Parameter List; Patch; Parameters Common To All Modes; Parameters For Each Mode - Boss MD500 Owner's Manual

Parameter List

PATCH

Parameters Common to All Modes

Parameter
MODE
EFFECT LEVEL (*1)
DIRECT LEVEL
INIT PHASE (*2)
TEMPO HOLD (*3)
INSERT SW
OUTPUT GAIN
*1: Except when MODE is "OVERTONE"
*2: Except when MODE is "DIMENSION, " "FILTER (T-WAH G/B, PATTERN FILTER), " "SLICER" or "OVERTONE"
*3: Except when MODE is "DIMENSION, " "RING MOD, " "FILTER (T-WAH G/B), " or "OVERTONE"

Parameters for Each Mode

CHORUS
Parameter
TYPE
PRIME
RATE
BPM
NOTE
DEPTH
PRE-DELAY
WAVEFORM
SWEETNESS
BELL
LOW LEVEL
LOW FREQ
HIGH LEVEL
HIGH FREQ
LOW CUT
HIGH CUT
OUTPUT MODE
10
Value Explanation
Selects the type of effect (p. 4). The same function as the [MODE] knob.
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the effect sound.
0–100 Adjusts the volume of the direct sound.
0–345 deg Adjusts the LFO's phase.
Specifies whether the tempo (BPM) changes or is maintained when you switch
patches. Maintaining the tempo lets you maintain the RATE setting. However,
OFF, ON
if the NOTE setting (such as ¸ or ˙ ) of the newly selected patch is different, the
RATE also changes.
Specifies the insert position when using the insert loop function with an external effect unit (p. 24).
OFF The insert loop function is not used.
PRE The insert loop is connected before the patch.
POST The insert loop is connected after the patch.
-6–+6 dB Adjusts the output level.
Value Explanation
Selects the type of chorus.
PRIME A chorus sound unique to the MD-500.
CE-1 CHORUS The chorus sound of the CE-1.
CE-1 VIBRATO The vibrato sound of the CE-1.
Models the SONGBIRD TSC-1380S, a three-phase chorus unit that took the world
TRI-CHO
by storm in the '80s.
0.01–20.00 Hz Adjusts the rate of the chorus.
Specifies the tempo.
6.0–600.0
The range of this setting depends on the RATE or NOTE value.
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Adjusts the rate of the chorus, specified as a note value relative to BPM.
0–100 Adjusts the depth of the chorus.
Adjusts the time from when the direct sound is output until when the effect
0.0–40.0 ms
sound is output.
1–10 Adjusts the sense of modulation for the chorus.
0–100 Higher values produce a more enveloping sound.
0–100 Higher values produce a more brilliant sound.
-50–+50 Adjusts the low frequency range tone.
20.0–800 Hz Specifies the frequency adjusted by the LOW LEVEL setting.
-50–+50 Adjusts the high frequency range tone.
630–16.0 kHz Specifies the frequency adjusted by the HIGH LEVEL setting.
This sets the frequency at which the low cut filter begins to take effect. When
FLAT, 20–800 Hz
FLAT is selected, the low cut filter will have no effect.
This sets the frequency at which the high cut filter begins to take effect. When
630 Hz–16.0 kHz, FLAT
FLAT is selected, the high cut filter will have no effect.
MONO, STEREO Specifies whether the output is mono (MONO) or stereo (STEREO).