Detail 01
200 patch memories
Stores programmed loop states and other settings for instant recall.
Product detailSKU #1500000005743
BOSSES-5 Effects Switching System Guitar Amplifier Footswitch
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built to organize a pedalboard around programmable switching, the BOSS ES-5 gives five effects loops a central set of foot controls. Save loop states, routing choices, buffer settings, and external-control settings in patches, then recall them without operating individual pedals one by one. You can reorder effects, build a parallel chain, and integrate MIDI-controlled stomp effects. With 200 memories, a backlit LCD, and compact dimensions, it is aimed at players who need repeatable pedalboard changes during active performance work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recalling saved pedal combinations and control settings during live performance without stepping on individual effects.
- Reordering five connected effects or creating a parallel chain from one compact pedalboard controller.
- Integrating MIDI-controlled stomp effects alongside TRS control and expression connections.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Pedalboards that require more than the ES-5's five onboard effect loops.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Independent input and output buffers
Each buffer can be enabled or disabled and saved within a patch.
Detail 03
10.2 x 1.93 x 2.2 inches; weight 0.97
Use these published measurements when planning its place on a board.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan your connected pedals around the five onboard audio loops.
- 02Confirm the required TRS control, expression, and MIDI connections for the devices you intend to control.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the ES-5 change effect order?
Yes. Its routing can be rearranged, and it can also create a parallel effect chain.
02Can saved setups include more than loop on/off states?
Yes. Patches can store loop states, routing configurations, external-control settings, and input/output buffer settings.
03Does it work with MIDI-controlled stomp effects?
Yes. MIDI capability is included for use with MIDI-controlled stomp effects.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 10.2 inch x 1.93 inch x 2.2 inch
- Weight
- 0.97
