ME-20_e.book 1 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS ME-20 Guitar Multiple Effects. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” . These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its entirety.
ME-20_e.book 2 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific 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. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
ME-20_e.book 3 ページ 2007年5月28日 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. 月曜日 104 • 午後12時50分 Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children. ........................................................................................................ 106 • .....................................................
ME-20_e.book 4 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" on page 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply: Use of Batteries 301 • 302 • 303a • 304b • 306b • 307 • Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet 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.
ME-20_e.book 5 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 IMPORTANT NOTES 553 • 556 • 558a • 559a • 562 • 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. When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.
ME-20_e.book 6 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Contents Main Features ....................1 IMPORTANT NOTES ............4 Saving and Calling Up Tones (Memory Mode) .............. 23 Installing Batteries ...........11 Manual Mode and Memory Mode ..... 23 Switching Between Manual and Memory Mode.............................. 23 Patches and Banks...................... 23 Saving Tones (Write)................... 24 Calling Up and Using Saved Sounds (Patch Change) ........................... 25 Connections ...
ME-20_e.book 7 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Names of Things and What They Do Front Panel fig.ME-20-front-panel.eps_70 1 3 2 4 5 15 6 7 10 8 12 11 14 13 9 16 1. Parameter Knobs These adjust parameters selected with the effect buttons and EZ EDIT button. You can check a parameter’s current value by holding down its effect select button and turning the knob (this displays the value without adjusting it). You can change how the knobs respond when turned. 1. 2. 3. Switch to Manual mode (p. 23).
ME-20_e.book 8 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Names of Things and What They Do 1 3 2 6 7 4 5 15 10 8 12 11 14 13 9 16 2. Effect Select Indicators Show effects you can set using the parameter knobs. 3. Effect Select Buttons Press these buttons to select the effect whose settings you want to change. 4. EZ EDIT Indicator Shows whether EZ EDIT is on or off. 5. EZ EDIT Button Press this to use EZ EDIT (p. 22). 6. Display Shows the values of parameter settings , bank numbers, and other information.
ME-20_e.book 9 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Names of Things and What They Do 9. / Buttons Use these to adjust parameters in the various operating modes. Manual mode: NS THRESHOLD Memory mode: Bank (NS THRESHOLD when editing patches) TUNER: Reference pitch 10. WAH Indicator Shows whether the wah effect is on or off. 11. OD/DS SOLO Indicator Shows whether the solo sound is on or off. 12. OD/DS SOLO Button Press this to switch to a sound suited for solos.
ME-20_e.book 10 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Names of Things and What They Do Rear Panel ME-20-rear-panel.eps_70 1 1. SECURITY LOCK ( 2 3 4 5 6 7 ) http://www.kensington.com/ 2. INPUT Jack Connect your guitar here. * The INPUT jack doubles as a power switch. Inserting a plug into the INPUT jack turns on the power; the power is switched off when the plug is disconnected. Be sure to unplug the cable from this jack when the ME-20 is not in use. 3.
ME-20_e.book 11 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Installing Batteries Insert the batteries as shown in figure, being careful to orient the batteries correctly. fig.replace-battery.eps_38 • When the batteries run down, “bt” appears in the display. When this occurs, install new batteries. • When turning the unit over, place some newspapers, magazines, or other suitable material under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls.
ME-20_e.book 12 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Connections fig.ME-20-connect-e.eps_70 AC adaptor (PSA series) CD/MP3 player Stereo Headphones Phones Jack Footswitch (FS-6, etc.) Guitar Guitar Amp * When using an AC adaptor, be sure to use only the specified type (PSA series). Using an adaptor other than the specified type may cause malfunction.
ME-20_e.book 13 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Connections Turn on power to the various devices in the order specified. Turning on devices in the wrong order may cause malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices. Turning On the Power 1. Completely turn down the volume on all devices and connect the external devices. * Don’t insert the plug into the INPUT jack yet. 2. Insert the plug into the INPUT jack. * Inserting a plug into the INPUT jack switches on the power. 3.
ME-20_e.book 14 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Tuning the Guitar (Bypass/Tuner) The ME-20 features a built-in chromatic auto-tuner that allows you to tune your guitar easily without changing any of your connections. Additionally, 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 turn down the volume, making it unnecessary for you to turn down your amp’s volume each time you tune. 1 1.
ME-20_e.book 15 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Tuning the Guitar (Bypass/Tuner) fig.7seg-tuner3.eps 4. 5. (C) (C ) (D) (D ) (E) (F) (F ) (G) (G ) (A) (A ) (B) First do a rough tuning so that the name of the note for the string appears in the display. (General Tuning) 7th 6th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st B E A D G B E Tune each string more accurately until both of the tuning guides are lit.
ME-20_e.book 16 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Introduction to Effects and Parameters About the Effect Connection Sequence The optimal sequence for connecting effects is determined automatically based on the effect settings. WAH NOISE SUPPRESSOR OVERDRIVE / BLUES / DISTORTION / METAL / FUZZ / COMPRESSOR TREMOLO (OD / DS) (MOD) FOOT VOLUME CHORUS / PHASER / FLANGER / ROTARY DELAY / REVERB (MOD) (DELAY) EQ OD/DS SOLO The OD/DS effect sound is switched to a sound suited for solo performances.
ME-20_e.book 17 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Introduction to Effects and Parameters OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion) This effect uses distortion to add unique characteristics to a sound and allows you to sustain the sound. OD/DS Type List TYPE Descriptions 1: OVERDRIVE A sweet, mild distortion like that of a tube amp. 2: BLUES A unique type of overdrive that brings out the nuances of your picking. 3: DISTORTION Sharp distortion providing rich sustain. 4: METAL A powerful, spirited distortion sound.
ME-20_e.book 18 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Introduction to Effects and Parameters MOD (Modulation) This effect broadens and adds an undulation effect to the sound. MOD Type List TYPE Descriptions 1: CHORUS This effect adds a subtle wavering to the sound, transforming it into a beautiful sound with breadth and body. 2: PHASER This creates a sound with a shifting phase, adding a twisting “warp” effect to the sound.
ME-20_e.book 19 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Introduction to Effects and Parameters DELAY These are spatial effects that let you to do things like make the sound thicker or create special effects by adding delayed sound or reverb to the input sound. DELAY Type List TYPE Descriptions 1: 0–99 ms DELAY Delay sound with a delay time from 0 to 99 ms. 2: 100–700 ms DELAY Delay sound with a delay time from 100 to 700 ms. 3: REVERB An effect that adds reverberation to the sound. fig.FX-DELAY.
ME-20_e.book 20 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Introduction to Effects and Parameters EQ (Equalizer) This effect adjusts the tone quality. Turning the knob to the right (clockwise) boosts the volume in the corresponding frequency range; turning it counterclockwise cuts the volume. Placing all parameter knobs at the center produces a flat response. fig.FX-EQ.eps_50 fig.FX-EQ2.eps_90 Descriptions Adjusts the tone quality of the lowfrequency range.
ME-20_e.book 21 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Introduction to Effects and Parameters WAH This effect creates a “wah” effect using the pedal controller. Stepping down on the pedal creates a brighter sound, while releasing the pedal produces a muffled sound. When the wah effect is on, the pedal functions as a wah pedal. When WAH is on: Functions as a wah pedal. When WAH is off: Functions as a volume pedal. NS (Noise Suppressor) This effect suppresses noise and hum from the pickups.
ME-20_e.book 22 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Creating Sounds Easily (EZ EDIT) EZ EDIT is a feature for creating sounds quickly and easily. You can adjust a combination of effect parameters with just a single knob. fig.ME-20-ezedit1.eps_55 3 1 2 1. Press [EZ EDIT]. 2. Press the effect pedal to switch the effect ON/OFF setting. 3. Change the sound by turning the knob for the effect whose settings you want to change. 4. Switch the sounds as needed by repeating Steps 2 and 3.
ME-20_e.book 23 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Saving and Calling Up Tones (Memory Mode) Manual Mode and Memory Mode When the power is turned on, the ME-20 starts up in “Manual mode.” In this mode, you can use the pedals to switch effects on or off, and you can manipulate the knobs to directly obtain the sound you want.
ME-20_e.book 24 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Saving and Calling Up Tones (Memory Mode) Saving Tones (Write) The steps you need to follow in order to save the patches you’ve created using the panel’s knobs and pedals in User memory is called the “Write procedure.” You can carry out the Write procedure in both Manual mode and Memory mode. Carrying out the Write procedure results in the loss of any settings previously existing in the targeted patch location (the save destination). fig.ME-20-write.
ME-20_e.book 25 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Saving and Calling Up Tones (Memory Mode) Calling Up and Using Saved Sounds (Patch Change) To switch patches, use [ ][ ] and the number pedals (1–3). * When you initially switch to Memory mode after turning on the power, Bank 1, Number 1 is always selected. fig.ME-20-patch-change.
ME-20_e.book 26 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Saving and Calling Up Tones (Memory Mode) Changing Patch Settings (Patch Edit Mode) In Memory mode, switching effects on or off or adjusting NS THRESHOLD is not possible. To make these changes, you put the unit in Patch Edit mode. fig.ME-20-patch-edit.eps_55 1 2,4 5 1 26 1. Call up to the patch whose settings you want to edit (p. 25). 2. Press [EDIT/EXIT].
ME-20_e.book 27 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Other Functions Using Footswitch Pedals With an optional footswitch pedal (such as the BOSS FS-5U or FS-6) connected to the ME-20, you can use the footswitch for the following operations. In Manual mode: Switches the OD/DS SOLO on/off. Switches the Bypass/Tuner on/off.
ME-20_e.book 28 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Other Functions When Connecting Two FS-5Us or an FS-6 * Using a special Roland PCS-31 connection cable (optional), you can connect two FS-5Us. fig.FS-5U1-e.eps_80/fig.FS-5U2-e.eps_80/fig.FS-6-e.eps_80 PCS-31 Red Bypass/Tuner OD/DS SOLO On/Off On/Off Bank down Bank up If using an FS-6 switch, set the MODE and POLARITY switches as shown below.
ME-20_e.book 29 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Other Functions Returning the ME-20 to Its Factory Settings (Factory Reset) You can restore the settings stored in the ME-20 (User memory, tuner reference pitch, and knob response method (p. 7)) to their original settings when the unit was shipped from the factory. This is referred to as “Factory Reset.” To perform a Factory Reset, carry out the following steps. fig.ME-20-factory-reset.eps_55 2 3,4 1. Switch to Manual mode (p. 23). 2.
ME-20_e.book 30 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Other Functions Adjusting the Expression Pedal Although the ME-20’s expression pedal has been set for optimal operation at the factory, 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.
ME-20_e.book 31 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Patch List BANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 NO. Description 1 Rough distortion sound suitable for backing parts. 2 Texas blues sound with rough distortion. 3 Metal sound, great for riffs. 1 Bright crunch sound that works well for chord rhythms. 2 Lasting overdrive sound, great for melodies. 3 ’60s fuzz sound. 1 Clean sound, good for rhythms. 2 Clean sound suitable for playing arpeggios. 3 Distortion sound suitable for solos.
ME-20_e.book 32 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Factory Settings OD/DS BANK NO.
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ME-20_e.book 34 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Blank Chart OD/DS BANK NO.
ME-20_e.book 35 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Blank Chart DELAY SW TYPE EQ WAH NS MASTER FEEDLOW- HIGHTHRESH- LEVEL TIME LEVEL LOW HIGH SW OLD BACK MID MID Type List NO.
ME-20_e.book 36 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Troubleshooting “bt” Appears in the Display ❍ Is the volume turned down? → Batteries are run down. Replace with new batteries (p. 11). Power does not turn on → Check the volume levels on any connected amp or mixer. Check “LEVEL” and other volume parameters to make sure no volume setting is too low.
ME-20_e.book 37 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Specifications ME-20: Guitar Multiple Effects ● AD Conversion 24-bit + AF method (*) ● DA Conversion 24-bit ● Sampling Frequency 44.
ME-20_e.book 38 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 Index Numerics 0–99 ms DELAY ........................... 100–700 ms DELAY ...................... A AUX IN 19 19 ...................................... 10 B Bank ..................................... 23, BLUES ........................................ Bypass ........................................ C CHORUS .................................... COMPRESSOR ............................ 25 17 14 18 17 D DC IN .........................................
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ME-20_e.book 40 ページ 2007年5月28日 月曜日 午後12時50分 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC. 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.