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What does a Footswitch do? Footswitches are used to operate machines or devices. Compressing a footswitch will often turn a device or machine off or on depending on the application and circumstance. They are a type of switch and are used to either make or break an electrical circuit.
What are amp footswitch do?
The primary function of a footswitch in an amp is to control and ensure the efficiency of the amp while in use. First, you have to plug the footswitch to jack in the top panel of your amp. ... Plug the footswitch in your amp and plug the right type of a jack cable in the footswitch input.
What is the footswitch input for?
The FTSW input is for the footswitch (available separately for about $15--get the Fender one for the Mustang series, some others won't work), which enables you to switch between two models--like having different channels on an analog amp). It's well worth having, really enables you to use the amp for gigging.
Do I need a footswitch for my amp?
Amplifier Footswitches
If you've bought an amplifier with switchable channels, usually a distortion/gain and a clean channel you'll need a footswitch to activate or 'switch' between each one. You'll also need one if your amplifier comes preloaded with switchable effects like reverb and tremolo.
