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Some Background About BOSS
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Common Design Advantages
Heavy-duty construction Five-year warranty Easy-access battery compartment Recessed knobs Rubber pads on the top and the bottom—T Silent electronic FET switch Big pedal surface Dual-purpose LED Color-coded pedals Most important
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Effects Groups
Distortions MT-2, MD-2, DS-1, DS-2, ML-2, ST-2, BC-2, FZ-5, DS-1X Overdrives BD-2, SD-1, OS-2, OD-3, FBM-1, FDR-1, DN-2, OD-1X, SD-1w, BD-2w Booster Modulation Pedals Compression Tone Shaping Pedals Delay & Reverb Pedals , DM-2w Pitch Altering Pedals Acoustic Processors Bass Pedals Dual Function Power Supplies Loopers Twin Pedals
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BOSS AC Adapters
A Power Supply Pedal in Use
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Distortions and Overdrives
MT-2 Metal Zone 1. Insane sound 2. Sweepable mids
Recommended AC adapter
MD-2 Mega Distortion 1. Modern sound 2. Huge low end tone
Recommended AC adapter
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Distortions and Overdrives (Continued)
DS-1 Distortion
1. The standard 2. Very dynamic
Recommended AC adapter
DS-2 TURBO Distortion 1. Two types of sounds: Distortion & Turbo 2. Turbo can be externally switched
Recommended AC adapter
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Distortions and Overdrives (Continued)
ML-2 Metal Core 1. Ultra-heavy distortion with sharp edged attack for crushing metal riffs 2. LOW control for heavy, low tone Recommended AC adapter
ST-2 Power Stack 1. Exact sound and feel of British amp stack 2. SOUND knob dials in tones of three different amps Recommended AC adapter
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Distortions and Overdrives (Continued)
BC-2 Combo Drive 1. Exact sound and feel of AC-series British combo amps 2. Three amp tones: Clean, Crunch, Drive Recommended AC adapter
FZ-5 Fuzz 1. Vintage sounds inspired by famous fuzz pedals of the 60s and 70s 2. BOOST control for more aggressive tones Recommended AC adapter
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DS-1X Distortion A rebirth of the legendary DS-1, the special edition BOSS DS-1X uses advanced MDP technology to create an incredible range of distortion sounds with amazing articulation and dynamic range-without coloring the tone of your guitar. It has distinctive special paint and chrome knobs, which along with its superb tone set it apart from other pedals.
1. Special edition premium BOSS pedal Recommended AC adapter
2. Superb tone and dynamics
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Distortions and Overdrives (Continued)
BD-2 Blues Driver loud 1. Tweed in a pedal 2. Loud!
Recommended AC adapter
SD-1 SUPER OverDrive 1. Keeps your natural tone 2. Real amp sound
Recommended AC adapter
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Distortions and Overdrives (Continued)
OS-2 OverDrive/Distortion 1. Most versatile Compact OD/DS 2. Overdrive, distortion, or both
Recommended AC adapter
OD-3 OverDrive 1. Huge stack sound 2. See above...
Recommended AC adapter
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Distortions and Overdrives (Continued)
FBM-1 1. Exact sound of a 1959 Fender Bassman amp in a pedal 2. Perfect pre-gain pedal
Recommended AC adapter
FDR-1 1. Exact sound of a 1963 Fender Deluxe Reverb amp in a pedal 2. Perfect pre-gain pedal
Recommended AC adapter
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DN-2 Dyna Drive The DN-2 uses unique technology to create overdrive based on picking intensity. Picking softly can produce a clean, clear sound, while picking harder produces a powerful heavy overdrive sound.
1. Powerful transition from clean to heavy overdrive by picking strength
2. Unique expressive capabilities Recommended AC adapter
OD-1X OverDrive
A modern version of the famous OD-1, the special edition BOSS OD-1X uses advanced MDP technology to create an incredible range of overdrive tones with amazing articulation and dynamic range-without coloring the tone of your guitar. It has distinctive special paint and chrome knobs, which along with its superb tone set it apart from other pedals.
1. Special edition premium BOSS pedal based on the original OD-1
Recommended 2. Superb tone and dynamics AC adapter
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Distortions and Overdrives: Overdrives
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BD-2W Blues Driver Waza Craft pedals are BOSS's own customized pedals. They have two sounds, selected by a switch: the sound of the original pedal, and the additional customized sound. The Waza Craft BD-2w has the standard sound of a Blues Driver, plus new body and sustain from the Waza Craft custom tone. 1. Blues Driver customized by BOSS 2. Two sounds: original BD-2, plus new body and sustain Recommended AC adapter
SD-1W SUPER OverDrive The SD-1W is the Waza Craft customized version of the legendary SD-1. Like the other Waza Craft pedals, it has a switch that selects two distinct sounds: in Standard mode, it is a standard SD-1, while Custom mode gives you new tonal range and gain. 1. Super OverDrive customized by BOSS 2. Two sounds; original SD-1 plus new tonal range and gain
Recommended AC adapter
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Booster
FB-2 Feedbacker/Booster 1. Advanced booster pedal with three boost types 2. Controllable, natural feedback at Recommended any volume AC adapter
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Modulation Pedals
CH-1 SUPER Chorus 1. Warm, thick sound 2. Tone control
Recommended AC adapter
CE-5 Chorus Ensemble 1. Wide frequency response 2. Two unique tone filters
Recommended AC adapter
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Modulation Pedals (Continued)
BF-3 Flanger 1. Stereo flanging for guitar & bass 2. Tap tempo w/ pedal
Recommended AC adapter
PH-3 Phase Shifter 1. Classic & modern phaser sounds 2. Unique modes: Unidirectional, Step, Tap Tempo Recommended AC adapter
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Modulation Pedals (Continued)
TR-2 Tremolo 1. True vintage tremolo sound 2. Unique WAVE control
Recommended AC adapter
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Compression Pedal
CS-3 Compression 1. Sustain without distortion 2. Tone control
Recommended AC adapter
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Tone-Shaping Pedals
GE-7 Graphic Equalizer 1. Seven bands of EQ 2. Separate Master Volume
Recommended AC adapter
AW-3 Dynamic Wah 1. Automatic & touch wah 2. Guitar & Bass inputs
Recommended AC adapter
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Tone-Shaping Pedals (Continued)
AC-3 Acoustic Simulator 1. Makes an electric guitar sound acoustic 2. Four sound modes Recommended AC adapter
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Delay & Reverb Pedals
DD-3 Digital Delay 1. 800 ms delay time 2. Hold feature
Recommended AC adapter
DD-7 Digital Delay 1. 6400 ms delay time 2. Unique modes: Modulation delay, analog, and 40-second looper
Recommended AC adapter
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Delay & Reverb Pedals (Continued)
RV-5 Digital Reverb 1. Stereo studio reverb in a pedal 2. Six reverb modes
Recommended AC adapter
FRV-1 1. Reverb unit 2. Perfect for vintage reverb tone
Recommended AC adapter
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Delay & Reverb Pedals (Continued)
TE-2 Tera Echo Using it can produce modern echo sounds no other pedal can make. It can also special echo effecst based on how you play, Freeze function, so you can hold a sound and play over it, even with echo. 1. New and very unique dynamic echo sounds 2. Freeze function holds a sound Recommended while you play over it AC adapter
DM-2W Analog Delay DM-2W is a reimagined and customized version of the original BOSS DM-2 Analog Delay. Like the other Waza Craft pedals, it has two modes: Standard, which is the same famous sound and specs as the original DM-2, and Custom, which has an enhanced sound and double the delay time.
1. Reimagined version of original BOSS DM-2 Analog Delay 2. Custom Mode provides enhanced delay sound and doubled delay time
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Pitch-Altering Pedals
OC-3 SUPER Octave 1. Polyphonic Octaves 2. Guitar & Bass inputs
Recommended AC adapter
PS-6 Harmonist 1. 2- and 3-voice intelligent pitch- shifter for single notes & chords 2. S-Bend function produces whammy bar and extreme pitch- bend effects Recommended AC adapter
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Pitch-Altering Pedals (Continued)
MO-2 Multi Overtone 1. Multi-string guitar sounds 2. Three unique tone modes Recommended AC adapter
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Acoustic Processors
AD-3 Acoustic Processor 1. Complete acoustic preamp in a floor unit 2. Auto anti-feedback
Recommended AC adapter
AD-8 Acoustic Processor 1. COSM-modeled acoustic guitar sounds 2. Built-in EQ, Reverb, Tuner & COSM mics Recommended AC adapter
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Compact Pedals for Bass
SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer 1. Real synth sounds from any bass guitar 2. Hold function
Recommended AC adapter
ODB-3 Bass Overdrive 1. Overdrive for bass 2. Mix feature
Recommended AC adapter
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Compact Pedals for Bass (Continued)
GEB-7 Bass Equalizer 1. Seven bands of bass EQ 2. Separate master volume
Recommended AC adapter
CEB-3 Bass Chorus 1. Chorus for bass 2. Effects highs only, for clarity
Recommended AC adapter
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Compact Pedals for Bass (Continued)
LMB-3 Bass Limiter Enhancer 1. Control excess dynamics 2. Enhance function for better presence
Recommended AC adapter
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Dual-Purpose Pedals
LS-2 Line Selector 1. Power supply & loop select function 2. Volume control for each loop
Recommended AC adapter
NS-2 Noise Suppressor 1. Noise reduction function 2. Powers other pedals
Recommended AC adapter
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Dual-Purpose Pedals (Continued)
TU-3 Chromatic Tuner 1. Super-accurate chromatic automatic tuner in a pedal 2. Powers other pedals Recommended AC adapter
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Loopers
RC-3 Loop Station 1. Three hours of stereo loop recording 2. Tons of features: USB, 99 memory Recommended locations, much more AC adapter
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Twin Pedals
RC-30 Loop Station
1. Digital loop recorder with Recommended three-hour stereo recording AC adapter 2. Two recording tracks can play back two loops at a time
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Twin Pedals (Continued)
DD-20 Giga Delay 1. Super long delay time: 23 seconds Recommended 2. Seamless program change AC adapter
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Twin Pedals (Continued)
RT-20 Rotary Ensemble 1. Four rotary sound modes 2. Incredible color display
Recommended AC adapter
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Twin Pedals (Continued)
RE-20 Space Echo 1. Amazing simulation of the famous RE-201 Space Echo 2. Control parameters such
as Rate, Intensity via Recommended expression pedal AC adapter
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Twin Pedals (Continued)
SL-20 Slicer 1. 50 slice patterns and arpeggios 2. Tap tempo, several output Recommended modes, including unique AC adapter “3-D” panning
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Twin Pedals (Continued)
VE-20 Vocal Performer 1. Powerful effects processor for vocalists 2. Pitch correction, instant Recommended harmonies, reverb, much AC adapter more
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V-Guitar Processors
GR-D V-Guitar Distortion
1. Unique polyphonic distortion/synth Recommended pedal for GK-equipped guitars AC adapter 2. Four tone types and four memories 3. Solo function for instant lead tones
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V-Guitar Processors (Continued)
GR-S V-Guitar Space
1. Unique synth, pad and other sounds Recommended AC adapter 2. Four sound types with four memories 3. Freeze function sustains tones for solo backing or ambience
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RESOURCES ®
BOSS U.S. and Roland U.S. Website
BossUS.com RolandUS.com • TurboStart Owner÷s Manuals
Other Resources
• All Access • Livewire
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RESOURCES (Continued)
Product Support
BOSS and Roland Sales Representative
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