

Once your pedals are connected, you’re able to switch the loops on/off individually, and position the MS-3’s onboard effects around them any way you want.Ĭonnection options fill the MS-3’s rear panel. With the three audio loops in the MS-3, you can bring your favorite drive pedals and other stompboxes into the mix. And with the handy global EQ, it’s easy to adjust your overall sound for different amps and performance venues. The MS-3 also includes a built-in tuner, plus a dedicated noise suppressor that can be tweaked for the needs of each patch. And if you’re a bass player, the MS-3 features a number of effects types specially optimized for use with bass.

A history of BOSS effects processing is at your creative command, from overdrives, distortions, and delays to pitch and modulation effects, reverbs, and more. A World of BOSS Guitar and Bass Effectsĭerived from the BOSS GT series, the multi-effects engine in the MS-3 offers 112 effects types that are organized into six simultaneous categories.


The MS-3 also functions as ultra-compact standalone effects unit that’s perfect for everyone from traveling pros to beginning players. By integrating a loop switcher and rig controller with a BOSS multi-effects engine, the MS-3 gives you the best of all worlds without any of the downsides. Alternately, you can get a small multi-effects unit that does it all in one box, but then you have to give up using your favorite stomps. On top of that, the pedals, components, and cabling quickly add up to a surprisingly hefty price tag. But the downside is that it’s big and heavy, and simply too much for certain gigs. Building a serious pedalboard with an advanced loop switcher and tons of pedals is really cool, and the right way to go for many situations. Until now, it’s been a real challenge to create a pro-level custom effects system that’s both portable and powerful. MS-3 Multi Effects Switcher: The Easy Way to Build a Compact Pedalboard with Professional Performance Video: MS-3 Multi Effects Switcher Featuring Poly-Math Read on to learn more about the MS-3 and all the great benefits it can bring to any performance setup. The MS-3 is amazingly compact, and offers impressive flexibility to cover all sorts of uses. In one integrated package, you get a top-level BOSS multi-effects engine combined with audio loop switching and master rig control capabilities derived from our dedicated ES-8 and ES-5 switchers. A Powerful, Space-Saving Effects Solution for Pedalboards and Travel RigsīOSS has recently released the MS-3 Multi Effects Switcher, an innovative new product that offers a ton of versatile effects options for guitarists and bassists.
