Some will say that nothing beats a pedalboard, I hear that, and even though mine is modest (3 pedals in total) I understand the advantages. However, the ME80 immediately won me over: it has the spirit, the sound remains very usable, and all that for much less than a nearly equivalent setup. I had already tried the Zoom and Korg multi-effects (entry-level) without ever being satisfied. The sound design was limited and unrewarding, the modulated sounds appeared hollow, and the OD/distortions sounded cheap. The ME80 is very well built and finished. The many knobs seem very solid. The expression pedal also feels well made. In terms of sound, as usual with multi-effects, there are hits and misses, but it covers all styles... However, let's forget the few factory presets, this machine is meant to easily create your own sounds, and it can be formidable in that regard. Of course, the beast has flaws, notably the octaver which is clearly approximate (the 70 had the same issue), overly complex sounds can be difficult to mix and often tend to saturate. Beyond that, it's unbeatable value for money, and coupled with my small pedalboard, it's even more possibilities... at 279, I can only highly recommend it even if, as a final downside, the USB cable is not included in the box...... (Show more)
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Posted on 01/03/2014
By Bertrand L.
I give my opinion after 3 months of use:
Very good product, not perfect but very good. A little disappointed at first with the distortions that I found chemical (I play on an old Marshall Valvestate with muddy distortions) but after playing more I realize that the distortions are simply "clean".
Personally, I love the "BLUES" distortion.
The amp simulation is not bad since it adds even more distortions.
Chorus echo reverb: 20 out of 20. I am currently discovering the other effects as I am not familiar at all with flanger and co.
The expression pedal travel is too short, a pity.
Great product, I recommend it.
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Posted on 23/08/2016
By Bertrand C.
Excellent product, although normal coming from Boss who is a reference in effects. Only small drawback, the compressor is located in an effect section, which paralyzes the rest for those who add a compressor at the beginning of the chain. I still recommend it
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Posted on 13/12/2015
By Guillaume M.
Quick start, for the sound we go from surprise to surprise excellent, contrary to what I had read the effects for playing Metal which I am a fan of are perfect !! "+" the USB applications simply Super PS: I play with EMG 81 microphones
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Posted on 08/01/2016
By Christophe D.
I had already ordered this product. I recommended it for a friend.
Good equipment, compact, ergonomic, with a set of effects not exhaustive but close.
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Posted on 25/03/2022
By Philippe TEFFO
Excellent value for money and good quality sounds. 1 to 2 hours are enough to master the general operation
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Posted on 18/05/2022
By Pascal Ginioux
ipec, very well designed, easy to use, the sound of boss pedals! all in the same box, excellent!!!
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Posted on 12/11/2015
By Pascal C.
Super complete and quite easy once the learning period is over. Super quality as always at Boss
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Posted on 16/12/2021
By Jean-Christophe Vagnot
A killer, with computer software to add sound banks on the fly, really excellent.
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Posted on 10/12/2015
By Jérémie K.
whoa more than good a marvel buy! buy! buy! I made some jealous
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Posted on 12/01/2017
By Jacques T.
great effects pedalboard, I'm having a blast, easy to use
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Posted on 03/01/2017
By Jean-luc B.
All-purpose pedal from clean sound to good distortion!
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Posted on 02/08/2017
By Gomet M.
Far exceeds my expectations, excellent amplifier
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Posted on 27/02/2016
By Faouzi S.
Very versatile and many possibilities
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Posted on 08/09/2016
By Dominique M.
Excellent! Meets my expectations.
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Posted on 12/08/2015
By Jean-paul M.