Boss ES-5 - External Control (EXT CTL) Jacks; Control Input (CTL IN) Jack; Expression Pedal (EXP) Jack Usage; Footswitch (CTL 1;2) Jack Usage

Panel Descriptions
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EXT CTL jacks
CTL 1/2, 3/4 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 and CTL 3 are available.
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).
DC IN jack
Connect the included AC
adaptor here.
The power turns on when
you plug the connected
AC adaptor into an AC
outlet.
TIP RING
CTL 1
CTL 3
CTL 2
CTL 4
SEND
RETURN
CTL IN jack
These let you control eect units or amps that are connected to the EXT CTL
jacks.
To use this as EXP jack
Connect an expression pedal (such as the Roland
EV-5).
To use this as CTL 1/2 jack
Connect a footswitch.
NOTE
5 This instrument is equipped with balanced
(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.
5 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.
FS-5U x 2
CTL 1 CTL 2
RINGTIP
Stereo 1/4” phone type
.
/
1/4” phone type
FS-6
CTL 2 CTL 1
Stereo 1/4” phone type
.
/
Stereo 1/4” phone type
FS-7
CTL 2
CTL 1
Stereo 1/4” phone type
.
/
Stereo 1/4” phone type
FS-5U x 1
CTL 1
1/4” phone type
.
/
1/4” phone type
FS-5U
FS-6
Mode/Polarity switch
FS-7
MIDI device