Boss MD-200 Modulation

A Modern Modulation Rooted in Classic BOSS Sounds

With the MD-200 Modulation, BOSS condenses the spirit of its legendary modulations into the 200 series: pedals designed to offer versatility, presets, and live control without sacrificing space on the pedalboard. It features iconic tones like the CE-1 Chorus (chorus and vibrato) or a Uni-Vibe style vibe, as well as more modern and creative textures. The result is a "Swiss Army knife" modulation pedal that covers both vintage sounds and contemporary effects, with ergonomics designed for playing, not tinkering.

Who Is the MD-200 For, and Which Styles Does It Excel In?

The BOSS MD-200 is aimed at guitarists (and bassists) who want a wide spectrum of modulations without multiplying pedals: chorus to widen a clean tone, phaser/flanger for rock riffs, tremolo for surf and indie, rotary for organ-inspired pads, or slicer for very modern rhythmic patterns. Thanks to presets and tap tempo, it is particularly comfortable live (quick and repeatable changes), while remaining formidable in the studio for stacking precise and silent textures.

Controls, Presets, and Routing: A Pedal Designed for the Modern Pedalboard

The MD-200 focuses on efficiency: select a mode, immediately adjust RATE, DEPTH, and E. LEVEL, then fine-tune via three PARAM 1/2/3 knobs tailored to the chosen effect. The TAP DIVISION allows you to sync your modulations to the tempo (and visualize the subdivision), while the footswitches handle bypass, preset scrolling, and tap tempo, with the option to reassign them according to your playing style.

Its key feature remains the Insert Loop function: you can insert a drive, compressor, or EQ pedal into the loop and choose modulation treatments pre or post according to the preset. Ideal for getting a more "vintage" phaser before distortion, then switching to a wider chorus after drive for a clean verse, without rewiring anything.

Finally, the MD-200 easily integrates into an advanced setup: external control via footswitch/expression pedal, MIDI on mini TRS jacks to control program changes, and a USB port (system updates).

Sound

The MD-200 offers clean, spacious, and detailed modulation, with excellent definition in attacks and a sense of depth, even in subtle settings. The choruses range from simple "studio" thickening to very enveloping pads; the vibe provides an organic pulse perfect for expressive phrasing; flanger and phaser cover from smooth movement to more pronounced sweeps for rock parts. Tremolo, rotary, and auto wah open very musical territories, while Slicer and Overtone inject a more experimental dimension (cut grooves, enriched harmonics) for modern, ambient, or electro-rock textures.

Technical specifications

Effects	Chorus / Flanger / Phaser	Type	sector
Technology	Digital	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Blue

AD/DA Conversion	32 bits	Display	7-segment LED, 3 characters
Processing	32-bit floating point	Controls	MODE, RATE, DEPTH, E. LEVEL, PARAM 1, PARAM 2, PARAM 3
Sampling Rate	96 kHz	Inputs	INPUT A/MONO, INPUT B (6.35mm Jack)
Bypass	buffered bypass	Outputs	OUTPUT A/MONO, OUTPUT B (6.35mm Jack)
Number of Modes	12	External Control	CTL 1, 2/EXP (6.35mm TRS Jack)
Presets	127 + Manual	MIDI	IN, OUT (stereo mini TRS Jack)
Footswitches	ON/OFF, MEMORY/TAP	USB	micro B (system updates)
Buttons	TAP DIVISION, MEMORY	Power Supply	DC IN