Boss ME-80, Owner'S Manual

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Using the Effects
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DELAY (Delay)
This delays the sound to produce an echo-like effect . It lets you add thickness and create complex sounds .
Choose the type of delay .
Type of Effect Explanation
1 . 1–99 ms This is a delay of 1 to 99 ms (milliseconds), which is ideal for a doubling effect .
2 . 100–600 ms This is a delay of 100 to 600 ms (milliseconds) .
3 . 500–6000 ms This is a delay of 500 to 6000 ms (milliseconds), which is suited to special effects .
4 . ANALOG This produces a mild analog delay sound .
5 . TAPE This produces a wavering sound, which is unique to tape echo .
6 . MODULATE This is a delay with a pleasant chorus-type effect added to the delay repeats .
7 . REVERSE This produces the effect of playback in reverse .
8 . CHO + DELAY
This produces stereo chorus and delay effects at the same time .
(The settings for chorus cannot be changed .)
9 . TEMPO This determines the delay time (tempo) by using the pedal .
10 . TERA ECHO
This is a new space effect which is neither Reverb nor Delay . This gives you
broadening and movements to the sound .
11 . PHRASE LOOP
This lets you record a performance and play it back repeatedly .
This is useful for live performances and practice sessions .
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1 . 1–99 ms
TIME
Sets the delay time in steps of 1 ms .
Ex .
FEEDBACK
Sets the number of
repetitions for the delay .
E. LEVEL
Sets the volume level of the
delay/effect sound .
MEMO
When the TYPE is set to
REVERSE, this adjusts the
balance of direct and effect
sound .
2 . 100–600 ms
TIME
Sets the delay time in steps of 10 ms .
Ex .
3 . 500–6000 ms
TIME
Sets the delay time in steps of 100 ms .
Ex .
4 . ANALOG
TIME
Sets the delay time .
• ANALOG/TAPE/MODULATE: 30–400ms
• REVERSE: 300–4800ms
• CHO+DELAY: 10–990ms
5 . TAPE
6 . MODULATE
7 . REVERSE
8 . CHO + DELAY
9 . TEMPO
Sets the beat for the delay sound .
Ex .
cf.
“Applying Effects in Time with the Song Tempo (Tap Tempo)” (p . 14)
10 . TERA ECHO
TIME
Sets the length of the delay sound .
FEEDBACK
Sets the decay of the effect .
11 . PHRASE LOOP — —
E. LEVEL
Sets the volume level of the
phrase loop .
cf.
“Phrase Loop Play” (p . 15)
2 ms 99 ms
120 ms 590 ms
500 ms 6000 ms
Dotted eighth note Quarter note
When in Manual Mode, use the
number [4]/[DELAY] pedal to
switch on and off .
When the effect is on, the indicator lights .
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