Roland/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.
Boss FS-6 Dual Footswitch Two switches in one, Boss's FS-6 combines latch-type and momentary-type switching into one unit. With two switches conveniently housed side-by-side, the FS-6 allows each switch to be set for latch or momentary operation.
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Using a Latch-type Foot Switch
The CUBE-40XL/CUBE-80XL also support latch-type foot switches. If
you’re using a latch-type foot switch, make the following settings.
FOOT SW TYPE setting
There are two types of foot switches.
Type
Operation
Momentary type
(BOSS FS-5U, etc)
This type remains on (or off ) while depressed
and switches off (or on) when released.
Latch type
(BOSS FS-5L, etc.)
This type switches on or off each time it is
depressed.
* The BOSS FS-6 can operate as either a momentary or latch-type
pedal switch.
CUBE-40XL
At the factory settings, the momentary type is selected. You can
change this setting as follows.
• To specify the latch type
Turn on the power while holding down the [TAP/STOP] switch.
• To specify the momentary type
Turn on the power while holding down the [REC/PLAY/DUB] switch.