Pedal; Using The Pedal As A Volume Pedal; Using The Pedal As An Expression Pedal - Boss ME-50B Owner's Manual

Using the Effects

Pedal

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PEDAL MODE indicator
You can make the setting that determines whether the ME-
50B's pedal functions as a volume pedal or as an expression
pedal. In addition, when using it as an expression pedal, you
can use it to control one of the special pedal effects that you
select.

Using the Pedal as a Volume Pedal

When using the expression pedal as a volume pedal, press
the expression pedal all the way forward and then give it a
stronger push, the PEDAL MODE indicator goes off.
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Strongly pressing
The volume decreases as the pedal's toe is raised, and
increases when the pedal is pressed down.

Using the Pedal as an Expression Pedal

When using the pedal as an expression pedal, press the
expression pedal all the way forward and then give it a
stronger push, the PEDAL MODE indicator lights up.
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Strongly pressing
You can select one of the following effects with the
expression pedal.
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Not Lit
Lit
WAH
The effect will function as a pedal wah.
RESONANCE
This completely original effect offers enhancements on the
characteristic resonances produced by analog synth filters.
Using the effect in combination with the DRIVE/SYNTH
TYPE set to "SAW LEAD" or "SQUARE" makes them even
more effective.
+1 OCTAVE
Allows the pitch to be raised up to one octave above the
original bass sound.
* This effect does not function correctly if two or more notes are
played simultaneously.
-1 OCTAVE
Allows the pitch to be lowered up to one octave below the
original bass sound.
* This effect does not function correctly if two or more notes are
played simultaneously.
SOUND HOLD
You can hold the sounds played from the bass. This effect
allows you to hold low notes while playing melodies in the
upper registers.
* This effect does not function correctly if two or more notes are
played simultaneously.
"Using the SOUND HOLD Function" (p. 19)
KICK DRUM
A kick drum sound is played when you press the pedal. This
is a useful feature you can use as a guide rhythm, for
example in bass solos, or instead of a metronome during
practice.
"Using the KICK DRUM Function" (p. 19)