Boss EX-4 Effects Expander Compact Multi Effects Unit

WHAT IS IT?
The EX-4 is a premium BOSS effects unit that instantly expands the sonic capabilities of any pedalboard setup. This compact powerhouse delivers up to four simultaneous effects from a vast onboard library, accessed with an intuitive user interface, flexible footswitches, and a versatile range of connectivity options.

WHO'S IT FOR?
The EX-4 is ideal for guitarists, bassists, and other musicians who carefully curate effect choices to maximize creative and tonal options in their pedalboard builds. Offering a large selection of classic BOSS effects in a space-saving package, this is the ultimate utility pedal for players needing to cover many songs/styles or craft professional sounds on the fly.

KEY BENEFITS

EXPANDED RANGE, SMALL FOOTPRINT

• With 120 high-quality BOSS effects on tap, the EX-4 brings a nearly endless array of on-demand sounds to any pedalboard.
• Compact size saves valuable pedalboard space.
• Every major effect category is available—including overdrives/distortions, mod effects, delays, and reverbs—plus bass-tuned effects and unique BOSS favorites like Slow Gear, Slicer, and more.
• Dedicated utility blocks that can be placed anywhere within an effect chain—including foot volume, two noise suppressors, send/return, and divider/mixer—plus a global EQ for overall sound shaping.
• Control effects using dual multi-function footswitches with color LEDs.
• Versatile mono/stereo I/O, flexible effect loop, and space-saving TRS MIDI jacks.

DIAL IN GREAT SOUNDS FAST

• Gear Suite function makes sound creation quick and simple, allowing players to call up ready-to-play effects and save favorite parameter setups for each effect type.
• Fluid operation with an informative color display, intuitive knobs, and dedicated FX buttons.
• 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.

NO CREATIVE BARRIERS

• Run up to four effects at once, including multiple instances of the same effect.
• Set up standard serial effects chains and reorder effects as needed.
• reate 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.

Features:

• VIVID COLOR DISPLAY: Full color 2.4-inch screen for clear viewing of the full effect signal chain, individual effect blocks, editing options, menus, and more.
• DEDICATED FX BUTTONS: Quickly turn effect blocks on/off with a single press and access editing parameters with a long press. FX button colors match each effect's display colors for fast identification.
• DUAL FOOTSWITCHES WITH SPLIT LEDS: Rugged dual-function footswitches can be custom-configured system-wide or per memory, with assignments that include effect block on/off, memory up/down, master bypass, tap tempo, and more. A newly designed color LED system surrounds the footswitches, allowing players to clearly identify current footswitch functions while performing.