FOOT-STOMPING CREATIVITY
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.
Loops8 (Effect loop)
1 (Volume loop)Patch Memory800PedalsNumber switch x 8
BANK switch x 2
MEMORY/MANUAL switch
MUTE switchNominal Input LevelIN 1, 2: -10 dBu
RTN 1--6, RTN 7L, RTN 7R, RTN 8L, RTN 8R, RTN VOL: -10 dBuInput ImpedanceIN 1, 2: 1 M ohmsNominal Output LevelSEND 1--7, SEND 8L, SEND 8R, SEND VOL, OUT 1/L, OUT 2/R, TUNER: -10 dBuOutput ImpedanceOUT 1/L, OUT 2/R, TUNER: 1 k ohms or greaterRecommended Load Impedance10 k ohms or greaterDisplay7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD)ConnectorsIN 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 jackPower SupplyAC adaptorCurrent Draw400 mAAccessoriesAC adaptor
Owner's manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Rubber foot x 5
Screw x 2Options (sold separately)Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-6, FS-7
Expression pedal: BOSS FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5SIZE AND WEIGHTWidth439 mm
17-5/16 inchesDepth137 mm
5-7/16 inchesHeight65 mm
2-9/16 inchesWeight2.5 kg
5 lbs 9 oz.* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
