Give your feet a rest. The Boss ES-8 Effects Switching System with Patch Cable Kit is the solution to the lifelong problem of having too many pedals – it will change your life.
To turn all your desired effects on, you’d normally have to tap a multitude of pedals in a frantic hurry – hardly ideal for an impromptu solo or riff. With this pedalboard system, you can turn on multiple pedals with a single footswitch. Boasting a massive eight loops for you to choose from, you can dial in your favorite combinations of effects to be accessed instantly when you press on the footswitches. Its the gigger’s best friend and expands your sonic capabilities no end.
With a simple, easy-to-use interface and numerous controls, you’ll be able to let your creativity loose with whichever effects loops you desire. Your live shows will never be the same again. And the super handy patch cable kit ensures you’ll always have enough cables.
Your effects station Make something new.
You may be using all your favorite used and abused pedals with this switching system, but you’ll be able to explore entirely new sounds. This is because you’ll be able to use more pedals in combination than ever before. Whether it’s your favorite overdrive with a compressor and EQ, or a delay pedal with reverb and chorus, or even all put together, you can create any loop you like with ease. It’s super intuitive. All you have to do is plug your pedals in, push a few buttons, and your loop will be saved there for you to access at any time. You can bring out the voicings and flavors you desire in your riffs when you’re playing live and recording, and ensure that you always sound the way you want.
Add in MIDI compatibility, analogue circuitry for exceptional sound quality, and a professional sturdy design, and you’ve got the full package.
New Editor Software – Now Available Dedicated editor software is now available, giving you expanded access to your Boss ES-8. The new editor software gives you unprecedented access to your ES-8 with its highly intuitive interface. The ES-8 editor allows you to edit pretty much every parameter on your switching system, including controls for MIDI PC mapping, patching library, and more. Not just another utility tool, the ES-8 kicks down the door to unlimited possibilities in the universe of musical expression.
From this day on, the use of stomp boxes will never be the same. Using Boss advanced technology, the ES-8 is designed for spontaneity on the stage. So go ahead. Jump out of the box. Take the plunge into a whole new world of musical expression. Celebrate the birth of the cool at BOSS with the hot new ES-8 Effects Switching System. It’s a total game changer that will take you to places no musician has ever gone before.
Premium patch cables The perfect accompaniment to the Boss ES-8. The patch cable kit will ensure that you can easily plug all your pedals into the switching system, as well as each other. Made from high-quality materials, each patch cable will help deliver your signal cleanly, so you’ll always get the best sound quality. It’s truly outstanding.
Features Programmable switching system with eight loops (plus an additional loop) Analog circuit design to protect your pure tone Unprecedented routing flexibility with the ability to change the routing order and create parallel effect chains Onboard memory for storing external control parameters such as delay time for each patch Buffers can be turned on/off individually, each for input and output, and stored in each patch; level variability for output buffer Highly reliable footswitches with switch-noise mute capability LCD and 7-segment LED display show detailed information at a glance 800 patch memories provide unmatched capability for touring musicians Completely customizable pedal function assignments
Scratching the itch of serious working musicians with detailed attention to often-requested features and functions.
Specifications Loops: 8 (Effect loop) 1 (Volume loop) Patch Memory: 800 Pedals: Number switch x 8 BANK switch x 2 MEMORY/MANUAL switch MUTE switch Nominal Input Level: IN 1 2: -10 dBu RTN 1–6 RTN 7L RTN 7R RTN 8L RTN 8R RTN VOL: -10 dBu Input Impedance: IN 1 2: 1 M ohms Nominal Output Level: SEND 1–7 SEND 8L SEND 8R SEND VOL OUT 1/L OUT 2/R TUNER: -10 dBu Output Impedance: OUT 1/L OUT 2/R TUNER: 1 k ohms or greater Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater Display: 7 segments 3 characters (LED) 16 characters 2 lines (backlit LCD) Connectors: IN 1 2 jacks: 1/4-inch phone type SEND 1–7 SEND 8L SEND 8R SEND VOL jacks: 1/4-inch phone type RTN 1–6 RTN 7L RTN 7R RTN 8L RTN 8R RTN VOL jacks: 1/4-inch phone type OUT 1/L OUT 2/R jacks: 1/4-inch phone type TUNER jack: 1/4-inch phone type EXT CTL CTL 1/2 CTL 3/4 CTL 5/6 jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type EXT CTL EXP 1 EXP 2 jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type CTL IN EXP 1 CTL 1/2 EXP 2 CTL 3/4 jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type MIDI connectors (IN OUT/THRU) DC IN jack Power Supply: AC adaptor Current Draw: 400 mA Accessories: AC adaptor Owners manual Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” Rubber foot x 5 Screw x 2 Options (sold separately): Footswitch: FS-5U FS-6 FS-7 Expression pedal: BOSS FV-500L FV-500H Roland EV-5 Size and Weight Width: 439 mm / 17-5/16 inches Depth: 137 mm / 5-7/16 inches Height: 65 mm / 2-9/16 inches Weight: 2.5 kg / 5 lbs 9 oz. * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
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