Assigning A Function To An External Pedal - Boss DD-500 Owner's Manual

Assigning a Function to an External Pedal

You can assign a function to a footswitch (sold separately: FS-5U, FS-5L, FS-6, FS-7) or expression
pedal (sold separately: Roland EV-5 etc.) connected to the CTL 1,2/EXP jack.
1
Press the [EDIT] button.
2 Use the [ H ] [ I ] buttons to select "CONTROL," and then press the
[EDIT] button.
Use the [ H ] [ I ] buttons to select a parameter, and use the [TIME/
3
VALUE] knob to edit the value.
Parameter Value
PATCH
PREF
SYSTEM
FUNC
Specify the function of the footswitches connected to the CTL 1,2/EXP jack.
MOMENT
MODE
TOGGLE
CTL1 FUNC and CTL2 FUNC Settings
Value
OFF
TAP
HOLD
WARP
TWIST
MOMENTARY
ROLL 1/2
ROLL 1/4
ROLL 1/8
FADE IN
FADE OUT
EFFECT SW
BANK UP
BANK DOWN
LOOPonOff
LOOP CLEAR
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Explanation
Different settings can be made for each patch.
The same settings are shared by all patches.
The switch is normally off (minimum value), and turns on
(maximum value) only while you hold it down.
The switch alternately switches off (minimum value) and on
(maximum value) each time you press it.
Explanation
No function is assigned Select this if you're using the ASSIGN 1–8 setting (p. 15).
Use the switch for tap input.
Repeats the delay sound while you hold down the switch.
Simultaneously controls the delay sound's feedback level and volume to produce a totally unreal
delay.
A new type of delay that produces an aggressive, spinning sensation.
Outputs the delay sound only while you hold down the switch.
Cuts the delay time to 1/2 the setting only while you hold down the switch.
Cuts the delay time to 1/4 the setting only while you hold down the switch.
Cuts the delay time to 1/8 the setting only while you hold down the switch.
Fades-in/-out the delay sound.
Turns the effect on/off.
Change banks.
Enter/Exit the Phrase Loop Mode.
Erase the phrase.