Boss FV-500L not working properly with Stage

TrollChieftain · Post by **TrollChieftain** » 15 Dec 2014, 01:46

Hi,

I just bought a BOSS FV-500L pedal to use as an expression pedal for my Nord Stage. I really like the build quality and sturdiness of the pedal. What really annoys me though is that the pedal is non-responsive at both the start and the end of it's range. So when I begin to press the pedal down, it's impossible for me to know when the pedal is starting to take action. And the same applies also in the opposite direction.

Anyone else with the same problem? I am considering returning it to the store and getting an FC7 instead. Ironically it's even cheaper.

Post by **pablomastodon** » 15 Dec 2014, 02:46

You will be best served by using one of the several pedals recommended in the Nord manual...

Is there an adjustment pot on the side of that Boss pedal?

Pablo

Post by **RedLeo** » 15 Dec 2014, 04:59

Yes, the FV-500L has an adjustment knob at the side. Makes sure it's on its minimum setting to start with. Also, make sure the Stage is set to use a Roland pedal. Finally, are you using a TRS (stereo) jack-to-jack lead to connect it? An ordinary TS (mono) lead won't work properly, if at all.

I have used the FV-500L myself and I can confirm that it will work properly with the Stage classic. However, I have recently switched to the Yamaha FC7 and in my opinion, it's a better pedal than the Boss as it has a much longer range of travel and makes adjusting the volume precisely much easier. It's probably about as sturdy as the Boss.

TrollChieftain · Post by **TrollChieftain** » 15 Dec 2014, 12:16

Thank you for your replies!

The minimum volume knob (I guess that's what you meant) is on the minimum value, but it doesn't affect the range of the pedal, just the minimum value. So it should'nt affect the point where the pedal reaches 0%. Nevertheless, I have tested this with different values on the knob and no effect on the matter. The pedal reaches 0% before I have pressed the pedal all the way down (and 100% before I've pressed it all the way up). I have set it as a Roland pedal and I'm using a TRS cable.

I'm going to test the functionality with another Stage Classic in a few hours, and if it's still not working then I will return it and get the FC7.

Edit: Apparently I'm not the only one with this problem: http://forum.tcelectronic.com/topic/109 ... ion-pedal/

"I'm using a Boss FV500L. Not great (no response at the beginning and end of the course - honestly a big disappointment), heavy, cumbersome... but cheap and robust."

TrollChieftain · Post by **TrollChieftain** » 15 Dec 2014, 13:12

Same issue also with Roland RD-700 NX. Seems to me that this is a hardware problem in the pedal.

Post by **Mr_-G-** » 15 Dec 2014, 21:37

You are connecting a TRS cable in to the EXP connector, aren't you?

Post by **Ledbetter** » 15 Dec 2014, 21:45

Make sure your keyboard is set to use the Roland EV5, not the EV7, and make sure you are using a tip-ring-sleeve cable. The Boss owner sheet states that the design is based on the EV5.

TrollChieftain · Post by **TrollChieftain** » 15 Dec 2014, 22:09

There is only an option called "Roland". The Stage does not specify the model of the pedal or at least I don't know how to do it. I am using a basic stereo jack-to-jack cable which the store merchant gave me and it should be properly connected (EXP to Control Pedal). I tested the pedal with another Stage also and had the same problem, so I went back to the store and they sent the pedal back to Roland for maintenance.

I will get it back on Thursday and hopefully it will work properly then. I will report here when I receive the pedal.

Post by **maxpiano** » 16 Dec 2014, 11:41

On the Stage Classic there is only 1 Roland type (while on NS2 you can choos between Ev5 and EV7) anyway I had a Clasic and a FV500L and it was working fine, though it is not as linear as the FC7 (which I now have too and I overall prefer)

I think I remember that on NS Classic, to get the best response, I was not using the Roland setting but another one (Ernie Ball or Fatar, I can't recall exactly but one of the two)

TrollChieftain · Post by **TrollChieftain** » 30 Dec 2014, 19:25

Hello again,

I just received a new unit from Denmark. Apparently they didn't have the required parts so they decided to send me a whole new pedal. I thought everything was going to be allright, but when I plugged in the pedal, I encountered the exact same issue as before. I'm getting really frustrated with this. Are you guys absolutely certain that the FV-500L is compatible with Stage Classic?

It seems unlikely that I would have run into two broken pedals straight from the store.

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