Boss MD-500 Modulation Pedal

Sampling Frequency:

96 kHz

AD/DA Conversion:

32 bits

Processing:

32-bit floating point

Modes:

12 modes
CHORUS
FLANGER
PHASER
CLASSIC VIBE
VIBRATO
TREMOLO
DIMENSION
RING MOD
ROTARY
FILTER
SLICER
OVERTONE

Memory:

198 (99 banks x 2 [A] [B]), 297 (99 banks x 3 [A] [B] [C])

Nominal Input Level:

INPUT A/MONO, B: -10 dBu

Maximum Input Level:

INPUT A/MONO, B: +8 dBu

Input Impedance:

INPUT A/MONO, B: 1 M ohm

Nominal Output Level:

OUTPUT A/MONO, B: -10 dBu

Maximum Output Level:

OUTPUT A/MONO, B: +8 dBu

Output Impedance:

OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 2 k ohms

Recommended Load Impedance:

OUTPUT A/MONO, B: 20 k ohms or greater

Bypass:

Buffered bypass or True bypass (with relays)

Controls:

A switch, B switch, TAP/CTL switch
DOWN button, UP button, EXIT button, EDIT button
MODE knob, RATE/VALUE knob, DEPTH knob, E.LEVEL knob, PARAM 1 knob, PARAM 2 knob

Display:

Graphic LCD (128 x 64 dots, backlit LCD)

Connectors:

INPUT (A/MONO, B) jacks, OUTPUT (A/MONO, B) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
CTL 1,2/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
USB COMPUTER port: USB type B
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
DC IN jack

Power Supply:

Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4, AC adaptor (sold separately)

Current Draw:

225 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use:

Alkaline: Approx. 4.5 hours
* These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Accessories:

Owner’s manual
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4

Options (sold separately):

AC adaptor: PSA-S series
Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-5L
Dual Footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
Expression Pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5

Width:

170 mm
6-3/4 inches

Depth:

138 mm
5-7/16 inches

Height:

62 mm
2-1/2 inches

Weight (including battery):

1.0 kg
2 lbs 4 oz