Boss ES-8 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

Contents

Main features

The ES-8 is a switching system that lets you connect eect pedals and other eect units, and then store and recall up to 800 dierent combinations of them.

5 It provides dedicated jacks for connecting stereo-in/out eect units

and volume pedals.

5 It also provides a wide variety of external control functions for

controlling your amp and eects in real time.

Panel Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Attaching the Rubber Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installing the ES-8 in a Pedalboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Turning the Power On and O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Switching the Play Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Saving/Recalling a Combination of Eect Units

(Memory Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Patch Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Switching Between Memory and Manual Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Saving a Patch (Patch Write) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Recalling a Patch (Patch Change) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Creating a Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Tips for Creating Patches (Sounds) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Changing the Eect Loop Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Changing the Eect Loop Connection Order. . . . . . . . . . . 8

Making a Parallel Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Specifying Carry Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Editing the Settings of a Patch (Memory Edit Mode) . . . . . . . . . 9

Quick Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Parameter List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Advanced Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Adjusting the Level of Each Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Switching Between Two Guitars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Switching Between Two Amps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Switching the Amp’s Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting with the Four-Cable Method / Also Switching the

Amp’s Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Reducing Hum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Changing the BOSS PH-3’s Rate for Each Patch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using an Expression Pedal to Control the BOSS PH-3’s Rate . . . 16

Using the [BANK H] Switch to Turn Delay On/O . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using Number Switch [7] to Change the Delay Time . . . . . . . . . 17

Using Tap Tempo to Set the Delay Time of Each Patch . . . . . . . . 18

Applying Chorus Only While the Currently Selected Number

Switch Is Held Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using CC (Control Change) to Control a MIDI-Equipped Eect

Unit When the Patch Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting a Wah or Fuzz (Input Buer O ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Making Global Settings (System Setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

List of Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Patch/Data Operations (Utility) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Copying a Patch (Patch Copy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Exchanging Patches (Patch Exchange). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Initializing a Patch (Patch Init) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Copying a Bank (Bank Copy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Exchanging Banks (Bank Exchange) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump) . . . 13

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and Owner’s Manual (p.

21)). After reading, keep the document(s) including those sections where it will be available for immediate reference.

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Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

SEND 1–6, RTN 1–6 jacks

These jacks provide mono-send mono-return eect loops.

Signals are sent from SEND 1–6 jacks to each eect unit, and the signals from each eect unit are received at the RTN 1–6 jacks.

Connect the SEND 1–6 jacks to the INPUT jack of each eect unit, and connect the OUTPUT jack of each eect unit to the RTN 1–6 jacks.

SENDRTN SEND

SEND 7, RTN 7L/R jacks

These jacks provide a mono-send stereo-return eect loop.

* If the last stage of the chain is the stereo-send eect

loop or the output, the signal is output in stereo. If the last eect loop in the chain is the mono-send eect loop, only the signal received at the RTN 7L jack is output.

* A mono-return eect can also be connected here.

Connect it to the RTN 7L jack. In this case, if a stereo-send eect loop or the output is connected later, the signal received at the RTN 7L jack is output.

MEMO

RTNLRTN

For the returns of eect loops 7 and 8, set the system setting Preference to select monoreturn or stereo-return (p. 12).

SEND 8L/R, RTN 8L/R jacks

These jacks provide a stereo-send stereo-return eect loop.

* If the stereo output is connected as the last stage,

the output is stereo. If the last eect loop is monosend, only the signal received at the RTN 8L jack is output.

* A mono-send/return eect can also be connected

here. Connect it to the SEND 8L/RTN 7L jacks. In this case, if a stereo-return eect loop or the output is connected later, the signal received at the RTN 8L jack is output.

RTNRRTN

SENDLSEND

IN 1, 2 jacks

Connect your guitars or basses to these jacks.

The settings determine which input is selected.

It is not possible for both inputs to be selected simultaneously.

SEND VOL, RTN VOL jacks

These jacks are for connecting a volume pedal.

* You can also use these

jacks as send/return for a preamp (p. 15).

TUNER jack

This jack is for connecting an external tuner.

The signal that is input from the jack selected by Input Sel (p. 9) is output from this jack even if mute is on.

OUT 1/L, 2/R jacks

SENDRTN

These are the output jacks. OUT 1/L and OUT 2/R can be turned on/o

independently. Pressing the [MUTE] switch mutes the output

from the OUT 1/L and 2/R jacks.

NOTE

To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn o all the units before making any connections.

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Panel Descriptions

EXT CTL jacks

CTL 1/2–5/6 jacks

These are control jacks for latch or momentary operation.

You can use them to control various things such as switching amp channels or turning reverb on/o.

If you’re using an eect device that’s equipped with a footswitch jack, connect that jack here.

Each of these jacks can accommodate a stereo 1/4” plug (TRS) to make the appropriate connection to the device you’re controlling.

* If 1/4” plug cables are connected,

only CTL 1, CTL 3, and CTL 5 are available.

EXP 1, 2 jacks

If you’re using an eect unit that allows an expression pedal (such as the Roland EV-5) to be connected, connect it to this jack.

This allows an expression pedal connected to the CTL IN EXP 1, 2 jacks or the values you’ve specied to control the eect unit on the ES-8.

TIP RING

CTL 1

CTL 3

CTL 5

RTN

CTL 2

CTL 4

CTL 6

SEND

EXP

MIDI connectors

Connect an external MIDI device here to transmit and receive MIDI messages.

The operation of the MIDI OUT/THRU connectors depends on the system settings (p. 12).

MIDI device

DC IN jack

Connect the included AC adaptor here.

The power turns on when you plug the connected AC adaptor into an AC outlet.

CTL IN jacks

These let you control eect units or amps that are connected to the EXT CTL jacks.

To use these as EXP 1, 2 jacks

Connect an expression pedal (such as the Roland EV-5).

To use these as CTL 1/2, 3/4 jacks

Connect a footswitch.

FS-5U x 2

Mode/Polarity switch

FS-5U

FS-6

FS-7

Stereo 1/4” phone type

. /

1/4” phone type

RINGTIP

CTL 1 CTL 2

CTL 3 CTL 4

NOTE

5 This instrument is equipped with balanced

5 Use only the specied expression pedal (FV-500H, FV-500L, Roland

FS-5U x 1

1/4” phone type

. /

1/4” phone type

CTL 1

CTL 3

(TRS) type jacks. Wiring diagrams for these jacks are shown below. Make connections after rst checking the wiring diagrams of other equipment you intend to connect.

EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

FS-6

Stereo 1/4” phone type

. /

Stereo 1/4” phone type

CTL 2 CTL 1

CTL 4 CTL 3

FS-7

Stereo 1/4” phone type

. /

Stereo 1/4” phone type

CTL 2

CTL 4

CTL 1

CTL 3

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Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

[EDIT] button

Press this to make patch settings or system settings.

[DISPLAY/EXIT] button

Press this to switch the play screen, to cancel an operation, or to return to the previous screen.

Lock function

When you press the [DISPLAY/EXIT] button and [ENTER] button simultaneously to activate Lock function, all buttons will be disabled.

This prevents settings from being changed when you inadvertently press a button. The Lock function turns o when you press the two buttons simultaneously once again.

Display

The ES-8 shows various information here. The display at the left shows the bank/number.

008

Bank

. .

Number

Blinks in synchronization with the tempo.

* The explanations in this

[WRITE] button

Press this to save patch settings.

[ENTER] button

Press this to conrm an operation.

manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

[–] [+] buttons

Use these to edit the value of a setting. * Hold down one button while pressing the

other button to make the value change rapidly.

[K] [J] buttons

Use these to move the cursor or to select a category or parameter.

LOCKED!

What is an eect loop?

This is a connection in which an eect device is connected via send and return jacks. The ES-8 provides eight eect loops, 1–8.

What is memory mode?

In this mode, you can select “patches,” where each patch is a combination of eect loops and various settings.

You can select from 800 patches by using the switches to specify the bank and number.

What is manual mode?

In this mode you can turn the eect loops (1–8) on/o individually.

[MEMORY/MANUAL] switch

Switches between memory mode (indicator lit blue) and manual mode (lit red). Hold down the switch for two seconds or longer to enter memory edit mode.

[MUTE] switch

Mutes the sound that is output from the ES-8. If mute is on, the indicator is lit blue.

Hold down the switch for two seconds or longer to enter the bypass state (indicator lit red); the input is output without change.

MEMO

You can also assign a dierent function to each switch (p. 10).

[BANK I] [BANK H ] switches

Use these to switch banks in memory mode.

Number switch [1]–[8]

Use these to select a patch number. The indicator of the currently selected number is lit blue.

In manual mode, these switches turn each eect loop (1–8) on/o individually. When an eect loop is on, its number indicator is lit red.

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Panel Descriptions

Attaching the Rubber Feet

You can attach the rubber feet (included) if necessary. Attach them in the locations shown in the illustration.

* When turning the unit over, be careful so as to protect the buttons

and switches from damage. Also, handle the unit carefully; do not drop it.

* If the rubber feet are not attached correctly, the unit may be

deformed when you press the switches.

Installing the ES-8 in a Pedalboard

You can fasten the ES-8 to your pedalboard by installing the included screws in the screw holes on the bottom of the unit.

Turning the Power On and O

Once everything is properly connected (p. 2), be sure to follow the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure.

When powering up: Turn on the power to your guitar amp

When powering down: Turn o the power to your guitar amp

* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a

few seconds) after turning the unit on is required before it will operate normally.

last.

rst.

Switching the Play Screen

The screen that appears when you turn on the power is called the “play screen,” and the state in which the play screen is shown is called “play mode.”

There are ve types of play screen as shown in the following illustration, and you can use the [DISPLAY/EXIT] button to switch between them.

Patch Name

Patch name screen

Master BPM

Ì=120

* You must use only the included screws. Using other screws may

damage the ES-8 or cause malfunctions.

Unit: mm

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Loop On/O screen

Loop Structure screen

CTL Out screen

EXP Out screen

MEMO

Even in play mode, you can use the [K] [J] buttons and [–] [+] buttons to edit the settings.

To save your edited settings, use the patch write (p. 6) operation.

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CTL1|CTL2|CTL3 120| OFF| 3

EXP1 |EXP2 EXP1| 127 _

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Saving/Recalling a Combination of Eect Units (Memory Mode)

“Memory mode” is the mode in which you can save combinations of eect loops (patches) in the ES-8, and recall those saved settings. In contrast to memory mode, “manual mode” is the mode in which you can use the switches to turn each eect loop on/o manually.

Patch Structure

A “patch” consists of a combination of eect loops (each eect loop’s on/o status and connection order) and parameter settings.

Patches are organized by bank (00–99) and number (1–8). You can store 800 patches.

Patch 99-8

Patch 00-3

Patch 00-2

Patch 00-1

Switching Between Memory and Manual Modes

1. Press the [MEMORY/MANUAL] switch.

Each time you press this switch, you alternate between memory mode and manual mode.

5 In memory mode, the MEMORY/MANUAL indicator is lit blue. 5 In manual mode, the MEMORY/MANUAL indicator is lit red.

In manual mode

Pressing the number switches [1]–[8] turns each eect loop on/o.

5 The number indicator is lit red if the corresponding eect loop is

on, and unlit if that eect loop is o.

5 If an eect loop is on, the Loop On/O screen shows an “

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

1, 2, 4, 7, 8 On 3, 5, 6 O

” icon.

Saving a Patch (Patch Write)

NOTE

5 The patch you created is lost if you turn o the power or switch

patches before performing the patch write operation.

5 When you perform the patch write operation, the patch that was

in the save-destination is lost.

1. Press the [WRITE] button.

00-1 Patch name

2. Use the [

save-destination bank number and patch number.

* You can also use the [BANK I] [BANK H] switches and number

] [J] buttons and [–] [+] buttons to select the

switches [1]–[8] to select the bank number and patch number.

3. Press the [ENTER] button.

4. Use the [

patch name.

* If you decide to cancel the patch write operation, press the

] [J] buttons and [–] [+] buttons to assign a

[DISPLAY/EXIT] button several times.

5. Press the [WRITE] button or the [ENTER] button.

The display indicates “Executing...,” and then the previous display reappears when patch write is completed.

MEMO

5 You can write a patch from either memory mode or manual

mode.

5 When you write a patch, the ES-8 switches to memory mode.

Recalling a Patch (Patch Change)

1. Use the [BANK

2. Use the number switches [1]–[8] to select a patch.

] [BANK H] switches to select a bank.

MEMO

5 In the patch name screen of Play mode, you can use the [K] [J]

buttons to select a patch.

5 You can specify whether the next patch is selected as soon as you

use the [BANK I] [BANK H] switches to change banks, or whether the patch is not changed until you then press a number switch. For details on how to make this setting, refer to “Making Global Settings (System Setting)” (p. 12).

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Creating a Patch

Block Diagram

ANALOG SWITCH ARRAY

MIXER 1

MIXER 2

The ES-8 uses an “analog switch array” that lets you freely change the connection order of your eect units. It also contains two internal mixers, and lets you create a wide range of sounds by connecting eect units in parallel or using the “Carry Over”

function.

Carry Over

This function cuts only the input while leaving the output connected when you change patches. For example, you can use this to allow just the delay sound to remain when switching patches.

Tips for Creating Patches (Sounds)

The ES-8 has two internal mixers. Using these internal mixers is important in order to take advantage of the ES-8’s unique features, such as the ability to connect loops in parallel and

use the Carry Over function. Understanding how to use the mixers will make it even more enjoyable to create patches (sounds).

NOTE

The same mixers are used for parallel connections and for Carry Over. This means that depending on the settings, you might not be able to use a parallel connection, or that Carry Over might not work.

Parallel connection

5 If the eect units are mono, you can make parallel connections in

two places simultaneously.

: Mixer

5 If the eect units are stereo, one parallel connection uses both of

the two mixers.

Using the Carry Over function

This lets you preserve the sound (e.g., delay sound) when you switch patches.

5 Before the patch change

Delay

5 After the patch change

The send to the delay loop is cut, and only the return is mixed with the direct sound.

’

Delay sound

Delay

’

Direct sound

* To use the Carry Over function, enable Carry Over for the patch

that follows the patch change.

* Carry Over might not work if the Loop Structure (p. 9) settings

dier before and after the patch change.

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Creating a Patch

Changing the Eect Loop Settings

In the Loop Structure screen you can make the following settings.

5 Change the connection order of the eect loops 5 Create a parallel connection 5 Specify Carry Over

Loop Structure screen

The Loop Structure screen shows the following content.

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Volume loop

1– 8

Loop number A loop for which Carry Over is specied

– ,

Mono

Stereo

OUT

The screen is not able to show all the content simultaneously. You can see the remaining content by using the [K] [J] buttons

to move the cursor.

Specifying mono/stereo return for eect loops 7 and 8

For the returns of eect loops 7 and 8, set the system setting Preference to select mono-return or stereo-return (p. 12).

Making a Parallel Connection

Example: Connect eect loops 2 and 3 in parallel

4. Use the [

point of the parallel connection, and press the [ENTER] button.

Move the cursor between eect loops 2 and 4, and press the [ENTER] button; the parallel loop is created.

* Depending on the settings, there might be cases in which parallel

5. Use the [

you want to change.

Move the cursor to eect loop 3.

] [J] buttons to move the cursor to the merge

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connection is not possible (p. 7).

] button to select the loop whose connection

Split pointMerge point

INOUT

Changing the Eect Loop Connection Order

Before the change

Example: Change the order of eect loops 2 and 3

1. In play mode, press the [DISPLAY/EXIT] button several

times to access the Loop Structure screen.

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2. Use the [

connection you want to change.

Move the cursor to eect loop 2.

3. Use the [–] [+] buttons to move the loop number.

When you press the [–] button, eect loops 2 and 3 change places.

] [J] buttons to select the loop whose

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6. Use the [–] button to move the loop number.

When you press the [–] button three times to move eect loop 3, eect loops 2 and 3 are connected in parallel.

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Cancelling a Parallel Connection

Use the [K] [J] buttons to move the cursor to the merge point of the parallel connection, and press the [ENTER] button; the parallel connection is cancelled.

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Specifying Carry Over

Example: You can specify Carry Over for eect loop 7

7. Use the [

want to specify Carry Over, and press the [ENTER] button.

Move the cursor to eect loop 7 and press the [ENTER] button; Carry Over is specied.

] [J] buttons to select the loop for which you

Changing the connection order of the volume loop

You can change the connection order of the volume pedal (V) in the same way as for the eect loop.

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* Depending on the settings, there are cases in which Carry Over

does not work (p. 7).

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Creating a Patch

Editing the Settings of a Patch (Memory Edit Mode)

Quick Edit

Here’s how you can turn the eect loops on/o and save the settings by operating only the switches.

1. Recall the patch that you want to edit.

2. Hold down the [MEMORY/MANUAL] switch for two

seconds or longer.

The MEMORY/MANUAL indicator blinks blue; the ES-8 is in memory edit mode.

3. Use number switches [1]–[8] to turn each eect loop on/

o.

4. Press the [MEMORY/MANUAL] switch.

5. Use the [BANK

[1]–[8] to select the save-destination.

6. Press the [MEMORY/MANUAL] switch.

If you decide to cancel, press the [MUTE] switch.

When the settings are saved, the MEMORY/MANUAL indicator changes to steadily lit blue.

Basic Operation

1. Recall the patch that you want to edit.

2. Press the [EDIT] button.

3. Use the [

press the [ENTER] button.

(Example)

Loop On/Off [ENTER]

4. Use the [

[ENTER] button.

(Example)

Input Sel:1|Buf:OFF _

5. Use the [

[+] buttons to specify its value.

6. To save the edited settings, write the patch.

To cancel without saving, press the [DISPLAY/EXIT] button several times.

] [BANK H] switches and number switches

] [J] buttons to select “Patch” or “CTL/EXP,” and

] [J] buttons to select a category, and press the

] [J] buttons to move the cursor, and use the [–]

Parameter List

Patch

Parameter Value/Explanation

Patch Name Up to 16 characters

You can turn each eect loop on/o. When on, a “ * You can also turn them on/o by pressing the number

Loop On/O

Loop Structure Carry Over

CTL1–6

EXP1, 2

Input Sel

Input Buf

Output Sel

Output Buf

Output Gain

Master BPM

switches [1]–[8].

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

You can make the following settings. For details on operation, refer to “Changing the Eect Loop Settings” (p. 8).

5 Connection order of each eect loop 5 Parallel connection settings 5 Connection position of volume loop 5 Carry Over setting

* Depending on the settings, there are cases in which parallel

connection is not possible, or in which Carry Over does not work.

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_ 3

Specify the control signals that are sent from the EXT CTL CTL 1/2–5/6 jacks when you switch patches.

The available control signals depend on the Play Option/CTL1–6 setting (p. 12). For LAT

OFF Sends “o” ON Sends “on” For PLS

OFF

For TP2–4 OFF Sends nothing

ª–˜

20–500 Specify the control signals that are sent from the EXT CTL EXP 1–2 jacks when you switch patches. 0–127 The specied value is sent.

EXP1, 2

Selects the input. 1 IN 1 jack is selected. 2 IN 2 jack is selected. Turns the input buer on/o (p. 19).

ON, OFF Selects the output destination.

1, 2

1&2

Turns the output buer on/o (p. 14). ON, OFF This is the output gain. It is used only if Output Buf is ON. 0 dB, +2 dB, +4 dB, +6 dB Species the patch’s BPM. 20–500

” icon is shown.

Sends a short (100 ms) pulse when changing between “o” and “on.”

* If the display of the ES-8 diers from the

state of the connected equipment, switch the state of the connected equipment.

Sends tempo at the interval of the specied note value according to the Master BPM value

* Depending on the Master BPM setting,

there are cases in which this cannot be sent.

Sends the specied tempo (¸=)

The current value of the expression pedal connected to the CTL IN jack is sent.

The sound is output from the OUT 1/L or OUT 2/R jack. The sound is output from both the OUT 1/L and OUT 2/R jacks (stereo output).

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Creating a Patch

Parameter Value/Explanation

Patch MIDI 1–8

LSB MSB

Ctl1–2 CC#

Ctl1–2 Val

Species the transmit channel for MIDI messages. OFF (not transmitted), 1–16 Species whether bank select messages are transmitted when you switch patches.

* It is not possible to turn on only Bank LSB. * Not transmitted if PC is OFF. * It is not possible to transmit only bank select. Bank select is

always transmitted in conjunction with program change. OFF Not transmitted. 0–127 The specied value is transmitted. Species whether a program change is transmitted when you switch patches. OFF Not transmitted. 1–128 The specied value is transmitted. Species whether a control change is transmitted when you switch patches. OFF Not transmitted. CC#000–127 The specied control change is transmitted. Species the value of the control change. 0–127

CTL/EXP

Parameter Value/Explanation

MEMORY MANUAL, MUTE, BANK DOWN, BANK UP, NUMBER 1–8, CTL IN 1–4

Func

Min, Max

Mod

EXP IN 1, 2

Func

Min, Max

Specify the function of the [MEMORY/MANUAL] switch, [MUTE] switch, [BANK I] [BANK H] switches, number switches [1]–[8], and footswitches connected to the CTL IN jacks. OFF Pressing the switch does nothing. MemM [MEMORY/MANUAL] switch Mute [MUTE] switch BnkD, BnkU

MemU, MemD

Num1–8 Number switch [1]–[8]

Ctl1–6

BPM Tap the switch to control the master BPM. Specify the values that are sent when the switch is pressed (Max) and released (Min).

* These settings are available only when Func is Ctl1–6. OFF Sends “o” ON Sends “on” Species the operation of the switch.

* These settings are available only when Func is Ctl1–6.

MOM

TGL

Specify the function of the expression pedals connected to the CTL IN jacks. OFF Operating the pedal does nothing.

Exp1, 2

BPM Use the control to control Master BPM. Specify the values that are sent when the pedal is advanced (Max) and returned (Min). When Func is Exp1 or Exp2 0–127 Species the value that is sent from the jack. When Func is BPM 20–500 Species the range of the Master BPM.

[BANK I] switch , [BANK H] switch Change patches

MemU: 00-1099-8, MemD: 99-8000-1

A control signal is sent from the corresponding EXT CTL jack CTL 1/–5/6.

Normally o; on only while the switch is being operated. Alternates on/o each time the switch is operated.

Sends a control signal from EXT CTL jacks EXP 1 or 2.

Parameter Value/Explanation

Assign (A) 1–12

Src

Mod

Cate Selects the Target category. Target Species the parameter to be controlled.

Min Max

CC#

Act L Act H

Trig

Tim

Turns the assignment on/o. ON, OFF Species the controller (source). CTL1–4 A footswitch connected to a CTL IN jack

BnkD, BnkU MemM [MEMORY/MANUAL] switch Mute [MUTE] switch Num1–8 Number switch [1]–[8] CNum Currently selected number switch

EXP1, 2

INT

WAV

CC000–127

Species the operation of the controller.

MOM

TGL

Species the range of change for the parameter. The values will depend on the parameter that’s assigned by Target. Species the transmit channel for control changes. 1–16 Species the controller number that is transmitted. 000–127 Within the operating range of the source, this species the range that will control the target parameter.

(L) 0–126 (H) 1–127

Species how the motion of the internal pedal will be triggered. PAT When the patch is switched

Ex1L, Ex1M, Ex1H, Ex2L, Ex2M, Ex2H

CTL1–4 A footswitch connected to a CTL IN jack MemM [MEMORY/MANUAL] switch Mute [MUTE] switch BnkD, BnkU Num1–8 Number switch [1]–[8] CNum Currently selected number switch

CC000–127

Species the time over which the internal pedal will move from the released (heel) position to the depressed (toe) position. 0–100 Select one of the following curves to specify the change produced by the internal pedal.

[BANK I] switch, [BANK H] switch

An expression pedal connected to a CTL IN jack.

Internal pedal

The virtual expression pedal will begin operating when started by the specied trigger (Trig), modifying the parameter specied by “ Target.”

Wave pedal

The virtual expression pedal will cyclically modify the parameter specied by “Target” in a xed wave form.

Control change number from an external MIDI device

The value will normally be o (minimum value), and will be on (maximum value) only while the control is being operated. The value will toggle between o (minimum) and on (maximum) each time the control is operated.

The target parameter will be controlled within the range specied. Normally, you should leave Act L at “0” and Act H at “127.”

When an expression pedal connected to a CTL IN jack (EXP 1–2) enters the following status

ExL Minimum

Advance the pedal through the

ExM

central value

ExH Maximum

[BANK I] switch, [BANK H] switch

When the specied controller number is received

For details, refer to “Target List.”

Crv

Species the time for one cycle of the wave pedal.

Rate

ª–˜

, 0–100

If this is set to a note value, a time corresponding to the “Master BPM” value specied for each patch is assigned.

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Parameter Value/Explanation

Select one of the following to specify the change produced by

the wave pedal.

Form

*1 Shown if Cate is set to MIDI. *2 Shown if Src is set to INT. *3 Shown if Src is set to WAV.

Target List

Target Min/Max Explanation

When Cate is set to LOOP

L1–8, LV

When Cate is set to E.CTL

EXP1, 2

CTL1–6

When Cate is set to InOut

OUT

When Cate is set to MODE

MemM

Mute

Byps

When Cate is set to MIDI

000–127

When Cate is set to BPM

MstBPM

Tap

When Cate is set to LED

BankD, BankU, Num1–8

OFF, ON OFF, ON

0–127 0–127 OFF, ON OFF, ON

1, 2 1, 2 1, 2, 1&2 1, 2, 1&2

MEM, MAN MEM, MAN OFF, ON OFF, ON OFF, ON OFF, ON

0–127 0–127

20–500 20–500

OFF, ON

Eect loop on/o

Transmits the value of the expression pedal that is connected to the CTL IN EXP 1 or 2 jack.

Switches the setting of the jack.

IN 1, IN 2 Select the input

OUT 1/L, OUT 2/R, OUT 1/L & OUT 2/R

Switches between memory mode and manual mode.

Mute on/o

Bypass on/o

The control change value is transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector.

Master BPM

Of the EXT CTL CTL 1/2–5/6 jacks, tap tempo corresponding to the controller operation is transmitted from the jack whose Play Option setting is set to TP2– TP4.

Lights or turns o the indicator of the controller that is set to Target.

Creating a Patch

Select the output

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Making Global Settings (System Setting)

Settings that are shared by the entire ES-8 are called “ system settings.”

1. Press the [EDIT] button.

2. Use the [

category (Play Option–Others), and then press the [ENTER] button.

] [J] buttons to select the system setting

Play Option [ENTER]

Switch Mode PUSH

List of Parameters

Parameter Value/Explanation

Category: Play Option

Switch Mode

Bank Chg Mode

CTL1–6

Bank Extent Min, Max

Patch Chg Time

Category: Preference

Input Sel, Input Buf, Output Sel,

Output Buf

Loop 7 Return Loop 8 Return

Vol Loop Lift

Species the timing at which the bank or patch is changed when you operate the switch.

PUSH

RELEASE

Species how patches are switched.

WAIT

IMMEDIATE

Species the operation of the EXT CTL CTL 1/2–5/6 jacks. LAT (Latch) Latch operation

PLS

INV

TP2 (Tap 2)

TP3 (Tap 3)

TP4 (Tap 4)

Specify the lower and upper limit of the banks that can be selected. Only the specied range of banks are available for selection. (Min) 0–99, (Max) 0–99 Species the mute time when switching patches. 0–10

Specify whether parameters related to input and output will use the settings of each patch or the system settings.

Common PAT The settings of each patch are used. Input Sel 1, 2 IN 1, IN 2 Input Buf,

Output Buf

Output Sel

Specify whether eect loops 7 and 8 are mono-return or stereoreturn.

* If this parameter is not set correctly, you might not obtain the

expected eect when using parallel connection or the Carry

Over function. MONO, STEREO Disconnects the SEND VOL jacks’ No. 1 pin from the ES-8’s ground. Set this to LIFT if a ground loop or similar problem is causing output of hum or noise. Normally, this is set to GND. GND, LIFT

The change happens when you press the switch. The change happens when you release the switch.

Although the indication in the display is updated to reect the change in the bank when a [BANK I] or [BANK H] switch is pressed, the patch will not change until a number switch has been pressed. The patch switches instantly when a [BANK I] or [BANK H] switch or any of the number switch is pressed.

Send a pulse when changing patches

PLS

Patch change Patch change

INV

Patch change Patch change

Turns on/o twice at the Master BPM setting when the patch changes Turns on/o three times at the Master BPM setting when the patch changes Turns on/o four times at the Master BPM setting when the patch changes

ON, OFF Buer On/O

1, 2 OUT 1/L, OUT 2/R 1&2 Both OUT 1/L and OUT 2/R

3. Use the [

] [J] buttons to select a parameter, and then

press the [ENTER] button.

Switch Mode PUSH _

4. Use the [–] [+] buttons to specify the value.

5. Press the [DISPLAY/EXIT] button several times to return to

the play screen.

Parameter Value/Explanation

Category: MIDI Setting

MIDI Out Mode

RxCh

Dev ID

Sync

Clock Out

Category: PC Map

Bank 0/PC# 1/ Memory

| Bank 6/PC#128/

Memory

Category: Others

LCD Contrast

Pol Exp 1, 2

Pol C1–C4

Selects the operation of the MIDI OUT/THRU connector. OUT Operates as a MIDI OUT connector.

THRU

Species the MIDI channel on which MIDI messages are received. 1–16 Species the device ID used to transmit and receive exclusive messages. 1–32 This setting determines the basis used for synchronizing the timing for tempo and other time-based parameters.

* When synchronizing performances to the MIDI Clock signal

from an external MIDI device, timing problems in the performance may occur due to errors in the MIDI Clock.

INT Synchronize with the ES-8’s internal clock.

AUTO

Species whether MIDI clock messages are transmitted. ON, OFF

You can use the “program change table” to freely specify the correspondence between program change messages received by the ES-8 and the patches that are selected.

00-1–99-8

Adjust the contrast (brightness) of the display. 1–10 Specify the polarity of the CTL IN EXP 1 and EXP 2 jacks.

Specify the polarity of the CTL IN CTL 1/2–3/4 jacks. ST If a BOSS footswitch is connected

Operates as a MIDI THRU connector. MIDI data received at MIDI IN is mixed with the

MIDI data of the ES-8, and output together.

Synchronize with MIDI clock received via MIDI. However, automatically synchronize with the ES-8’s internal clock if MIDI clock messages cannot be received.

Specify the bank/number of the patch that is selected when “bank select MSB + program number” are received.

* Bank select LSB is ignored.

If a Roland or BOSS expression pedal is connected If pressing or releasing the connected expression pedal produces the opposite result from what is expected

If pressing or releasing the connected footswitch produces the opposite result from what is expected

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Patch/Data Operations (Utility)

1. Press the [EDIT] button.

2. Use the [

3. Use the [

] [J] buttons to select “UTILITY,” and press the [ENTER] button.

] [J] buttons to select the desired item, and press the [ENTER] button.

Copying a Patch (Patch Copy)

Patch Copy 00-1 Ã 99-8 _

Select the copy-source and copy-destination patches, and press the [ENTER] button. * The copy-destination patch is overwritten.

Exchanging Patches (Patch Exchange)

Patch Exchange 00-1 ÅÃ 99-8 _

Select the exchange-source and exchange-destination patches, and press the [ENTER] button.

Initializing a Patch (Patch Init)

Patch Init 00-1 _

Select a patch that you want to initialize, and press the [ENTER] button. When the conrmation message appears, press the [ENTER] button once again.

Copying a Bank (Bank Copy)

Bank Copy 00 Ã 99 _

Select the copy-source and copy-destination bank, and press the [ENTER] button. * All patches in the copy-destination bank are overwritten.

Exchanging Banks (Bank Exchange)

Bank Exchange 00 ÅÃ 99 _

Select the exchange-source and exchange-destination banks, and press the [ENTER] button.

Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)

Bulk Dump Frm:Sys To:99-8 _

Frm (From) To

Shown if Frm is set to Sys.

Sys, 0-1–8 0-1–99-8, Sys (*1)

With the ES-8, you can use Exclusive messages to set another ES-8 to the same settings or to save settings to MIDI sequencers and other such devices. This transmission of data is referred to as bulk dump.

“System settings” + “settings of the selected patch” can be transmitted.

When Transmitting Data to Another ES-8

Make connections as shown in the illustration below, and set the transmitting and receiving units to the same device ID (p. 12).

INOUT

Transmitting unit Receiving unit

Specify the highest patch whose data you want to transmit, and press the [ENTER] button. When the conrmation message appears, press the [ENTER] button once again.

Restoring saved data from a MIDI sequencer to the ES-8

Connect your MIDI sequencer’s MIDI OUT to the ES-8’s MIDI IN, select the same device ID as when transmitting the data to the MIDI sequencer, and then transmit the data from the MIDI sequencer.

When Saving to a MIDI Sequencer

Connect as shown in the gure below, and put the sequencer in the state where it is ready to receive Exclusive messages.

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

INOUT

MIDI sequencer

Factory Reset Frm:Sys To:99-8 _

Frm (From) To

Shown if Frm is set to Sys.

Sys, 0-1–8 0-1–99-8, Sys (*1)

“System settings” + “settings of the selected patch” can be returned to their factory-set condition (Factory Reset). * All data that is reset is lost.

Specify the highest patch that you want to reset, and press the [ENTER] button. When the conrmation message appears, press the [ENTER] button once again.

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Advanced Applications

Adjusting the Level of Each Patch

Parameter Value Reference

Patch parameter

Output Buf ON Output Gain 0 dB, +2 dB, +4 dB, +6 dB

p. 9

Buf

OUT 1/L

REV DLY TRE CHO PH DIST OD COMP VOL

OUT 2/R

AMP-1

AMP-2

Guitar

COMP DIST CHO DLY VOL

Output

OD PH TRE REV

Switching Between Two Guitars

AMP-1

AMP-2

Input

Buf

Guitar

Parameter Value Reference

Patch parameter

Input Sel 1, 2 p. 9

Buf

OUT 1/L

REV D LY TRE CHO PH DIST OD COMP

OUT 2/R

AMP-1

AMP-2

AMP-1

AMP-2

Guitar-1

COMP DIST CHO DLY

Guitar-2

Output

OD PH TRE REV

Guitar-1

Input

Buf

Guitar-2

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Advanced Applications

Switching Between Two Amps

Parameter Value Reference

Patch parameter

Output Sel 1, 2, 1&2 p. 9

Buf

OUT 1/L

REV DLY TRE CHO PH DIST OD COMP VOL

OUT 2/R

AMP-1

AMP-2

AMP-1

AMP-2

Guitar

COMP DIST CHO DLY VOL

Output

OD PH TRE REV

Switching the Amp’s Channels

Parameter Value Reference

Patch parameter

CTL1–6 ON, OFF p. 9

System setting

Play Option: CTL1–6 LAT, PLS p. 12

Input

Buf

To: AMP-2 Control

To: AMP-1 Control

Amp channel switching

Guitar

Connecting with the Four-Cable Method / Also Switching the Amp’s Channels

Parameter Value Reference

Patch parameter

CTL1–6 ON, OFF p. 9

System setting

Play Option: CTL1–6 LAT, PLS p. 12

Amp’s pre section

Input

AMP

SendReturn

Amp’s power section

Guitar

Output

Buf

REV DLY TRE CHO

To: AMP Input

To: AMP Return

Reducing Hum

Parameter Value Reference

System setting

Preference: Vol Loop Lift LIFT, GND p. 12

PH DIST OD COMP

Volume Loop

Input

Guitar

Buf

COMP DIST CHO DLY

OD PH TRE REV

From: AMP Send

To: AMP Control

Amp channel switching

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Advanced Applications

Changing the BOSS PH-3’s Rate for Each Patch

Parameter Value Reference

Patch parameter

EXP1 0–127 p. 9

OUT 1/L

AMP-1

AMP-2

Output

Buf

Output

Buf

REV DLY TRE CHO DIST OD COMP VOL

OUT 2/R

PH-3

From: EXT CTL – EXP 1

EXP/CTL

Input

Buf

Guitar

COMP DIST CHO DLY VOL

OD PH-3 TRE REV

AMP-1

To: PH-3 EXP/CTL

AMP-2

Using an Expression Pedal to Control the BOSS PH-3’s Rate

Parameter Value Reference

Patch parameter (CTL/EXP)

Assign 1

Sw ON Src EXP1 Mod MOM Cate, Target E. CTL, EXP1 Min, Max 0, 127 Act L, Act H 0, 127

OUT 1/L

AMP-1

AMP-2

Output

Buf

Output

Buf

OUT 2/R

p. 10

REV DLY TRE CHO DIST OD COMP VOL

PH-3

EXP/CTL

From: EXT CTL – EXP 1

Input

Buf

Guitar

COMP DIST CHO DLY VOL

OD PH-3 TRE REV

AMP-1

AMP-2

To: PH-3 EXP/CTL

Expression Pedal

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Using the [BANK H] Switch to Turn Delay On/O

Advanced Applications

Parameter Value Reference

Patch parameter (EXP/CTL)

Assign 1

BANK UP Func OFF

Guitar

Sw ON Src BnkU Mod TGL Cate, Target LOOP, L7 Min, Max OFF, ON Act L, Act H 0, 127

OUT 1/L

AMP-1

AMP-2

Output

Buf

Output

Buf

OUT 2/R

p. 10

REV TRE CHO PH DIST OD COMP VOL

DLY

Delay On/O

AMP-1

* You can also add an assignment to make the indicator light (p. 11).

Input

Buf

Guitar

COMP DIST CHO DLY VOL

OD PH TRE REV

AMP-2

Using Number Switch [7] to Change the Delay Time

Parameter Value Reference

Patch parameter

Assign 1

NUMBER 7 Func OFF

Guitar

Sw ON Src Num7 Mod MOM Cate, Target E. CTL, CTL1 Min, Max OFF, ON Act L, Act H 0, 127

OUT 1/L

AMP-1

AMP-2

Output

Buf

Output

Buf

OUT 2/R

p. 10

A delay unit that supports tap tempo (e.g., BOSS DD-7)

REV TRE CHO PH DIST OD COMP VOL

DLY

Tap Tempo In

From: EXT CTL – CTL 1

AMP-1

Input

Buf

Guitar

COMP DIST CHO DLY VOL

OD PH TRE REV

To: Delay Tempo In

AMP-2

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Advanced Applications

Using Tap Tempo to Set the Delay Time of Each Patch

Parameter Value Reference

System setting

Play Option: CTL1 TP2–TP4 p. 12

Patch parameter

CTL1 Master BPM 20–500

AMP-1

Output

Buf

ª–˜

, 20–500

OUT 1/L

A delay unit that supports tap tempo (e.g., BOSS DD-7)

REV TRE CHO PH DIST OD COMP VOL

DLY

p. 9

Input

Buf

Guitar

AMP-2

Guitar

COMP DIST CHO DLY VOL

Output

Buf

OUT 2/R

From: EXT CTL – CTL 1

OD PH TRE REV

AMP-1

To: Delay Tempo In

AMP-2

Applying Chorus Only While the Currently Selected Number Switch Is Held Down

Parameter Value Reference

Patch parameter (CTL/EXP)

Assign 1

Sw ON Src CNum Mod MOM Cate, Target LOOP, L5 Min, Max OFF, ON Act L, Act H 0, 127

p. 10

OUT 1/L

AMP-1

AMP-2

Guitar

COMP DIST CHO DLY VOL

Output

Buf

REV TRE CHO PH DIST OD COMP VOL

Output

Buf

OUT 2/R

OD PH TRE REV

DLY

Chorus On

O

AMP-1

AMP-2

Input

Buf

Guitar

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Advanced Applications

Using CC (Control Change) to Control a MIDI-Equipped Eect Unit When the Patch Changes

Parameter Value Reference

Patch parameter

Patch MIDI

Ch 1–16

Ctl1 Val 0–127

AMP-1

Output

Buf

p. 10Ctl CC# 000–127

OUT 1/L

REV TRE CHO DIST OD COMP VOL

DLY

BOSS

GT-100

Input

Buf

Guitar

AMP-2

Guitar

COMP DIST CHO DLY VOL

Output

Buf

OUT 2/R

OD GT-100 TRE REV

AMP-1

AMP-2

Connecting a Wah or Fuzz (Input Buer O)

The sound of some wah or fuzz units may change if they are connected after a buer.

In this case, turn the ES-8’s input buer (Input Buf) o.

AMP-1

AMP-2

Output

Buf

OUT 1/L

DLY TRE CHO PH DIST OD VOL WAHREV

OUT 2/R

MIDI IN

From: ES-8 MIDI OUT

To: BOSS GT-100

Parameter Value Reference

Patch parameter

Input Buf OFF p. 9

Input

(FUZZ)

Buf

Guitar

WAH DIST CHO DLY VOL

(FUZZ)

OD PH TRE REV

AMP-1

AMP-2

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

Problem Items to check Action

No sound / volume too low

Oscillating sound occurs

Sound switches on its own

Patch does not change

Sound does not change when you switch patches

Can’t change the settings of a connected eect unit

Can’t specify Carry Over / Can’t specify parallel connection

Can’t use a controller to modify a parameter

When using an expression pedal, the eect changes depending on the patch

MIDI messages are not transmitted/received

Hum is heard

Eect not applied Could the eect switch be o? Check the on/o setting of each eect. - - -

Are the connection cables broken? Try using a dierent set of connection cables. - - Is the ES-8 correctly connected to the other devices? Check connections with the other devices. p. 2 Is the connected amp turned o, or the volume lowered? Could the volume pedal have lowered the level? Advance the volume pedal. - - Could mute be turned on? Press the [MUTE] switch to turn mute o. p. 4 Is each eects set correctly? Check the settings of each eects. - - Is the power to the external device connected to the SEND 1–8 and RTN 1–8 jacks o, or is the volume of the device turned down? Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor? Could you have turned o Input Buf and connected an eect loop in parallel? Could the gain value or the value of a volume-related parameter be too high due to the settings of a connected amp or eect unit? Could an external MIDI device be set to modify the parameters?

Is “INT” or “WAV” set as the Src in Assign?

Is something other than the Play screen shown in the display?

Could you have changed the function of the [BANK I] [BANK H] switches or the number switches [1]–[8]?

Are the loop settings of each patch correct? Check the loop settings. p. 9

Is the EXT CTL jack connected? Is the cable the correct type (mono, TRS)?

Could you already be using both mixers? Could you have specied Carry Over or parallel

connection for a stereo-return loop? Could the loop be turned o? Turn the loop on. p. 6

Is the Preference setting set to anything other than PAT?

Do the MIDI channel settings of both devices match? Make sure that the MIDI channels of both devices match. Do the controller number settings of both devices match?

The eect of using an expression pedal will dier depending on the patch.

Are the MIDI cables broken? Try another set of MIDI cables. - - Are the MIDI cables connected correctly? Connect MIDI IN and MIDI OUT. - - -

Do the MIDI channel settings match?

Could the amp’s send/return be connected to the volume loop?

Check the settings of your amp/mixer system. - - -

Check the settings for the connected device. - - -

Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor. - - -

Depending on the impedance of the signal, the volume may diminish. If you use a parallel connection, turn on Input Buf.

Lower these values. - - -

Check the assignment settings.

When the Src is set to “INT” or “WAV,” the eect parameter set as the Assign Target changes automatically. On the ES-8, patches can be selected only when the Play screen is displayed. Press the [DISPLAY/EXIT] button several times to return to the Play screen. If the Func setting is set to OFF, change it to BnkD, BnkU, or Num1–8.

Check the cable type and connection. p. 3

There are two internal mixers. Turn o one of the mixers you’re using, or change the stereo return

to mono return.

To change the settings for an individual patch, set the Preference setting to PAT. To change a specic setting for all patches in common, select a setting other than PAT.

Make sure that the controller number of both devices match.

Try out the eect beforehand. - - -

Match the MIDI channel settings. Receive channel of the ES-8: MIDI Setting 0 RxCh Transmit channel of the ES-8: Patch MIDI 1–8 0 Ch

In some cases, you can minimize hum by disconnecting pin number 1 of the SEND VOL jack from the ES-8’s ground. Try changing the Vol Loop Lift setting.

p. 9

p. 10

p. 5

p. 10

p. 7 p. 12

p. 12

p. 10 p. 12

p. 12 p. 10

p. 12

Error Messages

Display Problem Action

MIDI BUFFER FULL!

MIDI OFFLINE!

DATA WRITE ERROR! Writing to the memory for storage of user data failed.

LOCKED! The buttons are locked. Turn “Lock function” o. p. 4 NO MORE MIXERS ARE AVAILABLE! Both of the two internal mixers are already in use. Check the Loop Structure settings. p. 7, p. 9 SYSTEM ERROR! A problem has occurred in the system. Contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center. - - -

MEMORY DAMAGED!

The data cannot be processed correctly due to the high volume of MIDI messages. Transmissions from the connected device have been interrupted. This message also appears when the power to the connected device has been turned o. It does not indicate damage.

It is possible that the contents of memory have been damaged.

Reduce the volume of MIDI messages transmitted to the ES-8. Reduce the tempo of the transmitting MIDI device.

Check to make sure no cable is disconnected and that there are no shorts.

The unit may be damaged. Consult the nearest Roland service center.

Please execute a Factory Reset. If this does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or a nearby Roland service center.

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Main Specications

BOSS ES-8: Eects Switching System

Loops 8 (Eect loop), 1 ( Volume loop) Patch Memory 800 Pedals Number switch x 8, BANK switch x 2, MEMORY/MANUAL switch, MUTE switch

Nominal Input Level

Input Impedance IN 1, 2: 1 MΩ (Buer: On) Nominal Output Level SEND 1–7, SEND 8L, SEND 8R, SEND VOL, OUT 1/L, OUT 2/R, TUNER: -10 dBu Output Impedance OUT 1/L, OUT 2/R: 1 kΩ (Buer: On), TUNER: 1 kΩ Recommended Load Impedance 10 kΩ or greater

Display

Connectors

Power Supply AC adaptor Current Draw 400 mA

Dimensions

Weight 2.5 kg / 5 lbs 9 oz Accessories AC adaptor, Owner’s manual, Leaet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY,” Rubber foot x 5, Screw x 2

Options (sold separately)

* 0 dBu= 0.775 Vrms * In the interest of product improvement, the specications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.

IN 1, 2: -10 dBu RTN 1–6, RTN 7L, RTN 7R, RTN 8L, RTN 8R, RTN VOL: -10 dBu

7 segments, 3 characters (LED) 16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD)

IN 1, 2 jacks: 1/4-inch phone type SEND 1–7, SEND 8L, SEND 8R, SEND VOL jacks: 1/4-inch phone type RTN 1–6, RTN 7L, RTN 7R, RTN 8L, RTN 8R, RTN VOL jacks: 1/4-inch phone type OUT 1/L, OUT 2/R jacks: 1/4-inch phone type TUNER jack: 1/4-inch phone type EXT CTL CTL 1/2, CTL 3/4, C TL 5/6 jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type EXT CTL EXP 1, EXP 2 jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type CTL IN EXP 1 CTL 1/2, EXP 2 CTL 3/4 jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type MIDI connectors (IN, OUT/THRU) DC IN jack

439 (W) x 137 (D) x 65 (H) mm 17-5/16 (W) x 5-7/16 (D) x 2-9/16 (H) inches

Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7 Expression pedal: BOSS FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5

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WARNING

To completely turn o power to the unit, pull out the plug from the outlet

When the power needs to be completely turned o, pull out the plug from the outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord’s plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.

Use only the supplied AC adaptor and the correct voltage

Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specied on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a dierent polarity, or be designed for a dierent voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Repairs and Data

• Before sending the unit away for repairs, be sure to make a backup of the data stored within it; or you may prefer to write down the needed information. Although we will do our utmost to preserve the data stored in your unit when we carry out repairs, in some cases, such as when the memory section is physically damaged, restoration of the stored content may be impossible. Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

Additional Precautions

• Any data stored within the unit can be lost as the result of equipment failure, incorrect operation, etc. To protect yourself against the irretrievable loss of data, try to make a habit of creating regular backups of the data you’ve stored in the unit.

• Roland assumes no liability concerning the restoration of any stored content that has been lost.

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

• Use only the specied expression pedal (FV-500H, FV-500L, Roland EV-5; sold separately). By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

• Do not use connection cables that contain a built-in resistor.

WARNING

CAUTION

Keep small items out of the reach of children

To prevent accidental ingestion of the parts listed below, always keep them out of the reach of small children.

• Included Parts Screw (p. 5)

Handle the ground terminal carefully

If you remove the screw from the ground terminal, be sure to replace it; don’t leave it lying around where it could accidently be swallowed by small children. When refastening the screw, make that it is rmly fastened, so it won’t come loose.

• Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation, or perceive that the surface feels gritty to the touch when you touch this device, or the metal portions of other objects, such as guitars. This is due to an innitesimal electrical charge, which is absolutely harmless. However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal (see gure) with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

Unsuitable places for connection

• Water pipes (may result in shock or

electrocution)

• Gas pipes (may result in re or

explosion)

• Telephone-line ground or lightning rod (may be dangerous

in the event of lightning)

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Boss ES-8 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

Top Panel

Attaching the Rubber Feet

Installing the ES-8 in a Pedalboard

Switching the Play Screen

Patch Structure

Switching Between Memory and Manual Modes

Saving a Patch (Patch Write)

Recalling a Patch (Patch Change)

Creating a Patch

Block Diagram

Tips for Creating Patches (Sounds)

Making a Parallel Connection

Specifying Carry Over

Editing the Settings of a Patch (Memory Edit Mode)

Quick Edit

Basic Operation

Parameter List

Making Global Settings (System Setting)

List of Parameters

Patch/Data Operations (Utility)

Copying a Patch (Patch Copy)

Exchanging Patches (Patch Exchange)

Initializing a Patch (Patch Init)

Copying a Bank (Bank Copy)

Exchanging Banks (Bank Exchange)

Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device (Bulk Dump)

Restoring the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Advanced Applications

Adjusting the Level of Each Patch

Switching Between Two Guitars

Switching Between Two Amps

Switching the Amp’s Channels

Connecting with the Four-Cable Method / Also Switching the Amp’s Channels

Reducing Hum

Changing the BOSS PH-3’s Rate for Each Patch

Using an Expression Pedal to Control the BOSS PH-3’s Rate

Using Number Switch [7] to Change the Delay Time

Using Tap Tempo to Set the Delay Time of Each Patch

Applying Chorus Only While the Currently Selected Number Switch Is Held Down

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Error Messages

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IMPORTANT NOTES