Boss MS-3 Multi Effects Switcher | Gear4music demo

In this demo we hear from Mark Harley, Boss UK's guitar specialist as he takes us through the feature packed Boss MS-3 multi FX switcher.

The Boss MS-3 Multi Effects Switcher is designed to maximise players' creative freedom, combining a powerful multi-effects engine with the flexibility of a multi-pedal switcher. With extensive effects and connectivity, the MS-3 makes it possible for anyone to create a professional effects system both compact and versatile enough to suit a wide range of playing styles.

Capable of running 6 different onboard effects alongside three of your favourite stompboxes, the Boss MS-3 can stand against the most powerful units on the market.

Set it up as the foundation of your rig or as the main control centre, or as a standalone unit for times when you need to travel light. Also featuring the MS-3 editor/librarian to organise and customise the pedals effects, the Boss MS-3 Multi Effects Unit is perfect for both new and seasoned players.

[randyupchurch]

...Wonderful playing, my Brother & excellent sounds!!!...I was "on-the-fence" about this product & Sir, you "SHOVED" me off-the-fence!!!...Boss owes you a commission!!!...Greetings from Southern Illinois & much peace & love...Be well...(4/10/21)

[robertmailloux]

As much as I like Boss products and I have them on my board, I bet my unused orange DS-1 the power supply is not included.
Are the drives separated with a unique output that goes to the front input of the amp and the effect in the effects loop?

[josef_g_media]

Thanks for this video - best one on youtube for showing the MS-3 capabilities. One question: what type of cable do I need to control multiple MIDI enabled devices? I have a TC delay that I am controlling through MIDI, but looks like you're controlling the three Boss flagship pedal with 1 MIDI out cable? Can you clarify what I need to do that? Thanks!!

[EuropeSomewhere]

This is a great demo of capabilities - I just wish a greater variety of styles had been played.

[MystifieR]

Hi!
I just got the MS3 a week ago. Played alive with it and loved the sound.

I would like to know, if I can split two different distortions to two amplis at same time?

Example:
Bank 01
Loop 1 - dist1 - amp1
Loop 2 - dist2 - amp2

I would like to switch one to another, like in stereo.

Thanks in advance

[lexluthorpm]

Does it power the other pedals as well?

[Eddietherocker]

Hello, with the Boss MS-3 unit
can I switch amps as well. I use two amps, one clean one for distortion, I want to be able to have presets on one bank for the clean amp, and the same for the dirty amp.
So for example
Bank 1 - chorus/delay to clean amp only.
Bank 2 - chorus/delay to dirty amp only.
I can change amps with an A/B box but not effects,
can this box combine the two.
Thanks.

[StephaneBergeronPixelyzed]

Great demo. I love my MS-3 (I'm using it in 4CM with my Katana MKII head now). I was wondewring if it would be possible for you to make the patches available. Thanks!

[razifraship]

Hi. Can I assign external wah pedal such as CryBaby to be a Whammy pedal?

[einaraarnes]

so, you dont have the midi pedals inn any of the loops of the MS-3? do you use only PCM or do you also use CCM ?

[bobbyc]

Can you show how you have these 500 pedals hooked up to the ms-3 and midi and foot controller

[roww]

Loops are not movable. Wow that is stupid.