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Boss MS-3 Parameter Manual

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MEMO
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This effect sound is mono.
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This effect sound is output with two channels.
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These effects take a mono input and output it on two channels.
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  • Page 1 Parameter Guide MEMO This effect sound is mono. This effect sound is output with two channels. These effects take a mono input and output it on two channels. * Company names and product names appearing in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents DLY (DELAY) Basic Operation SINGLE Basic Procedure for Effect Editing Changing the Effect Connection Order STEREO Changing the CTL/ASSIGN/MIDI Settings DUAL-S (DUAL-SERIES) Saving a Patch (Write) DUAL-P (DUAL-PARALLE) Exchanging Patches DUAL-L/R Initializing a Patch REVERSE ANALOG EFFECT TAPE (TAPE ECHO) FX1/FX2 MODULATE COMPRESSOR...

  • Page 3: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Basic Procedure for Effect Editing MEMO If you’ve selected FX1, FX2, MOD1, MOD2, DLY, or REV, you can use the [3] knob to choose its effect type. Recall the patch that you want to edit. 5 Switch banks (01–50). Bank up Press the number switch [3] and [4] simultaneously.

  • Page 4: Changing The Effect Connection Order

    Basic Operation Changing the Effect Connection Order Saving a Patch (Write) In the effect chain screen, use the [1] knob to select If you want to save the patch that you created, execute the Write operation. the effect that you want to move. * You can use dedicated software to save, exchange, initialize, or back up patches.

  • Page 5: Exchanging Patches

    Basic Operation Exchanging Patches Here’s how to exchange the currently selected patch with a patch that you specify. In the WRITE UTILITY screen, choose “EXCHANGE” with the [1]–[3] knobs, and press the [ENTER] button. Choose the exchange-destination patch with the [1] knob.

  • Page 6: Effect

    EFFECT FX1/FX2 Effect name Explanation This effect changes the pitch of the original sound PITCH SHIFTER (up or down) within a range of two octaves. With FX1 and FX2, you can select the effect to be used from the This is a pitch shifter that is tuned for bass. BASS PITCH SHIFTER following.

  • Page 7: Compressor

    FEEDBACKER * To use this, go to CTL,ASSIGN&MIDI SETTING; BOSS This models the BOSS CS-3. then for NUM 1–4, M/M, CURRENT NUMBER, or a This is a compressor that adds an even CTL 1–4 switch connected to a CTL IN jack, assign HI-BAND stronger effect in the high end.

  • Page 8: Wah

    EFFECT T. WAH AUTO WAH Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Selects the wah mode. Selects the wah mode. Low pass filter. This creates a wah effect over a wide Low pass filter. This provides a wah effect over a MODE MODE frequency range.

  • Page 9: Bass Wah

    Selects the tone produced when the heel of TYPE 0–100 (PEDAL MIN) the expression pedal is depressed. This is a crunch sound of the BOSS BD-2. BLUES OD This produces distortion that faithfully PD.MAX Selects the tone produced when the toe of reproduces the nuances of picking.

  • Page 10: Bass Od/Ds

    EFFECT BASS OD/DS PARAMETRIC EQ Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation LOW GAIN -20–+20 dB Adjusts the low frequency range tone. Selects the type of overdrive/distortion. HIGH GAIN -20–+20 dB Adjusts the high frequency range tone. This is a booster with unique characteristics MID BOOST in the midrange.

  • Page 11: Sitar Sim

    EFFECT SITAR SIM BASS OCTAVE Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the sensitivity of the sitar. Adjusts the volume of the sound one octave -1 OCT 0–100 below. When it is set to a lower value, no effect of the sitar is obtained with weaker picking, while Adjusts the volume of the sound two octaves -2 OCT...

  • Page 12: Bass Pitch Shifter

    EFFECT BASS PITCH SHIFTER HARMONIST Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Selects the number of voices for the pitch shift sound. Selects the number of voices for the pitch shift sound. One-voice pitch-shifted sound output One-voice pitch-shifted sound output in 1VOICE 1VOICE in mono.

  • Page 13: Bass Harmonist

    EFFECT BASS HARMONIST PEDAL BEND Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation This sets the pitch at the point where the Selects the number of voices for the pitch shift sound. PITCH -24–+24 expression pedal is all the way down. One-voice pitch-shifted sound output in 1VOICE Adjusts the pedal position for pedal mono.

  • Page 14: Bass S-Bend

    EFFECT BASS S-BEND SUB DELAY Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Selects the type of delay. When TRIGGER is ON, the S-bend effect is applied. This delay effect outputs the same sound TRIGGER OFF, ON MONO You can assign this to a number pedal or a from both L channel and R channel.

  • Page 15: Mod1/Mod2

    EFFECT CHORUS MOD1/MOD2 Parameter Value Explanation With MOD1 and MOD2, you can select the modulation effect to be used from the following. You can select the same effect for MOD1 Selects the chorus mode. and MOD2. This chorus effect outputs the same MONO sound from both L channel and R channel.

  • Page 16: 2X2 Chorus

    EFFECT 2X2 CHORUS PHASER Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Selects the number of stages that the phaser effect will use. Adjust the speed of the chorus effect for the low frequency range. This is a four-phase effect. A light phaser effect 4STAGE * When set to BPM, the value of each is obtained.

  • Page 17: Flanger

    EFFECT FLANGER TREMOLO Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the rate of the flanging effect. WAVE Adjusts changes in volume level. A higher 0–100 (WAVE SHAPE) value will steepen wave’s shape. * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the Adjusts the frequency (speed) of the change.

  • Page 18: Rotary

    EFFECT ROTARY SLICER Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Changes the simulated speaker’s rotating Selects the slice pattern that will be used SPEED SLOW, FAST PATTERN P1–P20 speed (SLOW or FAST). to cut the sound. 0–100, Adjusts the SPEED of rotation when set to Adjust the rate at which the sound will RATE SLOW be cut.

  • Page 19: Ring Mod

    EFFECT RING MOD DLY (DELAY) Parameter Value Explanation DLY lets you choose from various types of delay. Selects the mode for the ring modulator. This effect adds delayed sound to the direct sound, giving more body NORMAL This is a normal ring modulator. to the sound or creating special effects.

  • Page 20: Single

    EFFECT SINGLE STEREO Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the delay time. Adjusts the delay time. * When set to BPM, the value of each * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM”...

  • Page 21: Dual-P (Dual-Paralle)

    EFFECT DUAL-P (DUAL-PARALLE) REVERSE Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the delay time. Adjusts the delay time. * When set to BPM, the value of each * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM”...

  • Page 22: Tape (Tape Echo)

    EFFECT TAPE (TAPE ECHO) TERA ECHO Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation Adjusts the delay time. Adjusts the delay time. * When set to BPM, the value of each * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM”...

  • Page 23: Rev (Reverb)

    EFFECT ROOM REV (REVERB) Parameter Value Explanation REV lets you choose from various types of reverb. TIME Adjusts the length (time) of Different settings can simulate a variety of spaces. 0.1 s–10.0 s (REVERB TIME) reverberation. PRE.DLY Adjusts the time until the reverb sound 0 ms–500 ms (PRE DELAY) appears.

  • Page 24: Hall2

    EFFECT HALL2 MODULATE Parameter Value Explanation Parameter Value Explanation TIME Adjusts the length (time) of TIME Adjusts the length (time) of 0.1 s–10.0 s 0.1 s–10.0 s (REVERB TIME) (REVERB TIME) reverberation. reverberation. PRE.DLY PRE.DLY Adjusts the time until the reverb sound Adjusts the time until the reverb sound 0 ms–500 ms 0 ms–500 ms...

  • Page 25: L1 (Loop 1)

    EFFECT L1 (LOOP 1) NS (NOISE SUPPRESSOR) Specifies the SEND/RETURN routing for L1. This effect reduces the noise and hum picked up by guitar pickups. Since it suppresses the noise in synchronization with the envelope * It is not possible to move L1. of the guitar sound (the way in which the guitar sound decays over Parameter Value...

  • Page 26: Fv (Foot Volume)

    EFFECT FV (FOOT VOLUME) MST (MASTER SETTING) This is a volume control effect. These settings apply to all patches. * It is not possible to move MST. It’s controlled by the expression pedal connected to the CTL IN jack. Parameter Value Explanation Parameter...

  • Page 27: Output (Output Setting)

    These are the settings for OUTPUT SELECT, CTL OUT1, and CTL OUT2. Sends a short (100 ms) pulse when changing between “off” and “on. ” * If the display of the MS-3 differs from the state of the connected equipment, switch the Parameter...

  • Page 28: Ctl (Ctl,Assign&Midi Setting)

    EFFECT CTL (CTL,ASSIGN&MIDI SETTING) Parameter Value Explanation If FX2 is on, this turns on/off the following parameters. 5 SOLO SW within OD/DS In CTL you can edit the following items. 5 SOLO SW within BASS OD/DS 5 NUM1–4 *1 F2SOL/TRG 5 TRIGGER within SOUND HOLD (FX2 SOLO/ 5 MEMORY/MANUAL SW...

  • Page 29: Memory Manual (Memory/Manual Sw)

    EFFECT MEMORY MANUAL (MEMORY/MANUAL SW) Parameter Value Explanation Specifies how the value changes when you operate the [MEMORY/MANUAL] switch. Use the [MEMORY/MANUAL] switch to specify the parameter that you The normal state is Off want to control. (minimum value), with the switch MOMENT On (maximum value) only while * With the factory settings, the SYSTEM setting is selected.

  • Page 30: Current Number (Current Number Sw)

    EFFECT CURRENT NUMBER (CURRENT NUMBER SW) Parameter Value Explanation <When MODE is set to MOMENT> OFF0ON: Specify the parameter that is controlled when you operate the On while the switch is held down, and off OFF0ON, number switch of the currently selected patch in memory mode. when it is not held down.

  • Page 31: Exp 1, Exp 2

    EFFECT EXP 1, EXP 2 CTL IN1–4 These specify the parameters that are operated by expression pedals These specify the parameters that are operated by footswitches (EXP 1, 2) connected to the CTL IN jacks. (CTL 1–4) connected to the CTL IN jacks. Parameter Value Explanation...

  • Page 32: Assign

    EFFECT ASSIGN 1–8 Parameter Value Explanation BANK+ Switches to the next bank number. For each parameter, you can specify, in detail, which controller will control which parameter. Switches to the previous bank BANK- number. FUNC You can make eight settings for each patch. (FUNCTION) PATCH+ Switches to the next patch number.
  • Page 33 EFFECT Parameter Value Explanation Available if SOURCE is set to WAVE. Available if SOURCE is set to INT. Adjusts the time spend for one cycle of the assumed expression pedal. * When set to BPM, the value of each parameter will be set according to the value of the “MASTER BPM”...

  • Page 34: Target List

    EFFECT Target List CATEGORY Target CATEGORY Target CATEGORY Target ON/OFF TYPE VOICE TYPE DRIVE 1:MODE TYPE E.LEVEL 1:PITCH SUSTAIN TONE 1:FINE F1 B.OD/DS F1 COMP (FX1: BASS OD/DS) LEVEL BOTTOM 1:P-DLY (FX1: COMPRESSOR) ATTACK D.LEVEL 1:F-BAK F1 P.SHIFT TONE SOLO SW 1:E.LEVEL (FX1: PITCH SHIFTER) TYPE...
  • Page 35 EFFECT CATEGORY Target CATEGORY Target CATEGORY Target TRIGGER TYPE SENS F2 SLW GR PITCH D.LEVEL RISE TIME F1 S-BEND (FX2: SLOW GEAR) (FX1: S-BEND) RISE TIME E.LEVEL LEVEL F2 B. WAH (FX2: BASS WAH) FALL TIME PD.POS SENS F2 B.SLWG TRIGGER PD.MIN RISE TIME...
  • Page 36 EFFECT CATEGORY Target CATEGORY Target CATEGORY Target PITCH RATE LOW RATE E.LEVEL DEPTH LOW DPT. F2 PD.BND (FX2: PEDAL BEND) PD.POS RESONANCE LOW P-DLY D.LEVEL MANUAL HIGH RATE M1 FLANGER (MOD1: FLANGER) PITCH SEPARAT HIGH DPT. M2 2X2CHO (MOD2: 2X2 CHORUS) LOW CUT HIGH P-DLY E.LEVEL...
  • Page 37 EFFECT CATEGORY Target CATEGORY Target RATE LOW GAIN DEPTH MID GAIN M2 VIBRATO LEVEL HIGH GAIN (MOD2: VIBRATO) TRIGGER MID FREQ MASTER RISE TIME MID Q SOLO SW MODE FREQ SOLO LVL M2 RING (MOD2: RING MOD) E.LEVEL PATCH LVL D.LEVEL BPM/KEY ON/OFF...

  • Page 38: Virtual Expression Pedal System (Internal Pedal/Wave Pedal)

    The value of the parameter selected as the target changes within the The virtual expression pedal system provides the following two types range defined by “Min” and “Max, ” as set on the MS-3. of functions, and you can use the SOURCE setting for ASSIGN 1–8 to When using an external footswitch, or other controller that acts as choose the desired type.

  • Page 39: Patch Midi

    EFFECT About the Range of a Controller’s Change PATCH MIDI 1–4 This sets the operational range within which the value of the setting Here you can specify the MIDI messages that are transmitted when changes when an expression pedal or other controller that changes you switch patches.

  • Page 40: Display

    MENU DISPLAY Parameter Value Explanation BNK.MIN Specify the lower and upper limit of the (MIN) 01–50 (BANK EXTENT MIN) banks that can be selected. Only the BNK.MAX specified range of banks are available (MAX) 01–50 Here you can adjust the brightness of the characters in the display. (BANK EXTENT MAX) for selection.

  • Page 41: Knob (Knob Setting)

    Here you can specify whether the settings for the switches, external play screen. footswitches, and external expression pedals of the MS-3, and the OUTPUT SELECT and BPM settings, will use separate settings for each * The settings you make here are only for the knobs in the play patch, or whether the same settings will be shared by all patches.

  • Page 42: Auto Off

    MENU AUTO OFF The MS-3 can turn off its power automatically. The power will turn off automatically when 10 hours have passed since you last played or operated the unit. The display will show a message approximately 15 minutes before the power turns off.

  • Page 43: Other Settings

    MUTE Sound will not be output while tuning. While tuning, the sound of the guitar being BYPASS input to the MS-3 will be output without OUTPUT change. All effects will be off. Allows you to tune while hearing the current THRU effect sound.

  • Page 44: Patch List

    Patch List * “NUM1”–“NUM4” are the parameters that are assigned in manual mode. “CURRENT NUMBER” is the parameter that are assigned in memory mode. Patch name Explanation NUM1 NUM2 NUM3 NUM4 CURRENT NUMBER EXP1 A warm clean sound with COMP, ANALOG DELAY, and REVERB. 01-1 NATURAL CLEAN L1: OFF,ON...
  • Page 45 Patch List Patch name Explanation NUM1 NUM2 NUM3 NUM4 CURRENT NUMBER EXP1 A sound with a pedal connected to L1 with BOOSTER, CHORUS, and DELAY. 05-2 BOOST+L1+CHO+DLY FOOT VOLUME In memory mode, the selected number switch for this patch (CURRENT NUMBER) turns FX1 (OD/DS): OFF,ON L1: ON,OFF MOD2 (CHORUS): ON,OFF...
  • Page 46 Patch List Patch name Explanation NUM1 NUM2 NUM3 NUM4 CURRENT NUMBER EXP1 An oriental sound reminiscent of the Chinese erhu. In memory mode, the selected number switch for this patch (CURRENT NUMBER) 09-3 EASTERN VIBE BPM TAP FOOT VOLUME MOD1 (ROTARY): OFF,ON L1: OFF,ON MOD2 (VIBRATO): OFF,ON MOD2 (VIBRATO): OFF,ON...
  • Page 47 Patch List Patch name Explanation NUM1 NUM2 NUM3 NUM4 CURRENT NUMBER EXP1 A clean sound for rhythm, with light COMPRESSOR. 13-2 CLEAN RHYTHM – FOOT VOLUME In manual mode, you can add T. WAH, PHASER, CHORUS, and DELAY to get a sound that FX2 (T.WAH): OFF,ON MOD1 (PHASER): OFF,ON MOD2 (CHORUS): OFF,ON...
  • Page 48 Patch List Patch name Explanation NUM1 NUM2 NUM3 NUM4 CURRENT NUMBER EXP1 A roaring sound produced by applying OCT FUZZ afterwards to the REVERB at the earlier stage. In memory mode, the selected number switch for this patch (CURRENT NUMBER) produces an even more extreme scream sound while you hold down the number REV TIME: 2.0S,6.0S 17-4...
  • Page 49 Patch List Patch name Explanation NUM1 NUM2 NUM3 NUM4 CURRENT NUMBER EXP1 A sound with BASS DIST, BASS WAH, and UNI-V. An expression pedal connected to the EXP 1 of the CTL IN jacks can be used to operate 22-1 [Ba]EXP1CRYVIBE FX1 (BASS OD/DS): ON,OFF FX2 (BASS WAH): ON,OFF...

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