Boss ES-5 Effects Switching System ES5
Product Information:
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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.
Programmable switching system with five loops
Analog circuit design to protect your pure tone
Unprecedented routing flexibility with the ability to change the routing order and create a parallel effect chain
External control parameters such as delay time can be saved for each patch
Buffers can be turned on/off individually for the input and output and stored in each patch; level variability for output buffer
Highly reliable footswitches with switch-noise mute capability
Backlit LCD display shows detailed information at a glance
200 patch memories provide unmatched capability for actively gigging musicians
Completely customizable pedal function assignments
Pro-level practicality and creativity in a compact body
Small Footprint, Huge Advance in a Pedalboard
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.
Specifications:
Modes Memory mode/Manual mode
Loops 5
Patch Memory 200
Nominal Input Level INPUT, RETURN 1–5: -10 dBu
Maximum Input Level INPUT, RETURN 1–5: +13 dBu
Input Impedance INPUT: 1 M ohm (Buffer: On)
Nominal Output LevelSEND 1–5, OUTPUT, TUNER: -10 dBu
Maximum Output LevelSEND 1–5, OUTPUT, TUNER: +13 dBu
Output Impedance OUTPUT, TUNER: 1 k ohm (Mixer: On)
Recommended Load Impedance10 k ohms or greater
Controls NUMBER 1–5 switch, BANK switch, MUTE switch
EDIT button, WRITE button, – button, + button, DISPLAY/EXIT button, ENTER button, Cursor left button, Cursor right button
Display 16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD)
Indicator NUMBER 1–5 indicator, BANK (MEMORY/MANUAL) indicator, MUTE indicator
Connectors INPUT 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 jack
Power Supply AC 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
SIZE AND WEIGHTWidth337 mm
13-5/16 inchesDepth97 mm
3-7/8 inchesHeight68 mm
2-11/16 inchesWeight1.3 kg
2 lbs 14 oz.
