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Boss MS-3 Application Manual

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  • Page 1 Application Guide...
  • Page 2 This application guide consists of “Example Setups (Connections)” and “MS-3 Example Settings (Functions). ” Example Setups (Connections) This explains how to connect the MS-3 with other equipment MS-3 Example Settings (Functions) This section explains how to make settings in order to use the MS-3's functions.

  • Page 3: Example Setups (Connections)

    Example Setups (Connections) This section introduces three examples of systems that use the MS-3 Refer to the system that's most similar to what you have in mind, and set up your own system as appropriate Example Setup (1) This example setup includes three distortion pedals that are connected to LOOPS, and one amp.
  • Page 4 5 You can connect an expression pedal and footswitch as necessary. If your setup includes these, you can use them to control the volume or specific parameters. If you connect an expression pedal and footswitch, turn off the power before connecting them 5 The MIDI-compatible pedal can be controlled from the MS-3. (Tempo synchronization and parameter control) Distortion pedals...
  • Page 5 5 You can connect an expression pedal and footswitch as necessary. If your setup includes these, you can use them to control the volume or specific parameters. If you connect an expression pedal and footswitch, turn off the power before connecting them 5 You can switch the outputs from the MS-3 to the amps, or switch channels on the amp. INPUT...
  • Page 6 * If you switch patches without performing the Write operation, your edits are discarded. Hold down: On Release your foot: Off MEMO The MS-3 lets you assign a wide variety of parameters. For details, please refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).
  • Page 7 16. Press the [EXIT] button and [ENTER] button simultaneously, then execute the Write operation * If you switch patches without performing the Write operation, your edits are discarded. Step: On Step: Off MEMO The MS-3 lets you assign a wide variety of parameters. For details, please refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).
  • Page 8 With the above settings, operating number switch [2] in manual mode switches the FX1 OD/DS “DRIVE” setting between 30 (indicator unlit) and 80 (indicator lit). MEMO The MS-3 lets you assign a wide variety of parameters. For details, please refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).
  • Page 9 * If you switch patches without performing the Write operation, your edits are discarded. MEMO The MS-3 lets you assign a wide variety of parameters. For details, please refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF). Example 2 In memory mode, turning on DLY and REV only while the number switch of the currently selected patch (current number) is held down * In order to operate multiple parameters simultaneously, the “PREFERENCE”...
  • Page 10 “PREFERENCE” (MENU) setting EXP 1 must be set to “PATCH. ” 5 The MS-3 lets you assign a wide variety of parameters. For details, please refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF). Using an Externally Connected Footswitch to Operate Bank Up/Bank Down...
  • Page 11 MS-3 Example Settings (Functions) Switching the Memory of a MIDI-Compatible Pedal When You Switch Patches For each patch, you can specify which memory of the MIDI-compatible pedal is selected. Example Outputting PC#1 (program number 1) when patch 01-1 is recalled 1.
  • Page 12 MS-3 Example Settings (Functions) Switching Channels of an Amp When You Switch Patches Here we explain settings that switch channels on an amp that is connected to the MS-3’s CTL OUT CTL 1/2 jack. * Check the specifications of the amp you’re using.
  • Page 13 * If you switch patches without performing the Write operation, your edits are discarded. With the above settings, FX1 PITCH SHIFTER’s 1:PITCH moves in the range 0–+12 in synchronization with BPM. MEMO The MS-3 lets you assign a wide variety of parameters. For details, please refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).

  • Page 14: Other Convenient Functions

    MS-3 Example Settings (Functions) Holding the BPM of the Previous Patch into the Next Patch (Tempo Hold Function) Here we explain the tempo hold function. * The tempo hold function can be set only when the BPM setting PREFERENCE is set to PATCH.