Boss Effects 8 Loop Switching System

SKU: BSES8 MFR: ES-8
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Key Features

  • Craft your perfect tone with this Boss ES-8 effects switching system, for ultimate control.
  • The ES-8's versatile memory mode lets you save and recall 800 patches for live performances.
  • Seamlessly manage your pedalboard; this digital multi-effects unit simplifies complex setups.
  • Achieve pristine sound quality using eight audio loops, configurable for any signal chain.
  • Durable construction ensures this guitar pedal switching system withstands rigorous touring.
  • Customize your sound with assignable control outputs, expanding your creative possibilities.
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Boss ES-8 Specifications

  • 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 d

  • BuMaximum 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" 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" 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

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    439mm x 137mm x 65mm (17-5/16 x 5-7/16 x 2-9/16")

  • Weight

    2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)

  • UPC Code

    761294507193

Designed For Use With:

  • Bass Pedal
  • Guitar Pedal

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For any questions about compatibility with this product, call us at 800-223-2500 or you can email us any time.

About Boss ES-8

What sets the ES-8 Effects Switching System apart is its sophisticated design and advanced technology, making it an innovative solution for professional musicians. This high-quality device from Boss is not just another utility tool; it's a game-changer in the world of musical expression, offering unprecedented capability without sacrificing sound quality.

The ES-8 is designed to revolutionize the use of stomp boxes, providing a whole new way of enhancing your guitar or bass sound. Its far-reaching flexibility and total freedom of expression make it a unique device that opens up unlimited possibilities in the universe of musical expression.

One of the key features of the ES-8 is its innovative routing flexibility, which allows you to easily rearrange the order of a chain of stompbox effects. This feature provides professional guitarists with the ability to access a wide array of effect combinations, offering total creative freedom to achieve unique sounds.

In addition, the ES-8's parallel chain function further increases the effect combination options, expanding the final sound variation capability exponentially. All of these programmed configurations can be saved for instant access during a live performance, making it a highly versatile tool for any musician.

Supporting the ES-8's superior functionality is its comprehensive connectivity. It includes eight effect loops, three TRS control output jacks, two TRS expression output jacks, and two TRS control/expression input jacks. It also features MIDI capability for seamless integration with MIDI-controlled stomp effects.

The ES-8 pays particular attention to sound quality, designed in a way that does not contribute to sound deterioration, keeping your tone pure and free of noise. This is achieved by carefully designed analog circuitry developed with the know-how, experience, and design expertise of the Boss engineering team.

The ES-8 effect switching system is not only a smartly designed tool for the creation of awesome sounds, but it's also a durable and handsome piece of hardware that will look great on your pedalboard. With memory capability of 800 patches, a large display with extensive naming capacity, and robust responsive foot switches with full assignability, the ES-8 is the choice of professionals for its gig durability and pro-level design.

Boss ES-8 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

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Craft your perfect tone with this Boss ES-8 effects switching system, for ultimate control.
  • The ES-8's versatile memory mode lets you save and recall 800 patches for live performances.
  • Seamlessly manage your pedalboard; this digital multi-effects unit simplifies complex setups.
  • Achieve pristine sound quality using eight audio loops, configurable for any signal chain.
  • Durable construction ensures this guitar pedal switching system withstands rigorous touring.
  • Customize your sound with assignable control outputs, expanding your creative possibilities.

What's in the box:

  • Switching System
  • Owner's manual
  • AC adaptor
  • 5 x Rubber foot
  • 2 x Screw
  • Leaflet