Boss ME-90 Guitar Multi Effects Processor Pedal ME90
Product Information
The BOSS ME series has been a favorite of performing guitarists for over three decades, combining multi-effects power with intuitive hands-on control for crafting tones in seconds. The ME-90 is the most advanced ME model to date, offering exceptional audio quality with 24-bit AD/DA and 32-bit floating point processing, flagship-grade AIRD amp models, IR loading, an effects loop, and more. Compact, battery-powered, and filled with premium BOSS tones, this versatile all-in-one processor makes it easy to build customized sound setups for every playing situation.
Fast Sound Creation
With its knob-driven interface and diverse effects selection, the ME-90 lets you build configurations and tweak tones with the ease of a stompbox-filled pedalboard—without the hassle of fastening tape, power distribution, and multiple connection cables. Just dial up an amp model or effect type within a category and turn the knobs to get the sound you want. There are 36 preset patches with ready-to-play pro tones, plus 36 user patches for storing your custom creations.
Flexible Real-Time Control
The ME-90 features eight footswitches with smooth, quiet operation and an expression pedal with an integrated toe switch. Use Memory mode to call up complete patch setups with the footswitches, and then switch to Manual mode for direct on/off control of each effect category within the patch. The footswitch LEDs light in different colors for quick identification in the heat of a performance. It’s also possible to set all LEDs to light in a fixed color for each mode if desired.
High-Quality BOSS Effects
The ME-90 puts a massive library of BOSS effects at your command, offering seven different categories filled with selections derived from the flagship GT-1000. Everything you need is here, from overdrives and distortions to pitch/mod effects, delays, and high-quality reverbs. You also get 11 dedicated Pedal FX, a looper, and specialized effects such as acoustic simulation and down tuning. There are 60 effect types in total, with access to over 20 more via BOSS Tone Studio. A send/return loop is available for external pedals, complete with the ability to save the on/off status in patches and place the loop before or after amp models in the signal chain.
Premium Amp Sounds with AIRD Technology
Along with its effects, the ME-90 includes amp models ported from the GT-1000, driven by our advanced AIRD technology for authentic tube tone and touch response. Eleven onboard amp types offer everything from clean combo sounds to punishing high-gain stacks, and you can access more selections in BOSS Tone Studio. Each amp includes a dedicated cab sound for connecting to a PA or recording device, and you can load three of your favorite speaker IRs to personalize sounds to your taste.
Features
Specifications
Sampling Frequency
- 48 kHz
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
Processing
- 32-bit floating point
Effects
- 97 Types
Memories
- 36 (User) + 36 (Preset)
Phrase Loop
- 38 sec. (MONO)
Tuner
- Internal Detection +/-0.1 cent
Nominal Input Level
- INPUT: -10 dBu
- RETURN: -10 dBu
Maximum Input Level
- INPUT: +7 dBu
- RETURN: +7 dBu
Input Impedance
- INPUT: 1 M ohm
- RETURN: 1 M ohm
Nominal Output Level
- OUTPUT (L/MONO, R): -10 dBu
- PHONES: -10 dBu
- SEND: -10 dBu
Output Impedance
- OUTPUT (L/MONO, R): 1 k ohm
- PHONES: 44 ohms
- SEND: 1 k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance
- OUTPUT (L/MONO, R): 10 k ohms or greater
- PHONES: 44 ohms or greater
- SEND: 10 k ohms or greater
Controls
- BANK DOWN/AMP switch
- BANK UP/EQ switch
- CTL/REV switch
- MEMORY/MANUAL switch
- 1/COMP switch
- 2/OD/DS switch
- 3/MOD switch
- 4/DELAY switch
- PEDAL FX switch
- Gt. AMP/LINE switch
- POWER switch
- EXIT button
- WRITE button
- CTL button
- EDIT button
- PREAMP TYPE knob
- GAIN knob
- BASS knob
- MIDDLE knob
- TREBLE knob
- LEVEL knob
- REVERB knob
- COMP/FX1 TYPE knob
- SUSTAIN/SENS/-1OCT knob
- ATTACK/TONE/-2OCT/DEPTH knob
- LEVEL/PEAK/DIRECT knob
- OD/DS TYPE knob
- DRIVE knob
- TONE knob
- LEVEL knob
- MOD TYPE knob
- RATE/KEY knob
- DEPTH/HARMONY knob
- E.LEVEL/RESONANCE knob
- DELAY TYPE knob
- TIME knob
- FEEDBACK knob
- E.LEVEL knob
- OUTPUT LEVEL knob
- PEDAL FX TYPE knob
Display
- 7 segments, 2 characters (LED)
Connectors
- INPUT jack, OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks, SEND jack, RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type
- PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
- USB COMPUTER port: USB Type-C(R)
- Bluetooth ADAPTOR connector: Dedicated connector
- DC IN jack
Power Supply
- Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
- or
- AC adaptor
Current Draw
- 190 mA
Expected Battery Life under Continuous Use
- Alkaline battery: Approximately 6.5 hours
- * This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.
Accessories
- STARTUP GUIDE
- Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
- Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
Options (sold separately)
- AC adaptor: PSA-S series
- Bluetooth(R) Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor: BT-DUAL
- Carry Bag: CB-ME80, CB-BU10
SIZE AND WEIGHT
- Width: 443 mm (17-1/2 inches)
- Depth: 220 mm (8-11/16 inches)
- Height: 67 mm (2-11/16 inches)
- Maximum Height: 93 mm (3-11/16 inches)
- Weight (including battery): 2.9 kg (6 lb 7 oz)
