Boss PS-5 and an expession pedal...

K2000 · #1 10-22-2008, 10:50 PM

Anybody using this combination?

I tried plugging my Roland expression pedal in (a passive expression pedal) and it didn't do anything. I tried it in various modes, and couldn't get a response.

Do I need a Boss expression pedal? What am i overlooking?

almix12 · #2 10-22-2008, 10:58 PM

how strange, i guess the thing that could be wrong is the pot resistance may be wrong on your roland for your ps-5
check the manual, see what it's supposed to do (as far as troubleshooting goes)

K2000 · #3 10-22-2008, 11:00 PM

I don't have the manual, but I can look it up online. The Roland is an EV-5 if I recall correctly (pedals are at my rehearsal space).

KarateKid25 · #4 10-22-2008, 11:09 PM

Roland is Boss basically. The Roland EV-5 is normally their recommended expression pedal. I use one and it works fine with my Boss PS-3. It only works on the EXP mode though.

K2000 · #5 10-22-2008, 11:12 PM

Quote:

"2. Set the EV-5’s minimum volume to
the lowest value (0) on the PS-5.
* Failure to set the minimum volume properly
will alter the degree of pitch shift, which can
cause the PS-5 to function improperly."

Maybe that's it... I did notice the dial on the side of the EV-5, and assumed it was to adjust tension on the treadle (D'oh!). I know it was set somewhere in the middle or higher (definitely not on zero).

KarateKid25 · #6 10-22-2008, 11:13 PM

Here is your PS-5 user manual. It explains the correct use of an expression. Should get you rockin'

KarateKid25 · #7 10-22-2008, 11:14 PM

hehe.. you found it too

almix12 · #8 10-22-2008, 11:53 PM

let us know how it works out and what it does

EddieG · #9 10-23-2008, 04:12 AM

I use this combination, and it works perfectly for me. I have mine set up to replicate a Whammy pedal, and anyone who say you can't do that with the PS-5 blatantly hasn't used one.

JanusZarate · #10 10-23-2008, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EddieG

I use this combination, and it works perfectly for me. I have mine set up to replicate a Whammy pedal, and anyone who say you can't do that with the PS-5 blatantly hasn't used one.

I don't think anyone has ever said that.

What has been said, however, is that there is a different (and limited) range of things you can do with a PS-5 in terms of expression pedal usage than a PS-3 or a Digitech Whammy. You can only go from your normal tone to a semitone of choice; you can't shift from one semitone to another, like you could with a PS-3 or Whammy.