Boss EV-1-WL Expression Pedal

Nano Cortex
1

I sent this note to customer support, but I thought I would ask on this forum.

I purchased a Boss EV-1-WL expression pedal to use with my Nano Cortex. I was originally using a Roland EV-5 with no issues.

The Boss doesn’t seem to calibrate properly. It jumps around during the process compared to the Roland calibration. I did the calibration of the pedal and tried it in software apps and the range is good.

Do you think there are issues on the physical wiring i.e. tip ring? I have do use an adapter for the 3mm to ¼ cable. Have you heard of any issues with Boss and is there anything I can do?

2

Most expression pedals require a 3 conductor cable, ring tip sleeve. Based on your symptoms I’m betting you have shorted two of the three signal paths together with the adapter so the results are bad.

3

I am using the proper 3 conductor cable. I compared against the Roland EV-5. I wonder if I just got a bad unit.

4

the Boss EV-1-WL is wireless only… it doesnt support wired expression control. the control port is an inout for external switches, not control output. at least thats what the sales literature shows

5

I have a request into Roland but I am quite sure you are correct. I saw some QC user saying they got it to work so I was hoping it was true.

I will order up the Boss EV 30 with dual TRS connections. I am trying to control both the Nano and my software virtual instruments.