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.
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.
EXPANDED RANGE, SMALL FOOTPRINT
FEATURES
● 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.
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.
2 DIAL IN GREAT SOUNDS FAST
FEATURES
● 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.
3 NO CREATIVE BARRIERS
FEATURES
● 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.
● 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.
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.
COMPREHENSIVE I/O
Four audio jacks provide mono or stereo connectivity, with the option to
use two jacks as an effect loop for placing one or more external pedals
anywhere within the EX-4's effect chain. Two footswitches or an expression
pedal can be connected for more real-time control, while MIDI I/O unlocks
deep integration with other MIDI pedals, switching systems, and external
clocking devices.
