Using Two Foot Switches - Boss VF-1 Owner's Manual

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Section 2. Creating Sounds

Using two foot switches

Using two foot switches with the "GUITAR
MULTI 1" algorithm to switch the REVERB
effect on/off and change the "DELAY TIME"
of the DELAY
Connections
Make connections as shown in the diagram.
fig.2-45
Cord: ROLAND PCS-31
white
CONTROL 1
CONTROL 2
Foot switch FS-5U
* Use two FS-5U (optional) foot switches.
* In order to connect two foot switches to the VF-1, you will need
a separately sold PCS-31 (Roland).
* If connecting a footswitch (FS-5U; optional) to the CONTROL
1/2 jack, set the polarity switch as shown above. Unless the
polarity switch is set correctly, the foot switch will not work
properly.
Settings
Use the following procedure to make settings.
1. In "SYSTEM SETTING" (Utility), set "CONTROL 1" and
"CONTROL 2" to "ASSIGNABLE." (refer to p. 44)
2. Set DELAY and REVERB "EFFECT" to "ON." (refer to p.
28)
3. Set "ASSIGN 1" and "ASSIGN 2" of the patch. (refer to
p.33)
40
(optional)
Polarity switch
red
ASSIGN 1:
ON
TARGET:
DELAY: DELAY TIME
TARGET MIN:
300 ms
TARGET MAX:
1300 ms
SOURCE TYPE:
CONTROL 1
SOURCE MODE:
NORMAL
SOURCE MIN:
0
SOURCE MAX:
127
ASSIGN 2:
ON
TARGET:
REVERB: ON/OFF
TARGET MIN:
OFF
TARGET MAX:
ON
SOURCE TYPE:
CONTROL 2
SOURCE MODE:
TOGGLE
SOURCE MIN:
0
SOURCE MAX:
127
* The Delay Time will change only while the foot switch is
pressed.
* You can adjust the "TARGET MIN" and "TARGET MAX" of
"ASSIGN 1" as desired.
4. Turn "ASSIGN 3" and "ASSIGN 4" to "OFF." (refer to
p.33)
* When using a foot switch to control parameters, set "SOURCE
MIN" and "SOURCE MAX" to "SOURCE MIN 0" and
"SOURCE MAX 127" respectively.
* Control pedal 2 can also be operated using a latch-type foot
switch. When using a latch-type foot pedal, set "SOURCE
MODE" to "NORMAL."
If you wish to keep your settings, perform the Write
operation (p. 38).

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