Boss MS-3 Multi Effect Guitar Pedal Switcher
PEDALBOARD INTEGRATION EVOLVED
The MS-3 Multi Effects Switcher is a new-concept pedalboard solution that maximizes your creative options by combining a world-class multi-effects engine and multi-pedal switcher in one small, dedicated unit. Now, anyone can put together a professional effects system that’s incredibly compact, extremely light, and versatile enough to achieve nearly any sound imaginable. The MS-3 is a sonic powerhouse capable of running six internal pedal effects at once while seamlessly integrating three of your favorite external pedals. It also offers deep rig control capabilities, allowing you to switch amp channels, adjust effects in real time, work with MIDI devices, and more. With the MS-3, it’s easy to create a portable board or fly rig without the compromises associated with traditional loop switchers and all-in-one multi-effects units.
SPECIFICATIONS
Modes: Memory mode/Manual mode
Loops: 3
AD Conversion: 24 bits + AF method
AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.
DA Conversion: 24 bits
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
Effects: 112 types
Patches: 200
Nominal Input Level
INPUT: -10 dBu
LOOPS L1--3 RETURN: -10 dBu
Maximum Input Level
INPUT: +7 dBu
LOOPS L1--3 RETURN: +7 dBu
Input Impedance
INPUT: 1 M ohms
Nominal Output Level
OUTPUT L/MONO, R: -10 dBu
LOOPS L1--3 SEND: -10 dBu
Output Impedance
OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 1 k ohms
Recommended Load Impedance
OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 10 k ohms or greater
LOOPS 1--3 SEND: 10 k ohms or greater
Controls: Number switches 1--4, MEMORY/MANUAL switch
ON/OFF button, MENU button, EDIT button, EXIT button, ENTER button
1--3 knobs
POWER switch
Display Graphic: LCD (132 x 32 dots, backlit LCD)
Indicator: Number indicators 1--4, MEMORY/MANUAL indicator
On/Off indicators (FX1, MOD1, L1--3, FX2, MOD2, DLY, REV)
Connectors: INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
LOOPS L1--3 SEND jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
LOOPS L1--3 RETURN jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
CTL OUT CTL1/2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
CTL IN EXP1 CTL1/2 jack, CTL IN EXP2 CTL3/4 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
USB COMPUTER port: USB type B
MIDI OUT connector
DC IN jack
Power Supply: AC adaptor
Current Draw: 280 mA
Accessories: AC adaptor, Rubber feet x 4, Owner's manual Leaflet
"USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Options (sold separately): Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7
Expression pedal: EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5
SIZE AND WEIGHT: Width: 275 mm, 10-7/8 inches,
Depth: 97 mm 3-7/8 inches, Height: 68 mm 2-11/16 inches, Weight: 1.1 kg
2 lbs 7 oz* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms