Description

Elevate your creative output with the EX-4, a cutting-edge BOSS effects processor designed to broaden the horizons of your existing pedalboard while preserving the integrity of your current rig. This small yet powerful tool acts as a hub for inspiration, seamlessly integrating with your setup to offer both sophisticated sound-shaping capabilities and dynamic performance controls. By adding this device to your collection, you can experiment with entirely new tonal textures without needing to alter the equipment you already rely on and love.

Features

  • Compact effects processor that expands the capabilities of any pedalboard
  • 120 premium 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

Specifications

Sampling Frequency
    48 kHz

AD Conversion
    24 bits + AF method
    *AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD and DA converters.

DA Conversion
    32 bits

Processing
    32-bit floating point

Effects
    120 types

Maximum Number of Effects
    4(FX1-4) + 6(DIVIDER+MIXER, SEND RETURN, FOOT VOLUME, NOISE SUPPRESSOR1, NOISE SUPPRESSOR2, GLOBAL EQ)

Memories
    128 (User) + 128 (Preset)

Nominal Input Level
    INPUT L/MONO jack, INPUT R(RETURN) jack: -10 dBu

Maximum Input Level
    INPUT L/MONO jack, INPUT R(RETURN) jack: +7 dBu

Input Impedance
    INPUT L/MONO jack, INPUT R(RETURN) jack: 1 M ohm

Nominal Output Level
    OUTPUT L/MONO jack, OUTPUT R(SEND) jack: -10 dBu

Output Impedance
    OUTPUT L/MONO jack, OUTPUT R(SEND) jack: 1 k ohm

Recommended Load Impedance
    OUTPUT L/MONO jack, OUTPUT R(SEND) jack: 10 k ohms or greater

Controls
    DOWN/1 switch, UP/2 switch,
    MENU/EXIT button, GEAR SUITE button, FX1 button, FX2 button, FX3 button, FX4 button,
    SELECT knob, TYPE/VALUE knob, 1-3 knobs

Display
    Color Graphic LCD (320 x 240 dots)

Connectors
    INPUT L/MONO jack, INPUT R(RETURN) jack, OUTPUT L/MONO jack, OUTPUT R(SEND) jack, : 1/4-inch phone 

type
    MIDI IN jack, MIDI OUT jack : Miniature phone type
    CTL1([3]),2([4])/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
    USB port: USB Type-C(R)
    DC IN jack

Power Supply
    AC adaptor (PSA-S series)

Current Draw
    300 mA

Accessories
    STARTUP GUIDE
    Leaflet "Read Me First"
    AC adaptor: PSA-S series
    Rubber foot x 4

Options (sold separately)
    Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7
    Expression Pedal: FV-500L, FV-500H, EV-30, Roland EV-5
    TRS/MIDI connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535

Size and Weight

Width
    117 mm
    4-5/8 inches

Depth
    138 mm
    5-7/16 inches

Height
    (without rubber feet)
    63 mm
    2-1/2 inches

    (including rubber feet)
    65 mm
    2-9/16 inches

Weight
    800g
    1 lb 13 oz

 

SKU
EX-4
Model #
EX-4
Brand
Boss

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