I just ordered one. I was scared that in 2023, anything being produced anymore with modern sound quality would be some touch screen, deep menu driven nightmare. As usual, BOSS delivered. THANK YOU for making a quality sounding multieffect that doesn't work like a freaking iPad.
Dagan I was waiting on your review before I purchased the Boss ME90 to replace my ME80 and I'm sold brother. Sorry I couldn't order from PMT as I'm USA based and had to purchase from a USA based company but it was you sir who convinced me to upgrade. Love your content and thank you for all the wonderful reviews. Hopefully PMT will come to the USA in the future. Cheers!!
I have the ME80 absolutely love it, it's a solid unit, I was wondering when Boss would release a new version, Def going to compare the two, most likely will grab the 90, great stuff
I remember buying a couple of multi-effects units by Ibanez in 1983...2 years after their release in 1981. The UE 400 & the UE 405. They each had 4 effects plus an effects loop to place your own 5th pedal in the chain. A nice touch was that you could change the order of effects by turning a knob on each effect from 1 to 5. Built well too... a friend is still using his UE 400 to this day! This isn't the first video I've heard that Boss invented the multi-effects unit in 1985... but the Ibanez preceded them by a few years. Just some trivia to pass along. Cheers!!!
But the UE400 and UE405 is a rack unit. Not a fair comparison to an effects pedal unit. It seems BOSS did indeed make the first portable multi effects unit. Rack gear is not something you just throw in a bag and go.
great review. Overall a great update to this line of pedal and I will definitely be purchasing one in the near future. I particularly like the feedback function which I haven't seen before on a pedal and something I occasionally struggle with live depending on the room and setup at a gig. Even though it might be a little artificial, it's a cool feature that I can't wait to have a play with.
I still have my boss ME-70 as well such a great multi effects pedal system. This one looks just as great. I am currently running the boss GT-1000 these days.
The early ME's had Analog drives controlled digitally, which is quite astonishing in itself..Boss are a truly GREAT company. Well done,as usual, Dagan.I bought the GT1000 Core from PMT.
I’ve had so many multi FX , amps and pedals but this is really calling to me due to the lack of screens and menus, I would spend more time playing a big stomp box 🤟🏽
Not completely convinced to swap out my ME 80 just yet. Though, I'm pretty sure if I keep watching this video, Dagan will convince me to buy 2 of these.
I'm still using my ME-50 for small gigs and hosting jams. I wasn't convinced enough for my tone preferences and usage that I needed ME-80 when a few friends got them.
I'm getting one. I always like how the earlier versions were laid out but after a while the sound would wear on me and I'd stop using them. I think boss has finally nailed it. Good video and playing.
I still rock the ME-70. The 80 didn't really make me want to upgrade but I might be interested in one of these. Be cool of it could integrate with my Boss Katana 100w head
Thanks for this video. You narrate just enough to explain things..I get sooo sick of these other channels where people talk and talk and TALK! One thing’s for sure, you make that ME 90 smoke. I haven’t gotten quite there yet ( I just got it yesterday)..so I hope your system didn’t color it too much and I can get close to some of those tones. Thanks again for your straightforward, succinct video. I’ve become a fan.
I've Literally Waited THIRTY YEARS For This EXACT MultiFX Processor To Be Invented & Made Ready for the Public!! FINALLY - A Very Useable Processor That Has EVERY ONE of MY Effects and BEST OF ALL, it Doesn't cut out when switching!! Took you guys Long Enough...
Dagan's channeling Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 12:25 "Come with me...and you'll see....Dagan's got M90 admiration........". This is the M80 Ive always wanted. I love Katana's but I forget what I have set unless I plug it into Tone Studio. I love my GX-100, except now I'm into menus and stuff, or obscured assignments for the switches, especially if you borrow or buy the occasional patch. This unit is the unholy union between an ME80 and a GX-100. Ill be setting a persistent search query in the US to find one when it drops here.
Call me crazy but that "tune down" effect is where the selling point is of me 90. If more demoes show that it really does track well, then Im a buyer, no questions asked!
@RiffMusic1970 Exactly! It's fuckin expensive. Used to own one once upon a time until I ended up with my Line 6 hx stomp and hx effects. Not to mention they'll climb in price since Digitechs fallout. And while I had the mesa boogie ii suite from Neural DSP in mind to purchase as my sound, looks like I might reconsider it for me 90. And potentially selling the hx stomp for one. Life is full of surprises lol
@Bob-tp3nx I'm pretty sure it does. You need an input, output, and an effects loop. I've seen many comments saying they do plan on doing 4CM with their Boss Katana amps.
Digging how you went from the "Delta bluesy Dirt on the bottom of my boots" rock riffage straight into the "Dad that used to play guitar in a band 30 years ago" cowboy chords 🤘🤣
my opinion is a cropped version of the gt-1000, but the effects with effects control are brought to the panel for the convenience of working on stage, the sound is the same, but the possibilities are slightly less than in the gt-1000
Dagan has an unbelievable array of tricks that He pulls off flawlessly and with little effort. Just a total badass , Hes probably the best player on youtube...easily
I've been listening to guitarist's since I was a baby, and I'm one myself, and I have to say Dagan seriously plays beautifully!! You are so good, and maybe someday I can reach that level. I'm only 4 months in, so I'm a noob. But, I know music and you Sir, are an excellent guitar player.🤩🤩
I've got to get one to go dorect for small gigs and solo jams with backing tracks. This thing wiuld be perfect. So glad it has an effects loop for the Eventide pitch delay. Got to have that Steve Vai crossroads tome🤘🤘♥️
This will, IMHO, cannibalize on GX-100. Makes much more sense for a lesser price. While the touch screen on GX-100 is nice the whole UI feels like 2-gen old handheld gaming console. Hell, I just happily settled with Line6 Helix and now I'm thinking about getting back to BOSS because of ME-90. Even if just for backup EDIT: Also it will be very strong in similarly priced competition. Like Ampero, Valteon GP, Headrush MX5. It kinda boggles me that Boss didn't come up with something like this when the AIRD technology was brand new - with or few months after GT-1000
I currently have a Line 6 Firehawk. It has been outdated the instant it came out and have been looking to replace it, especially after buying an EVH Iconic. This demo may have convinced me to replace it.
So at 5:16 you mentioned you can go straight into front of amp on clean channel and use pre amp sounds. Is this actually true as I’ve seen other reports that you need to turn amp sims off. Or are amp sims something different? Cheers from 🇦🇺
Hi I would love one of these but I have a question . My lack of tech no how . Would the ME90 go through my Roland cube street ex it’s the only unit I have at the minute . Thanks guys
I'm thinking of ordering one, does it serve as an audio interface as well? I need a multi-effects unit that can't easily hook up with my DAW for recording. Anyone know?
Best rocking tones I've heard from dragon the 🐉 dragon... I bet you played this till your fingers lit up... You need this for your style... bloody well Lite it up thru the night ..
Am thinking about buying this but I can only run it through an amp and I have either the choice of the Yamaha THR10x or the Spark 40. Should I bother or not? The Spark already has many effects so I am really unsure if it is worth bothering. Any suggestions are welcome.
Boss needs to thinker this new ME90 processor into the newer version of Katana or replace some of the tones on the Dual Cube LX... Great review Dagan, as always!
I use ME-50 as my #2 rig for small gigs & jams. R U serious? So many of them to choose from. I use DST+ or GUV with Drive 10, Bottom 7, Tone 7 and Level 5. Tone Modify on Enhance. I roll the guitar volume to 6/7 for rhythm and 10 for leads. Every guitar sounds good thru it
I had a Boss ME-5 I bought used back in the late 80s. I'm old as dirt! LOL! I ran a stereo guitar rig. Have you recovered from the stunt driving/restringing the tele? That was INSANE!
Is that "Centa OD" setting supposed to be like a Klon Centaur? He wasn't really clear but that's what I believe it is, and it sounded pretty good! As did the Big Muff, I would like to hear the Rat too! Its cool that they're modeling more specific overdrive sounds rather than 'Modern' 'Classic' and the like that appeared on the earlier MEs.
Absolutely!!! I've been giging the ME 80 for 10 years and it's still perfect & mint cause I have a padded suitcase I use. 3 boss pedals are almost the price of this thing. It's loaded with Boss Pedals Inside. Through your Origen 20 this thing will sound amazing and inspiring. 👍
I just ordered one. I was scared that in 2023, anything being produced anymore with modern sound quality would be some touch screen, deep menu driven nightmare. As usual, BOSS delivered. THANK YOU for making a quality sounding multieffect that doesn't work like a freaking iPad.
I loved the ME30, the ME70 and the ME80. The more they look like a pedalboard with a lot of single pedals, the more I love them!!
I think that in my advanced age, I judge amp sims/modelers by how well they do a distorted tone.
Dagan always does the best demos
Incredibly in-depth and helpful review. Thanks for all of the examples you provided - and extremely well played! I'm sold.
Dagan I was waiting on your review before I purchased the Boss ME90 to replace my ME80 and I'm sold brother. Sorry I couldn't order from PMT as I'm USA based and had to purchase from a USA based company but it was you sir who convinced me to upgrade. Love your content and thank you for all the wonderful reviews. Hopefully PMT will come to the USA in the future. Cheers!!
Glad I could help!
I had already ordered one today before this video showed me how cool this thing actually is. Thanks!
Great demo, Great company ❤️
excellent overview! I can see myself getting one of these.
I have the ME80 absolutely love it, it's a solid unit, I was wondering when Boss would release a new version, Def going to compare the two, most likely will grab the 90, great stuff
Just ordered this😊 can't wait
great demo Dagan... brilliant
i had the me80 before i got into pedals and making my own board, this thing rocks!!
Nice playing as always
I remember buying a couple of multi-effects units by Ibanez in 1983...2 years after their release in 1981. The UE 400 & the UE 405. They each had 4 effects plus an effects loop to place your own 5th pedal in the chain. A nice touch was that you could change the order of effects by turning a knob on each effect from 1 to 5. Built well too... a friend is still using his UE 400 to this day! This isn't the first video I've heard that Boss invented the multi-effects unit in 1985... but the Ibanez preceded them by a few years. Just some trivia to pass along. Cheers!!!
But the UE400 and UE405 is a rack unit. Not a fair comparison to an effects pedal unit.
It seems BOSS did indeed make the first portable multi effects unit.
Rack gear is not something you just throw in a bag and go.
I knew I could count on Dagan to explain it better than anyone else. Cheers mate!
great review. Overall a great update to this line of pedal and I will definitely be purchasing one in the near future. I particularly like the feedback function which I haven't seen before on a pedal and something I occasionally struggle with live depending on the room and setup at a gig. Even though it might be a little artificial, it's a cool feature that I can't wait to have a play with.
Received mine today from PMT.....bloody awesome!
Nice demo. This is definitely on my list.
That's a great looking and sounding Strat!
Another great demo sir , I have got to get that pedal board
Like a BOSS!😎
How have they not capitalized on that yet? 😆
I still have my boss ME-70 as well such a great multi effects pedal system. This one looks just as great. I am currently running the boss GT-1000 these days.
I was going to buy ME-80 couple months back, but decide to do that later in autumn when i have more time to play. Lucky me!
Worth watching just to listen to Dagan’s playing
Excellent review. I hope they release a bass version of this sometime soon.
Use it on bass. If they can use it on 7 or 8 string guitars, it's probably good for an electric bass.
Excellent review!
I must be old I had the Boss ME-5 and loved it recording many demos on my old Tascam Porta One four track machine lol!
Me too...bought my ME5 back in 1990, played loads of gigs with it, and had it for years. I guess I'm old too 😂
The early ME's had Analog drives controlled digitally, which is quite astonishing in itself..Boss are a truly GREAT company.
Well done,as usual, Dagan.I bought the GT1000 Core from PMT.
Nowadays, that's rare. Most units of analog drives controlled digitally are made by Sansamp.
If I remember correctly, the older GT series also have analog drive circuit....
Swear I wish I lived in the UK just so I could visit your store. Thanks for the review. Boss owes you a commission because I just bought one
Over the hills and far away the best review I've seen of the MEH-90 no JK the MElikey-90! 🤘
Boss, you not convinced me yo buy this new toy, but ...man! That guy knows how to sell!! I'd buy just for your presentation
I’ve had so many multi FX , amps and pedals but this is really calling to me due to the lack of screens and menus, I would spend more time playing a big stomp box 🤟🏽
Not completely convinced to swap out my ME 80 just yet. Though, I'm pretty sure if I keep watching this video, Dagan will convince me to buy 2 of these.
I'm still using my ME-50 for small gigs and hosting jams. I wasn't convinced enough for my tone preferences and usage that I needed ME-80 when a few friends got them.
Same here. Is the engine really noticeably better than the COSM of the ME80
I'm getting one. I always like how the earlier versions were laid out but after a while the sound would wear on me and I'd stop using them. I think boss has finally nailed it. Good video and playing.
Thanks! 🤘
I still rock the ME-70. The 80 didn't really make me want to upgrade but I might be interested in one of these. Be cool of it could integrate with my Boss Katana 100w head
Thanks for this video. You narrate just enough to explain things..I get sooo sick of these other channels where people talk and talk and TALK! One thing’s for sure, you make that ME 90 smoke. I haven’t gotten quite there yet ( I just got it yesterday)..so I hope your system didn’t color it too much and I can get close to some of those tones. Thanks again for your straightforward, succinct video. I’ve become a fan.
I've Literally Waited THIRTY YEARS For This EXACT MultiFX Processor To Be Invented & Made Ready for the Public!!
FINALLY - A Very Useable Processor That Has EVERY ONE of MY Effects and BEST OF ALL, it Doesn't cut out when switching!!
Took you guys Long Enough...
Dagan's channeling Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 12:25 "Come with me...and you'll see....Dagan's got M90 admiration........". This is the M80 Ive always wanted. I love Katana's but I forget what I have set unless I plug it into Tone Studio. I love my GX-100, except now I'm into menus and stuff, or obscured assignments for the switches, especially if you borrow or buy the occasional patch. This unit is the unholy union between an ME80 and a GX-100. Ill be setting a persistent search query in the US to find one when it drops here.
Call me crazy but that "tune down" effect is where the selling point is of me 90. If more demoes show that it really does track well, then Im a buyer, no questions asked!
Yeah, the Digitech Drop pedal is over $200 by itself.
@RiffMusic1970 Exactly! It's fuckin expensive. Used to own one once upon a time until I ended up with my Line 6 hx stomp and hx effects.
Not to mention they'll climb in price since Digitechs fallout.
And while I had the mesa boogie ii suite from Neural DSP in mind to purchase as my sound, looks like I might reconsider it for me 90. And potentially selling the hx stomp for one. Life is full of surprises lol
Same. Also would like to know if 4 cable method is possible. The manual doesn't really have anything on that nor do any of the current demos
@Bob-tp3nx I'm pretty sure it does. You need an input, output, and an effects loop. I've seen many comments saying they do plan on doing 4CM with their Boss Katana amps.
@@Bob-tp3nxit does 4 cable method - one of the other demo videos mentioned it. All that's needed is the effects loop. Times are good!!
Digging how you went from the "Delta bluesy Dirt on the bottom of my boots" rock riffage straight into the "Dad that used to play guitar in a band 30 years ago" cowboy chords 🤘🤣
The Tune down feature might have me sold on this, it sounds really good
Agree, for the price & compared to Digitech Drop or Pitchfork, it's almost a no-brainer
my opinion is a cropped version of the gt-1000, but the effects with effects control are brought to the panel for the convenience of working on stage, the sound is the same, but the possibilities are slightly less than in the gt-1000
Dagan has an unbelievable array of tricks that He pulls off flawlessly and with little effort. Just a total badass , Hes probably the best player on youtube...easily
Thank you, mate! 🤘🤘
22:21 this is what guitar heaven sounds like
I've been listening to guitarist's since I was a baby, and I'm one myself, and I have to say Dagan seriously plays beautifully!! You are so good, and maybe someday I can reach that level. I'm only 4 months in, so I'm a noob. But, I know music and you Sir, are an excellent guitar player.🤩🤩
Nice to hear from someone that "knows music" and nothing whatsoever about modesty 🤣👍
Cracking looking strat that is 🎸
I have an me25. It's still a gigalble piece of kit. But I think it's time to get new. Cheers for the video Dagan.
This is a great release for those on a budget!!
A budget? Bro it's like 500 bucks 😂
@@ThorHammer88 yes, if you buy all the pedals individually, it will go over 1000
This is tight! I had the ME-30 back in the day 👍
Niiice!
Pedaleira espetacular!!!
Love that Fender guitar❤
Awesome tone,s quality I really like Boss me 🎼🎵🎶🎸🎧
Got the Me80 but like that drop down option might have to buy this
Hello !
Is it better to connect the gt directly to the ME90 or to the amp's effects loop?
Great demo! How is it on bass?
I've got to get one to go dorect for small gigs and solo jams with backing tracks. This thing wiuld be perfect. So glad it has an effects loop for the Eventide pitch delay. Got to have that Steve Vai crossroads tome🤘🤘♥️
The X-High Gain and the X-Modded sound like a real Marshall here.
I know if anyone can convince me that I should get this product it'd be Dagan!
Is this going direct or through an external amp/cab?
This will, IMHO, cannibalize on GX-100. Makes much more sense for a lesser price. While the touch screen on GX-100 is nice the whole UI feels like 2-gen old handheld gaming console.
Hell, I just happily settled with Line6 Helix and now I'm thinking about getting back to BOSS because of ME-90. Even if just for backup
EDIT: Also it will be very strong in similarly priced competition. Like Ampero, Valteon GP, Headrush MX5. It kinda boggles me that Boss didn't come up with something like this when the AIRD technology was brand new - with or few months after GT-1000
Great video ! What kind of Fender Strat model is this ? : Fender Custom Shop
Stratocaster American Custom ???
I currently have a Line 6 Firehawk.
It has been outdated the instant it came out and have been looking to replace it, especially after buying an EVH Iconic.
This demo may have convinced me to replace it.
hey PMT give this guy an exclusive Gig DAGAN WICK SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😛😜🤪😝🤓❤🤘
Man, I still have the ME 70
When is it going to start showing in stock? I haven't seen one yet in the US.
Does this one activates CAB SIM when you plug in the headphone jack like ME-80?
still have and still use my beloved ME6 would never sell it..... awesomenesss :)
So at 5:16 you mentioned you can go straight into front of amp on clean channel and use pre amp sounds. Is this actually true as I’ve seen other reports that you need to turn amp sims off. Or are amp sims something different? Cheers from 🇦🇺
so does this thing work as an Input for Recording to PC/Apple?
Because I Think the GT-1000Core does, but its also like $300 more.
Is there a boost ? So I can have my distortion going and then boost for a solo? Manually
Hi looking at getting a gt 1000 for base pedal, does the drum machine we hear at the start of the boss Deno video a part of the machine
That tone at like 22mins mark sounded like video kill the radio star song
Which strat model is this? Looks like an ultra due to the tremolo but the pickups look like the v mod!
Hi I would love one of these but I have a question . My lack of tech no how . Would the ME90 go through my Roland cube street ex it’s the only unit I have at the minute .
Thanks guys
I'm thinking of ordering one, does it serve as an audio interface as well? I need a multi-effects unit that can't easily hook up with my DAW for recording. Anyone know?
When will be available to purchase?
i want to connect this pedal stereo with 2 blackstar debut 50r...what do you think???
Best rocking tones I've heard from dragon the 🐉 dragon... I bet you played this till your fingers lit up... You need this for your style... bloody well Lite it up thru the night ..
🤘🤘🤘
What kind of speakers did you use for this video? Directly I suppose
Is it has upgrated tone than me-80 or previous me series units?
Hi Degan if you could only have one and you were me a beginner . Would it be ME90 or GT1
Am thinking about buying this but I can only run it through an amp and I have either the choice of the Yamaha THR10x or the Spark 40. Should I bother or not? The Spark already has many effects so I am really unsure if it is worth bothering. Any suggestions are welcome.
just set up a patch with a basic amp, no effects , reverb or delay
Boss needs to thinker this new ME90 processor into the newer version of Katana or replace some of the tones on the Dual Cube LX... Great review Dagan, as always!
I started on an me-70 borrowed from my grandad
I didn't realise it had a detune, that makes it perfect... but how does the headphone out sound?? Nobody ever covers it on these sorts of demos!
The "Pure Imagination" - Inspired by Buckethead? - Love this pedal!
Is there enough here to upgrade from the ME80 ?
Dagan for PM!
Returned my me 90 today,deleted all my channels i worked hours on a couple times,will stick with my me 80
Currently using the Boss ME50 - good pedal but horrible distortion/overdrive. This sounds better
I use ME-50 as my #2 rig for small gigs & jams. R U serious? So many of them to choose from. I use DST+ or GUV with Drive 10, Bottom 7, Tone 7 and Level 5. Tone Modify on Enhance. I roll the guitar volume to 6/7 for rhythm and 10 for leads. Every guitar sounds good thru it
Is it worth getting this if I have a boss katana amp
I had a Boss ME-5 I bought used back in the late 80s. I'm old as dirt! LOL! I ran a stereo guitar rig.
Have you recovered from the stunt driving/restringing the tele?
That was INSANE!
I wonder if putting tube booster pedal in the effects loop & switch it on all the time can instantly make this me90 has tube feel response & dynamics
I was thinking of getting this and chucking in my ToneX in the loop for the amps/gains etc. Could be a winner
Maybe I should go back to playing again.
Is that "Centa OD" setting supposed to be like a Klon Centaur? He wasn't really clear but that's what I believe it is, and it sounded pretty good! As did the Big Muff, I would like to hear the Rat too! Its cool that they're modeling more specific overdrive sounds rather than 'Modern' 'Classic' and the like that appeared on the earlier MEs.
daganius maximus graces us with his presence
if you use a shimmer with the feedbacker then its like a synth with a sustain pedal.. woahhhhh. tht would be quite handly.
is there a latency on detune?
Would this through a Marshall Origen 20 head sound any better than the effects on the Cube 40xl?
Absolutely!!! I've been giging the
ME 80 for 10 years and it's still perfect & mint cause I have a padded suitcase I use. 3 boss pedals are almost the price of this thing. It's loaded with Boss Pedals
Inside. Through your Origen 20 this thing will sound amazing and inspiring. 👍