Using A Foot Switch/Expression Pedal; Using An Expression Pedal; Using A Foot Switch - Roland BR-800 Owner's Manual

Using a Foot Switch/Expression Pedal

If you connect a foot switch (such as the separately available
BOSS FS-5U or Roland DP-2) to the FOOT SW/EXP PEDAL
jack on the rear panel, you'll be able to control some
functions using your foot.
fig.ConnectFootSW-e.eps
Set the polarity switch
as shown in the following.
Foot Switch
(FS-5U etc.)
• Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland
EV-5, BOSS FV-500L/FV-500H; sold separately).
By connecting any other expression pedals, you
risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the
unit.
• When using an expression pedal, set the pedal's
MIN volume to "0."
Expression Pedal
(Roland EV-5 etc.)

Using an Expression Pedal

The expression pedal can be used when the insert effect is
turned on.
Depending on the effect settings, it will function as follows.
• If the WAH (p. 66) TYPE is set to "PEDAL," the
expression pedal will function as a wah pedal.
• If the PITCH SHIFTER (p. 75) TYPE is set to "PEDAL,"
the expression pedal will function as a pitch shifter
pedal.
• If WAH and PITCH SHIFTER are off, the expression
pedal will function as a volume pedal.

Using a Foot Switch

Here's how to assign the function of the foot switch.
1
Press the [MENU] button.
2
Use the CURSOR [ ] [
cursor to "SYSTEM," and press the [ENTER] button.
3
Use the CURSOR [ ] [
cursor to "FOOT SWITCH" and use the dial to
specify the function of the foot switch.
D_System_FS_Play.eps
Value Explanation
The song will alternate between play
PLAY and stop each time you press the foot
switch.
The foot switch will perform the
REC same operation as pressing the
[REC] button.
4
Press the [EXIT] button a number of times to return to
the play screen.
] buttons to move the
] buttons to move the
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