Description
Pick up the Perfect Effect Switcher for Foot-Stomping Creativity – The Boss ES-8 Effects Switching Pedal
The ES-8 Effects Switching System begins life with a sharp and clear mission: to provide pro and high-end users with cool and creative solutions. The new and innovative ES-8 is a system that represents a major leap “out of the box” from the standard individual stomp box utility. It is a whole new way of providing unprecedented capability without sacrificing sound quality. The ES-8 combines far-reaching flexibility with total freedom of expression. All this, in one cool device.
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
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.
What’s in the Box
Boss ES-8 Effect Switching Pedal
AC adaptor
Rubber foot x 5
Screw x 2
Owner’s manual
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply: AC adaptor
Current Draw: 400 mA
Modes: Memory mode/Manual mode
Loops: 8 (Effect loop), 1 (Volume loop)
Patch Memory: 800
Nominal Input Level: IN 1–2, RTN 1–6, RTN 7L, RTN 7R, RTN 8L, RTN 8R, RTN VOL @ -10 dBu
Maximum Input Level: IN 1–2, RTN 1–6, RTN 7L, RTN 7R, RTN 8L, RTN 8R, RTN VOL @ +18 dBu
Input Impedance: IN 1, 2: 1 M ohms (Buffer: On)
Nominal Output Level: -10 dBu
Maximum Output Level: +18 dBu
Output Impedance
OUT 1/L: 1 k ohms (Buffer: On)
OUT 2/R: 1 k ohms (Buffer: On)
TUNER: 1 k ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: 10k ohms or greater
Controls
Number 1–8 switch
MEMORY/MANUAL switch
MUTE switch
BANK down switch
BANK up switch
EDIT button
WRITE button
– button
+ button
DISPLAY/EXIT button
ENTER button
Cursor left button
Cursor right button
Display
7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD)
Indicators
Number 1–8 indicator
MEMORY/MANUAL indicator
MUTE indicator
BANK down indicator
BANK up indicator
Connectors
IN 1–2
SEND 1–7
SEND 8L
SEND 8R
SEND VOL
RTN 1–6
RTN 7L
RTN 7R
RTN 8L
RTN 8R
RTN VOL
OUT 1/L
OUT 2/R
TUNER jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
EXT CTL CTL 1/2
CTL 3/4
CTL 5/6
EXT CTL EXP 1
EXP 2
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
Size & Weight
Size Dimensions: 17-5/16 x 5-7/16 x 2-9/16 inches
Weight: 5 lbs 9 oz.
Manufacturer: Boss
Model: ES-8
SKU: I359878-N-0-WHXB
UPC: 761294507193
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