boss multi effects units and while this one has its highlights, it's not one of their stars. So generally I agree with you :) Gearfacts
Gearfacts I'm new to multi effects units - which one would you recommend ? I'd like to preset some basic sounds to dial up for live work with a covers gig I have to do.
Natália com a pedaleira desligada vc mantém o botão Bank do lado esquerdo e o botão write todos ao mesmo tempo e manter pressionado ligar a pedaleira vai aparecer um F pressionar write vai pisca o led aí pressionar de novo write e ok está feito o o reset
This problem usually is with the Equaliser. Try high bass and treble with low middle ("scooped") and then the opposite (what they call the "British" sound), maybe that will help
I got one for Christmas way back when I started playing guitar. I didn't care about the quality of the tone... it just gave me a ton of sound capabilities and I had lots of fun with it.
Yeah man I've got the same approach to gear as you. I get really tired of dudes agonizing over what's the best tone... makes for very boring conversations. Use the gear that makes you smile, I say :) #gearfacts
For a live rig, it's nice and tidy. Eliminates a ton of patch cords and power supply leads. I'd use a dedicated wah, and use the pedal for its other modes. Download the owners manual for instructions on customizing distortion and expression pedal
I ve owned this pedal forever. It s the best! You can create practically any sound with it. The overdrives/distortion are probably not the best, and the wah is completely unusable. But the delays and modulations are fantastic. It s a great first pedal to play around with to see what you like before buying a bunch of other pedals.
Other pluses are you can save patches. So it’s great for playing live and preprogammjng for songs.
I will always use this pedal and have included it into my pedalboard with my other 8 pedals.
The
Thanks for such an enthusiastic comment! :) #gearfacts
Yes. Disappointing wah, but the other pedal modes are worth looking into
I use with it an external EQ pedal and the distortions sound so much better
Im thinking of buying the ME50 an using it next to the guitar in the chain instead of buying various pedals (Nux Mod core, Marshall Guvnor 2, Line6 M5, an stuttery delay pedal). It does not have 2 oct up on the whammy but is ok, my wah from Line6 X3 is frustrating but this is super better, and the ring mod kick ass.
Ah yes I love experimenting with Ring Mod
Sounds really nice considering the price I'd use this with a nice drive/distortion pedal . A big muff little/nano and maybe a tone city pedal . All In a boss bcb 60 would be a great pedal board for the under 500 price
The overdrives are terrible but the rest is certainly usable. Like someone already said put your fav overdrive in front and it could work.
Yep I agree with that. Strangely the ME-25 has far superior drive sounds /Gearfacts
I run this pedal threw a M-80 Fender amp (300W~) trust me the overdrive/distortion is very good! Maybe not the best but most certainly as useable as all the other features.
It's really made as a multi stomp box to go into your amp or use with an amp sim as it doesn't really have any proper amp Sims onboard. I believe this is why it may sound like it's lacking something when it's direct recorded like this.
I would’ve agreed with you on this with of/dist for a good 20 years. I’ve gotta say my opinion has changed recently maybe it’s my old guitarist ears losing my hearing.
I run it through a marshall code 50. I have to say that the distortions, if you set them right, sounds fantastic.
As you are probably aware in the 90s Roland released a beast of a digital synth called the JD-800, it has a very unique distortion effect as part of a multi effects section.
I assume that these digital distortions were derived from some kind of digital Boss distortion code so can anyone enlighten me as to any old pedals that sound the same?
I really dont want a JD-800 as they are M A S S I V E and not interested in the mini Roland boutiques as the knobs are tiny and certainly dont want to be tied to a computer with a VST.
The list of kinds of distortion are as follows as maybe you might recognise them from an old manual or something?
Mellow drive
Overdrive
Cry drive
Mellow distortion
Light distortion
Fat distortion
Fuzz distortion
I just want that sound so an old creaky pedal i can plug my synths into would be awesome if possible. Any suggestions?
Thank you.
It’s weird isn’t it? Casio seems to be driven by market forces which is totally understandable, but they just keep returning to the same tired old systems once or twice it looked like they were really onto something, but as you say they keep returning to the same conservative methods :/
@@gearfacts im guessing that was meant for someone else? 😊
haha yep, it was completely off target! @@barrysmith7896
The distortions are average but for a live situation most people won't notice, can you suggest anything else for about 180$?
Gosh for $180.. let's see... That's a good budget these days for a multi effects unit. Lots of options. Vox's new cheapies are offering better distortions for less money. Also Nux is releasing some great gear that sounds quite a lot better than an ME-50. Choose a Nux on appearance and physical features though - they all have the same sound system as far as my ears can tell. Zoom is sounding a bit dull distortion-wise at the moment unless you want to go all modulated and sci-fi with your sound. Also if you can track down a Boss GT-6, that'll cost you well under $180 I think and they sound far superior. I could talk about this subject all day! Gearfacts
Thanks for the response, I'll most likely go with the Boss ME-50 because of the Wah.
I think the BD2 setting is the best of the drives. It does what it should, adds drive while keeping the natural tone of the guitar in tact. It also cleans up nicely with volume rolled back.
I think most issues were that people didn't know how to dial in a good tone to start with and would blast it balls to the wall.
@@cadams1607 I have actually went for a Mooer Black Truck since this 4-year old comment. Since I'm in Bosnia, most of the Western gear is not available, so a brand new Mooer Black Truck is amazing for all my needs. I gifted this pedal to a guy I know that does acoustic gigs, and even he likes it, so it's definitely an good pedal. Cheers from Belgrade (as I'm currently here).
Boss me 25 vs boss me 50?
Sonically, it's a tie. Value, the 25 wins. Professional appearance, the 50 wins. Tough choice! Gearfacts
Sounds like old 70s hippie hard rock and blues music
That's pretty much all this sausage-fingered guy can play :) #gearfacts
i remember ZZsabbath , i seen them in '84 on tour with ozzy nugent and the allman skynard band !!! they kicked ass .
For live 60-70s sounds, it's "BOSS" - who makes many of the separate units STILL considered must-haves.... plus a large display tuner
I noticed the big muff had a lower octave element to the sound.
What about the fuzz face, does it have the Octavia higher octave thing?
Good question and my apologies for not addressing it in the video. The answer is no, I didn't get that upper-octave screaminess. I remember being disappointed at the time and I'm surprised I didn't mention it.
@@gearfacts Thanks for the reply. It was just something i was particularly looking out for. No worries, you did good anyway.
@@gearfacts actually, it does have high octave fuzz - use the distortion "variation" button to access the "oct fuzz" tones. You an also use the pedal +1 oct mode and have other distortion voicing readily available. Read the manual (PDF still downloadable from BOSS) for custom build your own distortion. It's not apparent on the face panel
Can do very short loops in the Hold mode of the Delay? Like on Boss DD5
I think there is a Hold function in the delay section, but it's been a very long time so I recommend having a look at the manual online (just search "Boss ME-50 PDF")
Yes, it has an infinitely overdub-able hold mode loop. Max 2 seconds though.
yes 2 seconds.
just cannot take to this at all..especially the distortions..the cleans are useable though
I've reviewed the entire range of Boss multi effects units and while this one has its highlights, it's not one of their stars. So generally I agree with you :) Gearfacts
Gearfacts I'm new to multi effects units - which one would you recommend ? I'd like to preset some basic sounds to dial up for live work with a covers gig I have to do.
Did you ever try the customizable "build your own" distortion mode?
how to reset?
google 'Boss me-50 pdf', you will see the manual and it will show you how
Natália com a pedaleira desligada vc mantém o botão Bank do lado esquerdo e o botão write todos ao mesmo tempo e manter pressionado ligar a pedaleira vai aparecer um F pressionar write vai pisca o led aí pressionar de novo write e ok está feito o o reset
What was that at 120 till about 130?
I think it was a preset sound ...sounds like a fast phaser or vibe effect with a bit of chorus. Pretty cool :) GF
why my overdrive sound like shit? help me
This problem usually is with the Equaliser. Try high bass and treble with low middle ("scooped") and then the opposite (what they call the "British" sound), maybe that will help
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Este clipe é principalmente áudio de alta definição. Gearfacts
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