Phrase Loop Play; Adjusting The Expression Pedal - Boss ME-80 Owner's Manual

Phrase Loop Play

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 real-time backing performances on the fly .
MEMO
This section describes how to carry out the operation when
in Manual Mode . When you're in Memory Mode, you can
accomplish the same operation by using the number pedal for
the currently selected patch .
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 rate .
2.
Press the [DELAY] pedal .
Recording starts as soon as you press the [DELAY] pedal (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 .
MEMO
An oscillating sound may be audible with extremely short
recording times .
4.
To layer additional recordings (overdubbing), repeat
Steps 2 and 3 .
MEMO
If you switch the 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
[E . LEVEL] knob .
6.
Press the [DELAY] pedal twice quickly to stop the
playback .
The unit returns to recording standby .
MEMO
• Press the [DELAY] pedal twice within the span of one second .
• When playback ends, the recorded data is deleted .
1 .
2 .
STANDBY
. . .
6 .
Press twice
4 .
OVERDUB
. . .

Adjusting the Expression Pedal

The ME-80'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 the [MEMORY/MANUAL] pedal to switch to Manual
Mode (p . 12) .
2.
Press the [DELAY] pedal while holding down the [EDIT]
button .
Pd
The display shows " " then "
3.
Move the heel of the expression pedal all the way down,
then release the pedal and press the [WRITE] button .
dn
The display shows " " .
4.
Move the toe of the expression pedal all the way down,
then release the pedal and press the [WRITE] button .
A value indicating the current stiffness (sensitivity) of the expression
pedal switch appears in the display .
Value: 1–9
MEMO
If the display flashes in Steps 3 and 4, press the expression pedal
again, then press the [WRITE] button .
5.
Use the [BANK ] and [BANK
stiffness (sensitivity) of the expression pedal switch .
The lower the value, the more easily the switch will respond, even
when pressed lightly .
MEMO
This is set to "5" when shipped from the factory .
6.
Press the [WRITE] button .
The setting is saved in memory .
Convenient Functions
Pedal Indicator
Lit
Dark
REC
. . .
3 .
PLAY
Up
" .
] pedals to adjust the
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