ES-5: How to use an FS-6 or FS-7 Footswitch for GROUP/BANK/PATCH - UP/DOWN Control
If you are using it for GROUP/BANK/PATCH UP and DOWN then you'll have to make these settings in each PATCH in order for to navigate through each.
1. Connect the FS-6/7 to the ES-5:
FS-6/7 (A+B) connected to CTL IN: CTL 1/2 with a TRS Stereo Cable.
Make sure that the FS-6/7 has a battery(FS-6) or is connected to power (FS-7).
The FS-7 CAN function passively w/o power but LED's will not light up.
2. Press [EDIT] - select CTL/EXP,
3. Use [LFT/RT] arrow buttons < > and select CTL 1, press [ENTER],
Select the FUNCTION use [+/- ] buttons to choose GROUP/BANK/PATCH - UP/DOWN - set and Press [EXIT].
4. Use [LFT/RT] arrow buttons < > and select CTL 2, press [ENTER], select the FUNCTION use [+/-] buttons to choose GROUP/BANK/PATCH - UP/DOWN - set and press [WRITE] to WRITE/SAVE changes.
NOTE: On the FS-6 or the FS-7 footswitches: A is CTL 2 and B is CTL 1, so make desired settings accordingly.
Please also see ES-5 OWNER'S MANUAL: Page 10 - CTL/EXP SECTION:
https://www.boss.info/us/support/by_product/es-5/owners_manuals/f08b7718-5fd1-4fe2-9eca-76d41cf85285/