The MS-3 Multi Effects Switcher is a new-concept pedalboard solution that maximizes your creative options by combining a world-class multi-effects engine and multi-pedal switcher in one small, dedicated unit. Now, anyone can put together a professional effects system that’s incredibly compact, extremely light, and versatile enough to achieve nearly any sound imaginable. The MS-3 is a sonic powerhouse capable of running six internal pedal effects at once while seamlessly integrating three of your favorite external pedals. It also offers deep rig control capabilities, allowing you to switch amp channels, adjust effects in real time, work with MIDI devices, and more. With the MS-3, it’s easy to create a portable board or fly rig without the compromises associated with traditional loop switchers and all-in-one multi-effects units.
- Powerful integrated solution for creating a compact professional pedalboard
- Unlimited sound creation with six simultaneous pedal effects and audio loops for connecting three external pedals
- 112 built-in effects types for guitar and bass, including delays, reverbs, mod/pitch effects, overdrives, distortions, and more
- Intuitive user interface for easy patch creation
- Backlit LCD, editing knobs, and panel LEDs for on/off status of loops and effects
- Control assign, wave pedal, and other functions for deep real-time expression
- Equipped with numerous jacks for amp channel switching, effects control, and more
- MIDI output for working with MIDI-enabled effects
- Built-in tuner, noise suppressor, and global EQ
- USB for patch creation and backup via free MS-3 Editor/Librarian software
- Specifications
- Modes
- Memory mode/Manual mode
- Loops
- 3
- AD Conversion
- 24 bits + AF method
AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.
- DA Conversion
- 24 bits
- Sampling Frequency
- 44.1 kHz
- Effects
- 112 types
- Patches
- 200
- Nominal Input Level
- INPUT: -10 dBu
LOOPS L1–3 RETURN: -10 dBu
- Maximum Input Level
- INPUT: +7 dBu
LOOPS L1–3 RETURN: +7 dBu
- Input Impedance
- INPUT: 1 M ohms
- Nominal Output Level
- OUTPUT L/MONO, R: -10 dBu
LOOPS L1–3 SEND: -10 dBu
- Output Impedance
- OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 1 k ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance
- OUTPUT L/MONO, R: 10 k ohms or greater
LOOPS 1–3 SEND: 10 k ohms or greater
- Controls
- Number switches 1–4, MEMORY/MANUAL switch
ON/OFF button, MENU button, EDIT button, EXIT button, ENTER button
1–3 knobs
POWER switch
- Display
- Graphic LCD (132 x 32 dots, backlit LCD)
- Indicator
- Number indicators 1–4, MEMORY/MANUAL indicator
On/Off indicators (FX1, MOD1, L1–3, FX2, MOD2, DLY, REV)
- Connectors
- INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
LOOPS L1–3 SEND jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
LOOPS L1–3 RETURN jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
OUTPUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
CTL OUT CTL1/2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
CTL IN EXP1 CTL1/2 jack, CTL IN EXP2 CTL3/4 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
USB COMPUTER port: USB type B
MIDI OUT connector
DC IN jack
- Power Supply
- AC adaptor
- Current Draw
- 280 mA
- Accessories
- AC adaptor
Rubber feet x 4
Owner’s manual
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
- Options (sold separately)
- Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7
Expression pedal: EV-30, FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5
- Size and Weight
- Width
- 246 mm
9-11/16 inches
- Depth
- 97 mm
3-7/8 inches
- Height
- 68 mm
2-11/16 inches
- Weight
- 1.1 kg
2 lbs 7 oz
