Based on the same concept and features as the flagship ES-8, the ES-5 is pared down to offer more practical and essential use options for typical guitarists and bassists, and is drastically reduced in size to fit ready-made, standard-size boards. Programmable switching system with five loops, Analog circuit design to protect your pure tone, Unprecedented routing flexibility with the ability to change the routing order and create a parallel effect chain, External control parameters such as delay time can be saved for each patch, Buffers can be turned on/off individually for the input and output and stored in each patch; level variability for output buffer, Highly reliable footswitches with switch-noise mute capability, Backlit LCD display shows detailed information at a glance, 200 patch memories provide unmatched capability for actively gigging musicians, Completely customizable pedal function assignments, Pro-level practicality and creativity in a compact body