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BOSS BMIDI-PB3
Bottom line: The BOSS BMIDI-PB3 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the audio & midi category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by BOSS's warranty and support channels
Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
Product DescriptionOutfitted with versatile multi-directional connectors, BOSS BMIDI-PB cables make it easy to optimize space on your pedalboard while connecting MIDI devices.Our custom three-way design lets you direct and lock each cable end as needed, either at 90-degrees or straight out like a traditional MIDI cable. The cable is both flexible and durable, with oxygen-free copper wire providing clean data transfer and maximum noise rejection. BMIDI-PB cables are perfect partners for BOSS 500 series pedals, ES-5 and ES-8 switching systems, and any other devices equipped with standard 5-pin…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored BOSS BMIDI-PB3 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the audio & midi category. BOSS's audio & midi lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for audio & midi of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- The cable is both flexible and durable, with oxygen-free copper wire providing clean data transfer and maximum noise rejection
- Outfitted with versatile multi-directional connectors, BOSS BMIDI-PB cables make it easy to optimize space on your pedalboard while connecting MIDI devices
- Adjust and lock the cable exit direction in one of three positions by rotating the cap on the connector
- Outfitted with versatile multi-directional connectors, BOSS BMIDI-PB cables make it easy to optimize space on your pedalboard while connecting MIDI devices
Full Specifications
| Brand | BOSS |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Model | BMIDI-PB3 |
| Cable Type | MIDI |
| Item Shape | Round |
| Model Name | BMIDI-PB3 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Item Length | 3 Feet |
| Part Number | BMIDI-PB3 |
| Connector Type | Midi |
| Item Type Name | Stage And Studio Patch Cable |
| Number of Pins | 5 |
| Outer Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Maximum Voltage | 5 Volts (DC) |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Special Feature | Oxygen-free copper wire, Three different lengths for various pedal configurations, flexible and durable |
| Connector Gender | Male-to-Male |
| Compatible Devices | BOSS 500 series pedals, ES-5 and ES-8 switching systems, and any other devices equipped with standard 5-pin MIDI I/O |
| Included Components | 1 Cable |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Full listing title | BOSS BMIDI-PB3 – 3ft/1m Length – Space-Saving MIDI Cable with Multi-Directional connectors, Perfect for pedalboards and All MIDI Applications. |
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