BOSS Packs 120 Effects Into the New EX-4 Effects Expander
BOSS has introduced the EX-4 Effects Expander, a compact effects processor that adds versatility to any pedalboard, they state. The unit features a large selection of classic BOSS effects for sounds on the fly as well as experimentation.
“The EX-4 delivers up to four simultaneous effects from a vast onboard library,” the company explains. “Every major category is available among the 120 effect selections, including overdrive and distortion, modulation, delay, and reverb, as well as bass-tuned effects and unique BOSS favorites like Slow Gear and Slicer. Dedicated utility blocks can be placed anywhere within an effect chain—including foot volume, two noise suppressors, send/return, and divider/mixer—and there’s also a global EQ for overall sound shaping.”
The EX-4 features a 2.4-inch color display for quickly viewing your signal chain, effects blocks, options, menus, and more. There are four dedicated effects buttons to turn the four blocks on or off with a single press. Holding one of those buttons gives access to editing parameters for the given effect. BOSS also gave each effect button a color coding to match the screen display.
Other features include dual-function footswitches, mono or stereo I/O, an expression pedal input, and MIDI I/O. Get a full rundown from Nate Navarro:
The BOSS EX-4 Effects Expander is shipping this month for $299.
BOSS EX-4 Effects Expander Features:
| 120 BOSS effects, including overdrives/distortions, mod effects, delays, reverbs, and more |
| Run up to four effects at once, including multiple instances of the same effect |
| Dedicated utility blocks, including foot volume, two noise suppressors, send/return, and divider/mixer |
| Fluid operation with an informative color display, intuitive knobs, and dedicated FX buttons |
| Independent global EQ for overall sound shaping |
| Gear Suite feature allows you to quickly configure each effect with the turn of a knob |
| Control effects using dual multi-function footswitches with color LEDs |
| Versatile mono/stereo I/O, flexible effect loop, and space-saving TRS MIDI jacks |
| Manual and Memory modes for stompbox-style or preset-based effect control |
| 128 preset memories for guitar and bass, plus 128 user memories for saving custom sounds |
| Create complex effect configurations with advanced series, parallel, and wet/dry options |
| Use the effect loop to build reorderable chains with external pedals |
| Seamless memory changes with full carryover of delay and reverb effects possible with certain effect configurations |
| Use the footswitches for basic effect and preset control, or access deeper assignment features for sophisticated custom operation |
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