Boss MD-500 Digital Modulation Pedal
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Ultimate Modulation Control With Studio-Grade Precision
The Boss MD-500 Modulation pedal is a comprehensive modulation workstation designed for players who want absolute control over movement, texture, and depth. Featuring 12 modes and 28 meticulously developed modulation algorithms, it covers everything from classic chorus, phaser, flanger, and tremolo to rotary speaker, slicer, overtone, ring mod, and expressive filter effects.
Powered by 32-bit AD/DA conversion, 32-bit floating point processing, and a 96 kHz sampling rate, the MD-500 delivers pristine audio quality that rivals high-end studio processors. Prime algorithms refresh traditional effects with greater range and transparency, while faithful recreations of classics like the CE-1 Chorus Ensemble and Roland Dimension D add authentic vintage character.
A/B Simul mode allows two modulation patches to run simultaneously in series or parallel, and the flexible insert loop makes it easy to place drive pedals exactly where you want them in the signal chain. With MIDI, USB editing, deep real-time control, and extensive patch memory, the MD-500 is built for demanding modern rigs. At Riffs & Licks Music, we think this pedal is the definitive solution for players who want every modulation sound in one powerful, professional tool.
Features / Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| 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: 6.35 mm (1/4"); CTL 1,2/EXP jack: 6.35 mm (1/4") TRS; 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 | Alkaline: Approx. 4.5 hours |
| 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") |
| Depth | 138 mm (5-7/16") |
| Height | 62 mm (2-1/2") |
| Weight (including battery) | 1.0 kg (2 lb 4 oz) |
(MD500)
- SPECIFICATIONS
- 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 - SIZE AND WEIGHT
- 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
| SKU | MD500 |
| Barcode # | 4957054511272 |
| Brand | BOSS |
| Category |
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