Ctl&Assign Setting; Common To Down, Up, Fx1, Fx2, Hrm, Ctl1, Ctl2; Mem/Man, Bypass - Boss VE-500 Parameter Manual

Parameter Value
Selects the position within the unit at which the looper is
located.
MIC IN
PRE FX1
PRE FX2
LOOP LOCATION
PRE FX3
PRE FX4
PRE REV1
PRE REV2
OUTPUT
CTL&ASSIGN SETTING
You can set the following items for CTL.
Controller Explanation
Specifies the parameter that is controlled by the [?] and [=]
switches when in Memory mode.
-
* This works only in Memory mode.
Specifies the parameter that is controlled by the [?] ([FX1]) and
[=] ([FX2]) switches when in Manual mode.
-
* This works only in Manual mode.
Specifies the parameter that is controlled by the [HARMONY]
switch.
Specifies the parameter that is controlled by an expression pedal
(EXP) connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack.
Specifies the parameter that is controlled by a footswitch (CTL
1–2) connected to the CTL 1, 2/EXP jack.
Specifies the parameter that is controlled by pressing the [?] and
[=] switches simultaneously.
Specifies the parameter that is controlled by pressing the [=] and
[HARMONY] switches simultaneously.
ASSIGN allows you to make more detailed settings. For example,
you can use ASSIGN if you want to simultaneously control another
parameter in addition to operating the parameter of the [?]
switch.
You can specify eight different settings for each patch.

Common to DOWN, UP, FX1, FX2, HRM, CTL1, CTL2,

MEM/MAN, BYPASS

Parameter Value
OFF
PAT-
PAT+
EH OnOf
FUNC
PCR OnOf
LFX OnOf
FX1 OnOf
FX2 OnOf
Explanation
Located after the mic input.
Located before FX1.
Located before FX2.
Located before FX3.
Located before FX4.
Located before REV1.
Located before REV2.
Located after the master output.
Explanation
No assignment.
The icon changes from to
Switches to the previous patch number.
Switches to the next patch number.
Turns EH on/off.
Turns PCR on/off.
Turns HRM/VOC on/off.
Turns FX1 on/off.
Turns FX2 on/off.
Parameter
FUNC
.
MODE
(SOURCE
MODE)
ACTION
Value Explanation
FX3 OnOf Turns FX3 on/off.
FX4 OnOf Turns FX4 on/off.
REV1 OnOf Turns REV1 on/off.
REV2 OnOf Turns REV2 on/off.
TRIG1
If the corresponding FX is on, turns the
(FX1)
following parameters on/off.
TRIG2
5 TRIGGER within ROLL
(FX2)
5 TRIGGER within FREEZE
TRIG3
5 TRIGGER within SLICER
(FX3)
5 TRIGGER within DELAY/WARP
5 TRIGGER within VIBRATO
TRIG4
(FX4)
Specifies the operation of LOOPER.
If PDL MODE is "LATCH"
Step: REC->DUB-PLAY-DUB
Step twice in succession: stop LOOPER
REC/PLAY1
Long-press: CLEAR operation
If PDL MODE is "MOMENT"
While you hold down: REC or PLAY
Release: stop LOOPER
Step twice in succession: CLEAR operation
Specifies the operation of LOOPER.
If PDL MODE is "LATCH"
Step: REC->DUB-PLAY-DUB
* There is no STOP / CLEAR operation.
REC/PLAY2
If PDL MODE is "MOMENT"
While you hold down: REC or PLAY
Release: stop LOOPER
* There is no CLEAR operation.
Step: stop LOOPER
STOP
Long-press: CLEAR operation
CLEAR Step: clear phrase recorded in LOOPER
BYPS Bypass the effect.
Step: bypass the effect.
BYPS/TUNR
Long-press: show the TUNER screen.
TUNER Turns TUNER on/off.
Switches between memory mode and manual
MEM/MAN
mode.
Used for tap input of the master BPM.
BPM TAP
The indicator of the assigned switch blinks in
time with the BPM.
FX1 DLY
FX2 DLY
Used for tap input of the delay time.
FX3 DLY
The indicator of the assigned switch blinks in
FX4 DLY
time with the BPM.
REV1 DLY
REV2 DLY
Turns the indicator on/off.
LED
Turns on/off the indicator of the assigned
switch.
Specifies how the value changes when you operate the switch.
The normal state is Off (minimum value), with
MOMENT the switch On (maximum value) only while the
switch is depressed.
The setting is toggled On (maximum value)
TOGGLE or Off (minimum value) with each press of the
switch.
OFF0ON:
On while the switch is held down, and off
when it is not held down.
OFF0ON,
ON0OFF:
ON0OFF
Off while the switch is held down, and on
when it is not held down.
* This is valid if MODE is set to "MOMENT. "
EFFECT
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