IMPORTANT NOTES..

In addition to the items listed under USING THE UNIT SAFELY, please read and observe the following:
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of BOSS FS-6 Dual Foot Switch. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: USING THE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES. These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers other adverse effects respect to the home furnishings, as well animals or pets. to damage or caused with and all its to domestic The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled. The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
Power Supply: Use of Batteries

Features

This unit combines the functions of the FS-5L (latch type) and FS-5U (momentary type) foot switches. Both of the units foot switches may be set to function as either a latch or momentary type switch. You can connect to gear equipped with TRS 1/4 phone jacks using a connection cable with stereo 1/4 phone plugs at both ends. The FS-6 can be connected to another FS-6, a FS-5U/5L, or an AB-2.
Batteries should always be installed or replaced before connecting any other devices. This way, you can prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
Use the FS-6 with BOSS or Roland devices compatible with the FS-5L or FS-5U. * No assurances can be given with respect to the proper functioning of this unit if it is connected with devices or jacks other than those specied.
A battery was installed in the unit before it left the factory. The life of this battery may be limited, however, since its primary purpose was to enable testing.
Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

Placement

Panel Description

12. POWER Indicator

This lights when the power is on (when a plug is connected to a jack). * If this indicator goes dim or no longer lights while the power is on, the battery is near exhaustion and should be replaced immediately.

13. Battery Cover

Open this cover to replace the battery. For instructions on replacing the battery, refer to Changing the Battery.
1. Open the battery cover. 2. Remove the old battery from the battery housing, and remove the snap cord connected to it. 3. Connect the snap cord to the new battery. * Be sure to carefully observe the batterys polarity (+ versus -). 4. Place the battery inside the housing. 5. Close the battery cover. * Press the cover until you hear it click into place.
Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit. When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

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Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owners Manual.

14. FS Joint Panel

Troubleshooting
Power not turning on (POWER indicator not lighting) Is the cable fully plugged into the jack? The power switches when a cable is plugged into one of the jacks. Make sure the cable is plugged in rmly and securely. Is the battery dead? Replace the battery with a new one as described in Changing the Battery. Are you using a connection cable with stereo 1/4phone plugs at both ends to connect to Jack A or Jack B? Use a connection cable with mono 1/4 phone plugs at both ends. Connected device not operating properly Have you connected to the appropriate jack on the device? Check the type of jack used on the device being connected. Is the POWER indicator dimmed or off? The battery may be dead. Replace the battery with a new one as described in Changing the Battery. Is the setting of the POLARITY switch correct? Set the polarity in accordance with the specications for the connected device. Is the MODE switch setting correct? Set the MODE in accordance with the specications for the connected device. Pedal switch indicator not lighting Is the switch off? Depress the pedal switch. Is the POLARITY switch set rmly in the correct position? Make sure the POLARITY switch is set securely in the correct position. Indicator dimmed/off The battery may be dead. Replace the battery with a new one as described in Changing the Battery.
Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit.
Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.
The FS-6 can be connected to another FS-6, a FS-5U/5L, or an AB-2.

Before Using

Connect the battery supplied to the snap cord with correct polarity.
Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Information.
Disconnect all cords coming from external devices before moving the unit.

Maintenance

Connections
* To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

1. Pedal Switch A

Use this as a switch for the device connected to Jack A or Jack A & B. Refer to Connections.
Connecting to Jack A & B

Connection Cable

(stereo 1/4 phone plugs at both ends)

2. Pedal Switch B

Use this as a switch for the device connected to Jack B or Jack A & B. Refer to Connections.
Never use or store the unit in places that are: Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are Humid; or are Exposed to rain; or are Dusty; or are Subject to high levels of vibration.
3. Pedal Switch A Indicator
When pedal switch A is set to the latch type function, this indicator alternately lights or goes out each time the pedal switch is pressed. When pedal switch A is set to the momentary type function, this indicator lights only while the pedal switch is held down.
Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
4. Pedal Switch B Indicator
When pedal switch B is set to the latch type function, this indicator alternately lights or goes out each time the pedal switch is pressed. When pedal switch B is set to the momentary type function, this indicator lights only while the pedal switch is held down.
* When connecting to Jack A & B, do not plug any device into Jack A or Jack B. This may result in damage and/or malfunction.
Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions. 1 Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity. 3 Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. 5 If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or paper towel to wipe all remnants of the discharge from the battery compartment. Then install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure that none of the battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near your eyes. Immediately rinse the affected area with running water if any of the discharge has entered the eyes. 6 Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.

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For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Additional Precautions

Use a reasonable amount of care when using the units buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions. When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itselfnever pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cables internal elements. To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the units volume at reasonable levels (especially when it is late at night). When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

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When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.

Information

AFRICA

Al Fanny Trading Office

9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: 20-2-417-1828
PHILIPPINES G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc.
339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati, Metro Manila 1200, PHILIPPINES TEL: (02) 899 9801

MEXICO

Casa Veerkamp, s.a. de c.v.
Av. Toluca No. 323, Col. Olivar de los Padres 01780 Mexico D.F. MEXICO TEL: (55) 5668-6699

IRELAND

Roland Ireland
G2 Calmount Park, Calmount Avenue, Dublin 12 Republic of IRELAND TEL: (01) 4294444

MOCO, INC.

No.41 Nike St., Dr.Shariyati Ave., Roberoye Cerahe Mirdamad Tehran, IRAN TEL: (021) 285-4169
Connecting to Jack A or B

5. Jack A

Connect the device being controlled with pedal switch A here. Use a connection cable with 1/4 phone plugs at both ends.

6. Jack B

Connect the device being controlled with pedal switch B here. Use a connection cable with 1/4 phone plugs at both ends.
Setting the POLARITY Switch
When matching the FS-6s polarity setting with the polarity setting for the FS-5U or FS-5L given in the owner's manual for the device being connected, set as described below. * According to these settings, the setting switches to OPEN when the switch is on and CLOSE when the switch is off.

Specications

Controls
Pedal Switch A, B / POLARITY Switch A, B / Mode Switch A, B
Immediately turn the power off, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Information when: If smoke or unusual odor occurs Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.

Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with whatever regulations for their safe disposal that may be observed in the region in which you live.

SINGAPORE

Swee Lee Company
150 Sims Drive, SINGAPORE 387381 TEL: 6846-3676

PANAMA

SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A.
Boulevard Andrews, Albrook, Panama City, REP. DE PANAMA TEL: 315-0101

Roland Italy S. p. A.

Viale delle Industrie 8, 20020 Arese, Milano, ITALY TEL: (02) 937-78300

ISRAEL

Halilit P. Greenspoon & Sons Ltd.
8 Retzif Ha'aliya Hashnya St. Tel-Aviv-Yafo ISRAEL TEL: (03) 6823666

REUNION

Maison FO - YAM Marcel
25 Rue Jules Hermann, Chaudron - BP491 Ste Clotilde Cedex, REUNION ISLAND TEL: (0262) 218-429

CRISTOFORI MUSIC PTE LTD

Blk 3014, Bedok Industrial Park E, #02-2148, SINGAPORE 489980 TEL: 6243-9555

PARAGUAY

Distribuidora De Instrumentos Musicales
J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira Asuncion PARAGUAY TEL: (021) 492-124

NORWAY

Roland Scandinavia Avd. Kontor Norge
Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95 Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo NORWAY TEL: 2273 0074

JORDAN

AMMAN Trading Agency
245 Prince Mohammad St., Amman 1118, JORDAN TEL: (06) 464-1200

SOUTH AFRICA

That Other Music Shop (PTY) Ltd.
11 Melle St., Braamfontein, Johannesbourg, SOUTH AFRICA P.O.Box 32918, Braamfontein 2017 Johannesbourg, SOUTH AFRICA TEL: (011) 403 4105

TAIWAN

ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung Shan N.Road Sec.2, Taipei, TAIWAN, R.O.C. TEL: (02) 2561 3339

URUGUAY

Todo Musica S.A.
Francisco Acuna de Figueroa 1771 C.P.: 11.800 Montevideo, URUGUAY TEL: (02) 924-2335

POLAND

MX MUSIC SP.Z.O.O.
UL. Gibraltarska 4. PL-03664 Warszawa POLAND TEL: (022) 19

KUWAIT

Easa Husain Al Yousifi Est.
Abdullah Salem Street, Safat, KUWAIT TEL: 243-6399

Paul Bothner (PTY) Ltd.

17 Werdmuller Centre, Main Road, Claremont 7708 SOUTH AFRICA P.O.BOX 23032, Claremont 7735, SOUTH AFRICA TEL: (021) 674 4030

THAILAND

Theera Music Co. , Ltd.

330 Verng NakornKasem, Soi 2, Bangkok 10100, THAILAND TEL: (02) 2248821

VENEZUELA

Musicland Digital C.A.
Av. Francisco de Miranda, Centro Parque de Cristal, Nivel C2 Local 20 Caracas VENEZUELA TEL: (212) 285-8586

PORTUGAL

Tecnologias Musica e Audio, Roland Portugal, S.A.
Cais Das Pedras, 8/9-1 Dto 4050-465 PORTO PORTUGAL TEL: (022) 60

LEBANON

Chahine S.A.L.
Gerge Zeidan St., Chahine Bldg., Achrafieh, P.O.Box: 16-5857 Beirut, LEBANON TEL: (01) 20-1441

VIETNAM

Saigon Music
Suite DP-Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street Hochiminh City, VIETNAM Tel: (08) 930-1969
Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio & Stores)
P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR TEL: 4423-554

7. Jack A & B

Connect devices equipped with TRS 1/4 phone jacks here. Use a connection cable with stereo 1/4 phone plugs at both ends. * Jacks A, B, and A & B also function as power switches. The power is switched on when a plug is inserted in any of these jacks, and switched off when no plug is connected. Unplug any cable from these jacks whenever you are not using the unit.

Connectors

Jack A, Jack B (1/4 inch phone type) Jack A & B (TRS 1/4 inch phone type)
In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.
Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd.
5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road Shanghai 200090, CHINA TEL: (021) 5580-0800

EUROPE

AUSTRIA
Roland Elektronische Musikinstrumente HmbH. Austrian Office
Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 8, A-6020 Innsbruck, AUSTRIA TEL: (0512) 260

ROMANIA

FBS LINES
Piata Libertatii 1, 535500 Gheorgheni, ROMANIA TEL: (266) 364 609

AUSTRALIA/ NEW ZEALAND

AUSTRALIA
Roland Corporation Australia Pty., Ltd.
38 Campbell Avenue Dee Why West. NSW 2099 AUSTRALIA TEL: (02) 9982 8266

SAUDI ARABIA

aDawliah Universal Electronics APL
Corniche Road, Aldossary Bldg., 1st Floor, Alkhobar, SAUDI ARABIA P.O.Box 2154, Alkhobar 31952 SAUDI ARABIA TEL: (03) 898 2081

RUSSIA

3-Bogatyrskaya Str. 1.k.l Moscow, RUSSIA TEL: (095) 169 5043

Power Supply

FS-5L / FS-5U FS-6 DC 9 V: Dry battery/9 V 6F22 (carbon), 6LR61 (alkaline) * Expected battery life under continuous use: Carbon: 70 hours, Alkaline: 100 hours (A and B = ON, MODE = LATCH)
These gures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.

Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)
Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd. (BEIJING OFFICE)
10F. No.18 Anhuaxili Chaoyang District, Beijing 100011 CHINA TEL: (010) 6426-5050
BELGIUM/HOLLAND/ LUXEMBOURG Roland Benelux N. V.
Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel (Westerlo) BELGIUM TEL: (014) 575811
Roland Electronics de Espaa, S. A.
Calle Bolivia 239, 08020 Barcelona, SPAIN TEL: (93) 308 1000
Technical Light & Sound Center
Rawda, Abdul Qader Jazairi St. Bldg. No. 21, P.O.BOX 13520, Damascus, SYRIA TEL: (011) 223-5384

8. POLARITY Switch A

This switches the polarity of pedal switch A. After referring to the owner's manual for the device you are connecting, switch this to the appropriate setting.
Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire or water.
Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd. (GUANGZHOU OFFICE)
2/F., No.30 Si You Nan Er Jie Yi Xiang, Wu Yang Xin Cheng, Guangzhou 510600, CHINA Tel: (020) 8736-0428

NEW ZEALAND

Roland Corporation Ltd.
32 Shaddock Street, Mount Eden, Auckland, NEW ZEALAND TEL: (09) 3098 715

CZECH REP.

K-AUDIO
Kardasovska 626. CZ-Praha 9, CZECH REP. TEL: (2) 666 10529

SWEDEN

Roland Scandinavia A/S SWEDISH SALES OFFICE
Danvik Center 28, 2 tr. S-Nacka SWEDEN TEL: (0)00 20

Changing the Battery

When the POWER indicator goes dim or no longer lights while the power is on, it means that the battery is nearly dead and must be replaced. * When turning the unit upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.

HONG KONG

CENTRAL/LATIN AMERICA

ARGENTINA

Instrumentos Musicales S.A.
Av.Santa Fe 2055 (1123) Buenos Aires ARGENTINA TEL: (011) 4508-2700

TURKEY

Ant Muzik Aletleri Ithalat Ve Ihracat Ltd Sti
Siraselviler Caddesi Siraselviler Pasaji No:74/20 Taksim - Istanbul, TURKEY TEL: (0212) 2449624

DENMARK

Roland Scandinavia A/S
Nordhavnsvej 7, Postbox 880, DK-2100 Copenhagen DENMARK TEL: 3916 6200

9. POLARITY Switch B

This switches the polarity of pedal switch B. After referring to the owner's manual for the device you are connecting, switch this to the appropriate setting.

Current Draw

8 mA (max.)
Tom Lee Music Co., Ltd. Service Division
22-32 Pun Shan Street, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, HONG KONG TEL: 2415 0911

SWITZERLAND

Roland (Switzerland) AG
Landstrasse 5, Postfach, CH-4452 Itingen, SWITZERLAND TEL: (061) 927-8383

U.A.E.

Zak Electronics & Musical Instruments Co. L.L.C.
Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg., No. 14, Grand Floor, Dubai, U.A.E. TEL: (04) 3360715

Dimensions

188 (W) x 91 (D) x 43 (H) mm 7-7/16 (W) x 3-5/8 (D) x 1-3/4 (H) inches

FRANCE

Roland France SA
4, Rue Paul Henri SPAAK, Parc de l'Esplanade, F St. Thibault, Lagny Cedex FRANCE TEL: 73 500

10. MODE Switch A

This sets the function for pedal switch A to LATCH or MOMENTARY.

11. MODE Switch B

This sets the function for pedal switch B to LATCH or MOMENTARY.
LATCH: Alternately switches on or off each time the pedal switch is pressed. MOMENTARY: Switches on (off) while the pedal switch is held down, and off (on) when the switch is released.
* When changing the battery, be careful not to touch the circuit board inside the unit.

Weight

470 g / 1 lb 1 oz (including battery)
This unit is a dedicated foot control device. Do not use it for any purpose other than those described in the owners manual.

Parsons Music Ltd.

8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39 Chatham Road South, T.S.T, Kowloon, HONG KONG TEL: 2333 1863

UKRAINE

TIC-TAC
Mira Str. 19/108 P.O. Box Munkachevo, UKRAINE TEL: (03131) 414-40

BRAZIL

Roland Brasil Ltda
Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B Parque Industrial San Jose Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL TEL: (011) 4615 5666
Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd.
409, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi Flats Compound Off. Dr. Edwin Moses Road, Mumbai-400011, INDIA TEL: (022) 2493 9051

FINLAND

Roland Scandinavia As, Filial Finland
Elannontie 5 FIN-01510 Vantaa, FINLAND TEL: (0)24 020

UNITED KINGDOM

Roland (U.K.) Ltd.
Atlantic Close, Swansea Enterprise Park, SWANSEA SA7 9FJ, UNITED KINGDOM TEL: (01792) 702701

NORTH AMERICA

CANADA
Roland Canada Music Ltd. (Head Office)
5480 Parkwood Way Richmond B. C., V6V 2M4 CANADA TEL: (604) 270 6626

COSTA RICA

JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos Musicales
Ave.1. Calle 11, Apartado 10237, San Jose, COSTA RICA TEL: 258-0211

Accessories

Dry battery/9 V (6F22), Owners Manual * In the interest of product improvement, the specications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.
Copyright 2004 BOSS CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of BOSS CORPORATION.

INDONESIA

PT Citra IntiRama
J1. Cideng Timur No. 15J-150 Jakarta Pusat INDONESIA TEL: (021) 6324170

GERMANY

Roland Elektronische Musikinstrumente HmbH.
Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt, GERMANY TEL: (040) 52 60090

Comercial Fancy S.A.

Rut.: 96.919.420-1 Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor Santiago - Centro, CHILE

MIDDLE EAST

BAHRAIN

Moon Stores

No.16, Bab Al Bahrain Avenue, P.O.Box 247, Manama 304, State of BAHRAIN TEL: 211 005
Roland Canada Music Ltd. (Toronto Office)
170 Admiral Boulevard Mississauga On L5T 2N6 CANADA TEL: (905) 362 9707

Cosmos Corporation

1461-9, Seocho-Dong, Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA TEL: (02) 3486-8855

GREECE

STOLLAS S.A. Music Sound Light
155, New National Road Patras 26442, GREECE TEL: 2610 435400

EL SALVADOR

OMNI MUSIC
75 Avenida Norte y Final Alameda Juan Pablo , Edificio No.4010 San Salvador, EL SALVADOR TEL: 262-0788

U. S. A.

Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938, U. S. A. TEL: (323) 890 3700

MALAYSIA

BENTLEY MUSIC SDN BHD
140 & 142, Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur,MALAYSIA TEL: (03) 2144-3333

HUNGARY

Roland East Europe Ltd.
Warehouse Area DEPO Pf.83 H-2046 Torokbalint, HUNGARY TEL: (23) 511011

CYPRUS

Radex Sound Equipment Ltd.
17, Diagorou Street, Nicosia, CYPRUS TEL: (022) 66-9426
As of May 1, 2004 (Roland)

CUBE-120XL/-60XL/-20XL BASS

60XL BASS/20XL BASS only

Bass Amplifier

XL Power for Bassists!

Just as the CUBE guitar-amp family received an XL upgrade, now its time for the CUBE BASS line to reach XL status. The new 120XL/60XL/20XL BASS amplifiers remain portable and travel friendly, a CUBE tradition, but they benefit from new-generation XL performance enhancements. These new amps deliver a knock-out punch with custom FFP and COSM technology. FFP is one of Rolands core technologies in which each component amp, cabinet, and speaker achieves maximum efficiency and performance for incredible power from a compact body. Dual custom-designed air flow ports provide deep base and punchy sound. And theres more to the XL BASS story: Check out the wicked new COSM amps and effects and, another worlds first for bass amplifiers, built-in Looper* for constructing stacks of sound in real-time!
*120XL BASS/60XL BASS only
CUBE-120XL BASS CUBE-60XL BASS CUBE-20XL BASS
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CUBE-120XL BASS
The agship CUBE-120XL BASS delivers 120 pumpin watts of power through its 12-inch-high-performance coaxial speaker. This amp will punch its way through any mix, and affords players plenty of exibility onstage. Create a universe of instantly selectable tones with eight COSM amp models, including the new SUPER LOW, plus 4-band EQ, wicked effects, and Looper a worlds rst for bass amps!
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CUBE-120XL BASS Specifications
I Rated Power Output 120 W I Nominal Input Level BASS INPUT: -10 dBu / 1 M, AUX IN: -10 dBu I Speaker 30 cm (12 inches) + Tweeter (Coaxial, 2-way) I Controls POWER Switch, TUNER Switch [BASS INPUT] PAD Switch (OFF, -10 dB) [COMP/DRIVE] COMP/DRIVE Knob (COMP, DRIVE) [COSM AMPLIFIER] TYPE Switch (SUPER FLAT, FLIP TOP, B MAN, T.E, BASS360, SESSION, CONCERT 810, SUPER LOW), SHAPE Switch, GAIN Knob, VOLUME Knob [SOLO] ON/OFF, MEMORY Switch, VOLUME Knob [EQUALIZER] BASS Knob, LOW-MID Knob, HIGH-MID Knob, TREBLE Knob [EFX] EFX Knob (CHORUS, POLY OCTAVE) [REVERB] REVERB Knob (ROOM, PLATE) [DELAY/LOOPER] REC/PLAY/ DUB Switch, TAP/STOP Switch, DELAY/LOOPER Knob (DELAY, LOOPER) [LINE OUT/DI OUT] SELECT Switch (LINE OUT, DI OUT), GND LIFT Switch (OFF, ON) [FOOT SW] FOOT SW TYPE Switch (FS-5L, FS-5U) I Indicators Power COMP/DRIVE, TUNER, SHAPE, SOLO, EFX, DELAY/LOOPER, REC/PLAY/DUB, REVERB I Connectors BASS INPUT Jack (1/4" phone type), AUX IN Jack (Stereo miniature phone type), LINE OUT/DI OUT Jack (XLR type) RECORDING OUT/PHONES Jack (Stereo 1/4" phone type), EXT SPEAKER Jack (1/4" phone type), FOOT SW Jack (TIP: SOLO, RING: COMP/DRIVE) (1/4" TRS phone type), FOOT SW Jack (TIP: EFX, RING: REVERB) (1/4" TRS phone type), FOOT SW Jack (TIP: DELAY/REC/ PLAY/DUB, RING: TAP/STOP) (1/4" TRS phone type) *When connecting to an external speaker, make sure the speaker conforms to the following specifications. Impedance: 8 or less, Allowable power input: 120 watts or greater I Power Consumption 39 W I Dimensions 462 (W) x 325 (D) x 518 (H) mm / 18-3/16 (W) x 12-13/16 (D) x 20-7/16 (H) inches I Weight 19.7 kg / 43 lbs 7 oz I Included Accessory Owners Manual I Options Footswitch (BOSS FS-5L, FS-5U, FS-6)

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The mid-size CUBE-60XL BASS provides 60 watts of power in a portable cabinet thats great for rehearsals and gigs alike. It has a Solo channel with memory, eight COSM amp models, 3-band EQ, onboard effects. It's also the world's rst bass amp with built-in looper!
Compact 60-watt bass amp with custom-designed 10-inch coaxial speaker Dual custom-designed Air Flow Port for deep bass and punchy sound Eight COSM amp models, including the new SUPER LOW amp Seven effects, including the new DRIVE and POLY OCTAVE

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SOLO function with memory for use as a second channel POWER SQUEEZER for big, rich sound at low volumes Phrase Looper onboard for sound-on-sound recording with unlimited overdubs Three-band EQ for fine-tuning your sound Built-in chromatic bass tuner with drop tuning support
CUBE-60XL BASS Specifications
I Rated Power Output 60 W I Nominal Input Level BASS INPUT: -10 dBu / 1 M, AUX IN: -10 dBu I Speakers 25 cm (10 inches) + Tweeter (Coaxial, 2-way) I Controls POWER Switch, TUNER Switch, POWER SQUEEZER Switch, [COMP/DRIVE] COMP/DRIVE Knob (COMP, DRIVE) [COSM AMPLIFIER] TYPE Switch (SUPER FLAT, FLIP TOP, B MAN, T.E, BASS360, SESSION, CONCERT 810, SUPER LOW), SHAPE Switch, GAIN Knob, VOLUME Knob [SOLO] ON/OFF, MEMORY Switch, VOLUME Knob [EQUALIZER] BASS Knob, MIDDLE Knob, TREBLE Knob [EFX] EFX Knob (CHORUS, POLY OCTAVE) [REVERB] REVERB Knob (ROOM, PLATE) [DELAY/LOOPER] REC/PLAY/DUB Switch, TAP/STOP Switch, DELAY/LOOPER Knob (DELAY, LOOPER) [DI OUT] GND LIFT Switch (OFF, ON) I Indicators Power, COMP/DRIVE, TUNER, SHAPE, SOLO, EFX, DELAY/LOOPER, REC/PLAY/DUB, REVERB, POWER SQUEEZER I Connectors BASS INPUT Jack (1/4" phone type), AUX IN Jack (Stereo miniature phone type), LINE OUT Jack (1/4" phone type), DI OUT Jack (XLR type), RECORDING OUT/PHONES Jack (Stereo 1/4" phone type), FOOT SW Jack (TIP: SOLO, RING: COMP/DRIVE) (1/4" TRS phone type), FOOT SW Jack (TIP: EFX, RING: REVERB) (1/4" TRS phone type), FOOT SW Jack (TIP: DELAY/REC/PLAY/DUB, RING: TAP/STOP) (1/4" TRS phone type) I Power Consumption 25 W I Dimensions 421 (W) x 325 (D) x 479 (H) mm / 16-5/8 (W) x 12-13/16 (D) x 18-7/8 (H) inches I Weight 16.2 kg / 35 lbs 12 oz I Included Accessory Owners Manual I Options Footswitch (BOSS FS-5L, FS-5U, FS-6)

CUBE-20XL BASS

The most portable of the CUBE-XL BASS family, the CUBE-20XL BASS, features 20 watts of power, an 8-inch custom speaker, six COSM amp models, pro-quality effects (Reverb, Delay, Chorus Solo, Poly Octave, Compression, and Overdrive), Power Squeezer for big sound at low volume, and 3-band EQ.
Ultra-compact 20-watt bass amp with custom-designed 8-inch speaker Six COSM amp models onboard Seven effects, including the new DRIVE and POLY OCTAVE
POWER SQUEEZER for big, rich sound at low volumes; great for home practice and other volumesensitive environments Three-band EQ for fine-tuning your sound Built-in bass tuner

CUBE-20XL BASS Specifications
I Rated Power Output 20 W I Nominal Input Level BASS INPUT: -10 dBu / 1 M, AUX IN: -10 dBu I Speaker 20 cm (8 inches) I Controls POWER Switch, SHAPE Switch, TUNER Switch, POWER SQUEEZER Switch [COMP/DRIVE] COMP/DRIVE Knob (COMP, DRIVE) [COSM AMPLIFIER] TYPE switch (SUPER FLAT, FLIP TOP, B MAN, BASS360, SESSION, CONCERT 810), GAIN Knob, VOLUME Knob [EQUALIZER] BASS Knob, MIDDLE Knob, TREBLE Knob [EFX/SOLO] EFX/SOLO Knob (CHORUS, SOLO, POLY OCTAVE) [DELAY/REVERB] DELAY/REVERB Knob (DELAY, REVERB) I Indicators POWER, COMP/DRIVE, TUNER, EFX/SOLO, POWER SQUEEZER I Connectors BASS INPUT Jack (1/4" phone type), AUX IN Jack (Stereo miniature phone type), FOOT SW Jack (TIP: EFX/SOLO, RING: COMP/ DRIVE) (1/4" TRS phone type), RECORDING OUT/PHONES Jack (Stereo 1/4" phone type) I Power Consumption 24 W I Dimensions 335 (W) x 327 (D) x 335 (H) mm / 13-3/16 (W) x 12-7/8 (D) x 13-3/16 (H) inches I Weight 9.4 kg / 20 lbs 12 oz I Included Accessory Owners Manual I Options Footswitch (BOSS FS-5U, FS-6) * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms * The specifications are subject to change without notice.
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