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Changing the Note Range by Octaves During a Performance
During a performance, you can change the note range in octave steps. To do this, connect a BOSS
FS-5U foot switch (Optional) to FOOT SW/EXP jack 5 or 6. The operation of the pedal will vary
depending on whether it is connected to jack 5 or 6 — read on for more information.
FOOT SW/EXP 5: Octave Shift-Up Function
Each press of the pedal makes the current note range an octave higher. You can raise the note range
as high as C6. The display shows the key number when “do” (Number pedal 1) is depressed.
FOOT SW/EXP 6: Octave Shift-Down Function
Each press of the pedal lowers the current note range by an octave. The display shows the key
number when “do” (Number pedal 1) is depressed.

* At the factory defaults, you cannot lower the note range unless you have already connected a

foot pedal to FOOT SW/EXP jack 5 and depressed the pedal to raise the note range.

You can also vary the extent of the note range within which changes can take place when you
depress the foot pedal. For details, read “Octave Shift Upper Limit Setting” and “Octave Shift Lower
Limit Setting” (p. 27).

* If you have changed the note range with the foot pedals, the new setting remains active until

the power is switched off (even if you change modes).

Using the Expression Pedal
The expression pedal has the same settings as in the Program Change mode and Control Change
mode. Operating the expression pedal causes Control Change messages to be sent.
Using the Foot Switch/Expression Pedal Jacks
When you connect separately available BOSS FS-5U foot switches or Roland EV-5 expression
pedals to the FOOT SW/EXP 1, 2, 3, or 4 jacks, the connected pedals will have the same settings
as they do for the Program Change mode and Control Change mode. Operating the pedals causes
Control Change messages to be sent.
FOOT SW/EXP jacks 5 and 6 are used for the functions of Octave Shift Up/Down, so they do not
send Control Change messages.