Boss ES-5 Footswitch

The Big Joe B-406 A/B Switcher does one thing—let you switch between two different channels—and does it really well. It’s simple to operate, the switch is extremely quiet, and is all passive with virtually no additional overall noise. It also has two bright LEDs that indicate which of the two channels are active, so you don’t have to strain your ears to verify that the right amp is engaged while you’re in the middle of a gig.

The Switchback from JHS Pedals is a little unassuming box boasting an extensive feature set. It started as a tool designed by JHS Pedals for themselves to examine and compare pedals in their workshop but later on recognized that it was incredibly handy for anyone’s rig in the studio or on stage. The Switchback includes two separate selectable effects loops (Return/Send), an input, output, as well as an A/B toggle controllable using the Red Remote switching system.

The Boss OC-3 Super Octave guitar effects pedal is more than your average octave stompbox. It comes with three modes: one that recreates the classic sound of the old OC-2 Octave Pedal, a Drive mode that adds a crunchy distortion to your signal, and finally a new Polyphonic Octave mode that can be adjusted to play only within a specific note range. The Boss OC-3 Super Octave also comes with dedicated input jacks for guitar and bass, making it an even more versatile stompbox.