Boss ME-90 Guitar Multi Effects Pedal
Hands-on guitar processor with a compact design and premium BOSS amps and effects derived from the GT-1000
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.
Features
- All-in-one guitar processor with premium BOSS amps and effects
- Easy stompbox-style sound creation with an intuitive knob-based interface
- Superior sound quality with 24-bit AD/DA, 32-bit floating-point processing, and 48 kHz sampling rate
- Eleven onboard AIRD amp models and 60 different effects derived from the flagship GT-1000
- Dedicated amp section plus seven simultaneous effect categories with multiple types to choose from
- Edit parameters, swap out amp and effect types, and more with BOSS Tone Studio
- Eight multi-function footswitches and a newly redesigned expression pedal with toe switch
- 36 ready-to-play preset patches and 36 user patches for storing custom setups
- Manual mode for pedalboard-style operation and Memory mode for switching complete patch setups
- Rear-panel switch to optimize the audio outputs for a guitar amp or full-range sound system
- Load up to three user speaker IRs with the ME-90 IR Loader software for Windows/macOS
- Send/return loop for external pedals
- Light, durable design and colorful status LEDs
- Powered via four AA batteries or optional AC adaptor
- USB-C connector for communicating with BOSS Tone Studio and audio recording/playback with music production software
- Download and share ME-90 Livesets at BOSS Tone Exchange
- Optional Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor allows you to edit sounds and stream audio from an iOS or Android mobile device
Specifications
Sampling Frequency | 48 kHz |
AD Conversion | 24 bits + AF method (Adaptive Focus method) |
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 | Various switches and knobs |
Display | 7 segments, 2 characters (LED) |
Connectors | INPUT jack, OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks, SEND jack, RETURN jack, PHONES jack, USB COMPUTER port, Bluetooth ADAPTOR connector, DC IN jack |
Power Supply | Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4 or AC adaptor |
Current Draw | 190 mA |
Expected Battery Life | Alkaline battery: Approximately 6.5 hours |
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 |