Boss ES-8 Effects Switching System with Patch Cable Kit

Full Description

Your effects station

Make something new. You may be using all your favourite, 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 favourite 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 flavours 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
  • Owner's 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