Using the Effects

OD/DS (Overdrive/Distortion)

These effects add distinctive distortion or sustain.

TYPE knob

Use this to choose the type of overdrive or distortion.

1: BOOST

This is a gain booster. It works well for creating distortion with a

 

COSM preamp, or for creating punchy clean tones when used

 

alone.

 

 

2: NATURAL

This is an overdrive sound with natural-sounding distortion.

 

 

3: OD-1

This is the sound of the BOSS OD-1. It produces sweet,

 

mild distortion.

 

 

4: BLUES

This is a unique overdrive that faithfully reproduces the

 

nuances of picking.

 

 

5: DIST

This is a sharp distortion with rich sustain.

 

 

6: CLASSIC

This is the sound of a vintage stack-type amp.

 

 

7: MODERN

This is the sound of a large high-gain amp.

 

 

8: METAL

This is a distortion that emphasizes the midrange.

 

 

9: CORE

This is a distortion that cuts the midrange.

 

 

10: FUZZ

This is a distortion that is distinctively rough and heavy.

 

 

OD/DS pedal

This switches the effect on and off.

What the controls do

DRIVE

TONE

LEVEL

Sets the intensity of the distortion.

Sets the brightness of the sound.

Sets the volume level for OD/DS.

 

 

 

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Roland G6037008-01, ME-70 OD/DS Overdrive/Distortion, OD/DS pedal, These effects add distinctive distortion or sustain