With the modern technology nowadays, it has become very common to play your guitar with an effect pedal and perhaps also an external amp. By pairing your trusty guitar with a decent effect pedal, you can greatly widen your creativity. You can craft your own signature sound. The possibility is next to infinity. Now, we have two guitar effect pedals that are both very popular on the market: Digitech RP500 and Boss ME 25. Between these two products, Digitech RP500 is a little bit more expensive than Boss ME 25. So, which one should you go with?
Design
In terms of design, both models have been made to be very solid and rugged. They each sport a metal chassis that is certainly able to endure the harsh and heavy-duty usage of real life. Each of Digitech RP500 and Boss ME 25 also comes with a comprehensive control interface that aims to provide the easiest and quickest access to the built-in features. However, Boss ME 25 is indeed quite more compact than Digitech RP500. Boss ME 25 is not as wide and is very slim, as opposed to Digitech RP500’s wide and rather bulky body. This is, of course, because of the fewer built-in functions and the smaller display screen. While Digitech RP500 comes with a one-line alphanumeric LED display, Boss ME 25 only has a two-digit seven-segment LED display. Of course, Digitech RP500 then provides a more intuitive and convenient operation than Boss ME 25.
Have a look : Boss ME-25 Vs ME-80.
Features
As mentioned briefly above, Digitech RP500 comes with a lot more built-in functions and features than Boss ME 25. To begin with, Digitech RP500 comes with 100 factory presets, and it allows the user to create up to 100 other presets. There are over 125 effects that you can play with, including stompboxes, choruses, amps and cabinets, also delays with up to five seconds of delay time. In addition, it also comes with a 20-second looper, which is very handy whenever you need to play a part multiple times in a song. On the other hand, Boss ME 25’s memory only allows up to 60 presets. The collection of effects is also much smaller, and there is no built-in looper.
Digitech RP500 Vs Boss ME 25
| Digitech RP500 | Boss ME 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DigiTech | BOSS Audio |
| Key features | - 20-Second Looper-Full time, play, loop, change tones then overdub - Effect switching system offers control over internal stompboxes and effects - Exclusive Pedalboard mode changes the RP500 into 5 individual stompboxes and effects - Amp/Cabinet Bypass defeats internal amp and cabinet effects in all presets | New super easy operating system Three pedals plus EXP pedal: Memory Up, Down, Solo Three knobs for real time control and editing. "Sound Library" organized by type: Clean, Crunch, Rhythm, etc. Ten variations within each type Seven effects groups: Comp/FX, OD/DS, Preamp, Modulation, Delay, Reverb, Pedal FX Powerful COSM amp models and effects onboard, from classic to contemporary |
| Price | ||
| Customer Ratings* | 3.9 out of 5 stars | 4.6 out of 5 stars |
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Decision
As the conclusion, Digitech RP500 comes with a lot more features than Boss ME 25. There are various effects available, and it has a large memory that will allow you to create more presets. And, finally, the built-in looper seals the deal. Digitech RP500 should be your choice.