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BOSS MD500 settings

I mainly use the MD500 for Chorus, Flanger, and Overtone. I would really like to dial in some great filter tones as well! I’d love your suggestions and favorite settings to get some cool jumping off points. I’m admittedly bad at sitting down and just tinkering. I get wicked overwhelmed way too fast and get squirrel brain jumping all over the place! Thanks!
 
Put the unit into True Bypass mode...

Select the filter section...

Start at the first preset and find the one you like...

Make some small adjustments and dial it in...

Do it again on the other one you really like...

Just take it one step at a time...
 
I mainly use the MD500 for Chorus, Flanger, and Overtone. I would really like to dial in some great filter tones as well! I’d love your suggestions and favorite settings to get some cool jumping off points. I’m admittedly bad at sitting down and just tinkering. I get wicked overwhelmed way too fast and get squirrel brain jumping all over the place! Thanks!
Classic squirrel brain, I think I have that affliction as well 🤣