The BOSS ME-90 - A Completely Revamped, Super Portable Amp & Effects Unit!

[@BB-pi2wd]

I just ordered one. I was scared that in 2023, anything being produced anymore with modern sound quality would be some touch screen, deep menu driven nightmare. As usual, BOSS delivered. THANK YOU for making a quality sounding multieffect that doesn't work like a freaking iPad.

[@MarcosMamuth]

I loved the ME30, the ME70 and the ME80. The more they look like a pedalboard with a lot of single pedals, the more I love them!!

[@andrews6505]

Dagan always does the best demos

[@sbeard73]

Dagan I was waiting on your review before I purchased the Boss ME90 to replace my ME80 and I'm sold brother. Sorry I couldn't order from PMT as I'm USA based and had to purchase from a USA based company but it was you sir who convinced me to upgrade. Love your content and thank you for all the wonderful reviews. Hopefully PMT will come to the USA in the future. Cheers!!

[@PMTVUK]

Glad I could help!

[@KarenBasset]

I think that in my advanced age, I judge amp sims/modelers by how well they do a distorted tone.

[@donaldray2763]

Dagan has an unbelievable array of tricks that He pulls off flawlessly and with little effort. Just a total badass , Hes probably the best player on youtube...easily

[@PMTVUK]

Thank you, mate! 🤘🤘

[@-WolfMan-]

I've Literally Waited THIRTY YEARS For This EXACT MultiFX Processor To Be Invented & Made Ready for the Public!! FINALLY - A Very Useable Processor That Has EVERY ONE of MY Effects and BEST OF ALL, it Doesn't cut out when switching!! Took you guys Long Enough...

[@StratsRUs]

The early ME's had Analog drives controlled digitally, which is quite astonishing in itself..Boss are a truly GREAT company. Well done,as usual, Dagan.I bought the GT1000 Core from PMT.

[@bassyey]

Nowadays, that's rare. Most units of analog drives controlled digitally are made by Sansamp.

[@RadityoPramAdi]

If I remember correctly, the older GT series also have analog drive circuit....

[@TomTom-kv5nf]

Worth watching just to listen to Dagan’s playing

[@WarlockCore]

I have the ME80 absolutely love it, it's a solid unit, I was wondering when Boss would release a new version, Def going to compare the two, most likely will grab the 90, great stuff

[@CedricSatterfield]

Dagan's channeling Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 12:25 "Come with me...and you'll see....Dagan's got M90 admiration........". This is the M80 Ive always wanted. I love Katana's but I forget what I have set unless I plug it into Tone Studio. I love my GX-100, except now I'm into menus and stuff, or obscured assignments for the switches, especially if you borrow or buy the occasional patch. This unit is the unholy union between an ME80 and a GX-100. Ill be setting a persistent search query in the US to find one when it drops here.

[@O_Towne_Bear]

Not completely convinced to swap out my ME 80 just yet. Though, I'm pretty sure if I keep watching this video, Dagan will convince me to buy 2 of these.

[@johnnymegabyte]

I'm still using my ME-50 for small gigs and hosting jams. I wasn't convinced enough for my tone preferences and usage that I needed ME-80 when a few friends got them.

[@booshting3520]

Same here. Is the engine really noticeably better than the COSM of the ME80

[@kevinsimmons7182]

I had already ordered one today before this video showed me how cool this thing actually is. Thanks!

[@drcockles]

I’ve had so many multi FX , amps and pedals but this is really calling to me due to the lack of screens and menus, I would spend more time playing a big stomp box 🤟🏽

[@victorramsey5575]

I knew I could count on Dagan to explain it better than anyone else. Cheers mate!

[@theiranxican7412]

Call me crazy but that "tune down" effect is where the selling point is of me 90. If more demoes show that it really does track well, then Im a buyer, no questions asked!

[@RiffMusic1970]

Yeah, the Digitech Drop pedal is over $200 by itself.

[@theiranxican7412]

@RiffMusic1970 Exactly! It's fuckin expensive. Used to own one once upon a time until I ended up with my Line 6 hx stomp and hx effects. Not to mention they'll climb in price since Digitechs fallout. And while I had the mesa boogie ii suite from Neural DSP in mind to purchase as my sound, looks like I might reconsider it for me 90. And potentially selling the hx stomp for one. Life is full of surprises lol

[@Bob-tp3nx]

Same. Also would like to know if 4 cable method is possible. The manual doesn't really have anything on that nor do any of the current demos

[@theiranxican7412]

@Bob-tp3nx I'm pretty sure it does. You need an input, output, and an effects loop. I've seen many comments saying they do plan on doing 4CM with their Boss Katana amps.

[@thatbritsound]

​@@Bob-tp3nxit does 4 cable method - one of the other demo videos mentioned it. All that's needed is the effects loop. Times are good!!

[@vm7528]

This will, IMHO, cannibalize on GX-100. Makes much more sense for a lesser price. While the touch screen on GX-100 is nice the whole UI feels like 2-gen old handheld gaming console. Hell, I just happily settled with Line6 Helix and now I'm thinking about getting back to BOSS because of ME-90. Even if just for backup EDIT: Also it will be very strong in similarly priced competition. Like Ampero, Valteon GP, Headrush MX5. It kinda boggles me that Boss didn't come up with something like this when the AIRD technology was brand new - with or few months after GT-1000

[@glennmichaelthompson4112]

I remember buying a couple of multi-effects units by Ibanez in 1983...2 years after their release in 1981. The UE 400 & the UE 405. They each had 4 effects plus an effects loop to place your own 5th pedal in the chain. A nice touch was that you could change the order of effects by turning a knob on each effect from 1 to 5. Built well too... a friend is still using his UE 400 to this day! This isn't the first video I've heard that Boss invented the multi-effects unit in 1985... but the Ibanez preceded them by a few years. Just some trivia to pass along. Cheers!!!

[@vmx23]

But the UE400 and UE405 is a rack unit. Not a fair comparison to an effects pedal unit. It seems BOSS did indeed make the first portable multi effects unit. Rack gear is not something you just throw in a bag and go.

[@jonezen420]

I still rock the ME-70. The 80 didn't really make me want to upgrade but I might be interested in one of these. Be cool of it could integrate with my Boss Katana 100w head

[@WTF-Cubing]

Like a BOSS!😎 How have they not capitalized on that yet? 😆

[@TonyVirili]

Incredibly in-depth and helpful review. Thanks for all of the examples you provided - and extremely well played! I'm sold.

[@Samantha-xz6ie]

I've been listening to guitarist's since I was a baby, and I'm one myself, and I have to say Dagan seriously plays beautifully!! You are so good, and maybe someday I can reach that level. I'm only 4 months in, so I'm a noob. But, I know music and you Sir, are an excellent guitar player.🤩🤩

[@ShockBot127]

Nice to hear from someone that "knows music" and nothing whatsoever about modesty 🤣👍

[@bloodgout]

Swear I wish I lived in the UK just so I could visit your store. Thanks for the review. Boss owes you a commission because I just bought one

[@batphink2655]

I must be old I had the Boss ME-5 and loved it recording many demos on my old Tascam Porta One four track machine lol!

[@GLENLYNAS]

Me too...bought my ME5 back in 1990, played loads of gigs with it, and had it for years. I guess I'm old too 😂

[@adamherring6693]

so pleased this came out, I've been using my me 80 for the last 5 years and now the 90 is out its a no brainer to upgrade to this one. straight in the Pa or into my work horse amp. Boss is my choice from now on.

[@bobkabala8407]

my opinion is a cropped version of the gt-1000, but the effects with effects control are brought to the panel for the convenience of working on stage, the sound is the same, but the possibilities are slightly less than in the gt-1000

[@seancook2264]

Looking for my first pedal board to go with first Tube Amp (Marshall Origin 20). Research suggests I’d end up with a suite of Boss OD, Distortion pedals etc then this effectively provides all the necessary bang for buck. Easily slide it under the sofa when not in use and no array of pedal boxes and cables on the floor! Seems like a winner. Love the Reviews. 👍🏼

[@danielgalanti2166]

I'm getting one. I always like how the earlier versions were laid out but after a while the sound would wear on me and I'd stop using them. I think boss has finally nailed it. Good video and playing.

[@PMTVUK]

Thanks! 🤘

[@chrisvuk3053]

excellent overview! I can see myself getting one of these.

[@Lespaul23]

Thanks for this video. You narrate just enough to explain things..I get sooo sick of these other channels where people talk and talk and TALK! One thing’s for sure, you make that ME 90 smoke. I haven’t gotten quite there yet ( I just got it yesterday)..so I hope your system didn’t color it too much and I can get close to some of those tones. Thanks again for your straightforward, succinct video. I’ve become a fan.

[@Rustyjamesman]

i had the me80 before i got into pedals and making my own board, this thing rocks!!

[@Oyashiro89]

I was going to buy ME-80 couple months back, but decide to do that later in autumn when i have more time to play. Lucky me!

[@Rocktalk101]

I still have my boss ME-70 as well such a great multi effects pedal system. This one looks just as great. I am currently running the boss GT-1000 these days.

[@gabrielromano9659]

Boss, you not convinced me yo buy this new toy, but ...man! That guy knows how to sell!! I'd buy just for your presentation

[@zillysf965]

Returned my me 90 today,deleted all my channels i worked hours on a couple times,will stick with my me 80

[@jazzmangocats]

great review. Overall a great update to this line of pedal and I will definitely be purchasing one in the near future. I particularly like the feedback function which I haven't seen before on a pedal and something I occasionally struggle with live depending on the room and setup at a gig. Even though it might be a little artificial, it's a cool feature that I can't wait to have a play with.

[@Gibson1976uk]

This is a great release for those on a budget!!

[@ThorHammer88]

A budget? Bro it's like 500 bucks 😂

[@Gibson1976uk]

@@ThorHammer88 yes, if you buy all the pedals individually, it will go over 1000

[@bembotpbe]

hey PMT give this guy an exclusive Gig DAGAN WICK SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😛😜🤪😝🤓❤🤘

[@garyhicks789]

Great demo, Great company ❤️

[@jamdalf4343]

Over the hills and far away the best review I've seen of the MEH-90 no JK the MElikey-90! 🤘

[@JustPlayingBass]

Excellent review. I hope they release a bass version of this sometime soon.

[@fcamiola]

Use it on bass. If they can use it on 7 or 8 string guitars, it's probably good for an electric bass.

[@Dunx1974]

I have an me25. It's still a gigalble piece of kit. But I think it's time to get new. Cheers for the video Dagan.

[@wabisabi7399]

The X-High Gain and the X-Modded sound like a real Marshall here.

[@Mechanismo77]

still have and still use my beloved ME6 would never sell it..... awesomenesss :)

[@Gabe-m9r]

22:21 this is what guitar heaven sounds like

[@pubizep0914]

Just ordered this😊 can't wait

[@thrash8315]

I currently have a Line 6 Firehawk. It has been outdated the instant it came out and have been looking to replace it, especially after buying an EVH Iconic. This demo may have convinced me to replace it.

[@ShockBot127]

Digging how you went from the "Delta bluesy Dirt on the bottom of my boots" rock riffage straight into the "Dad that used to play guitar in a band 30 years ago" cowboy chords 🤘🤣

[@JawkneeJay]

The Tune down feature might have me sold on this, it sounds really good

[@thatbritsound]

Agree, for the price & compared to Digitech Drop or Pitchfork, it's almost a no-brainer

[@explorer8454]

That's a great looking and sounding Strat!

[@jazzylei143]

Nice playing as always

[@justplayguitar5150]

Received mine today from PMT.....bloody awesome!

[@stefanooi840]

I know if anyone can convince me that I should get this product it'd be Dagan!

[@dj-7154]

great demo Dagan... brilliant

[@ERev2017]

This is tight! I had the ME-30 back in the day 👍

[@PMTVUK]

Niiice!

[@Allan-ts1ux]

Best rocking tones I've heard from dragon the 🐉 dragon... I bet you played this till your fingers lit up... You need this for your style... bloody well Lite it up thru the night ..

[@PMTVUK]

🤘🤘🤘

[@darylm.stephens9603]

Another great demo sir , I have got to get that pedal board

[@WowDragonsJD]

Currently using the Boss ME50 - good pedal but horrible distortion/overdrive. This sounds better

[@johnnymegabyte]

I use ME-50 as my #2 rig for small gigs & jams. R U serious? So many of them to choose from. I use DST+ or GUV with Drive 10, Bottom 7, Tone 7 and Level 5. Tone Modify on Enhance. I roll the guitar volume to 6/7 for rhythm and 10 for leads. Every guitar sounds good thru it

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

I've got to get one to go dorect for small gigs and solo jams with backing tracks. This thing wiuld be perfect. So glad it has an effects loop for the Eventide pitch delay. Got to have that Steve Vai crossroads tome🤘🤘♥️

[@albertmarkethinkpr1325]

Boss needs to thinker this new ME90 processor into the newer version of Katana or replace some of the tones on the Dual Cube LX... Great review Dagan, as always!

[@antnmrtnviii]

Nice demo. This is definitely on my list.

[@StuartBridson]

I didn't realise it had a detune, that makes it perfect... but how does the headphone out sound?? Nobody ever covers it on these sorts of demos!

[@bazgaming4155]

That tone at like 22mins mark sounded like video kill the radio star song

[@BLACKROZEROCKBAND]

Got the Me80 but like that drop down option might have to buy this

[@SlamoCustomGuitars]

Is this going direct or through an external amp/cab?

[@LuisJimenez-pb3ge]

The price is incredible!!!! Only $50 more that the Me80 I’m sooooo glad I don’t buy the Me80 today and I’m waiting for this.

[@27pugsly]

Don’t buy the 80 it’s garbage buy this

[@Prossdog]

@@27pugslyI had the 80 a while back. It was ok, but I didn’t love it. What makes the 90 so much better?

[@briancoyne6700]

Excellent review!

[@niczim123]

Is that "Centa OD" setting supposed to be like a Klon Centaur? He wasn't really clear but that's what I believe it is, and it sounded pretty good! As did the Big Muff, I would like to hear the Rat too! Its cool that they're modeling more specific overdrive sounds rather than 'Modern' 'Classic' and the like that appeared on the earlier MEs.

[@KarenBasset]

I had a Boss ME-5 I bought used back in the late 80s. I'm old as dirt! LOL! I ran a stereo guitar rig. Have you recovered from the stunt driving/restringing the tele? That was INSANE!

[@PabloSchred]

The "Pure Imagination" - Inspired by Buckethead? - Love this pedal!

[@McTrottis]

As a helix user who gets very overwhelmed when trying to create presets and modify things, I might get this and try it out.

[@smoothsavage2870]

I have a Helix too (owned it for about 3 or 4 weeks). Just was wondering about this thing because I was interested in it back when the ME-70 was the latest release, but I couldn't afford that at the time (broke college student days lol). I really like that the Helix has a GUI on it and can connect to the HX Edit app for easier preset creation. Wondering what the ME-90 is capable of in comparison. Probably won't get it since I already invested heavily into the Helix and it does what I need so far. If you end up getting this instead, please share your experience in comparison to the Helix though.

[@thatbritsound]

Helix user here too. For me, this does absolutely loads for the price point, and I'm struggling to justify owning the helix these days!

[@IsraelSocial]

I had a lots of pedals boards and i miss every time my boss me-50 because of good sound and simple interface! For shure im going to buy this! Im tired of menus and trying to save every preset that i want to play

[@bozzolanmusic3617]

Hello ! Is it better to connect the gt directly to the ME90 or to the amp's effects loop?

[@RidzuanYahya]

I'm nearly 50 soon, and just joined a grunge coverband. I have a DS-1 and a SD-1, and I thought of getting single BOSS pedals to complete my pedalboard. Now I have seen this video Dagan has effectively saved me a ton of money! I am sold on the ME90 and I would like to thank Dagan and PMT for this video. Used to live in Oxford odd 20 years ago, and I really miss those days going down Cowley Road to spend time in PMT. Still the best music store in the world IMHO. Love from Malaysia

[@miltonwalit4470]

This multi effect is kool, 😊 I think should connect to boss katana 50 mk2 please, atm I am only hear through my ear phones please

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

Love that Fender guitar❤

[@pascale-annedesaulniers9780]

Great video ! What kind of Fender Strat model is this ? : Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster American Custom ???

[@Prossdog]

I was not expecting that Willy Wonka song at 12:30 😂

[@aurora3655]

Maybe I should go back to playing again.

[@SlimRhyno]

Fine, BOSS. You win! *throws credit card at screen* 😏

[@neilmcleanmusic]

Cracking looking strat that is 🎸

[@farmrakmaak]

I had the ME70 which sounded great into an amp (a tiny little bit digital harshness but a bit of eq would fix that) but the amp sims and reverb really sucked. Having heard this ones amps and verb I am gonna buy one for sure! I like to have something I can use for recording as well as jamming (straight into PA) and I love the stompbox look and feel of it. Had the Headrush MX5, sounds were great but the touchscreen and menu diving just kills the creative flow for me. Sold the MX5 - getting an ME-90.

[@Human-hq3dy]

I started on an me-70 borrowed from my grandad

[@mikestroud9969]

I was on another KZbin channel. And heard some commotion lol. So i jumped on here and seen Dagan doing a review with Boss product. Oh ok makes sense now 😂😂. Good reviews by Dagan. I like Boss products too. Thanks man 😎👍💯🎸🎸. Now F off. Got shit to do now 😂😂😂👍✌️✌️. I like the Brits and Aussies 😊😊. Mates and Blokes can rock 👍💪💯

[@lilarobofficial8247]

Awesome tone,s quality I really like Boss me 🎼🎵🎶🎸🎧

[@KDBAO]

If only Nottingham store had a demo unit 😡 Been in twice now to try one out, making sure second time round to take our own guitar as PMT doesn't let you demo guitars, and both occasions unable to demo one. I've tried and tried again to support PMT & buy from a bricks & mortar store but geees guys you don't half like making it difficult!!! If I can't try it, I can't buy it! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@booshting3520]

Is there enough here to upgrade from the ME80 ?

[@muzicman1952]

Ibanez actually invented the first multi-effects unit in the early 80's, the Ibanez UE-300.

[@hanovergreen4091]

Dagan for PM!

[@mohdmazihan]

really the Boss

[@cvspvr]

daganius maximus graces us with his presence

[@arghyabakshi85]

Is it has upgrated tone than me-80 or previous me series units?

[@maurocasanova9929]

What kind of speakers did you use for this video? Directly I suppose

[@CedricSatterfield]

When is it going to start showing in stock? I haven't seen one yet in the US.

[@dhairya19947]

if you use a shimmer with the feedbacker then its like a synth with a sustain pedal.. woahhhhh. tht would be quite handly.

[@thatjacksondude858]

That's it, you've convinced me to watch Willy Wonka tonight 😂

[@SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior]

Great demo! How is it on bass?

[@crazkurtz]

Is there a boost ? So I can have my distortion going and then boost for a solo? Manually

[@joaobatistaraposovasti6524]

Pedaleira espetacular!!!

[@realtimeant]

Dude you are a sick guitar! That was my main takeaway

[@Lez325]

I have to ask- can I just run this into my Vox AC 30 valve amp ? Great demo by the way

[@PMTVUK]

You can indeed!

[@Lez325]

@@PMTVUK thank you 😊