Boss Audio Systems ME-50B - Manual (Page 26)

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Convenient Functions
Using the Foot Switch
Switching the Compressor/
Limiter On and Off
With a foot switch (the optional FS-5U) connected to the
FOOT SW jack on the rear panel, you can use the foot switch
to switch the compressor/limiter on and off.
fig.0300
* In Memory mode, the foot switch is used to switch banks.
(p. 27)
Adding an Effect Synchronized to
the Performance Tempo
By using a special cable (the optional PCS-31), you can
connect two foot switches, and use one to switch the
compressor/limiter on and off, and the other as a tempo
setting pedal.
fig.0361
* In Memory mode, the foot switch is used to switch banks.
(p. 27)
When .TAP DLY is selected
The reference tempo is determined by the time interval
between each press of the pedal. The reference tempo is
calculated in terms of quarter notes, and the delay time
setting is the dotted eighth note as referenced to the reference
tempo.
The delay time can be set only when the effect is ON.
The pedal indicator flashes in time with the tempo.
When ANALOG DLY, 0-400 ms DLY,
300-1400 ms DLY, or CHO+DELAY is selected
The delay time is set according to the time interval between
each press of the pedal. The delay time can be set within the
range of 62 ms to 1400 ms.
The delay time can be set only when the effect is ON.
* Press the pedal to set the delay time while no bass sound is
playing.
When PHASER, FLANGER, or CHORUS
is selected
The tempo is set to the interval between presses of the pedal,
and the effect sound is synchronized to the performance
tempo.
The tempo can be set only when the effect is ON.
* The tempo can be set to a rate period lasting from 62 ms to
2000 ms.
When HOLD DLY is selected
The recording or the playback stops immediately by pressing
the pedal, and returns to the recording standby position.
When CHO+REVERB or REVERB is selected
No change results.
Set the polarity switch
as shown below.
White Red
PCS-31
Set the polarity switch
as shown below.
DELAY / MODULATION
Tempo setting
COMPRESSOR / LIMITER
On/Off