Main Features - Boss AD-5 Owner's Manual

Introduction
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the BOSS AD-5 Acoustic Instrument Processor.
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT
NOTES" (page 2; page 5). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation
of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature
provided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept
on hand as a convenient reference.

Main Features

New "Acoustic" Function
The AD-5 offers newly-developed acoustic pro-
cessing that enhances the sound from electronic
sources such as an electric-acoustic guitar's pickup.
The resulting sound has the full-bodied richness
and warmth of that traditionally captured by mi-
crophones placed near an acoustic guitar.
Handles Both Piezo and Magnetic Pickups
The unit comes with separate dedicated jacks for
input from piezoelectric and magnetic pickups.
With the AD-5, you can mix the input of both
pickups.
High-Performance Preamplifier
The AD-5 offers an onboard preamplifier equipped
with a four-band (including an ultra-high frequency
"presence" band) equalizer.
This equalization really comes in handy when you
need to adjust the tone of the sound produced by a
pickup that has no tone controls of its own.
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Chorus and Reverb Customized Exclu-
sively for Acoustic Guitar
Since the unit is designed so signals are divided
into separate frequency ranges, Chorus can be
applied independently to the bass and treble ranges.
Moreover, the Reverb has been newly designed so
it is optimized for acoustic guitar sounds.
Additionally, you can use a footswitch connected
to the Remote jack to switch Chorus and Reverb on
and off.
Anti-Feedback
An anti-feedback function is included, virtually
eliminating howling.
Balanced Output
Also provides balanced output, making it possible
for you to connect directly to PA systems.
Insert Jack Offers Greater Sound Cre-
ation Possibilities
An insertion jack specifically for external effects is
included with the AD-5, allowing you to use it in
conjunction with other effects devices.