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Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Rear Panel (Connections) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Outputting Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Switching the Unit On and O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Adjusting the Volume (OUTPUT LEVEL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Tuning the Guitar (TUNER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Using the Eects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

The Connection Order of Eects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

COMP/FX1 (Compressor/Eect 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

MOD (Modulation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

DELAY (Delay) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

PREAMP (Preamp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

NS (Noise Suppressor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

EQ/FX2 (Equalizer/Eect 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

REVERB (Reverb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

PEDAL FX (Pedal Eects) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Saving/Calling Up Tones (Memory Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

The Structure of Patches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Changing Between the Manual and Memory Modes . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Making the Operation Settings for Changing from

Memory Mode to Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Saving Tones (Patch Write) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Calling Up Tones (Patches) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Specifying What Happens When You Switch Banks . . . . . . . .13

Changing Tone Settings (Memory Edit Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Convenient Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Applying Eects in Time with the Song Tempo (Tap Tempo) . . . . .14

Setting Modulation Speed and Delay Time Using the

Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Phrase Loop Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Adjusting the Expression Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Adjusting the Settings for the [CTL] (Control) Pedal. . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Adjusting the Functions of the Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Specifying How Pedals Behave When Pressed . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Using the ME-80 Connected to a Computer via USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Before Connecting via USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Installing the USB Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Connecting the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Transmitting/Receiving Audio Signals Between a

Computer and the ME-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Transmitting MIDI Messages Between the Computer

and the ME-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Making Global Settings (System Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

System Setting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

List of Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Preset Patch List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (separate sheet “Read Me First” and Owner’s

Manual p. 21). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you

have gained a good grasp of every feature of your new unit, read the Owner’s Manual in its entirety. This manual should be saved and kept on hand as a

convenient reference.

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Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

Eect setting knobs

Used to make eect settings for the

ME-80 (p. 5 to p. 11).

Display

Various information about the ME-80 is

shown here.

MEMO

BATTERY LOW indicator on the

display will blink if the batteries

are low. Replace them with new ones.

[OUTPUT LEVEL] knob

Controls the volume of the Gt. AMP OUTPUT jacks and REC OUT/PHONES jack.

Buttons Explanation

[EXIT] button Pressed to go back to previous pages or cancel actions.

[WRITE] button Pressed to save/copy your patch settings (p. 12).

[CTL] button Pressed to set the functions of the [CTL] pedal in Memory Mode (p. 16).

[EDIT] button Pressed to enter Memory Edit Mode (p. 13).

Expression pedal

By strongly pressing the

toe end of the pedal, you

can turn the pedal eect on

and o (PEDAL FX indicator

will light/go out).

Pedal eect is o:

The pedal controls volume.

Pedal eect is on:

The pedal controls the eect (e. g. : wah)

that you select with the [PEDAL FX] knob.

Pedal switches

In Memory Mode, the pedal switches select banks and patches. In Manual mode, the pedal switches turn each eect on/o individually.

[MEMORY/MANUAL] pedal

Switches between Memory Mode and Manual Mode (p. 12).

To turn on the tuner, hold down the pedal for at least two seconds (p. 4).

What is Memory Mode?

You can load 72 patches that are the combinations and sound settings of

eects. Out of 72 patches, you can save up to 36 (4 patches x 9 banks) of

them to user bank (9 preset banks, 9 user banks). You can use the pedal to

switch between bank and patch immediately.

What is Manual Mode?

You can turn the eects on and o by using the pedals. You can turn the

eects on and o just like turning eects pedals mounted on an eects

board on and o individually.

In Memory Mode

Use the pedals shown below to switch between bank and patch.

Switch banks.

Switch patches.

Operate functions that have

been specied on p. 16.

In Manual Mode

Use the pedals shown below to turn an eect on and o individually.

Turn eects (COMP, OD/DS,

MOD, DELAY, AMP, EQ, REV) on

and o.

Checking knob positions

In Memory Mode (p. 12), the positions of knobs on the panel may not match the actual values of parameters.

You can get the actual parameter values to appear in the display so you can check them.

1. Turn the knob you want to check while holding down the [EDIT] button.

The value of the knob will be displayed for a limited time.

When the knob position matches its value, the tuning guide on both sides of the display will light.

Panel Descriptions

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Rear Panel (Connections)

GUITAR INPUT jack

Connect your guitar.

Gt. AMP OUTPUT jacks

Connect these to your guitar amp or mixer.

If using a mono connection, use only the “L”

jack.

AUX IN jack

Use a stereo-mini plug to

connect your audio player.

Use your audio player’s

volume control to

control the volume

of Gt. AMP OUTPUT

jacks and REC OUT/

PHONES jack.

REC OUT/PHONES jack

Use a stereo-mini plug to connect your headphones (sold

separately) or recorder.

When you connect a stereo-mini plug to this jack, the internal

guitar amp simulator will be automatically on so that you can

also enjoy the powerful guitar sound with your headphones.

In this case, the sound from Gt. AMP OUTPUT jacks will have

the same eect.

USB COMPUTER port

Use a USB cable to connect to a

computer and exchange audio and

MIDI data between the ME-80 and the

computer (p. 17).

DC IN jack

This jack is for connecting an AC adaptor (BOSS

PSA series; sold separately).

* Use only the specied AC adaptor

(PSA series), and connect it to an

AC outlet of the correct voltage.

Do not use any other AC adaptor,

since this may cause malfunction.

[POWER] switch

Turns the unit on and o (p. 4).

To prevent the inadvertent

disruption of power to your unit

(should the plug be pulled out

accidentally), and to avoid applying

undue stress to the DC IN jack,

anchor the power cord using

the cord hook, as shown in the

illustration.

Security slot ( )

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Caution

Handle batteries carefully

* If used improperly, you risk the dangers of uid leakage,

overheating, combustion, explosion, etc. Carefully observe the

following:

• Do not heat, disassemble, or toss them into a re or water.

• Do not expose them to sunlight, ame, or any other source of

extreme heat.

• Do not attempt to charge a dry cell battery.

Placing batteries

Place batteries in the battery box on the bottom of the unit. Make

sure that batteries are facing the correct direction.

* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons

and knobs from damage. Also, handle the unit carefully; do not

drop it.

* We recommend that you keep batteries installed in the unit even

though you’ll be powering it with the AC adaptor. That way, you’ll

be able to continue a performance even if the cord of the AC

adaptor gets accidently disconnected from the unit.

* If you handle batteries improperly, you risk explosion and uid

leakage. Make sure that you carefully observe all of the items

related to batteries that are listed in “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and

“IMPORTANT NOTES” (separate sheet “Read Me First” and Owner’s

manual p. 21).

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.

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Outputting Sounds

Switching the Unit On and O

Switching the unit on

Once everything is properly connected (p. 3), be sure to follow the

procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in

the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure.

* Before turning the unit on/o, always be sure to turn the volume

down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some

sound when switching the unit on/o. However, this is normal

and does not indicate a malfunction.

* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval

(afew seconds) after turning the unit on is required before it will

operate normally.

1. Hold down the ME-80’s [POWER] switch for several

seconds to turn on the power.

2. Turn on the power of the connected guitar amp.

Switching the unit o

1. Before turning o the power, conrm the following.

• Have you minimized the volume of the connected equipment?

• Have you saved any patches containing setting that have been

changed? (p. 12)

2. Turn o the power of your guitar amp and any other

connected equipment.

3. Hold down the ME-80’s [POWER] switch for several

seconds to turn o the power.

* The power to this unit will be turned o automatically after

a predetermined amount of time has passed since it was

last used for playing music, or its buttons or controls were

operated (Auto O function).

* If you do not want the power to be turned o automatically,

disengage the Auto O function (p. 18).

NOTE

• Any settings that you are in the process of editing will be lost

when the power is turned o. If you have any settings that you

want to keep, you should save them beforehand.

• To restore power, turn the power on again.

Adjusting the Volume (OUTPUT LEVEL)

1. Adjust volume with the [OUTPUT LEVEL] knob.

Tuning the Guitar (TUNER)

1. Hold down the [MEMORY/MANUAL] pedal for at least two

seconds.

The tuner is switched on.

2. If necessary, you can change the reference pitch.

The reference pitch is shown when you press the [EDIT] button.

Each press of the button increases the value within the range of 435

Hz to 445 Hz. When the value is over 445 Hz, the value goes back to

435 Hz again. If you don’t press the [EDIT] button for 2 seconds, it

will go back to the normal tuner.

Display Pitch

35 to 45 435 to 445 (Hz)

MEMO

• The reference pitch appears in the display for a brief time.

• The reference pitch setting is saved automatically, so there is no

need to make this setting each time you tune.

• The reference pitch was set to 40 (440 Hz) when the unit was

shipped from the factory.

3. Play a single open note on the string to be tuned.

The name of the note closest to the pitch of the string played

appears in the display.

(C)

(F)

(#symbol)

(G)

(D)

(A)

(E)

(B)

4. Tune so that both tuning guide indicators light up.

Too low Too high

(rapid ashing)

Tuned

5. To turn the tuner o, press any of the pedal switches.

Adjusting outputs when using a tuner

When the tuner is on, you can choose whether the sound is output from the

Gt. AMP OUTPUT and REC OUT/PHONES jacks or not. If you’ve specied that

the sound is output, you can use the expression pedal to adjust the volume.

For details, refer to “Making Global Settings (System Settings)” (p. 18).

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Using the Eects

COMP/FX1 (Compressor/Eect 1)

The compressor produces sustain without distortion, and makes the volume more consistent. You can also select from among a wide variety of

unique eects.

In Manual Mode and Memory Edit

Mode, use the Number [1]/[COMP]

pedal to turn on and o.

Choose the type of compressor or eect.

Type of Eect Explanation

1. COMP

Produces sustain without distortion.

It also works as a limiter to suppress loud peaks in the input signal.

2. T.WAH UP

Produces a wah eect matched to the intensity of picking.

3. T.WAH DOWN

4. OCTAVE Adds sound an octave lower and two octaves lower.

5. SLOW GEAR This removes the attack portion of the signal to create violin-like sounds.

6. DEFRETTER Simulates a fretless guitar.

7. RING MOD

By ring-modulating the guitar sound with the signal from an internal oscillator,

this eect creates a metallic sound that has no denite pitch.

8. AC SIM Changes the sound of electric guitar into the sound of acoustic guitar.

9. Single J Hum

Changes a single-coil sound to a humbucker sound.

10. Hum J Single

Changes a humbucker sound to a single-coil sound.

11. SOLO

By using this setting in conjunction with OD/DS and PREAMP, you can create a

sound suitable for solos.

Type of Eect

1 2 3

1. COMP

SUSTAIN

Sets the sustain for the sound.

ATTACK

Sets the attack (onset) of the sound.

LEVEL

Sets the volume of the eect.

2. T.WAH UP/

3. T.WAH DOWN

SENS

Sets the sensitivity of response to the input sound.

TONE

Sets the tone (brightness) of the wah.

PEAK

Sets the intensity of the wah sound.

4. OCTAVE

-1 OCT

Sets the volume level of the sound one octave

below.

-2 OCT

Sets the volume level of the sound two

octaves below.

DIRECT

Sets the volume level of the direct

sound.

5. SLOW GEAR

SENS

Sets the sensitivity of response to the input sound.

ATTACK

Adjusts the time needed for the volume to

reach its maximum.

LEVEL

Sets the volume level of the eect.

6. DEFRETTER

SENS

Sets the sensitivity of response to the input sound.

TONE

Sets the brightness of the sound.

7. RING MOD

FREQ

Sets the frequency of the signal from the internal

oscillator.

D. LEVEL

Sets the volume level of the direct sound.

E. LEVEL

Sets the volume level of the eect.

8. AC SIM

LOW

Adjusts the tone of the low frequency range.

HIGH

Adjusts the tone of the high frequency

range.

LEVEL

Sets the volume level of the eect.

9. Single J Hum

10. Hum J Single

11. SOLO

When the eect is on, the indicator lights.

1 2 3

The Connection Order of Eects

The ME-80’s eects are connected as shown below.

PEDAL FX COMP/FX1 OD/DS PREAMP EQ/FX2NS

FOOT

VOLUME

MOD DELAY REVERB

Guitar

Amp

Using the Eects

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OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion)

These eects add distinctive distortion or sustain.

Type of Eect

1 2 3

All types of OD/DS

DRIVE

Sets the intensity of the distortion.

TONE

Sets the brightness of the sound.

LEVEL

Sets the volume level for OD/DS.

In Manual Mode and Memory Edit

Mode, use the Number [2]/[OD/DS]

pedal to turn on and o.

When the eect is on, the indicator lights.

Choose the type of Overdrive or Distortion.

Type of Eect Explanation

1. BOOST This is a gain booster, but it also works for creating punchy clean tones when used alone.

2. OVERDRIVE This is the sound of the BOSS OD-1. It produces sweet, mild distortion.

3. T-SCREAM This models the sound of Ibanez TS-808.

4. BLUES This is the sound of the BOSS BD-2.

5. TURBO OD This is a powerful overdrive sound. This is the sound of the BOSS OD-2 TURBO=ON.

6. DISTORTION This is the sound of the BOSS DS-1.

7. TURBO DS

This is a unique distortion that emphasizes the midrange. This is the sound of the BOSS

DS-2 TURBO=ON.

8. METAL DS This is the sound of the BOSS METAL ZONE MT-2.

9. CORE This is the sound of the BOSS ML-2 which is ideal for high speed metal ris.

10. FUZZ This models the sound of Electro Harmonics’ Big Mu.

11. OCT FUZZ

This models the sound of the Octavia, a unique fuzz pedal that adds a pitch one octave

above the original sound.

* Company names and product names appearing in this document are the registered trademarks or

trademarks of their respective owners. This document uses these names in order to appropriately

describe the sounds simulated by COSM technology.

1 2 3

MEMO

When using the ME-80, sometimes knob positions on the panel may not match the actual values of parameters due to loading patches and so on.

You can set how the parameters behave when the control knobs are moved in this state. For more information, refer to ”Making Global Settings

(System Settings)” (p. 18).

Using the Eects

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MOD (Modulation)

These eects broaden and/or modulate the sound.

Choose the type of modulation.

Type of Eect Explanation

1. PHASER

By adding phase-shifted components to the sound, this eect gives a whooshing,

swirling character to the sound.

2. FLANGER This eect gives an undulating, jet-airplane-like character to the sound.

3. TREMOLO This eect gives a retro feeling by creating a cyclic change in volume.

4. CHORUS

This eect adds subtle wavering to transform the tone into one that is broader, thicker,

and more beautiful. The volume of the direct sound is xed.

5. VIBRATO This produces an intense vibrato eect unobtainable with normal guitar playing.

6. PITCH SHIFT

This eect changes the pitch of the original sound (up or down) within a range of two

octaves.

7. HARMONIST

This creates harmonies reminiscent of twin guitars.

* Play only single notes. The volume of the direct sound is xed.

8. ROTARY This stereo eect produces the sound of rotating speakers.

9. UNI-V This models the Uni-Vibe, an eect that’s essential to the rock sound of the 1960’s.

10. DELAY

This delays the sound to produce an echo-like eect. At delay times of 10 to 600 ms

(milliseconds), you can use it as a secondary delay.

11. OVERTONE

This next-generation eect creates new overtones that add more body to the sound.

You can enjoy the eect not only when playing single notes, but also when playing

chords. This eect is suited to either clean or distorted sound.

Type of Eect

1 2 3

1. PHASER

RATE

Sets the speed of the eect.

DEPTH

Sets the richness of the eect.

RESONANCE

Sets the intensity of the

eect.

2. FLANGER

3. TREMOLO

RATE

Sets the speed of the eect.

DEPTH

Sets the richness of the eect.

E. LEVEL

Sets the volume level of

the eect.

4. CHORUS

5. VIBRATO

6. PITCH SHIFT

PITCH

Sets the amount of pitch-shifting.

D. LEVEL

Sets the volume level of the direct sound.

7. HARMONIST

KEY

Sets the musical key of the song

being played. *1

Ex.

(E) (C#)

HARMONY

Sets the pitch of the harmony.

-1 Octave +1 Octave Detune 3rd

E. LEVEL

Sets the volume level of

the harmonies.

8. ROTARY

RATE

Sets the speed of the eect.

DEPTH

Sets the richness of the eect.

E. LEVEL

Sets the volume level of

the eect.

9. UNI-V

10. DELAY

TIME

Sets the delay time (10 to 600

ms), in steps of 10 ms.

FEEDBACK

Sets the number of repetitions for the delay.

11. OVERTONE

UPPER

Sets the volume level of the

sound an octave above.

LOWER

Sets the volume level of the sound an octave below.

D. LEVEL

Sets the volume level of

the direct sound.

In Manual Mode and Memory Edit

Mode, use the Number [3]/[MOD]

pedal to turn on and o.

When the eect is on, the indicator lights.

1 2 3

*1 Song key and key signature (¾, ²)

Major

Minor

Using the Eects

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DELAY (Delay)

This delays the sound to produce an echo-like eect. It lets you add thickness and create complex sounds.

Choose the type of delay.

Type of Eect Explanation

1. 1–99 ms This is a delay of 1 to 99 ms (milliseconds), which is ideal for a doubling eect.

2. 100–600 ms This is a delay of 100 to 600 ms (milliseconds).

3. 500–6000 ms This is a delay of 500 to 6000 ms (milliseconds), which is suited to special eects.

4. ANALOG This produces a mild analog delay sound.

5. TAPE This produces a wavering sound, which is unique to tape echo.

6. MODULATE This is a delay with a pleasant chorus-type eect added to the delay repeats.

7. REVERSE This produces the eect of playback in reverse.

8. CHO + DELAY

This produces stereo chorus and delay eects at the same time.

(The settings for chorus cannot be changed.)

9. TEMPO This determines the delay time (tempo) by using the pedal.

10. TERA ECHO

This is a new space eect which is neither Reverb nor Delay. This gives you

broadening and movements to the sound.

11. PHRASE LOOP

This lets you record a performance and play it back repeatedly.

This is useful for live performances and practice sessions.

Type of Eect

1 2 3

1. 1–99 ms

TIME

Sets the delay time in steps of 1 ms.

Ex.

FEEDBACK

Sets the number of

repetitions for the delay.

E. LEVEL

Sets the volume level of the

delay/eect sound.

MEMO

When the TYPE is set to

REVERSE, this adjusts the

balance of direct and eect

sound.

2. 100–600 ms

TIME

Sets the delay time in steps of 10 ms.

Ex.

3. 500–6000 ms

TIME

Sets the delay time in steps of 100 ms.

Ex.

4. ANALOG

TIME

Sets the delay time.

• ANALOG/TAPE/MODULATE: 30–400ms

• REVERSE: 300–4800ms

• CHO+DELAY: 10–990ms

5. TAPE

6. MODULATE

7. REVERSE

8. CHO + DELAY

9. TEMPO

Sets the beat for the delay sound.

Ex.

cf.

“Applying Eects in Time with the Song Tempo (Tap Tempo)” (p. 14)

10. TERA ECHO

TIME

Sets the length of the delay sound.

FEEDBACK

Sets the decay of the eect.

11. PHRASE LOOP — —

E. LEVEL

Sets the volume level of the

phrase loop.

cf.

“Phrase Loop Play” (p. 15)

2 ms 99 ms

120 ms 590 ms

500 ms 6000 ms

Dotted eighth note Quarter note

When In Manual Mode and

Memory Edit Mode, use the

Number [4]/[DELAY] pedal to

switch on and o.

When the eect is on, the indicator lights.

1 2 3

Using the Eects

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PREAMP (Preamp)

This models preamp response.

Choose the type of preamp.

Type of Preamp Explanation

1. AC This amp is suited to an electric acoustic guitar.

2. CLEAN This is a clean, uncolored sound without the idiosyncracies of a typical guitar amp such as trebly character or boomy low end.

3. TWEED This simulates the Fender Bassman’s VINTAGE crunch sound.

4. CRUNCH

ADVANCED crunch sound that allows the nuances of your picking to be expressed even more faithfully than on conventional combo

amps.

5. COMBO This simulates the VOX AC30’s VINTAGE crunch sound.

6. LEAD This simulates the sustaining VINTAGE lead sound of the Boogie Mk series.

7. DRIVE

An ADVANCED straight drive sound that works well in a broad range of situations. A sound like this cannot be obtained from any

existing amps.

8. STACK This models the sound of when input 1 of a Marshall 1959 is used. This is a VINTAGE trebly sound suited to hard rock.

9. METAL This models the heavily distorted sound of a Bogner Uberschall.

1 2 3 4 5

GAIN

Sets the amount of distortion

of the preamp.

BASS

Adjusts the volume of the

bass.

MIDDLE

Adjusts the volume of the

middle.

TREBLE

Adjusts the volume of the

treble.

LEVEL

Sets the overall volume level

of the preamp.

When In Manual Mode and

Memory Edit Mode, use the [BANK

]/[AMP] pedal to turn on and o.

When the eect is on, the indicator lights.

1 2 3 4 5

NS (Noise Suppressor)

This suppresses the noise and hum picked up by the guitar’s pickup.

1. Press the [BANK ] and [BANK ] pedals to adjust the threshold while

holding down the [EDIT] button.

Adjust this according to the level of noise emitted by your guitar’s pickups. A value of 0

switches o the noise suppressor.

* If you set this unnecessarily high, you might not hear any sound when you play soft

notes on your guitar.

* Company names and product names appearing in this document are

the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. This

document uses these names in order to appropriately describe the sounds

simulated by COSM technology.

Using the Eects

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EQ/FX2 (Equalizer/Eect 2)

This eect is inserted after preamp.

When In Manual Mode and

Memory Edit Mode, use the [BANK

]/[EQ] pedal to turn on and o.

Type of Eect

1 2 3 4

1. PHASER

—

RATE

Sets the speed of the eect.

DEPTH

Sets the richness of the eect.

LEVEL

Sets the intensity of the eect.

2. TREMOLO

RATE

Sets the speed of the eect.

DEPTH

Sets the richness of the eect.

LEVEL

Sets the volume level of the

eect.

3. BOOST

DRIVE

Sets the intensity of the

distortion.

TONE

Sets the brightness of the

sound.

LEVEL

Sets the volume level of the

sound.

4. DELAY

TIME

Sets the delay time (10 to 990

ms) in steps of 10 ms.

FEEDBACK

Sets the number of repeti-

tions for the delay.

LEVEL

Sets the volume level of the

delay sound.

5. CHORUS

RATE

Sets the speed of the eect.

DEPTH

Sets the richness of the eect.

LEVEL

Sets the volume level of the

eect.

6. EQ

BASS

Adjusts the volume of the

bass.

MIDDLE

Adjusts the volume of the

middle.

TREBLE

Adjusts the volume of the

treble.

LEVEL

Sets the volume level of the

sound.

Choose the type of eect.

Type of Eect Explanation

1. PHASER

By adding varied-phase portions to the sound, this eect gives a whooshing,

swirling character to the sound.

2. TREMOLO This eect gives a retro feeling by creating a cyclic change in volume.

3. BOOST

This is a gain booster, but it also works for creating punchy clean tones when

used alone.

4. DELAY This delays the sound to produce an echo-like eect.

5. CHORUS

This eect adds subtle wavering to transform the tone into one that is broader,

thicker, and more beautiful.

6. EQ This is a 3-band equalizer.

When the eect is on, the indicator lights.

1 2 3 4

Using the Eects

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REVERB (Reverb)

This adds lingering stereo reverberations to the sound.

In Manual Mode and Memory Edit Mode, use the [CTL]/[REV] pedal to turn on and o.

This adjusts the type of reverb and the size of the eect.

Type of Reverb Explanation

ROOM This simulates the reverberations inside a room. (Value: 0–49)

HALL This simulates the reverberations inside a hall. (Value: 0.–49.)

SPRING This models a spring reverb. (Value: .0.–4.9.)

When the reverb is on, the indicator lights.

PEDAL FX (Pedal Eects)

This produces a variety of eects using the unit’s expression pedal.

Firmly pressing the toe of the expression pedal (while putting some weight into it) switches Pedal FX on and o.

When Pedal FX is o, the expression pedal functions as VOLUME (volume pedal).

Choose the type of PEDAL FX.

Type of Eect Explanation

1. WAH This is a wah eect.

2. VOICE This lets you create sounds that simulate a human voice.

3. +1 OCT

This lets you continuously vary the pitch up to one octave higher than the

original sound.

* Play single notes.

4. +2 OCT

This lets you continuously vary the pitch up to two octaves higher than the

original sound.

* Play single notes.

5. -1 OCT

This lets you continuously vary the pitch up to one octave lower than the

original sound.

* Play single notes.

6. FREEZE

Firmly pressing the pedal switches the FREEZE function, which sustains the tone

of the guitar. Freeze is applied at the moment you press the pedal.

7. OSC DELAY

This lets you use the pedal alone to produce an oscillating delay that otherwise

would require you to carefully control both the FEEDBACK and TIME parameters.

8. OD/DS

This lets you control the DRIVE when using OD/DS eect.

* The [DRIVE] knob determines the maximum value of the range controlled with

the expression pedal.

9. MOD RATE

This lets you control the RATE when using the MOD eect.

* The MODULATION eect’s [RATE] knob determines the maximum value of the

range controlled with the expression pedal.

10. DELAY LEV

This lets you control the delay level when using the DELAY eect.

* The DELAY eect’s [E. LEVEL] knob determines the maximum value of the

range controlled with the expression pedal.

When PEDAL FX is on, the indicator will light.

* When you operate the expression pedal,

please be careful not to get your ngers

pinched between the movable part and the

panel. In places where small children are

present, make sure that an adult provides

supervision and guidance.

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Saving/Calling Up Tones (Memory Mode)

“Memory Mode” allows you to save tone settings and recall them

for later use.

In contrast, “Manual Mode” allows you to turn each eect on and o

by pressing pedals.

The Structure of Patches

In Memory mode, a combination (or set) of eects together with a

group of parameter settings is called a “Patch.”

There are 72 patches stored in the ME-80 and they are organized

into Banks/Number as shown below.

Preset Bank 9

Preset Bank 1

User Bank 9

User Bank 1

You can read from

and write to these

without restriction.

These are read-only.

(Writing to them is

not possible.)

The respective patches in a bank correspond to the number pedals.

Changing Between the Manual and

Memory Modes

1. Press the [MEMORY/MANUAL] pedal.

Each press switches you between the Manual Mode and Memory

Mode.

When in Memory Mode, the red indicator lights up.

When in Manual Mode, the green indicator lights up.

Making the Operation Settings for Changing

from Memory Mode to Manual Mode

When you switch from Memory Mode to Manual Mode, you can

keep the sound from Memory Mode or make the sound change

according to the current positions of the panel’s knobs.

Refer to “Making Global Settings (System Settings)” (p. 18) for how to

set.

Value Explanation

m0

When you switch to Manual Mode, the current knob positions

will aect the sound.

m1

When you switch to Manual Mode, the setting stays as same as

when in Memory Mode.

You can turn individual eects on and o while keeping the

setting in Memory Mode.

Saving Tones (Patch Write)

This saves the control settings in a patch.

NOTE

• Until you perform a patch-write operation, switching o the

power or changing patches will cause any tones you’ve created

to be lost.

• Carrying out a write operation causes any tone already saved at

the destination patch to be lost.

1. Press the [WRITE] button.

The pedal indicators of the patch numbers blink.

Display

Pedal indicators

2. Choose the user bank and patch number where you’d like

to save the patch.

• Choose the user bank number (U1 – U9) by pressing the [BANK

] and [BANK ] pedals.

• Choose the patch number by pressing a number pedal

(1 through 4).

* To cancel Patch Write, press the [EXIT] button.

3. Press the [WRITE] button again.

All sound settings other than OUTPUT LEVEL are saved.

MEMO

• You can perform patch-write operations either in Manual Mode

or in Memory Mode.

• Performing a patch-write operation switches the unit into

Memory Mode.

TIP

To copy a patch, call up the patch you want to copy (p. 13), then

simply carry out a write operation. You can copy the patch by

choosing a dierent patch number and saving it there.

Saving/Calling Up Tones (Memory Mode)

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Calling Up Tones (Patches)

To switch patches, use the [BANK ] and [BANK ] pedals and the

number pedals (1-4).

1. Press the [BANK ] or [BANK ] pedal.

Choose the bank number to which you want to switch.

User Bank (U1 – U9)

Preset Bank (

P1 – P9)

2. Press any one of the number pedals from [1] through [4].

The unit switches to the patch within the bank number you chose

in Step 1.

TIP

When you’re selecting a patch within the same bank, you can

skip Step 1.

Specifying What Happens When You

Switch Banks

You can set the unit to change a patch to the next patch

immediately, or to not change to the next one until the number

pedal is pressed when you switch the bank with the [BANK ] and

[BANK ] pedals.

Refer to “Making Global Settings (System Settings)” (p. 18) for how to

set.

Value Explanation

H0

When you press the bank pedal to switch the bank, the patch

doesn’t change although the display changes. The bank and

the patch number are conrmed by pressing the number pedal,

then the patch changes to the next one.

H1

The patch changes to the next one as soon as you press either

the bank pedal or the number pedal.

Changing Tone Settings (Memory

Edit Mode)

In Memory Mode, you cannot turn eects on and o. If you want to

turn eects on and o, or change the tone settings, put the unit in

Memory Edit Mode.

1. Refer to “Calling Up Tones (Patches)” (p. 13) and call up the

patch whose settings you want to change.

2. Press the [EDIT] button.

“Ed” appears in the display. The unit switches to Memory Edit Mode.

3. Use the controls, pedals, and buttons to modify the tone.

In Memory Edit Mode, the pedal switches turn eects on and o

just like in Manual Mode.

4. If you want to save the tone whose settings you’ve

changed, save the patch in the order of “Saving Tones

(Patch Write)” (p. 12).

Until you perform a patch-write operation, switching o the power

or changing patches will cause tones you’ve created to be lost.

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Convenient Functions

Applying Eects in Time with the

Song Tempo (Tap Tempo)

By pressing the pedal in time with the tempo of the song, you can

set delay time of dotted eighth note or quarter note of the tempo

of the song.

MEMO

This section describes how to carry out the operation when

in Manual Mode. When you’re in Memory Mode, you can

accomplish the same operation by using the number pedal for

the currently selected patch.

1. Set the DELAY eect’s TYPE knob to “TEMPO.”

The pedal’s indicator ashes in time with the currently set delay

time.

2. Set the [TIME] knob at or .

Choose the rhythm for the delay sound that’s produced (dotted

eighth note or quarter note).

2

1

3. Press the [DELAY] pedal at least twice in time with the

song’s tempo.

The timing of pressing the pedal determines the timing of the

delay sound. The delay time is set at either a dotted eighth note or

at a quarter note, regarding the interval of pressing the pedal as a

quarter note. The pedal’s indicator ashes in time with the tempo

you input.

The timing of

pressing the pedal

The timing of the

delay sound

TIME settings

* To turn delay o, hold down the [DELAY] pedal for at least two

seconds.

Setting Modulation Speed and Delay

Time Using the Pedals

In addition to adjusting the speed (frequency) of modulation and

the delay time using the knobs, you can also set the timings you

want using the pedals.

MEMO

• This section describes how to carry out the operation when

in Manual Mode. When you’re in Memory Mode, you can

accomplish the same operation by using the number pedal for

the currently selected patch.

• When you’re in Memory Mode and the MOD and DELAY eects

are both on, you can make the setting for only the delay time.

1. Use the TYPE knobs for the MOD and DELAY eects to

choose the desired eects types.

MEMO

When one of the TYPE settings shown below has been chosen

for the MOD or DELAY eect, you cannot make the settings

using the pedals.

Eect TYPE value you cannot set using the pedals

MOD

HARMONIST

PITCH SHIFT

OVERTONE

DELAY

TEMPO

PHRASE LOOP

TERA ECHO

2. Hold down the [MOD] or [DELAY] pedal for at least two

seconds.

or

Two seconds after you begin pressing the pedal, the pedal’s

indicator starts to ash.

3. Press the [MOD] or [DELAY] pedal at least twice at the

speed you want.

The speed of the eect is set by the timing with which you press the

pedal. The pedal’s indicator ashes in time with the modulation rate

or the delay sound.

4. Once again hold down the [MOD] or [DELAY] pedal for at

least two seconds.

The setting for the speed is completed, and the eect is turned on.

The pedal’s indicator stops ashing and stays steadily illuminated.

MEMO

After you’ve nished making the settings, moving the [RATE]

knob or the [TIME] knob deactivates the eect timing set using

the pedal and returns priority to the knob setting.

Convenient Functions

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Phrase Loop Play

You can record up to 38 seconds of a performance and play back

the recorded section over and over. You can also layer additional

performances with the recording as it plays back (overdubbing).

This lets you create real-time backing performances on the y.

MEMO

This section describes how to carry out the operation when

in Manual Mode. When you’re in Memory Mode, you can

accomplish the same operation by using the number pedal for

the currently selected patch.

1. Set the DELAY eect’s TYPE knob to “PHRASE LOOP.”

The unit goes into recording standby and the pedal’s indicator

ashes at a xed rate.

2. Press the [DELAY] pedal.

Recording starts as soon as you press the [DELAY] pedal (the pedal’s

indicator ashes rapidly).

3. Press the [DELAY] pedal again.

Recording ends. As soon as recording stops, repeated playback

of what’s been recorded starts, and the pedal’s indicator lights

continuously.

MEMO

An oscillating sound may be audible with extremely short

recording times.

4. To layer additional recordings (overdubbing), repeat

Steps 2 and 3.

MEMO

If you switch the TYPE knob to another position or turn the

power o, the recorded data is deleted.

5. Adjust the phrase loop’s volume as desired with the

[E. LEVEL] knob.

6. Press the [DELAY] pedal twice quickly to stop the

playback.

The unit returns to recording standby.

MEMO

• Press the [DELAY] pedal twice within the span of one second.

• When playback ends, the recorded data is deleted.

STANDBY

OVERDUB

PLAY

REC

... ...

...

2.

3.

4.

1.

Pedal Indicator

Lit

Dark

6.

Press twice

Adjusting the Expression Pedal

The ME-80’s expression pedal has been set for optimal operation

at the factory. However, extended use and certain operating

environments can result in the pedal going out of adjustment.

If you encounter problems such as the expression pedal’s ON/OFF

switch not functioning or the volume pedal not fully cutting o the

sound, you can use the following procedure to readjust the pedal.

1. Press the [MEMORY/MANUAL] pedal to switch to Manual

Mode (p. 12).

2. Press the [DELAY] pedal while holding down the [EDIT]

button.

The display shows “Pd” then “Up”.

3. Move the heel of the expression pedal all the way down,

then release the pedal and press the [WRITE] button.

The display shows “dn”.

4. Move the toe of the expression pedal all the way down,

then release the pedal and press the [WRITE] button.

A value indicating the current stiness (sensitivity) of the expression

pedal switch appears in the display.

Value: 1–9

MEMO

If the display ashes in Steps 3 and 4, press the expression pedal

again, then press the [WRITE] button.

5. Use the [BANK ] and [BANK ] pedals to adjust the

stiness (sensitivity) of the expression pedal switch.

The lower the value, the more easily the switch will respond, even

when pressed lightly.

MEMO

This is set to “5” when shipped from the factory.

6. Press the [WRITE] button.

The setting is saved in memory.

Convenient Functions

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Adjusting the Settings for the [CTL]

(Control) Pedal

In Memory Mode of the ME-80, using the [CTL] pedal lets you

turn multiple eects on and o simultaneously, or switch the

setting value of a specied eect setting knob to a particular value

immediately (one knob at a time). You can save the setting of the

[CTL] pedal to each patch.

Adjusting the Functions of the Pedals

1. Press the [MEMORY/MANUAL] pedal to switch to Memory

Mode (p. 12).

2. Press the [CTL] button to switch to CTL Setting Mode.

Turning multiple eects on and o

3. Select the eects you want to turn on and o by pressing

the corresponding pedals.

To cancel a selection, press that pedal once again.

The pedal indicators of the eects that want to turn and o blinks.

Setting the value for a particular knob

3. Adjust the knob to the desired value.

To discard the knob settings, make an eect on/o setting.

* You can’t specify the setting of each eect’s TYPE knob.

MEMO

You can check the eect specied with the [MEMORY/MANUAL]

pedal before carrying out patch-write procedure.

4. Save the setting by following “Saving Tones (Patch Write)”

(p. 12) procedure.

Specifying How Pedals Behave When

Pressed

The eect specied with Step 3 can either be switched with each

press of the pedal (TOGGLE), or only be turned on while the pedal is

pressed (MOMENTARY).

The original factory settings are TOGGLE when the eect’s on/o is

assigned and MOMENTARY when the value of the knob is assigned.

1. When in Memory Mode, press the [CTL] button twice.

The unit switches to the setting mode for TOGGLE/MOMENTARY.

2. Use the [BANK ] and [BANK ] pedals to choose the

setting.

Display Settings Explanation

to

TOGGLE

The eect switches with each press of the

pedal (factory setting when the eect’s on/

o is assigned).

mo

MOMENTARY

The eect turns on only while the pedal is

pressed (factory setting when the value of

the knob is assigned).

3. Press the [CTL] button again.

* To cancel the setting, press the [EXIT] button.

4. Save the settings as described in “Saving Tones (Patch

Write)” (p. 12).

MEMO

The lit or unlit state of the [CTL] pedal indicator is linked to the

state of the indicator of the highest-priority eect of those you

turn on/o, according to the internal priority order.

The priority order is as follows.

COMP/FX1 > OD/DS > MOD > DELAY > PREAMP > EQ/FX2 >

REVERB > PEDAL FX

CTL Setting Mode indication

• If the eect’s on/o is assigned and you are in CTL Setting Mode, “Ct” will

be shown on the display and the pedal indicator of the eect that on/o is

assigned to will blink.

The eect pedal that on/o is

assigned to blinks.

Display

• If the value of the specic knob is assigned, the indicator of the

corresponding eect will blink. Then “

Ct” and the number of the knob that

the value is assigned to will be shown on the display.

The indicator of the eect that the

value of the knob is assigned to

blinks.

1- 1- 1- 1-

1-

2-

2- 2-

2-

3- 3- 3- 3-

3-

4-

5-

Display (changes alternately)

Knob number

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Using the ME-80 Connected to a Computer via USB

Before Connecting via USB

With the ME-80, you can use USB to transmit both digital audio

signals and MIDI messages between the ME-80 and your computer.

Installing the USB Driver

By using the dedicated driver, you can record, play back, and edit

audio with high-quality sound and stable timing, and control the

ME-80 using MIDI.

You can download the ME-80 driver from the Roland local website

(http://www.roland.com/).

You must install the driver before you make USB connections.

The program and procedures for installing the driver may vary

according to your operating environment; carefully read the

Readme included in the downloaded le.

Connecting the Computer

Make connections as shown in the illustration below.

Transmitting/Receiving Audio Signals

Between a Computer and the ME-80

The ME-80’s sound can be recorded on a computer, and sound from

the computer can be played through the ME-80’s Gt. AMP OUTPUT

jacks or REC OUT/PHONES jack.

USB audio ow

USB

LEVEL

USB

LOOPBACK

USB DIRECT

MONITOR

USB

DRY REC

ME-80

USB IN

USB OUT

INPUT

Gt. AMP

OUTPUT

REC OUT

PHONES

ME-80 Eects

ON OFF

* For details on how to switch the audio input on the computer

software, refer to the manual for the software you’re using.

Setting the USB audio

You can change the audio signal ow to suit your purpose. For

details, refer to “Making Global Settings (System Settings)” (p. 18).

List of Settings Explanation

USB LEVEL

Adjusts the level of the audio input from the

computer that will be mixed with the sound

processed by the ME-80’s eects.

USB DIRECT MONITOR

Switches the output of the ME-80 sound to the Gt.

AMP OUTPUT and REC OUT/PHONES jacks.

USB LOOPBACK

Switches the audio input from the computer to

the USB OUT.

USB DRY REC

Switches the guitar sound from USB OUT to go

through the ME-80’s eects.

The audio input from the computer is mixed with

the ME-80’s Gt. AMP OUTPUT (the eect sound of

guitar).

Transmitting MIDI Messages Between

the Computer and the ME-80

You can control the ME-80, edit tones, and manage patches by

using your DAW software and the special ME-80 software in your

computer.

Using the special ME-80 software

By using the special ME-80 software, you can do the operations

shown below.

• You can edit the settings of patches in the user banks.

• You can set names for patches in the user banks.

• You can change the order of patches in the user banks or

exchange patches.

• You can download patches to the unit easily via the Patch

Download website.

• You can save a backup of the settings of the patches in the user

banks and the unit, and restore the settings to those you saved

as a backup.

You can download the special ME-80 software from the Roland

website (http://www.roland.com/). For details on how to use, refer

to the Readme for the software you’re using.

Switching Patch Numbers

When the ME-80 receives Program Change messages from your

DAW software, its patches are simultaneously switched.

Receiving Control Change Messages

You can control specied parameters during a performance by

receiving Control Change messages.

Information transmittable via MIDI

Pedal Control Change Value

Expression Pedal

CC16

(general purpose

controller 1)

0 to 127

[CTL] pedal

CC80

(general purpose

controller 5)

When the pedal is pressed: 127

When the pedal is released: 0

* For details on how to set the MIDI channel for transmitting/

receiving Control Changes, refer to “Making Global Settings

(System Settings)” (p. 18).

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Making Global Settings (System Settings)

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Settings that are shared by the entire ME-80 are called “system

settings.”

System Setting Procedure

1. Press the [MEMORY/MANUAL] pedal to switch to Manual

Mode (p. 12).

2. Press the [EDIT] button to choose the item you want to

set.

The item switches with each press of the [EDIT] button.

3. Choose the setting value with the [BANK ] and

[BANK ] pedals.

4. Press the [WRITE] button.

The setting is saved in memory.

List of Settings

Item Display Explanation

Knob operation

n0

The value changes immediately as

the knob is turned (factory setting).

n1

The value changes once the

knob is turned past the position

corresponding to the currently set

value.

USB LEVEL

LO to L9

Adjusts the level of the audio input

from the computer that will be

mixed with the sound processed by

the ME-80’s eects.

Item Display Explanation

USB DIRECT

MONITOR

*

d1 at power on

D0

The sound of the ME-80 will not be

output to the REC OUT/PHONES

jack and Gt. AMP OUTPUT jacks.

D1

The sound of the ME-80 will be

output to the REC OUT/PHONES

jack and Gt. AMP OUTPUT jacks.

USB LOOPBACK

B0

The input from the computer will

not be output to USB OUT.

B1

The input from the computer will

be output to USB OUT.

USB DRY REC

R0

The sound of guitar being output

from USB OUT will be processed by

the ME-80’s eects.

R1

The sound of guitar being output

from USB OUT will not be processed

by the ME-80’s eects.

MIDI channel

settings

c1 to c9,

c.0 to c.6

ch. 1 to ch. 9,

ch. 10 to ch. 16

Output settings

while tuning

T0

The sound will not be output while

tuning.

T1

The direct sound will be output

while tuning.

Control operations

when switching

banks

H0

When you press the bank pedal to

switch the bank, the patch doesn’t

change although the display

changes. The bank and the patch

number are conrmed by pressing

the number pedal, then the patch

changes to the next one.

H1

The patch changes to the next one

as soon as you press either the bank

pedal or the number pedal.

Control operations

when switching to

Manual Mode

m0

When you switch to Manual Mode,

the current knob positions will

aect the sound.

m1

When you switch to Manual Mode,

the setting stays the same as when

in Memory Mode.

Auto O settings

o0

The power will not turn o

automatically.

o1

The power will automatically turn

o when 10 hours have passed

since you last played or operated

the ME-80 (Factory Setting).

The following procedure restores the factory-set state for all

settings stored in the ME-80 (user patches, tuner reference pitch,

knob response type), with the exception of the expression pedal

adjustment (p. 15).

1. Press the [MEMORY/MANUAL] pedal to switch to Manual

Mode (p. 12).

2. Press the [MOD] pedal while holding down the [EDIT]

button.

“FA” appears in the display.

3. Press the [WRITE] button.

The Tuning Guide ashes.

4. Press the [WRITE] button again.

The display ashes and the factory reset is executed.

* Never turn o the power while Factory Reset is in progress.

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