Boss Audio Systems ME-50B User Manual
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Using the Effects
Using the HOLD DLY Function
1. Set the TYPE knob to HOLD DLY.
The unit goes into recording standby and the pedal’s
indicator flashes at a fixed interval.
indicator flashes at a fixed interval.
* After switching to HOLD DLY, you cannot perform any
operation during the 2.8-second period before the unit switches
to recording standby. Wait for at least 2.8 seconds before
moving on to the next step.
to recording standby. Wait for at least 2.8 seconds before
moving on to the next step.
2. Press the DELAY/MOD pedal to start recording.
Recording starts when you press the DELAY/MOD
pedal.
pedal.
The indicator flashes during recording.
3. Press the DELAY/MOD pedal once again to end
recording.
Playback of the recorded content begins simultaneously
(the indicator remains lit).
(the indicator remains lit).
* The maximum recording time is 2.8 seconds. If the recording
time exceeds 2.8 seconds, the recording stops automatically,
and the recorded content is then played back.
and the recorded content is then played back.
* An oscillating sound may be audible with extremely short
recording times.
4. When layering recordings, repeat Steps 2 and 3.
* The recorded content is cleared when the TYPE knob is
switched to a different setting or when the power is turned off.
5. Adjust the volume.
Adjust the volume of the playback sound with the
E.LEVEL/RESONANCE knob.
E.LEVEL/RESONANCE knob.
6. When returning to the recording standby, hold down
the DELAY/MOD pedal for the same length of time as
the recording.
The unit returns to recording standby, and the pedal’s
indicator flashes at a fixed interval.
indicator flashes at a fixed interval.
You can return to the recording standby immediately by
using external foot switch. For more detailed
information, refer to “Using the Foot Switch” (p. 26).
using external foot switch. For more detailed
information, refer to “Using the Foot Switch” (p. 26).
* When playback is stopped, the recorded content is erased.
* To start recording again, wait 2.8 seconds, then carry out step
2.
Using the
.TAP DLY Function
1. Set the TYPE knob to
.TAP DLY.
* If the effect is OFF, press the DELAY/MOD pedal to turn it
ON.
The pedal indicator flashes in time with the current
tempo.
tempo.
2. Press the DELAY/MOD pedal in timing with the tempo
more than two times.
The reference tempo is determined by the time interval
between each press of the pedal. The reference tempo is
calculated in terms of quarter notes, and the delay time
setting is the dotted eighth note as referenced to the
reference tempo.
between each press of the pedal. The reference tempo is
calculated in terms of quarter notes, and the delay time
setting is the dotted eighth note as referenced to the
reference tempo.
The pedal indicator flashes in time with the tempo.
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Adding a Delay Synchronized to
the Performance Tempo
the Performance Tempo
The delay time can be set according to the tempo input
when the TYPE is set to ANALOG DLY, 0-400 ms DLY,
300-1400 ms DLY, or CHO+DELAY.
when the TYPE is set to ANALOG DLY, 0-400 ms DLY,
300-1400 ms DLY, or CHO+DELAY.
The delay time can be set within the range of 62 ms to
1400 ms.
1400 ms.
You can set this regardless of whether the effect is on or
off.
off.
1. Hold down the DELAY/MOD pedal for at least two
seconds.
• If the DELAY/MOD pedal is pressed when the effect is
on, the pedal indicator goes out, and the effect is turned
off.
off.
• If the DELAY/MOD pedal is pressed when the effect is
off, the pedal indicator turns red, and the effect is turned
on.
on.
When you continue to depress the pedal, after two
seconds the pedal's indicator starts to flash, and the
tempo can then be set with the effect on.
seconds the pedal's indicator starts to flash, and the
tempo can then be set with the effect on.
Here, the delay time is indicated by the value set with
the TIME/RATE knob.
the TIME/RATE knob.
2. Press the DELAY/MOD pedal in timing with the tempo
more than two times.
The delay time is set according to the time interval
between each press of the pedal.
between each press of the pedal.
The pedal indicator flashes in time with the tempo.
* Press the pedal to set the tempo while no bass sound is playing.
Timing
Delay Sound