Boss ES-8 - Panel Descriptions; EXT CTL jacks; EXP 1, 2 jacks; CTL IN jacks

Panel Descriptions
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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.
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 5
CTL 2
CTL 4
CTL 6
SEND
RTN
EXP
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.
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
CTL 3 CTL 4
RINGTIP
Stereo 1/4” phone type
.
/
1/4” phone type
FS-6
CTL 2 CTL 1
CTL 4 CTL 3
Stereo 1/4” phone type
.
/
Stereo 1/4” phone type
FS-7
CTL 2
CTL 1
CTL 4
CTL 3
Stereo 1/4” phone type
.
/
Stereo 1/4” phone type
FS-5U x 1
CTL 1
CTL 3
1/4” phone type
.
/
1/4” phone type
FS-5U
FS-6
Mode/Polarity switch
FS-7
MIDI device