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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. E-18) and "Important Notes" (p. E-19). These
sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have
gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner's Manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be
saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
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Printing Conventions and
icons in This Manual
Text or numerals
Indicate buttons.
enclosed in
square brackets [ ]
[WRITE]
WRITE button
Indicates information that
you should be aware of when
using the ME-70.
Indicates supplementary
information about an
operation.
Indicates information about a
convenient operation.
Indicates a reference page.
(p. E-**)
Technology that simulates existing physical
structures, materials, and the like using
different, virtual means is called "modeling
technology."
COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) is
a technical innovation from Roland that
combines a number of such sound-modeling
technologies to create even newer sounds.
Owner's Manual
Creating Sounds ................................................................. E-2
Using the Effects................................................................. E-4
COMP/FX (Compressor/Effects) ........................................................................ E-4
OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion)............................................................................ E-5
MODULATION .......................................................................................................... E-6
DELAY ......................................................................................................................... E-7
PREAMP...................................................................................................................... E-8
NS (Noise Suppressor)........................................................................................... E-8
REVERB........................................................................................................................ E-9
PEDAL FX (Pedal Effects) ...................................................................................... E-9
Changing Between the Manual and Memory Modes ............................. E-10
Saving Tones (Patch Write) ............................................................................... E-10
Calling Up Tones (Patches) ............................................................................... E-11
Changing Tone Settings (Memory Edit Mode) .......................................... E-11
Convenient Functions...................................................... E-12
Creating Tones with Ease (EZ Tone) ..............................................................E-12
Checking the Values of Controls .....................................................................E-12
Tuning the Guitar (Tuner) ..................................................................................E-13
Using External Foot Switches...........................................................................E-13
Applying Effects in Time with the Song Tempo (Tap Tempo) ............. E-14
Phrase Loop Play...................................................................................................E-15
Making the Settings for Control Operation ................................................E-15
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) ............. E-16
Adjusting the Expression Pedal ...................................... E-16
Appendices ....................................................................... E-17
USING THE UNIT SAFELY............................................................................... E-18
Important Notes .............................................................................................. E-19
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
“modeling technology.” COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling) is a technical innovation from Roland that combines a number of such sound-modeling technologies to create even newer sounds. Owner's Manual Creating Sounds ... E-2 Using the Effects... -
Page 2: Creating Sounds
Creating Sounds AUX INGUITAR Making the Connections and Turning the Power On Guitar Amp Turn down the volume all the way on all equipment! Electric Guitar The battery compartment is located on the underside. Insert the included batteries, taking care to orient them correctly. When turning the unit upside-down, get a bunch of newspapers or magazines, and place them under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. -
Page 3: Adjusting The Volume
INPUTPHONESPOWER ONREC OUT AC Adaptor PSA series (sold separately) Be sure to use a PSA series adaptor. The use of any other adaptor may cause malfunction. To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cord hook, as shown in the illustration. -
Page 4: Using The Effects
Using the Effects All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Those companies are not affiliated with BOSS and have not licensed or authorized BOSS's ME-70. Their marks are used solely to identify the equipment whose sound is simulated by BOSS's ME-70. -
Page 5: Od/Ds (Overdrive/Distortion
OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion) These effects add distinctive distortion or sustain. fig.0140 OD/DS pedal This switches the effect on and off. What the controls do DRIVE Sets the intensity of the distortion. TYPE knob Use this to choose the type of overdrive or distortion. This is a gain booster. -
Page 6: Modulation
Using the Effects MODULATION These effects broaden, modulate, and/or pitch shift the sound. fig.0140 MOD Pedal This switches the effect on and off. TYPE What the controls do RATE CHORUS This sets the speed of the effect. RATE PHASER This sets the speed of the effect. RATE FLANGER This sets the speed of the effect. -
Page 7: Delay
DELAY This delays the sound to produce an echo-like effect. It lets you add thickness and create complex sounds. fig.0140 DELAY pedal This switches the effect on and off. TYPE What the controls do TIME 1-99 ms This sets the delay time in steps of 1 ms. TIME 120ms 100-990 ms... -
Page 8: Preamp
Using the Effects fig.0160 PREAMP This models preamp response. You can also use it as an equalizer. fig.0140 TYPE knob Use this to choose the type of preamp. This turns off preamp modeling. 0: OFF This is a 4-band parametric equalizer. 1: EQ This is a clean sound that is smooth and warm. -
Page 9: Reverb
REVERB This adds lingering reverberations to the sound. This adjusts the type of reverb and the size of the effect. ROOM HALL Display example ROOM 12 PEDAL FX (Pedal Effects) This produces a variety of effects using the unit's expression pedal. fig.0140 Use this to choose the type of PEDAL FX. - Page 10 Saving/Calling Up and Using Tones (Memory Mode) The ME-70 has two primary operating modes: Manual mode and Memory mode. In Manual mode, the tones are produced by the actual positions of the front-panel knobs for the various effects. In contrast, Memory mode allows you to save tone settings and recall them for later use. Patches and Banks In Memory mode, a combination (or set) of effects together with a group of parameter settings is called a “patch.”...
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Page 11: Saving/Calling Up And Using Tones (Memory Mode
Calling Up Tones (Patches) To switch patches, use BANK [ ] and the number pedals (1-4). Changing Tone Settings (Memory Edit Mode) In Memory mode, editing effects or changing the noise-suppressor threshold (NS THRES) is not possible. When you want to make these changes, put the unit in Memory Edit mode. -
Page 12: Convenient Functions
Convenient Functions Creating Tones with Ease (EZ Tone) EZ Tone is a feature for creating sounds quickly and easily by calling up saved parameter settings for each individual effect type. The ME-70 comes from the factory with optimal settings for each effect type saved as EZ Tones. If you like, you can edit an EZ Tone and save your changes over the factory setting. -
Page 13: Tuning The Guitar (Tuner
Tuning the Guitar (Tuner) Press number pedals 2 and 3 at the same time. Each press switches the tuner on or off. If necessary, you can change the reference pitch. When the tuner is on, you can change the reference pitch by pressing NS THRES/BANK [ ] or [ Display... -
Page 14: Applying Effects In Time With The Song Tempo (Tap Tempo
Convenient Functions Applying Effects in Time with the Song Tempo (Tap Tempo) When the DELAY effect is set to TAP, you can set the delay's tempo by pressing a pedal in time with tempo of a song. 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. -
Page 15: Phrase Loop Play
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 realtime backing performances on the fly. This section describes how to carry out the operation when in Manual mode. -
Page 16: Restoring The Factory Settings (Factory Reset
Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) You can restore the settings in the ME-70 (User patch, tuner reference pitch, and knob response method (p. E-15)) to the values set when the unit was shipped from the factory. 3, 4 Adjusting the Expression Pedal The ME-70's expression pedal has been set for optimal operation at the factory. -
Page 17: Appendices
The entries under “PU” in the chart indicate the type of pickup suited to the respective patch. Specifications ME-70: GUITAR MULTIPLE EFFECTS 24-bit + AF method AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS Conversion that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (S/N) ra- tio of the A/D and D/A converters. 24-bit... -
Page 18: Using The Unit Safely
AC adaptor from the “Information” page. outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized • Never install the unit in any of Roland distributor, as listed on the following locations. -
Page 19: Important Notes
Should you prefer to use order), we regret that it may not be batteries, please use the alkaline type. possible to restore the data, and Roland 304b assumes no liability concerning such loss •... - Page 20 Index ANALOG ... E-7 ATTACK ... E-4 AUX IN ... E-2 BANK ... E-10–11 BYPASS ... E-13 CHO + DELAY ... E-7 CHORUS ... E-6 CLEAN ... E-8 COMBO ... E-8 COMP ... E-4 COMP/FX ... E-4 D. LEVEL ... E-6 DEFRETTER ...