Roland ES-8 Effects Switching System
The Roland ES-8 Effects Switching System delivers eight programmable loops, MIDI control, and flexible routing, perfect for professional pedalboards.
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The Roland ES-8 Effects Switching System is a high-end programmable loop switcher, designed for advanced pedalboard control. With eight independent loops and full MIDI integration, the ES-8 offers unmatched flexibility for complex signal chains.
Players can save and recall 800 presets, customize parallel effect routing, and adjust buffer settings for optimal tone preservation. The ES-8 also includes expression pedal compatibility, allowing for real-time control over multiple effects.
With its intuitive interface, rugged design, and deep programmability, the Roland ES-8 is the ultimate solution for guitarists demanding precise effects management.
- 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.
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Product Specifications
| Features | |
| 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- |
| 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 |
| 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. |
