HX Stomp - Boss FS-5U for a Volume Boost?

[guitarbloke1980]

I've got an HX Stomp and would like to use my Boss FS-5U  to give me a 3db boost - is this possible?

 

I'm not really sure how to set it up.  I already have a simple 2-button latching Mosky switch which is setup to activate the tuner and to bank up though the presets - that was pretty easy to set up, but I can't seem to fathom out how to give myself a simple volume boost using the Boss FS-5U.

 

Also, the FS-5U is a momentary switch - will this be a problem?

 

Any assistance would be really appreciated!

 

Thank you in advance

 

[Schmalle]

Should be no problem.

You can use a gain block, set it to +3db and Bypass Assign it to FS4. Or Controller Assign any Level / Gain / Volume parameter that is suitable for your application to FS4.

You need to set Global Settings:

• Preferences -> EXP/FS Tip to FS4
• Preferences -> Tip Polarity to Normal (depends on the polarity switch of the FS-5)
• Footswitches -> FS4 Function to Stomp4

Connect the FS-5U with a simple TS cable to the footswitch input.

[guitarbloke]

On 6/18/2024 at 5:26 PM, Schmalle said:

Should be no problem.

You can use a gain block, set it to +3db and Bypass Assign it to FS4. Or Controller Assign any Level / Gain / Volume parameter that is suitable for your application to FS4.

You need to set Global Settings:

• Preferences -> EXP/FS Tip to FS4
• Preferences -> Tip Polarity to Normal (depends on the polarity switch of the FS-5)
• Footswitches -> FS4 Function to Stomp4

Connect the FS-5U with a simple TS cable to the footswitch input.

 

Arrgh can't believe I didn't even think to try a gain block - Duh! 

 

Thank you - I'll give that a shot!

[AshleyRichardR3]

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