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Boss FS-5U Non-Latching Footswitch
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Brand | BOSS |
Style | Unlatch Footswitch |
Color | Silver |
Item Weight | 0.54 Pounds |
Voltage | 9 Volts |
About this item
- Non-latching Pedal with Polarity Switch
- Unlatching for momentary switching
- Reversible polarity
- Link two or more together
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Sturdiness | 4.6 | — | 4.5 | 4.1 | — | 4.6 |
Value for money | 4.5 | — | 4.6 | 4.1 | — | 5.0 |
Quality of material | — | — | 4.6 | 4.3 | — | 4.2 |
Sold By | Future Station | Austin Bazaar | AWEGOO | Yinpu | Coda Music Tech | Yinpu |
power source | — | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | — | — | Corded Electric |
amperage | 10 milliamps | 20 milliamps | 300 milliamps | 300 milliamps | 100 milliamps | 300 milliamps |
signal format | Analog | Analog | Digital | Analog | Analog | Analog |
voltage | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts |
style | Unlatch Footswitch | — | Compact | — | Compact | — |
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Product information
Item Weight | 8.6 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 4.15 x 3.75 x 2.15 inches |
ASIN | B0002D01PY |
Item model number | FS-5U |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #5,008 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #9 in Guitar Amplifier Footswitches & Controllers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 17, 2007 |
Color Name | Silver |
Connector Type | 1/4-Inch Straight |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Signal Format | Analog |
Voltage | 9 Volts |
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Product Description
BOSS offers two types of sturdy metal footswitches for different applications. The FS-5U (silver) is a momentary "unlatch"-type footswitch, and the FS-5L (black) is a latch-type footswitch with an LED to indicate status. Both footswitches can be connected using ordinary guitar cables. Please consult your owner's manual for compatibility.
From the manufacturer
About BOSS
BOSS, a division of Roland Corporation, has achieved legendary status among guitarists, bassists, and vocalists with a diverse, class-leading product line-up of creative tools with exceptional sound, intuitive control, and rugged durability. Since 1977, BOSS has lead the way with innovative effects pedals, amplifiers, multi-effects processors, and loopers to wireless systems, vocal effects, tuners, metronomes, rhythm machines, recorders, and more.
FS-5U/FS-5L Footswitches
Momentary and ON/OFF footswitches for your musical instrument and more!
BOSS offers two types of sturdy metal footswitches for different applications. The FS-5U (silver) is a momentary unlatch-type footswitch, this means the footswitch will stay on only when it’s pressed. The FS-5L (black) is a latch-type footswitch, meaning the footswitch will turn on when it’s pressed, and will stay on until it’s pressed again. Both footswitches can be connected using ordinary guitar cables. Please consult your owner's manual for compatibility.
- Turn instrument effects on/off with your foot.
- FS-5U - Reversible polarity.
- FS-5L - Switchable polarity.
- Sturdy BOSS construction.
- Connect using ordinary guitar cables.
- Compatible with guitars, keyboards, compact pedals, rhythm machines, amps and more!
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Customers like the ease of use, value, versatility, size and noise of the guitar effect device. For example, they mention it's simple to operate, perfect for loopers and that it fits into tight spaces. That said, they're happy with the quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the guitar effect device. They say it works as designed, does the job quite well, and is reliable. Customers also mention that it's a good pedal, perfect for its purpose, and has a reasonable quality. They also appreciate the switch, which is well-made and looks like it will take quite a beating.
"Works fantastic with the boss RC1 loop station. Double clicking the loop to stop it is such a pain!..." Read more
"Works as intended and provides additional useful functionality to RC-1 Loop Station" Read more
"This is a non-latching switch, so it works perfectly to set the tempo for Boss pedals...." Read more
"...It's the best-designed, most durable and most reliable option out there for the price, and it will save you a lot of headaches in the long run." Read more
Customers find the guitar effect device easy to use. They mention it has a simple operation, making on tap management easier. They also appreciate the durable construction and the momentary on switch. Customers also mention that the device is simple to set up and requires no power to operate. They say it makes dialing in the tempo a breeze and that it allows them to single-tap to stop loops.
"Love how easy it is to set up" Read more
"...The FS-5U allows you to single-tap (instead of double) to stop loops, which is SUPER helpful when gigging...." Read more
"...(used often by The Edge from U2 for example), this makes dialing in the tempo a breeze, no guessing if you've set the knobs right to be locked into..." Read more
"Simple device. Requires no power to operate.I use it with my Boss RC-3..." Read more
Customers find the switch versatile and an essential gadget for their pedals. They say it helps get the loop right and makes using their looper much easier.
"...This helps get the loop right." Read more
"...It is solidly constructed and versatile. It does not come with a cable, so make sure you have one ready!..." Read more
"...Perfect for what I needed...." Read more
"...little smaller then I thought but its a great switch and makes using my looper much easier" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the noise of the guitar effect device. They mention that it is versatile, has a quiet action, and is well-made. Some say that the lever is fairly quiet, though not completely silent. Overall, most are happy with the sound quality of this product.
"...The pedal is firm and the switch action is QUIET...." Read more
"...The lever is fairly quiet (though not completely silent) with a switchpoint occurring about one-third of the way through downward travel." Read more
"A great switch that is well made and quiet for studio or stage." Read more
"Small, solid, versatile, no line noise and quiet action... Just what I needed to compliment my looper and make using it a breeze" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the guitar effect device. They mention it's compact and durable, and easy to fit into tight spaces. Some say that it'll still be big enough to hit with your foot. Overall, most are happy with the product's size.
"...Nice size, fits OK on a pedal board but still big enough to hit with your foot and not trigger other pedals...." Read more
"The title says it all. This switch is easy to fit into tight spaces -- I keep it next to the piano pedals and use it to electronically turn pages on..." Read more
"...much pedal board space with this tap tempo, but it’s definitely worth the space for me...." Read more
"Small, solid, versatile, no line noise and quiet action... Just what I needed to compliment my looper and make using it a breeze" Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the guitar effect device. They mention that it functions well and has an excellent price.
"Perfect! Less expensive than the foot-switch it replaced. Excellent quality with rugged construction...." Read more
"Excellent for the price" Read more
"Excellent price and functions well." Read more
"Works great, good price" Read more
Customers like the case of the guitar effect device. They mention that it's hard, with a hard rubber base, and bombproof. The pedal is firm, and the switch action is quiet, allowing a solid punch out.
"...Double clicking the loop to stop it is such a pain! This allows a solid punch out so you can hit the beat and not take away the functionality of the..." Read more
"...The case is thick, solid aluminum with a hard rubber base, and is basically bombproof...." Read more
"...We do like the hard case, but the plastic switch itself is left to be desired." Read more
Customers like the power of the guitar effect device. They mention that it does not need power to operate.
"Simple device. Requires no power to operate.I use it with my Boss RC-3..." Read more
"This perfectly pairs with Boss DD7.No power required." Read more
"The only Boss foot switch I have found that does not require power to operate...." Read more
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The Philmore switch is the cheapest pre-fab switch I could find "out there," and comes with a basic 1/4 inch cable pre-installed. It "works," but it's like a noisy little tin can, and the guts of it are just too crude to really work effectively/consistently with any modern digital music devices. I couldn't get it to work properly/consistently with my project ... this switch is really designed for analog control of lights, ham radio mic/audio, etc.
The Hosa switch is "OK," also comes with a pre-installed cable, and SHOULD work, but it's basically a glorified version of the Philmore device, designed/made a little better for use with digital music devices ... that is, the internal circuitry is better designed for that function.
Then there's the Boss switch, which doesn't come with a pre-installed cable ... you'll have to provide your own. I've already been using two of these switches for years, as a controller for an Alesis SR-16 drum machine. One switch for "on/off," the second for switching between "A" and "B" patterns. They've worked so great for that purpose, I NEVER had a switch-related problem until one of them finally became so worn/glitchy that I had to replace it. That took about 10 years of regular (more than weekly) use.
Inside and out, Boss is the best such device out there. The case is thick, solid aluminum with a hard rubber base, and is basically bombproof. It has modular grooves on the right and left sides that allow you to lock multiple units side-by-side, and create a "bank" of as many separate switches as you want/need. The pedal is firm and the switch action is QUIET. The design that transfers the heavier action of the pedal to the more fragile/delicate internal circuit-board push-button is the best I've seen, and the internal circuitry is specifically designed to properly interface with the highly sensitive circuitry of digital music equipment.
Unlike the other two, the Boss pedal can also function as EITHER a "normally on/closed" OR "normally off/open" switch, by use of a toggle switch mounted next to the 1/4 inch input jack. This switch is simply labeled "polarity," but what it actually does is change the way the switch operates ... from "normally off/open" to "normally on/closed," and back again, so you know this one switch can easily be made to work with either type of input ... no experimenting with different model numbers.
In sum, if you know you need a "momentary" footswitch, spend the extra money and buy the Boss. It's the best-designed, most durable and most reliable option out there for the price, and it will save you a lot of headaches in the long run.
* I have read that this switch is very durable and stands up to allot of abuse. Plus it's easy to unplug for packing, etc.
Allows guest to walk into the photo booth (It's just a mini studio) which I can setup in the corner at wedding receptions, etc. The foot pedal along with the pre-trigger cable allow the subjects to snap their own pictures and be as funny as they want. Seems having a photographer behind the camera makes people not come out and be as funny as they are when they know no one's behind the camera. I have an assistant had out props such as hats and mustaches on sticks along with chalk boards, etc. for guest to write whatever they want.
(I have the camera set to manual focus along with a high f-stop so there's no issues with users being blurry. Camera is set with a 50mm prime lens and covers the entire backdrop)
The wifi card allows users to view their images on my ipad and the otterbox case protect it from kids/rough guest. (also another reason to have an assistant).
I tried the Eye-Fi Card along with Nikons USB Wifi card, and for the money, the transcend card was the best bang for the buck. I leave the camera in live view mode, so it never looses a connection to the ipad by turning off the wifi card. Also that's why I needed the ac power cord for my camera. The ipad is also plugged into power.
Hope this helps someone else setup an awesome photo booth as well!
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I bought this pedal to go with my Boss RC 1 loop Station guitar pedal and it works great, would recommend 5\5