Boss ES-8, Owner'S Manual

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Block Diagram

ANALOG SWITCH ARRAY

MIXER 1

MIXER 2

The ES-8 uses an “analog switch array” that lets you freely change the connection order of your effect units.
It also contains two internal mixers, and lets you create a wide range of sounds by connecting effect units in parallel or using the “Carry Over” 

function.

Carry Over

This function cuts only the input while leaving the output connected when you change patches. For example, you can use this to allow just the 

delay sound to remain when switching patches.

Tips for Creating Patches (Sounds)

The ES-8 has two internal mixers.
Using these internal mixers is important in order to take advantage of the ES-8’s unique features, such as the ability to connect loops in parallel and 

use the Carry Over function. Understanding how to use the mixers will make it even more enjoyable to create patches (sounds).

NOTE

The same mixers are used for parallel connections and for Carry Over.
This means that depending on the settings, you might not be able to use a parallel connection, or that Carry Over might not work.

Parallel connection

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If the effect units are mono, you can make parallel connections in 

two places simultaneously.

 : Mixer

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If the effect units are stereo, one parallel connection uses both of 

the two mixers.

Using the Carry Over function

This lets you preserve the sound (e.g., delay sound) when you switch 

patches.

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Before the patch change

Delay

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After the patch change
The send to the delay loop is cut, and only the return is mixed 

with the direct sound.

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Direct sound

Delay

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Delay sound

*  To use the Carry Over function, enable Carry Over for the patch 

that follows the patch change.

*  Carry Over might not work if the Loop Structure (p. 9) settings 

differ before and after the patch change.

Creating a Patch