Boss FS-1-WL Using the Editor

Using the FS-1-WL Editor

01© 2022 Roland Corporation

This manual explains how to connect the FS-1-WL
unit and FS-1-WL Editor app, and how to operate the
FS-1-WL Editor.
Use Bluetooth® to connect for the smartphone app,
and use USB to connect for the computer app.

* You must update the FS-1-WL to Ver.1.02 or later

to use the FS-1-WL Editor.

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Connecting the FS-1-WL to FS-1-WL Editor (Android)

1. Power-on the FS-1-WL unit and the mobile device.

To edit MIDI information, power up the FS-1-WL
in MIDI mode.
To edit HID information, power up the FS-1-WL
in HID mode.

2. In your mobile device’s settings, turn Bluetooth

switch on.

NOTE

Even if the devices list on the mobile device
shows “FS-1-WL” or “FS-1-WL+”, don’t tap these.

3. Press the FS-1-WL’s [Bluetooth] (Smartphone/PC)

button.

The unit enters pairing mode, and the Bluetooth
indicator blinks blue.

* If the devices do not pair after one minute has

passed, pairing mode is automatically canceled.
To disconnect, long-press the [Bluetooth]
(Smartphone/PC) button.

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4. Launch the “FS-1-WL Editor” app that you

installed on your mobile device.

5. Tap [Bluetooth MIDI DEVICE] that appears on the

app you launched, and turn location data on.

* Note that the FS-1-WL Editor does not use

location data.

6. Tap “FS-1-WL”.

On the mobile device screen, verify that “*”
is shown at the upper right of FS-1-WL. The
Bluetooth indicator on the FS-1-WL stops
blinking and remains lit when pairing is nished.

* “FS-1-WL+” appears if the unit is already paired

to another device.

* If “FS-1-WL” is not shown, tap “SCAN” at the very

bottom of the Bluetooth Devices screen to scan
again.

7. If “Bluetooth Pairing Request” appears, tap

“Pair”.

8. Tap the back button on your mobile device to

return to the previous screen.

9. Verify that “FS-1-WL” is shown for “CONNECT” on

the app.

10.

Tap [OK] to start communication.

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If You Can’t Connect

Check the following points.

Items to Check Cause/Action

Is Bluetooth
activated on your
mobile device?

Is the Bluetooth
(Smartphone/PC)
indicator on the
FS-1-WL is
blinking blue?

Is the Bluetooth
(INSTRUMENT)
indicator on the
FS-1-WL is
blinking white?

Is location data
turned o?

Is the unit paired
with “FS-1-WL” or
“FS-1-WL+”?

Make sure that Bluetooth has been
activated on your mobile device.

If the indicator is not blinking blue, the
FS-1-WL is not in pairing mode.
Press the [Bluetooth] (Smartphone/PC)
button to make the indicator blink blue.

Use the [Bluetooth] (INSTRUMENT)
button when you want to connect to
an electronic musical instrument.
Press the [Bluetooth] (Smartphone/PC)
button to make the indicator blink blue.

Turn on the location data setting of your
mobile device.
As per the specications of Android OS
(Android 6.0 and later), you need to turn
location data on to enable Bluetooth.

When pairing, tap “FS-1-WL” in
Bluetooth MIDI Device setting on the
app, instead of Bluetooth setting on
your mobile device. When you turn
the Bluetooth switch of your mobile
device on, “FS-1-WL” or “FS-1-WL+”
might appear in the devices list, but
you should not tap them. If you did
accidentally tap them, follow the steps
shown in “Quit all apps on your mobile
device, and retry pairing” (p. 6).

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If you checked the above points and took the
appropriate measures but you still cannot connect,
try the following.

Items to Check Cause/Action

Following the instructions in “Quit all

Try pairing again

Turn the power
o and on again

apps on your mobile device, and retry
pairing” (p. 6)”, quit all apps currently
running on your mobile device and try
pairing again.

Follow the instructions in “Turn the
mobile device and the FS-1-WL o and
then on again” (p. 7) to try pairing
again.

* If you’ve tried all of the above and still can’t

connect, contact your dealer or a Roland
customer service center.

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Quit all apps on your mobile device, and
retry pairing

Quit all apps that are running on your mobile
device.

1. Tap the Android multitasking button and swipe

up on the app screen.

* The procedure for closing apps may dier

depending on your mobile device. Use the
method that’s appropriate for your device to
close the apps.

2. Tap the gear icon for FS-1-WL in “Paired devices”,

and tap “Unpair ”.

3. Turn the Bluetooth switch o.

* The procedure for unpairing described in step

2–3 may dier depending on your mobile
device.

4. Start pairing again by following the steps in

“Connecting the FS-1-WL to FS-1-WL Editor
(Android)” (p. 2).

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Turn the mobile device and the FS-1-WL
o and then on again

1. Turn o the mobile device and the FS-1-WL.

2. Wait for about 10 seconds and turn the power on

again.

3. Start pairing again by following the steps in

“Connecting the FS-1-WL to FS-1-WL Editor

(Android)” (p. 2).

* If you are still unable to connect with the app

even after taking these measures, please contact
the Roland customer service center.

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Connecting the FS-1-WL to FS-1-WL Editor (iOS)

1. Power-on the FS-1-WL unit and the mobile

device.

To edit MIDI information, power up the FS-1-WL
in MIDI mode.
To edit HID information, power up the FS-1-WL
in HID mode.

2. In your mobile device’s settings, turn Bluetooth

switch on.

NOTE

Even if the devices list on the mobile device
shows “FS-1-WL” or “FS-1-WL+”, don’t tap these.

3. Press the FS-1-WL’s [Bluetooth] (Smartphone/PC)

button.

The unit enters pairing mode, and the Bluetooth
indicator blinks blue.

* If the devices do not pair after one minute has

passed, pairing mode is automatically canceled.
To disconnect, long-press the [Bluetooth]
(Smartphone/PC) button.

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4. Launch the “FS-1-WL Editor” app that you

installed on your mobile device.

5. Tap [Bluetooth MIDI DEVICE] that appears on the

app you launched.

6. Tap “FS-1-WL”.

The FS-1-WL connection in the list on the app
displays as “Connected”. The Bluetooth indicator
on the FS-1-WL stops blinking and remains lit
when pairing is nished.

* “FS-1-WL+” appears if the unit is already paired

to another device.

* If the Bluetooth indicator on the FS-1-WL is not

blinking blue, press the [Bluetooth] button once
more to make it do so.

7. If “Bluetooth Pairing Request” appears, tap

“Pair”.

8. Tap [ÍBack] to return to the previous screen.

9. Verify that “FS-1-WL” is shown for “CONNECT” on

the app.

10.

Tap [OK] to start communication.

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If You Can’t Connect

Check the following points.

Items to Check Cause/Action

Is Bluetooth
activated on your
mobile device?

Is the Bluetooth
(Smartphone/PC)
indicator on
the FS-1-WL is
blinking blue?

Is the Bluetooth
(INSTRUMENT)
indicator on
the FS-1-WL is
blinking white?

Is the unit paired
with “FS-1-WL” or
“FS-1-WL+”?

Make sure that Bluetooth has been
activated on your mobile device.

If the indicator is not blinking blue, the
FS-1-WL is not in pairing mode.
Press the [Bluetooth] (Smartphone/PC)
button to make the indicator blink
blue.

Use the [Bluetooth] (INSTRUMENT)
button when you want to connect to
an electronic musical instrument.
Press the [Bluetooth] (Smartphone/PC)
button to make the indicator blink
blue.

When pairing, tap “FS-1-WL” in
Bluetooth MIDI Device setting on the
app, instead of Bluetooth setting on
your mobile device.
When you turn the Bluetooth switch
of your mobile device on, “FS-1-WL”
or “FS-1-WL+” might appear in the
devices list, but you should not tap
them.
If you did accidentally tap them, follow
the steps shown in “Quit all apps on
your mobile device, and retry pairing”
(p. 12).

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If you checked the above points and took the
appropriate measures but you still cannot connect,
try the following.

Items to Check Cause/Action

Following the instructions in “Quit all

Try pairing again

Turn the power
o and on again

apps on your mobile device, and retry
pairing” (p. 12)”, quit all apps currently
running on your mobile device and try
pairing again.

Follow the instructions in “Turn the
mobile device and the FS-1-WL o and
then on again” (p. 13) to try pairing
again.

* If you’ve tried all of the above and still can’t

connect, contact your dealer or a Roland
customer service center.

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Quit all apps on your mobile device, and
retry pairing

Quit all apps that are running on your mobile
device.

1. Double-click the home button, and swipe up on

the app screen.

* The procedure for closing apps may dier

depending on your mobile device. Use the
method that’s appropriate for your device to
close the apps.

2. Long-press the [Bluetooth] (Smartphone/PC)

button on the FS-1-WL to make the indicator go
dark.

3. Turn the Bluetooth switch o.

The procedure for step 2–3 results in unpairing.

4. Start pairing again by following the steps in

“Connecting the FS-1-WL to FS-1-WL Editor (iOS)”
(p. 8).

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Turn the mobile device and the FS-1-WL
o and then on again

1. Turn o the mobile device and the FS-1-WL.

2. Wait for about 10 seconds and turn the power on

again.

3. Start pairing again by following the steps in

“Connecting the FS-1-WL to FS-1-WL Editor (iOS)”
(p. 8).

* If you are still unable to connect with the app

even after taking these measures, please contact
the Roland customer service center.

Unpairing

1. With the Bluetooth indicator on the FS-1-WL lit

up blue, hold down the [Bluetooth] button to
make the indicator blink blue.

2. Turn the Bluetooth switch o.

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Connecting the FS-1-WL to a Computer

1. Connect the FS-1-WL to your computer with a USB

cable, and turn on the FS-1-WL.

To edit MIDI information, power up the FS-1-WL
in MIDI mode.
To edit HID information, power up the FS-1-WL
in HID mode.

2. Launch the “FS-1-WL Editor” app that’s installed

on your computer.

3. Select “FS-1-WL USB-MIDI” from the DEVICE

pulldown menu, and click “OK”.

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Using FS-1-WL Editor

Top Screen (MIDI Mode)

Shows the MIDI settings screen for messages output to
the device connected via Bluetooth.

Shows the MIDI settings screen for messages output
to USB.

Shows the
LIBRARIAN

(p. 19).

Shows the MENU
settings (p. 20).

The settings for
MIDI CH and
MODE are shown.

Shows the MIDI
settings screen for
messages output
to MIDI OUT.

Jumps to the
detailed settings
screen.

Shows the values for the settings.

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TOTAL

Parameter Value Explanation

When MIDI CH (p. 17) for
Bluetooth/USB/MIDI OUT is set to
“TX CH”, the MIDI channel that’s set
here is used for output.

MIDI CH

MODE

LAT CH

MOMENTARY

CH1–

Also, the MIDI channel specied

CH16

here is used for output when
selecting a CC# (p. 17), or for an
expression pedal that’s connected
to the FS-1-WL.

This sets the type of MIDI messages that are
output from the FS-1-WL pedal switches
(L–R) and from the footswitch that’s
connected to the FS-1-WL.
The MODE setting is shared by Bluetooth/
USB/MIDI OUT.

* When this is set to “PC” or “PC+CC”, only

the trigger signal for “on” is output.

CC

Control change

PC

Program change

PC+CC

Control change and program change

The setting turns on (ON VALUE)/o
(OFF VALUE) each time you press a pedal
switch.

*

When MODE is set to “PC” or “PC+CC”, this
acts as a momentary switch.

The setting is on (ON VALUE) while you hold
down the pedal switch, and o (OFF VALUE)
when you release it.

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Bluetooth/USB/MIDI OUT SETTING

Parameter Value Explanation

This sets the MIDI CC numbers

CC#

OFF VALUE 0–127 Sets the value for switch “o”.

ON VALUE 0–127 Sets the value for switch “on”.

MIDI CH

PC# OFF, 1–128

BANK MSB OFF, 1–127

BANK LSB OFF, 1–127

MIN 0–127

OFF,
CC#1–CC#31,
CC#64–CC#95

CH1–CH16,
TX CH

that are output from the
FS-1-WL pedal switches (L–R)
and from the footswitch/
expression pedal that’s
connected to the FS-1-WL.

This sets the MIDI channel that
is output from the FS-1-WL
pedal switches (L–R) and
from the footswitch that’s
connected to the FS-1-WL.
To output using the MIDI
channel set in TOTAL (p. 16),
set this to “TX CH”.

This sets the MIDI PC number
that is output from the
FS-1-WL pedal switches (L–R)
and from the footswitch that’s
connected to the FS-1-WL.

Sets the value for the bank
select MSB.

Sets the value for the bank
select LSB.

Sets the minimum value that’s
output when the expression
pedal is operated.

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Parameter Value Explanation

MAX 0–127

CC Value 0–127

Sets the maximum value that’s
output when the expression
pedal is operated.

Sets the CC value that’s output
in PC+CC mode.

To edit values

Slide up or down to edit a
parameter.
Long-press to enter a numeric
value or choose from a list.

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LIBRARIAN

You can store up to 30 MIDI settings in the
FS-1-WL Editor.

Parameter Explanation

+CREATE
LIVESET

LIVESET NAME Adds a name to the liveset.

EDIT Lets you copy and delete livesets.

* You cannot edit any other part of the liveset

besides the name. To save the MIDI settings
you’ve edited, create a new liveset.

* When connecting with FS-1-WL, the software

keyboard is hidden from display of your iPhone
and iPad.
Each time you click the [Bluetooth]
(Smartphone/PC) button to toggle the software
keyboard between visible and hidden.

The MIDI settings for the FS-1-WL are
stored as a liveset.

Lets you rename the liveset (RENAME)
or restore the settings to the FS-1-WL
(RESTORE).

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MENU

SYSTEM SETTING

Here you can edit the pedal indicator colors on the
FS-1-WL.

Bluetooth SETTING (smartphone app)

Here you can edit the Bluetooth connection
settings.

DEVICE SETTING (computer app)

Here you can edit the USB connection settings.

OWNER’S MANUAL

Here you can view the owner’s manual for the
FS-1-WL or pages of this manual.

* Your mobile device or computer must be

connected to the internet.

VERSION

Here you can view version information for the
FS-1-WL, as well as software version and license
information for FS-1-WL Editor.

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Top Screen (HID Mode)

Shows the HID settings for messages output to the
device connected via Bluetooth.

* HID signals are only output via Bluetooth, and are not

output via USB.

Shows the MENU
settings (p. 23).

Jumps to the
detailed settings
screen.

Shows the values for the settings.

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MEMORY1–3

You can save three groups of settings
(called “memories”) to the FS-1-WL.

Parameter Explanation

PEDAL L,
PEDAL C,
PEDAL R,
CTL1, CTL2

Selecting a Memory

1. Press and hold down a pedal switch to turn the

power on and set the unit to HID mode.

MEMORY 1 Pedal switch L

MEMORY 2 Pedal switch C

MEMORY 3 Pedal switch R

This sets the type of HID messages and
modier key data that is transmitted
when you operate the FS-1-WL pedal
switches (L–R) or the footswitch that’s
connected to the FS-1-WL.

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MENU

SYSTEM SETTING

Here you can edit the pedal indicator colors on the
FS-1-WL.

Bluetooth SETTING (smartphone app)

Here you can edit the Bluetooth connection
settings.

DEVICE SETTING (computer app)

Here you can edit the USB connection settings.

OWNER’S MANUAL

Here you can view the owner’s manual for the
FS-1-WL or pages of this manual.

* Your mobile device or computer must be

connected to the internet.

VERSION

Here you can view version information for the
FS-1-WL, as well as software version and license
information for FS-1-WL Editor.

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