Boss FV-500LFrom real comments

Name: Boss FV-500L
Rating: 3.7 (5 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 5 mentions across 3 aspects in comments under product review videos.

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Multiple Controller Inputs0 mentions

Generally positive

Favorable Impression vs Alternatives0 mentions

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What users complain about

Unclear Setup and Functions0 mentions

Generally negative

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Boss FV-500L

Favorable Impression vs AlternativesMultiple Controller InputsUnclear Setup and Functions

Boss FV-500L

Favorable Impression vs Alternatives

Multiple Controller Inputs

Unclear Setup and Functions

Versatile
1. MXR Super Badass Distortionarrow_upward15
2. Wampler Paisley Drivearrow_upward6
3. Mad Professor Sweet Honey Overdrivearrow_upward4
Expensive
1. Moog Subsequent 37arrow_downward3
2. Origin Effects Deluxe61arrow_downward3
3. Eventide Orvillearrow_downward4
Dynamic response
1. Mad Professor Sweet Honey Overdrivearrow_upward8
2. Wampler Paisley Drivearrow_upward2
Build quality
1. Moog Subsequent 37arrow_upward3
2. Origin Effects Deluxe61arrow_upward1

Overall Impression

Comments on the Boss FV-500L come mostly from viewers with questions rather than long-term owners. One commenter is curious whether the pedal can work as volume and expression at the same time, for instance controlling a delay pedal's mix while also acting as volume after the preamp, and notes it appears to have more than one controller input. Another found an FV-500L sitting unused at home and admits not understanding its other functions, asking for more explanation. A third commenter compared it against the Onerr GV-1 and decided to buy the FV-500L after liking what they saw. A fourth wants one purely for volume duties in a church/worship setting and asks specifically about impedance.

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settings_input_componentMultiple Controller Inputs

1 mentions

Generally positive

A commenter notes the FV-500L appears to have more than one controller input, raising the possibility of using it simultaneously as a volume pedal and as an expression pedal for another effect like a delay mix.

@matheuspuche1861

Hey, can you help me? I wanted to know if with this Boss FV-500L pedal I can use it as volume and expression simultaneously, for example: I use it as volume after the amp preamp and I also use it as expression to control the mix of the Delay pedal. I saw that it has more than one controller input. If this is possible, how does this change from one function to the other work? Would it be like engaging a wah?

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April 6, 2021

thumb_upFavorable Impression vs Alternatives

1 mentions

Widely praised

After weighing it against the Onerr GV-1, one commenter said they really liked the FV-500L and decided to get one for themselves.

@danielmachadodelima1283

Very good, I was in doubt about whether I would get this one from Onerr, but now I'll get this one too, I really liked it. And I would like to know what that orange delay at the beginning of the video is?

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July 24, 2020

help_outlineUnclear Setup and Functions

3 mentions

Generally negative

Several commenters express confusion about how the pedal actually works in practice, including how to switch between volume and expression modes, what its extra functions do, and how impedance factors into using it for volume duties.

@matheuspuche1861

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April 6, 2021

@ZecaSertão

My friend, I want one for volume, more for church, worship and all that. explain to me about impedance

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March 19, 2021

@vandirvillar6286

Dude, I found an FV500L in the middle of the mess here at home. I didn't even remember it. Never even got around to using it. Make a video talking about the other functions of it. I don't know this pedal.

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August 27, 2020

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