The American Loopers Mini Aux Switch For Vox VFS-2 (2 button no led) is a two button aux switch, a small external footswitch that plugs into an amp's footswitch jack. On the amps it fits, it lets you operate your Vox amp to access channel switching and tremolo, doing the job of the Vox VFS-2 footswitch without carrying the original part. American Loopers lists it as compatible with the AC15CC and AC30CC.1
What it does on the amp
Vox's CC series amps take a two button footswitch for their two main foot functions: switching between channels and turning the built-in tremolo on and off. This switch provides those two buttons in one small unit. American Loopers describes it directly: "This two button Aux switch will allow you operate your Vox AMP to access channel switching and tremolo."1
Because it is a two button Aux switch with no LEDs, it gives no visual indication of which channel or state is engaged1.
Cable and compatibility
The switch needs a TRS cable (a cable with a tip-ring-sleeve plug, the same connector type as a stereo headphone plug) to reach the amp's footswitch jack. American Loopers notes: "You will need a TRS Cable, please see the cables category." The cable is not included and is sold separately.1
Aux switches are not all wired the same way. American Loopers says: "If you don't know if your amp uses the tip to sleeve configuration, contact us."1
The LED version
American Loopers makes the same switch in a version with LEDs, the Mini Aux Switch For Vox VFS-2 With LEDs AC15CC AC30CC. It is also a two button aux switch for channel switching and tremolo, with the same AC15CC and AC30CC compatibility, and adds LED indicators to the buttons.2
Shipping
American Loopers states on the listing: "We ship worldwide!" so the switch can be ordered from outside the United States.1
Questions
Which Vox amps does this aux switch work with?
American Loopers lists the switch as compatible with the Vox AC15CC and AC30CC amplifiers, where it stands in for the VFS-2 two button footswitch. It gives you foot control of channel switching and tremolo on those amps. If you own a different Vox model, the maker asks that you get in touch before ordering, especially if you are not sure whether your amp uses the tip to sleeve switching configuration.
What if I am not sure my amp uses tip-to-sleeve switching?
American Loopers says that if you do not know whether your amp uses the tip to sleeve configuration, you should contact them before buying. Aux switches differ in how they wire their switching, and an amp that expects a different configuration will not respond correctly, so it is worth confirming with the maker first.
Is there a version with LEDs?
Yes. American Loopers makes the same two button aux switch in a version with LEDs, listed as the Mini Aux Switch For Vox VFS-2 With LEDs AC15CC AC30CC. Both versions are compatible with the AC15CC and AC30CC and both are described by the maker as giving access to channel switching and tremolo.
Does American Loopers ship outside the US?
Yes. The maker states on the product listing that it ships worldwide, so the switch can be ordered from outside the United States.
Sources (2)
- Mini Aux Switch For Vox VFS-2 (2 Button No LED) AC15CC AC30CC, American Loopers
- Mini Aux Switch For Vox VFS-2 With LEDs AC15CC AC30CC, American Loopers
