Compressor in ME-50B

Chrisk-K · #1 11-19-2010, 11:35 PM

I was going to buy a BBE Opto Stomp and a Boss AW-3 but now I'm considering a Boss ME-50B instead. I've checked some clips of is auto wah and it sounds good to me.

How good is the compressor of the ME-50B?

Should I just by an Opto Stomp and an AW3?

Chowowbus · #2 11-20-2010, 11:51 AM

I think the compressors in the me 50b are the best thing about that unit. I owned one for awhile, I just dont use comps.

Zooberwerx · #3 11-20-2010, 12:06 PM

I think you'd be happier with the separate components. The dbx modeled compressor selections are okay but I like my BBE better. Same holds true for the ME's chorus and flanger. Passable but you can do better with a dedicated pedal (I went with a Fulltone ChoralFlange).

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audiomitch · #4 11-20-2010, 12:19 PM

I own both, and the BBE is a better compressor. FWIW, I tend to think of the Boss as a toy, while the Opto Stomp is a tool. The Boss is pretty heavy handed, the BBE you're not sure if it's working until you turn it off. Then you want to turn it back on again!

fndrhead · #5 11-20-2010, 05:21 PM

FYI: The ME-50B is being replaced with a ME-70b. ( according to my guitar center source). I hear the 70b wont be coming out unitl early next year though.