Boss ES-8 Effects Switching System

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.

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.

Features

The ES-8 scratches all the itchy points of today's discriminating artists which no other switching system has yet been able to reach.

• 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
• Version 2.00 and dedicated editor software available

Specs

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

SEND 1--7, SEND 8L, SEND 8R, SEND VOL, OUT 1/L, OUT 2/R, TUNER: -10 dBu

Maximum Output Level

SEND 1--7, SEND 8L, SEND 8R, SEND VOL, OUT 1/L, OUT 2/R, TUNER: +18 dBu

Output Impedance

OUT 1/L, OUT 2/R: 1 k ohms (Buffer: On), TUNER: 1 k ohms

Recommended Load Impedance

10 k 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)

Indicator

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

Power Supply:  AC adaptor

Current Draw:  400 mA

Accessories

• AC adaptor
• Rubber foot x 5
• Screw x 2
• Owner's manual
• Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"

Options (sold separately)

• Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7
• Expression pedal: 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.