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Based on the same concept and features as the flagship ES-8 the ES-5 is pared down to offer more practical and essential use options for typical guitarists and bassists and is drastically reduced in size to fit ready-made standard-size boards. The innovation in creativity of pedalboard systems made possible by the ES-8 has become more available and affordable. Expand your board just by one size and incorporate the ES-5 then you are in for a whole new world of musical expression not just another utility tool. From this day on the use of stompboxes will never be the same.
The ES-5 is a powerful and versatile effects switching system that gives you complete control over a pedalboard. To start` you connect your pedals to the ES-5’s audio loops` and then activate the loops as needed to achieve various pedal combinations. The on/off state of each loop and many other parameters can be saved in a patch` allowing you to instantly change sounds without dancing around to press the switches on individual pedals. Your guitar tone is also maintained` because it only travels through an effect when it’s needed for a particular sound. Other loop switchers for pedals can accomplish the same thing. However` the ES-5 goes way beyond this core functionality` providing powerful routing flexibility` real-time control options` MIDI` and more in a space-saving unit. This gives you a great improvement for controlling effects that directly bring your creative ideas to life.
One of the ES-5’s key features is its innovative routing flexibility` which provides the ability to easily rearrange the order of a chain of stompbox effects. This gives pro-level capability to access a wide array of effect combinations` offering total creative freedom to achieve unique sounds. In addition` the ES-5’s parallel chain function increases the effect combination options further` thereby expanding the final sound variation capability exponentially. What’s more` all of these programmed configurations can be saved for instant access during a live performance.
Supporting the ES-5’s superior functionality is its comprehensive connectivity` which empowers this amazing switcher to do the job it does. In addition to the five effect loops on board` there are two TRS control output jacks and a TRS control/expression input jack. MIDI capability is also included for integrating seamlessly with MIDI-controlled stomp effects. These centralized controls make the ES-5 even more powerful as a total command center of sound creativity. Of course` as is consistent throughout the ES-5 system` all of these control settings are also storable.
In addition to routing capability and connectivity` the ES-5 pays particular attention to sound quality. It’s designed in a way that does not contribute to sound deterioration` keeping your tone pure and free of noise. These results are accomplished by carefully designed analog circuitry developed with the know-how` experience` and design expertise of the BOSS engineering team. In further regard to tone pureness` the ES-5 is equipped with input and output buffers that can be turned on and off independently as needed to suit any rig. *The output buffer is combined with the onboard mixer for the parallel chain function.
The ES-5 effect switching system is more than just a smartly designed tool for the creation of awesome sounds. It is also a handsome piece of hardware that is going to look really good on your pedalboard. Built with durable mechanical functions in a road-tough design` the ES-5 combines huge technical innovations with small useful conveniences. Memory capability with 200 patches` a large display with extensive naming capacity` and robust responsive foot switches with full assignability are just a few of the features that even make this switcher the choice of the pros.
n>SpecificationsModesMemory mode/Manual modeLoops5Patch Memory200Nominal Input LevelINPUT` RETURN 1--5: -10 dBuMaximum Input LevelINPUT` RETURN 1--5: +13 dBuInput ImpedanceINPUT: 1 M ohm (Buffer: On)Nominal Output LevelSEND 1--5` OUTPUT` TUNER: -10 dBuMaximum Output LevelSEND 1--5` OUTPUT` TUNER: +13 dBuOutput ImpedanceOUTPUT` TUNER: 1 k ohm (Mixer: On)Recommended Load Impedance10 k ohms or greaterControlsNUMBER 1--5 switch` BANK switch` MUTE switch
EDIT button` WRITE button` - button` + button` DISPLAY/EXIT button` ENTER button` Cursor left button` Cursor right buttonDisplay16 characters` 2 lines (backlit LCD)IndicatorNUMBER 1--5 indicator` BANK (MEMORY/MANUAL) indicator` MUTE indicatorConnectorsINPUT jack` SEND 1--5 jacks` RETURN 1--5 jacks` OUTPUT jack` TUNER jack: 1/4-inch phone type
EXT CTL CTL 1/2` CTL 3/4 jacks` CTL IN EXP CTL 1/2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
MIDI connectors (IN` OUT/THRU)
DC IN jackPower SupplyAC adaptorCurrent Draw125 mAAccessoriesAC adaptor
Rubber foot x 4
Owner's manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"Options (sold separately)Footswitch: FS-5U` FS-5L` FS-6` FS-7
Expression pedal: FV-500L` FV-500H` Roland EV-5<dt class=\
