Boss ME-8 Guitar Multi Effects Pedal (Pre-Owned)

Description

Released in the mid-1990s, the Boss ME-8 Guitar Multiple Effects processor is a classic floor unit that combines analog-style overdrive and distortion circuits with powerful digital signal processing. Designed for intuitive hands-on control, it offers up to 11 simultaneous effects modules—including compressor, EQ, modulation, delay, reverb, and Boss's proprietary noise suppressor—along with built-in amp simulation and specialty effects like Humanizer and Intelligent Ring Modulator. With an external analog loop for integrating external overdrive pedals, dedicated footswitches for patch selection or manual parameter toggling, and input connections for expression pedals, the ME-8 remains a versatile and durable choice for vintage digital multi-effects enthusiasts.

Key Features

• 11 simultaneous effect categories including Compression, Overdrive/Distortion, EQ/Humanizer, Harmonist, Pitch Shifter, Modulation (Chorus/Flanger/Phaser/Tremolo), Delay, Reverb, Noise Suppressor, and Amp Simulator
• Integrated analog External Overdrive Send/Return loop for patching in favorite standalone drive pedals
• 50 factory preset patches and 50 user-rewritable memory slots
• Manual mode for traditional pedalboard-style individual effect switching
• Specialty effects such as Feedbacker, Slow Attack, Ring Modulator, and Pedal Wah (via expression pedal)
• 3-character, 7-segment LED display for clear parameter and bank navigation
• Dedicated jack inputs for external footswitches, expression pedals, and tap tempo

Specifications

• A/D Conversion: 18-bit Delta Sigma Method
• D/A Conversion: 20-bit, 4x Oversampling
• Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz
• Patches: 50 User + 50 Preset + Manual Settings
• Nominal Input Level: -20 dBm
• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
• Nominal Output Level: -20 dBm
• Output Impedance: 5.7 kΩ
• Inputs: 1/4" Mono Guitar Input, 1/4" External OD Return
• Outputs: 2 x 1/4" Mono Outputs (L/Mono, R), 1/8" Stereo Headphones Output, 1/4" External OD Send
• Control Connections: 1/4" Manual Remote Jack, 1/4" Tuner Remote Jack, 1/4" Expression Pedal Jack, 1/4" Tempo In Jack
• Power Supply: AC 14V AC Power Adapter (Boss BRC Series)
• Current Draw: 500mA
• Dimensions: 16-5/8" (W) x 8-1/8" (D) x 2-3/16" (H) / 422 mm x 206 mm x 55 mm
• Weight: 4 lbs 14 oz / 2.2 kg