BOSS ME-50 or?
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Re: BOSS ME-50 or?
I didn't like the ME50 mainly because when you switch patches there's a signal cut for about a quarter of a second... the unit just stops passing signal while it switches over. That was back in '04 or so, though. Anyone know if Boss has since fixed this? The effects themselves sounded average.
I didn't like the ME50 mainly because when you switch patches there's a signal cut for about a quarter of a second... the unit just stops passing signal while it switches over. That was back in '04 or so, though. Anyone know if Boss has since fixed this? The effects themselves sounded average.
marvar
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Re: BOSS ME-50 or?
The ME-50 isn't designed to be ran in the effects loop- it is a front end device. It doesn't lend itself well to effects loops.
But I love the unit- it does all I need it too, but I rarely use or write any programs,( I only use the program section on two songs) I just use it as a collection of all in one stomp boxes.
The ME-50 isn't designed to be ran in the effects loop- it is a front end device. It doesn't lend itself well to effects loops.
But I love the unit- it does all I need it too, but I rarely use or write any programs,( I only use the program section on two songs) I just use it as a collection of all in one stomp boxes.
Re: BOSS ME-50 or?
It was a problem for me, because I was looking for a unit to play live with. Can't have that signal-cutting going on live! But I suppose it would work well enough for a bedroom-jammer application.
It was a problem for me, because I was looking for a unit to play live with. Can't have that signal-cutting going on live! But I suppose it would work well enough for a bedroom-jammer application.
kjrocks
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I tried one recently and didnt care for it much. Average effects ,lousy OD's. It is a good concept and does do it all but I just wasnt impressed. I decided a delay and phaser or chorus would get me by just fine and take up a lot less room. This thing is pretty big but built very rugged it appeared to me.
I tried one recently and didnt care for it much. Average effects ,lousy OD's. It is a good concept and does do it all but I just wasnt impressed. I decided a delay and phaser or chorus would get me by just fine and take up a lot less room. This thing is pretty big but built very rugged it appeared to me.
kevlar3000
Bullet Proof Toneologist
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If it did not have the delay between patches, I would really like it. I use it live for Ring Mod and Whammy FX as well as a bit of compression, take out the fricken signal cut, and it would meet all my needs. I like Line 6 multi stomps, I run everything through the input jack, never liked FX loops....
If it did not have the delay between patches, I would really like it. I use it live for Ring Mod and Whammy FX as well as a bit of compression, take out the fricken signal cut, and it would meet all my needs. I like Line 6 multi stomps, I run everything through the input jack, never liked FX loops....
Wattage
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Well if it cuts out during patch changes that pretty much screws the pooch on that.
It doesn't have to go through the loop I just figured it was better that way.
I had an older Digitech (RP-7 maybe) and it sucked so bad through a live rig it was a joke. I would imagine they have gotten significantly better, they'd have too have.
I need delay, an octaver, an envelope filter type of effect of some sort, and I would love to have phase and flange as well. I don't really need OD or compressor type stuff but I figure they're all likely to have those.
What else is out there? I am not running a pedal board. I actually can't stand pedals, they're nice toys but for gigging I can't deal with them. A powered FX processor that is foot controlled would be fine though and a lot more manageable for me.
Well if it cuts out during patch changes that pretty much screws the pooch on that.
It doesn't have to go through the loop I just figured it was better that way.
I had an older Digitech (RP-7 maybe) and it sucked so bad through a live rig it was a joke. I would imagine they have gotten significantly better, they'd have too have.
I need delay, an octaver, an envelope filter type of effect of some sort, and I would love to have phase and flange as well. I don't really need OD or compressor type stuff but I figure they're all likely to have those.
What else is out there? I am not running a pedal board. I actually can't stand pedals, they're nice toys but for gigging I can't deal with them. A powered FX processor that is foot controlled would be fine though and a lot more manageable for me.
kevlar3000
Bullet Proof Toneologist
Re: BOSS ME-50 or?
I would think about running a pedal board,I found one for 50$ used and it is the best purchase for live play I have made outside of the Weber Mass. If you got the line 6 modulator box and then a separate delay be it Line 6 or another, (I paid 40 for an Ibanez stomp delay and it just kicks ass) as well as an EH octave pedal, I think it would ultimately do a better job. I wanted the ME50 to meet my needs, but it ultimately didn't for all my wants.
I would think about running a pedal board,I found one for 50$ used and it is the best purchase for live play I have made outside of the Weber Mass. If you got the line 6 modulator box and then a separate delay be it Line 6 or another, (I paid 40 for an Ibanez stomp delay and it just kicks ass) as well as an EH octave pedal, I think it would ultimately do a better job. I wanted the ME50 to meet my needs, but it ultimately didn't for all my wants.
SirJackdeFuzz
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CARL MARTIN QUTTRO - OR NOTHING - FOR ME ! YMMV
http://www.pedalgeek.com/cgi-bin/new_shop.cgi?config=&uid=xjbK0gAA1175025115&command=link--cmq
. . . soon, very soon !!!
SirJackdeFuzz
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. . . i don't think an multi was made to run in the loop !
All the old folk around here who has either the ME-50 or GT6/8's run it into the fron of their amps !
. . . i don't think an multi was made to run in the loop !
All the old folk around here who has either the ME-50 or GT6/8's run it into the fron of their amps !
JB_From_Hell
Jomo's Nimions
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If the latency between patches didn't screw the pooch hard enough, here's another un-lubed slam....
There are no pedals for bank up/down.... they're freaking BUTTONS on the top. You can set it up with pedals, but you have to buy additional expression pedals.
Also, the AC adapter must be purchased separately.
I'd recommend a Boss GT, and just turn off the amp modeling.
If the latency between patches didn't screw the pooch hard enough, here's another un-lubed slam....
There are no pedals for bank up/down.... they're freaking BUTTONS on the top. You can set it up with pedals, but you have to buy additional expression pedals.
Also, the AC adapter must be purchased separately.
I'd recommend a Boss GT, and just turn off the amp modeling.
Christobevii3
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Re: BOSS ME-50 or?
The boss gt8 is setup to run in front of the amp and then another input/output for running modulation and such in the effects loop, get it.
The boss gt8 is setup to run in front of the amp and then another input/output for running modulation and such in the effects loop, get it.
Simon_F
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Re: BOSS ME-50 or?
I think one or two well-chosen pedals would be your best bet. All you have to do is stomp on 'em!
Having said that, there is a lot to be said for guitar, cord, amp!
I think one or two well-chosen pedals would be your best bet. All you have to do is stomp on 'em!
Having said that, there is a lot to be said for guitar, cord, amp!
