{"product_id":"boss-ms-3-multi-effects-switcher-pedalboard-effects-loop-switching-system","title":"BOSS MS-3 Multi Effects Switcher Pedalboard Effects \u0026 Loop Switching System","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBOSS MS-3 Multi Effects Switcher\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptionally powerful solution for players who want the flexibility of a multi-effects processor without giving up the individual pedals they already know and love. By combining a full-featured BOSS effects engine with \u003cstrong\u003ethree programmable external effects loops\u003c\/strong\u003e, the MS-3 lets you build a compact hybrid pedalboard that brings traditional stompboxes, onboard effects, switching, and rig control together in one system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect up to three of your favorite external pedals to the MS-3's loops, then combine them with its extensive collection of onboard effects. The external loops can be switched individually, while the MS-3's internal effects can be placed around them as needed to create complete signal chains for different songs, sounds, or playing situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes the MS-3 ideal for players who have a few pedals they consider essential—a favorite compressor, drive, fuzz, preamp, or other specialty effect—but don't necessarily want a separate stompbox for every modulation, delay, reverb, utility, and control function on their board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Complete Hybrid Pedalboard System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-3 can run \u003cstrong\u003esix internal effects simultaneously\u003c\/strong\u003e while integrating three external pedals. Its onboard effects are organized into six simultaneously available sections: FX1, FX2, MOD1, MOD2, Delay, and Reverb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e112 built-in effect types\u003c\/strong\u003e, the MS-3 covers a huge range of sounds including overdrive, distortion, compression, pitch shifting, chorus, vibrato, tremolo, flanger, phaser, delay, reverb, and much more. BOSS also includes a substantial selection of effects optimized specifically for bass, making the MS-3 an excellent choice for both guitar and bass pedalboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecall an Entire Rig with a Footswitch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-3 provides \u003cstrong\u003e200 patch locations\u003c\/strong\u003e for storing complete effects and control setups. A patch can recall your internal effects, external loops, effect parameters, control assignments, and other rig settings together, allowing complex changes to happen with a single footswitch press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eMemory Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e, the footswitches provide quick access to stored patches and banks. Switch to \u003cstrong\u003eManual Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e and the footswitches can be assigned to turn individual loops and effects on and off or control other functions in real time. Manual Mode assignments can also be stored independently within each patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePowerful Rig Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MS-3 goes far beyond simply switching effects. 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