
Roland ES-5 Effects Switching System

The Roland ES-5 Effects Switching System provides flexible routing, MIDI control, and preset recall, perfect for professional pedalboard management.


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Product Description
The Roland ES-5 Effects Switching System is a versatile, programmable loop switcher, designed for seamless pedalboard integration. Featuring five independent loops, the ES-5 lets players arrange and recall effect chains with ease, offering unmatched flexibility for live and studio performances.\
With 99 user-programmable presets, the ES-5 allows guitarists to switch between custom pedal combinations instantly. MIDI functionality enables external gear control, while buffer options ensure a pure, unaltered signal path. Its compact design makes it an excellent choice for pedalboard optimization.
For musicians looking for precision switching and professional-level control, the Roland ES-5 delivers intuitive operation, robust build quality, and ultimate flexibility.
- Programmable switching system with five loops.
- Analog circuit design to protect your pure tone.
- Unprecedented routing flexibility with the ability to change the routing order and create a parallel effect chain.
- External control parameters such as delay time can be saved for each patch.
- Buffers can be turned on/off individually for the input and output and stored in each patch; level variability for output buffer.
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Product Specifications
Features | |
Modes | Memory mode/Manual mode |
Loops | 5 |
Patch Memory | 200 |
Nominal Input Level | INPUT, RETURN 1--5: -10 dBu |
Maximum Input Level | INPUT, RETURN 1--5: +13 dBu |
Input Impedance | INPUT: 1 M ohm (Buffer: On) |
Nominal Output Level | SEND 1--5, OUTPUT, TUNER: -10 dBu |
Maximum Output Level | SEND 1--5, OUTPUT, TUNER: +13 dBu |
Output Impedance | OUTPUT, TUNER: 1 k ohm (Mixer: On) |
Recommended Load Impedance | 10 k ohms or greater |
Controls | NUMBER 1--5 switch, BANK switch, MUTE switch; EDIT button, WRITE button, - button, + button, DISPLAY/EXIT button, ENTER button, Cursor left button, Cursor right button |
Display | 16 characters, 2 lines (backlit LCD) |
Indicator | NUMBER 1--5 indicator, BANK (MEMORY/MANUAL) indicator, MUTE indicator |
Connectors | INPUT jack, SEND 1--5 jacks, RETURN 1--5 jacks, OUTPUT jack, TUNER jack: 1/4-inch phone type; EXT CTL CTL 1/2, CTL 3/4 jacks, CTL IN EXP CTL 1/2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type; MIDI connectors (IN, OUT/THRU); DC IN jack |
Power Supply | AC adaptor |
Current Draw | 125 mA |
Accessories | AC adaptor; Rubber foot x 4; Owner's manual; Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" |
Options (sold separately) | Footswitch: FS-5U, FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7; Expression pedal: FV-500L, FV-500H, Roland EV-5 |
Width | 337 mm 13-5/16 inches |
Depth | 97 mm 3-7/8 inches |
Height | 68 mm 2-11/16 inches |
Weight | 1.3 kg 2 lbs 14 oz. |