Sometimes it's useful to set up an external footswitch, such as the BOSS FS-5U, FS-6, or FS-7 to control the Tap Tempo function of a Delay, or other time-based effect pedal.
CONNECTIONS:
1. Connect a TRS to TRS 1/4" cable from BOSS FS-5u, FS-6 or
FS-7 footswitch to the CTL IN 1/2 jack on your ES-5.
2. Connect TRS to TRS 1/4" cable from the EXT CTL 1/2
jacks on the ES-8, to the footswitch input on your
pedal.
SETUP:
1. Press the EDIT button.
2. Press the Left/Right Arrow buttons until you get to the
PATCH parameter category.
3. Press ENTER.
4. Press the Left/Right Arrow buttons until you get to the
CTL Output enable page.
5. Press Page right to get to the desired CTL output.
6. Press + button to enable the CTL1 output.
7. Press DISPLAY/EXIT once.
8. Press Right Arrow twice to select the PLAY OPTION screen.
9. Press ENTER twice.
10. Use Left/Right Arrow buttons to place cursor under CTL1.
11. Press +/- to select PLS (Pulse).
12. Press WRITE three times to save changes.