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

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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: EV-30, 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
CTL 1/2 FUNC
CTL 1/2 MODE (*1)
HOLD TIME (*2)
RISE TIME (*3)
FALL TIME (*3)
EXP FUNC
TRG MIN
TRG MAX
CTL 1/2 PREF
EXP PREF
*1: This is shown if TAP/CTL is set to "HOLD, " "TWIST, " or "WARP. "
*2: This is shown if TAP/CTL is set to "HOLD. "
*3: This is shown if TAP/CTL is set to "TWIST. "
CTL1 FUNC and CTL2 FUNC Settings
Value
OFF
HOLD
WARP
TWIST
TAP
MOMENT
FADE
BANK UP
BANK DOWN
22
Value
Explanation
Specifies the function of a footswitch connected to the CTL 1,2/EXP jack.
The switch is normally off (minimum value), and turns on (maximum value) only while you
MOMENT
hold it down.
The switch alternately switches off (minimum value) and on (maximum value) each time
TOGGLE
you press it.
0–100
Specifies the time for which the reverb sound is held.
0–100
Specifies the time over which the twist effect rises.
0–100
Specifies the time over which the twist effect falls.
Specifies the function of an expression pedal connected to the CTL 1,2/EXP jack.
Specify the minimum value (MIN) and maximum value (MAX) of the parameter that is controlled by the
expression pedal. The values depend on the parameter that is assigned in EXP FUNC.
PATCH
Different settings can be made for each patch.
SYSTEM
The same settings are shared by all patches.
Explanation
No assignment.
Holds the reverb sound while you hold down the switch.
Simultaneously controls the reverb sound's feedback level and volume to produce a totally unreal reverb.
A new type of reverb that produces an aggressive, spinning sensation.
Lets you specify the delay time by tap input.
Outputs the reverb sound only while you hold down the switch.
Fades-in/-out the input sound.
Change banks.

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