Boss MD500 - Assigning Functions to External Pedals; CTL Jack Function Assignments

25
Assigning a Function to an External Pedal
You can assign a function to a footswitch (sold separately: FS-5U, FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7) or expression
pedal (sold separately: EV-30, Roland EV-5 etc.) connected to the CTL 1,2/EXP jack.
1. Press the [EDIT] button.
2. Use the [
H
] [
I
] buttons to select “CONTROL,” and then press the
[EDIT] button.
3. Use the [
H
] [
I
] buttons to select a parameter, and use the [RATE/
VALUE] knob to edit the value.
Parameter Value Explanation
CTL 1/2 FUNC Species the function of a footswitch connected to the CTL 1,2/EXP jack.
EXP FUNC Species the function of an expression pedal connected to the CTL 1,2/EXP jack.
TRG MIN
Specify the minimum value (MIN) and maximum value (MAX) of the parameter that is controlled by the
expression pedal. The values depend on the parameter that is assigned in EXP FUNC.
TRG MAX
CTL 1/2 PREF
EXP PREF
PATCH Dierent settings can be made for each patch.
SYSTEM The same settings are shared by all patches.
CTL1 FUNC and CTL2 FUNC Settings
Value Explanation
OFF No assignment.
TAP Lets you specify the modulation rate by tap input.
RESET Pressing the pedal returns the LFO phase to the INIT PHASE (p. 10) value.
MOMENT Outputs the eect sound only while you hold down the switch.
BANK UP
Change banks.
BANK DOWN
EXP FUNC Settings
Value Explanation
OFF No function is assigned. Select this if you’re using the ASSIGN1–8 setting (p. 18).
RATE Adjusts the rate at which the eect sound is modulated.
DEPTH Adjusts the depth to which the eect sound is modulated.
E.LEVEL Adjusts the volume of the eect sound.
PARAM1/2 Adjust the parameters that are assigned to the [PARAM 1] knob and the [PARAM 2] knob.
4. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the top screen.