




Powerful integrated solution for creating a compact professional pedalboard
Unlimited sound creation with six simultaneous pedal effects and audio loops for connecting three external pedals
112 built-in effects types for guitar and bass, including delays, reverbs, mod/pitch effects, overdrives, distortions, and more
Intuitive user interface for easy patch creation
Backlit LCD, editing knobs, and panel LEDs for on/off status of loops and effects
Control assign, wave pedal, and other functions for deep real-time expression
Equipped with numerous jacks for amp channel switching, effects control, and more
MIDI output for working with MIDI-enabled effects
Built-in tuner, noise suppressor, and global EQ
USB for patch creation and backup via free MS-3 Editor/Librarian software
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
246 mm
9-11/16 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
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