The American Loopers External Latching Footswitch with LED and 9V Jack is a two-button latching footswitch for standard amp switching. Depending on the amp it is paired with, it will change channels, activate reverb, EQ, the effects loop, and similar remote functions1. It sits alongside American Loopers' other switching products, such as the Aux Switch (2 Button Latching) With LED (In series) and the Pedal Order Switcher, in the wider family of switching pedals.
How it connects and powers
The footswitch connects to the amp's footswitch jack with a TRS cable, which the maker notes separately in their cables category1. The two buttons latch: each press holds its state until pressed again, which is how most amp channel and feature switching works.
The LEDs that show each button's state draw from a 9V power source, but the switching itself does not need power. As the maker puts it: "The LEDs will work from the 9V power source, but the pedal itself can be operated without them."1
Amp compatibility matters here. The maker states: "Your amp needs to work with latching Tip to Sleeve, and Ring to Sleeve."1 They also ask buyers to "Please contact us before purchasing to make sure your amp will work with our pedal."1
At a glance
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Buttons | Two, latching1 |
| Switching type | Latching Tip to Sleeve, and Ring to Sleeve1 |
| Cable | TRS required1 |
| LED power | 9V1 |
| Dimensions | 3.64 x 1.52 x 1.06 inches1 |
| Origin | Made in USA1 |
American Loopers ships the footswitch worldwide1.
Questions
Does the footswitch need power to work?
No. The LEDs light from a 9V power source, but the maker states the pedal itself can be operated without them. The switching function works either way, so a dead battery or missing power supply will not stop the footswitch from changing channels or toggling features on the amp.
Will it work with my amp?
The maker states your amp needs to work with latching Tip to Sleeve and Ring to Sleeve switching, and asks buyers to make contact before purchasing to confirm the amp will work with the pedal. A TRS cable is required to connect it.
Sources (1)
- External Latching Footswitch with LED and 9V Jack, www.americanloopers.com
