Fender SWITCHBOARD User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
ENGLISH

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
CONTROL PANEL 1
REAR PANEL 2
BASICS AND SETUP 3
CONTROL FUNCTIONS 5
Navigation 5
Modes 5
Edit Menu 6
Tuner 6
LOOP MODE 7
Entering Loop Mode 7
Loop Mode Screen 7
Eects On/O 8
Footswitch On/O 8
Internal Volume Pedal 9
Entering Edit Menu 9
LOOP MODE EDITOR 9
Entering Loop Mode Editor 9
Loop Mode Editor Screen 10
LOOP MODE: CREATING PRESETS 14
Save to Favorites 15
Save to Bank 15
BANK MODE 16
Entering Bank Mode 16
Bank Mode Screen 16
Bank Mode: Activating Presets 16
Bank Mode: Scrolling 17
PRESET EDITOR 19
Entering Preset Editor 19
Preset Live Loop Control 19
Preset Editor Screen 20
BANK MODE: CREATING PRESETS 23
FAVORITES 24
Favorites Editor 24
Creating Favorites 24
Loading Favorites to Preset Slots 24
Converting Favorites to Presets 25
BANK EDITING 25
Renaming Banks 25
Editing/Clearing Bank Presets 26
Editing Bank Order 26
GLOBAL SETTINGS 27
EXP Pedal Calibration 27
Loop Color 27
Screen Brightness 27
Display Mode 28
LED Brightness 28
Momentary Switching 28
Version 28
FIRMWARE UPDATES 29
FACTORY RESET 29
SPECIFICATIONS 29
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This owner’s manual provides a thorough guide to the features and function of the Switchboard Eects Op-
erator. It’s the ultimate pedalboard control solution—a versatile command center and performance-friendly
footswitch interface that lets you toggle pedal groups on and o, reorganize your signal path and even
change setting on MIDI-enabled pedals. With a built-in tuner, input/output buers, internal volume pedal
and 500 presets slots to save your tones, Switchboard unleashes the full potential of your pedalboard.
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CONTROL PANEL
A. FOOTSWITCH : Multi-function footswitch used to
toggle loop  on and o, engage preset  or select
the currently highlighted menu item. Press and hold
footswitch to toggle a loop or preset momentarily for
as long as the footswitch is pressed.
B. FOOTSWITCH 2: Multi-function footswitch used
to toggle loop 2 on and o and engage preset 2.
Press and hold footswitch to toggle a loop or preset
momentarily for as long as the footswitch is pressed.
C. FOOTSWITCH 3:Multi-function footswitch used
to toggle loop 3 on and o and engage preset 3.
Press and hold footswitch to toggle a loop or preset
momentarily for as long as the footswitch is pressed.
D. FOOTSWITCH 4:Multi-function footswitch used to
toggle Loop 4 on and o, engage preset 4, or return to
previous menu. Press and hold footswitch to toggle
a loop or preset momentarily for as long as the
footswitch is pressed.
E. FOOTSWITCH 5: Multi-function footswitch used to
change modes, toggle loop 5 on and o and move
down in the current menu.
F. FOOTSWITCH FS: Multi-function footswitch used
to activate internal tuner, toggle FTSW out jack
conductors on and o and move up in the current
menu.
G. DISPLAY WINDOW: Full-color LCD shows current
mode and parameter/bank selections.
H. ENCODER: Multi-function rotary control with press-
switch function. For viewing, selecting and adjusting
presets, settings and other functions.
SWITCHBOARD EFFECTS OPERATOR

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REAR PANEL
I. MONO/STEREO SWITCH: Selects between mono (TS
jack) and stereo (TRS jack) operation for loop  return
and output jacks. Set to STEREO for use with stereo
eect pedals in loop .
J. INPUT: ¼” mono instrument input (high impedance).
K. OUTPUT: Stereo-capable ¼” output (low-impedance)
for connecting to amplier or next pedal in signal path.
L. LOOP 1 SEND/RETURN: ¼” mono send and return
jacks for connecting a pedal to eect loop 1. Connect
the Switchboard send jack to the eect pedal input
jack and the Switchboard return jack to the eect pedal
output jack.
M. LOOP 2 SEND/RETURN: ¼” mono send and return
jacks for connecting a pedal to eect loop 2.
N. LOOP 3 SEND/RETURN: ¼” mono send and return
jacks for connecting a pedal to eect loop 3.
O. LOOP 4 SEND/RETURN: ¼” mono send and return
jacks for connecting a pedal to eect loop 4.
P. LOOP 5 SEND/RETURN: ¼” mono send and stereo
cable return jacks for connecting an effect pedal to
effect loop 5. Any stereo effects should be placed
here.
Q. EXP PEDAL: ¼”TRS jack for connecting an expression
pedal.
R. FTSW OUT: ¼”TRS jack for latching or momentary
footswitch control; for use with many amplifier and
effect pedal controls such as channel switching,
reverb on/off, tap tempo and more.
S.MIDI OUT: Connect external MIDI device here to
send MIDI PC and CC messages.
T. USB-C: USB-C jack for firmware updates.
U. POWER IN: Connect a 2.1mm center-negative 9VDC
power supply rated at 500mA or more. Switchboard
can be powered by most pedalboard power supplies;
check your power supply manual for compatibility.

BASICS AND SETUP
SIGNAL PATH AND LOOPS
Switchboard gives the user complete control over
the signal path—the route a signal takes from an
instrument through eect pedals and other ele-
ments into an amp. The order of eects in a signal
path greatly aects the resulting tone; using ef-
fects loops, Switchboard can recongure the order
and status (ON or bypassed) of your pedals.
Switchboard shows the signal path using a graphic
display. Read left (input) to right (output), the order
and status of each eect loop is indicated using loop icons numbered 1-5, while the order and status of the
internal volume pedal is indicated by the Volume Pedal icon.
PRESETS AND BANKS
Switchboard saves signal paths and parameter combinations into 400 preset slots, each of which includes
the preset name, signal path arrangement, buer status, footswitch status and any assigned MIDI messages.
Presets are stored in groups of four called banks. Switchboard’s 100 banks can be named and are easily
scrolled through using foot controls in Bank Mode. Recalling presets lets the player rearrange the signal path
and turn multiples pedals on and o with the push of a single footswitch.
One example of organizing a bank is to name it after a particular song, then save up to four presets in it us-
ing names of specic sections of the song, such as INTRO, VERSE, CHORUS and SOLO.
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PRESET
5
B1
B2
2
3
4
1
V
FTSW:
T
R
FAVORITES
In addition to the 400 preset slots noted above, 100 more Favorite slots are available. Saving a preset as a
Favorite is a fast and eective way to use it in multiple banks simultaneously. Favorite presets are easily load-
ed into any preset slot across all banks, and all instances of a given Favorite are linked so that any changes
made in the Favorite editor automatically update in all preset slots where the Favorite is saved.
LOOP 3
ON
LOOP 2
OFF
LOOP 5
ON
LOOP 4
ON
VOLUME
PEDAL
ON
BASIC PRESET SAMPLE BANK
LOOP 1
OFF
SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3 SLOT 4 SLOT 5 SLOT 6
1
2
3
5
4
V
1
2
3
5
4
V
4
- PRESET NAME 004
3
- PRESET NAME 003
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK NAME 01
5
2
1
3
4
V
3
5
2
4
V
1
1
2
V
5
4
3

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SETUP
To setup Switchboard, organize your pedals into ve groups and assign each of these to one of the ve num-
bered rear-panel SEND/RETURN jack pairs, referred to from right to left as loops 1 through 5. Ten patch cables are
needed to connect all ve loops to Switchboard. For stereo operation, Loop 5 requires the left and right signals
to be converted into TRS patch cable (left tip/right ring) going into the Loop 5 RETURN jack.
For more advanced control, Switchboard can send footswitch control to an amp, send MIDI messages to
external gear, and control the internal volume pedal using a TRS expression pedal. The rear-panel FTSW jack
is compatible with amps and pedals that can operate with a TRS (double footswitch) or TS (single footswitch)
ground-shorting pedal (refer to your amplier’s manual for compatibility).
SETUP TIPS
• PHYSICAL PLACEMENT: For easy access to its input and output, placing Switchboard at lower right on a pedalboard is
recommended.
• SIGNAL PATH PLACEMENT: Place Switchboard as close to the beginning of your signal path as possible to make full use
of its onboard tuner, internal volume pedal and high-quality buers. Note that Switchboard’s internal buers can
be turned o for use with impedance-sensitive pedals (such as a vintage fuzz) in one of the loops.
• GROUPING LOOPS 1-4: Loops 1 through 4 can be rearranged in any order quickly and easily. Consider how your pedals
physically t on your pedalboard when assigning them to loop numbers—for example, you may want to place reverb
near the end of the signal path, but the pedal may t best on your board closest to the loop 1 SEND and RETURN jacks.
To minimize cable runs and maximize pedalboard space, use loop 1 for reverb and rearrange Switchboard’s internal loop
order to place loop 1 near the end of the signal path.
• LOOP 5: Loop 5 is stereo enabled, oering the ability to send output from stereo eects (a ping-pong delay, for
example) to a stereo input or two ampliers. To enable stereo output, switch the rear-panel STEREO SELECTION
SWITCH to STEREO. Note that Loop 5 can only send a stereo signal when it is in the last position in the signal path;
placing any other loop or the volume pedal after Loop 5 in the signal path will defeat the stereo eect and result
in a summed mono signal being sent to both left (tip) and right (ring) Switchboard outputs.
• PATCH CABLES: Straight-ended patch cables are recommended to connect eect loops to Switchboard, minimizing
cable overlap and rear-panel interference.
FTSW
CONNECT TO AMP
OR PEDAL
FOOTSWITCH JACK EXP PEDAL
MIDI PC/CC
COMMANDS

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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
MODES
Switchboard operates in two modes—LOOP MODE and BANK MODE, both of which put exible and reliable
real-time eect control conveniently at your feet. Both modes can be changed at any time during operation with
the work done in each remaining in place until the user returns, providing two active pathways for performing,
writing or creating new presets.
LOOP MODE delivers perfor-
mance-focused real-time pedal-
board control and is ideal for
creating presets. BANK MODE is a
streamlined interface for recalling
saved presets from the 100 avail-
able banks.
Switchboard rst powers up in
LOOP MODE by default and subse-
quently powers up in the mode it
was last in when powered o.
Press and hold Footswitch 5 for one
second to toggle between LOOP
MODE and BANK MODE.
NAVIGATION
Switchboards has several menus for selecting, editing and saving parameters and settings; these are easily navi-
gated using either the encoder or the footswitches:
FUNCTION FOOTSWITCH ENCODER
SCROLL UP FOOTSWITCH FS ROTATE RIGHT
SCROLL DOWN FOOTSWITCH 5 ROTATE LEFT
SELECT FOOTSWITCH 1 PRESS
BACK FOOTSWITCH 4 LONG PRESS (1 SECOND)
Footswitch menu controls Encoder menu controls
01 : BANK 1
4
-
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
3
- PRESET NAME 003
LOOP MODE
1
2
3
5
4
V
FTSW:
B1
B2
T
R

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TUNER
Press and hold Footswitch FS for one second to activate Switchboard’s onboard tuner; press it again to exit and return
to LOOP MODE. The LED above Footswitch FS illuminates red when the tuner is active.
Note that output is muted when the tuner is active, and footswitches 1-5 retain their function from the previous
screen (i.e., turning eects on/o, changing presets). Active loops or presets are indicated by ashing LEDs above their
corresponding footswitches. Any changes made while tuning will remain in eect when the tuner screen is exited.
EDIT MENU
The EDIT MENU has access to editing parameters, saving options and global settings. It can be accessed at
any time from the LOOP MODE or BANK MODE screens by pressing and holding the encoder for one second.
EDIT FAVORITES
GLOBAL SETTINGS
EDIT CURRENT PRESET
EDIT BANKS
EDIT MENU
EXIT
EDIT FAVORITES
GLOBAL SETTINGS
EDIT CURRENT PRESET
EDIT BANKS
EDIT MENU
EXIT
TUNER
E
TUNER
E

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LOOP MODE
LOOP MODE delivers performance-focused real-time pedalboard control and is ideal for creating presets. It
oers straightforward manual on/o control of the ve eects loops, footswitch control of the rear-panel FTSW
jack and control of the internal volume pedal using the rear-panel EXP jack and an external expression pedal.
LOOP MODE controls the footswitches in real time, consequently locking the ENCODER’s scroll and press
functions to prevent accidental changes. LOOP MODE parameters such as loop order and buer status are
easily edited using the LOOP MODE EDITOR.
ENTERING LOOP MODE
Press and hold Footswitch 5 for one second to enter
LOOP MODE from any other mode. When doing so, pa-
rameters set in the last LOOP MODE session are loaded.
The LOOP MODE screen displays four types of symbols
that quickly and easily indicate control function status
and position: Loop symbols (ve), the Volume Pedal sym-
bol, Buer symbols B1 and B2, and the FTSW symbol.
LOOP MODE SCREEN
The LOOP MODE screen displays the signal path graphic, buer icons and FTSW icon to indicate current status
of all loops, buers, internal volume pedal and the FTSW jack. The status and order of each eects loop is indi-
cated by its loop icon, which changes as a loop is turned on and o.
LOOP ICONS: The ve loop symbols indicate the placement order of each eect loop and its on/o status. Loop
icons are numbered 1-5 to correspond to the footswtiches and SEND and RETURN jack pairs; the corresponding
footswitch is used to toggle that eects loop on or o regardless of the loop’s location in the signal path.
INTERNAL VOLUME PEDAL ICON: The larger Volume Pedal symbol (V) indicates the signal path placement
and on/o status of the internal volume pedal.
BUFFER ICONS: The circular B1 and B2 symbols in the lower corners indicate on/o status of the input (B1)
and output (B2) buers. Because they can’t be toggled on and o with a footswitch, their status is indicated
using a solid-gray symbol (ON) or a gray-outlined symbol (OFF).
FTSW FOOTSWITCH ICON: The FTSW symbol at bottom center displays the on/o status of the rear-panel
FTSW conductors controlled by Footswitch FS. The box indicates the conductors being controlled—T (tip) and
R (ring)—and turns blue when the FTSW output is active.
LOOP MODE
5
B1
B2
3
2
4
1
V
FTSW:
T
R
LOOP MODE
5
B1
B2
3
2
4
1
V
FTSW:
T
R
Inactive output buer B2 (outlined)
Active input buer B1 (gray)
Active footswitch in tip (T) conguration (blue)
Active volume pedal (V) in position 5
Active loop icons (blue)
(loop 3 in position 1, loops 5
and 4 in positions 3 and 4)
Inactive loop icons (outlined) (loop
2 in position 2, loop 1 in position 6)

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EFFECTS ON/OFF
In LOOP MODE, footswitches 1-5 are real-time controls that toggle each loop on and o. Turning an eect loop
on sends the instrument signal out of Switchboard and through the eects in that loop, then back into Switch-
board in the order shown onscreen. When all eects are bypassed, Switchboard oers buered or true bypass
depending on the buer status described previously.
To toggle an eect loop on or o in LOOP MODE, simply press the footswitch assigned to that eect loop (indicat-
ed by loop number). When a loop is on, its corresponding onscreen loop icon will ll in and the LED above the cor-
responding footswitch will illuminate.
Footswitches 1-4 feature momentary
capability to trigger their respective
loops; useful for quick boosts or to
accent a single ri. To do this, simply
press and hold the footswitch. The
corresponding loop will be engaged
while the footswitch is held down and
will turn o automatically when the
footswitch is released. This momentary
functionality can be congured on or
o for each mode using the MOMEN-
TARY FUNCTION option in the GLOBAL
SETTINGS menu.
Note that by default, loop icons will ll
in blue and footswitch LEDs 1-5 will
illuminate red. User-assigned colors
can be selected for each loop symbol and corresponding LED using the EDIT LOOP COLOR option in the GLOB-
AL SETTINGS menu.
FOOTSWITCH ON/OFF
In LOOP MODE, Footswitch FS functions as a latching or momentary control switch for the rear-panel FTSW
OUT jack, which can be used to control outboard gear (i.e., amp channel switching). The jack’s tip and ring
conductors can be triggered in-
dependently or together, letting
FTSW OUT act as a two-button
remote footswitch. The LED above
Footswitch FS will illuminate green
when FTSW OUT is activated.
By default, Footswitch FS connects
the tip conductor (T) of the FTSW
OUT jack to ground when ON
(Footswitch FS LED is illuminated)
and makes no connections when OFF
(Footswitch FS LED is not illuminated).
Using the LOOP MODE EDITOR, the
FTSW OUT jack can be congured
to choose among seven possible tip
(T) or ring (R) connections when in
ON or OFF status.
LOOP MODE
3
B1
B2
1
2
4
5
V
FTSW:
T
R
LOOP MODE
3
B1
B2
1
2
4
5
V
FTSW:
T
R
LOOP MODE
3
B1
B2
1
2
4
5
V
FTSW:
T
R
LOOP MODE
3
B1
B2
1
2
4
5
V
FTSW:
T
R
All loops bypassed Loop 1 ON
LOOP MODE
3
B1
B2
1
2
4
5
V
FTSW:
T
LOOP MODE
3
B1
B2
1
2
4
5
V
FTSW:
T
LOOP MODE
3
B1
B2
1
2
4
5
V
FTSW:
T
LOOP MODE
3
B1
B2
1
2
4
5
V
FTSW:
T
FTSW OFF FTSW ON

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INTERNAL VOLUME PEDAL
Switchboard’s internal volume pedal can be controlled in real time by connecting an expression pedal to the
EXP PEDAL jack. By default, the volume pedal is active and placed in the fth position of the signal path; it
can be moved to a dierent location or turned o using the LOOP MODE EDITOR.
If no expression pedal is connected, the volume pedal will be bypassed but the Volume Pedal Icon will still
appear in the signal path graphic.
Note that for best performance, an expression pedal can be calibrated to Switchboard using the CALIBRATE
EXP PEDAL option in the GLOBAL SETTINGS menu.
ENTERING EDIT MENU
Press and hold the encoder to open the EDIT MENU, which gives the user options for saving current loop
mode parameters, editing favorites, editing banks and accessing the Global Settings menu.
LOOP MODE EDITOR
The LOOP MODE EDITOR controls LOOP MODE parameters using an easily accessible graphic menu.
The user can rearrange the order and status of the ve eects loops, rearrange the placement and status of
the internal volume pedal, select which FTSW conductors are controlled by Footswitch FS, turn the input and
output buers on and o, and save current LOOP MODE parameters into a preset slot or as a new Favorite.
ENTERING LOOP MODE EDITOR
LOOP MODE EDITOR is accessed from the LOOP MODE screen by pressing Footswitch 5 and Footswitch FS simultaneously.
To return to LOOP MODE, press both footswitches simultaneously again; changes made in the LOOP MODE EDITOR will
automatically be applied to LOOP MODE.
LOOP MODE
5
B1
B2
3
2
4
1
V
FTSW:
T
R

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LOOP MODE EDITOR SCREEN
For full editing of all LOOP MODE parameters, the LOOP MODE EDITOR displays the signal path graphic with
the same four icon types as LOOP MODE, plus two additional icons (loop order arrows and a menu icon in the
top right corner). In the LOOP MODE EDITOR, functions for the six footswitches, footswitch LEDs and symbols
are the same as in LOOP MODE.
The encoder’s rotary and press-switch functions, however, can now be used to toggle through and select
each icon, letting the user select and edit each parameter individually. The currently highlighted symbol
illuminates in blue, while the others remain gray. Press the encoder while the icon is highlighted to edit the
desired parameter. Each icon type and function is explained below.
1
B1
B2
2
3
5
4
V
LOOP MODE EDITOR
FTSW:
T
R
F. EDIT MENU
C. EDIT VOLUME
PEDAL
E. EDIT FOOTSWITCH
D. EDIT BUFFERS
B. EDIT LOOPS
A. EDIT LOOP
ORDER
A. EDIT LOOP ORDER
The rst menu option in LOOP MODE EDITOR is EDIT LOOP ORDER, which re-
organizes all ve eect loops and the volume pedal in any order. Selecting the
EDIT LOOP ORDER icon will then display a blank signal path graphic (right).
Press each loop’s footswitch in the order preferred to build a new signal path;
Footswitch FS corresponds to the internal volume pedal. As each footswitch is
pressed, its corresponding loop icon will populate the next blank slot in the signal
path, indicating that the loop is now active in that position, as illustrated below:
ENTER LOOP ORDER
V
ENTER LOOP ORDER
2
V
ENTER LOOP ORDER
5
2
V
ENTER LOOP ORDER
5
2
V
V
ENTER LOOP ORDER
5
2
V
4
V
ENTER LOOP ORDER
2
V
ENTER LOOP ORDER
5
2
V
ENTER LOOP ORDER
5
2
V
V
ENTER LOOP ORDER
5
2
V
4
V

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ENTER LOOP ORDER
5
2
V
4
V
ENTER LOOP ORDER
V
5
4
2
V
ENTER LOOP ORDER
5
2
V
4
V
ENTER LOOP ORDER
V
5
4
2
V
The screen will then display the on/
o status editor at the bottom of
the screen; use the encoder or the
footswitches to toggle the loop on
and o.
Once the loop’s status has been con-
rmed, the EDIT LOOP screen will
automatically return to the LOOP MODE
EDITOR screen with the loop location
and status updated.
5
2
3
5
2
3
1
EDIT LOOP 3
4
V
STATUS
ON
OFF
1
EDIT LOOP 3
4
V
STATUS
ON
OFF
B. EDIT LOOPS
Each loop’s status and position can be edited independently by selecting the loop's icon with the encoder;
toggle through loop locations by turning the encoder or pressing the footswitches. Press the encoder to select
the highlighted location.
If a footswitch corresponding
to a loop that has already
been assigned is pressed
again, that loop will be reas-
signed to the last slot in the
signal path. All other assigned
loops will be shifted ahead in
the signal path (right).
Once all ve loops and the
volume pedal have been
placed, the new signal path
will be saved and Switchboard
will automatically return to
the LOOP MODE EDITOR
screen. To exit without saving
changes, press the encoder to
access the EXIT MENU.
1
EDIT LOOP 3
2
3
5
4
V
SELECT LOCATION
1
EDIT LOOP 3
3
2
5
4
V
SELECT LOCATION
EDIT LOOP 3
5
2
3
4
SELECT LOCATION
OR
1
V

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The screen will then change to the STATUS
EDITOR. If the volume pedal is turned o, the
connected expression pedal will no longer
aect volume; helpful when using an expres-
sion pedal to send MIDI information without
engaging the volume pedal.
Once volume pedal status is conrmed, the
EDIT VOLUME PEDAL screen will automatically
return to the LOOP MODE EDITOR screen with
the volume pedal location and status displayed.
D. EDIT BUFFERS
Switchboard features two high-quality signal
buers, an input buer (B1) located just after
the input jack, and an output buer (B2) locat-
ed just before the output jack. Each buer can
be turned on and o individually by selecting
its corresponding onscreen icon; useful when
using Switchboard in conjunction with imped-
ance-sensitive fuzz pedals and in other instanc-
es in which true bypass may be preferred. For
optimal signal strength, keeping both buers on is recommended.
Select a buer’s icon to change its status. The EDIT BUFFER screen will appear; use the encoder or footswitches
to choose on or o. Once buer status is conrmed, the EDIT BUFFER screen will automatically return to the
LOOP MODE EDITOR screen with the updated buer status displayed.
5
2
V
5
2
3
1
VOLUME PEDAL
3
4
STATUS
ON
OFF
1
VOLUME PEDAL
3
4
STATUS
ON
OFF
V
B1
B2
B1
B2
1
5
2
V
3
1
5
2
V
3
4
4
EDIT OUTPUT BUFFER
EDIT OUTPUT BUFFER
FTSW:
T
R
FTSW:
T
R
BUFFER 2
BUFFER 2
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
C. EDIT VOLUME PEDAL
Selecting the Volume Pedal icon provides the same editing functionality as editing a loop. When the Volume
Pedal icon is selected, the SELECT LOCATION screen is displayed. Toggle through volume pedal locations by
turning the encoder or pressing the footswitches. Press the encoder to select the highlighted location.
1
VOLUME PEDAL
5
2
3
4
V
PEDAL LOCATION
1
VOLUME PEDAL
5
2
3
V
4
PEDAL LOCATION
1
VOLUME PEDAL
5
2
V
3
4
PEDAL LOCATION
OR

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E. EDIT FOOTSWITCH
The FTSW symbol at the bottom center of the LOOP MODE EDITOR screen is used to congure the conductor
connections made in the FTSW OUT jack when Footswitch FS is pressed. This lets Switchboard control an amp
or other external device that accepts footswitch commands, with seven T/R congurations to choose from.
By default, pressing Footswitch FS activates the FTSW OUT jack’s tip conductor (T). The LOOP MODE EDITOR
can congure the FTSW OUT jack to make any on-or-o tip (T) or ring (R) connection, as listed below:
The function of each setting is explained below using the two-button footswitch jack of a Fender Princeton®
Reverb amplier as an example:
1. TIP SWITCHABLE (RING ALWAYS OFF): Footswitch FS turns the amp’s vibrato (T) on/o while the amp’s
reverb (R) remains o in both positions.
2. RING SWITCHABLE (TIP ALWAYS OFF): Footswitch FS turns the amp’s reverb (R) on/o while the amp’s
vibrato (T) remains o in both positions.
3. TIP SWITCHABLE (RING ALWAYS ON): Footswitch FS turns the amp’s vibrato (T) on/o while the amp’s
reverb (R) remains on in both positions.
4. RING SWITCHABLE (TIP ALWAYS ON): Footswitch FS turns the amp’s reverb (R) on/o while the amp’s
vibrato (T) remains on in both positions.
5. RING AND TIP SWITCHABLE (INVERSELY): Footswitch FS turns the amp’s reverb (R) and vibrato (T) on/
o inversely. This means that when Footswitch FS is on, the amp’s tremolo (T) is on and its reverb (R) is o;
when o, the amp’s tremolo (T) is o and its reverb (R) is on.
6. RING AND TIP SWITCHABLE (UNISON): Footswitch FS turns the amp’s reverb (R) and vibrato (T) on/o
simultaneously.
7. TIP MOMENTARY SWITCHABLE (RING ALWAYS OFF): Footswitch FS turns vibrato (T) on only as long as
the footswitch is held down. This setting can be used as a tap tempo with compatible outboard gear.
8. RING AND TIP ALWAYS OFF: Footswitch FS does not turn on reverb (R) or tremolo (T) in either position.
To change footswitch conductors, select the FTSW symbol to open the EDIT FOOTSWITCH screen; use the en-
coder or footswitches to scroll through the connections described above and make a selection.
T(TIP)
OFFON
R(RING)
SLEEVE
MENU
OPTION
SWITCH ON
TIP
1ON OFF OFF OFF
RING
SWITCH OFF
2ON OFF
3ON OFF
4ON ON ON OFF
5ON OFF OFF ON
6ON ON OFF OFF
7ON OFF OFF OFF
8OFF OFF OFF OFF
RING TIP
FTSW:
T
R
FTSW:
T
R
FTSW:
T
R
FTSW:
T
R
FTSW:
T
R
FTSW:
T
R
FTSW:
MOM
FTSW:
OFF
OFF OFF
ON ON

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F. EDIT MENU
To access the EDIT MENU from the LOOP MODE EDITOR screen, use the encoder to select the menu symbol in
the upper right corner.
Once the FTSW conductor conguration has been conrmed, Switchboard will automatically return to the
LOOP MODE EDITOR screen.
B1
B2
B1
B2
1
5
2
V
3
1
5
2
V
3
4
4
FTSW:
T
R
FTSW:
T
R
B1
B2
1
5
2
V
3
4
FTSW:
T
R
LOOP MODE EDITOR
LOOP MODE EDITOR
LOOP MODE EDITOR
MENU SYMBOL
(BLUE)
1
B1
B2
2
3
5
4
V
LOOP MODE EDITOR
FTSW:
T
R
LOOP MODE: CREATING PRESETS
Once LOOP MODE EDITOR parameters are set to preference, they’re
easily saved to a preset or favorite slot. When saving from LOOP
MODE or LOOP MODE EDITOR, all parameters including loop on/o
status, loop order, volume pedal location and status, FTSW OUT jack
conductor selection and status, and input/output buer on/o status
will be saved.
From LOOP MODE, enter the EDIT MENU by pressing and holding
the encoder, then select SAVE CURRENT AS. From the LOOP MODE
EDITOR screen, simply press and hold the encoder to enter the LOOP
MODE SAVE AS menu. Then use the encoder or footswitches to select
a menu option.
EXIT
EDIT FAVORITES
SETTINGS
SAVE CURRENT AS
EDIT MENU
EDIT BANKS

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SAVE TO BANK
Selecting SAVE TO BANK saves the current parameters to a user-selected preset slot in one of the 100 banks.
The user is prompted to select a save location for the preset using the BANK NAVIGATION screen. The LEDs
above Footswitch 5 and Footswitch FS will illuminate in cyan, indicating they can be used to scroll through
banks; the LEDs above footswitches 1-4 will ash blue if corresponding preset slots 1-4 are currently full.
To assign the save location using the encoder, turn it to locate the desired bank and press it to conrm. Then
turn and press again to select the preferred preset slot.
To assign the save location using the footswitches, use Footswitch 5 and Footswitch FS to scroll to the desired
bank, then press the footswitch (1-4) that corresponds to the desired preset slot in the bank. To exit without
saving, press and hold the encoder.
SAVE TO FAVORITES
Selecting SAVE TO FAVORITES saves the current parameters in the next available favorite slots. The NAME
FAVORITE screen will appear with the autogenerated name FAVORITE ###, in which ### shows the next avail-
able Favorite slot number it will be saved to.
To rename the favorite, use the encoder or footswitches to scroll through and select up to 15 characters. When
nished, press and hold the encoder or press Footswitch 4 (BACK) and open the SAVE CONFIRMATION menu.
Select SAVE AND RETURN to save the new favorite and return to LOOP MODE.
On selecting the preset location option, the NAME PRESET screen will appear with the autogenerated pre-
set name PRESET #, where # is the preset slot in that bank. To rename and save the preset, use the encoder or
footswitches as previously described in the“Save to Favorites”section.
NAME FAVORITE
NAME FAVORITE
VA O R
O
O
O
F
O
O
ET 1
O
I
O
O
VA O R
O
O
O
F
O
O
ET 1
O
I
O
O
NAME FAVORITE
EL A N
O
O
O
C
O
O
OT
O
O
O
NE
4
-
3
-
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK 1
SELECT PRESET SLOT 1-4
OR
4
-
3
-
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK 1
4
-
3
-
2
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK 1
- PRESET NAME 002
4
-
3
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK 1
-

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BANK MODE
BANK MODE is a streamlined interface for organizing and accessing user-made presets that are saved in the 100
banks. Up to four user-dened presets can be stored per bank. Each preset can hold several parameters: loop on/
o status, loop order, volume pedal location, FTSW OUT jack conductor selection and status, internal buer on/
o status, outward MIDI PC commands, and outward MIDI CC commands. Preset parameters are determined in
LOOP MODE, PRESET EDITOR or the FAVORITES EDITOR and then saved into any preset slot, providing the ability
to congure and save more than 400 possible tones from one pedalboard setup, all available at the press of a
single footswitch.
The 100 available banks and their presets are all easily accessible at your feet. Use Footswitch 5 and Footswitch FS
to scroll through banks and footswitches 1-4 to recall the presets assigned to the four slots within each bank.
ENTERING BANK MODE
To enter BANK MODE from any other mode, press and hold Footswitch 5 for one second; the previously used
bank and preset will be loaded. Note that subsequently pressing and holding Footswitch 5 will toggle Switch-
board between BANK MODE and LOOP MODE.
BANK MODE SCREEN
In BANK MODE, the display window shows the current bank name and number at the top of the screen, and four
preset slots numbered to correspond to the footswitches (1-4) that activate them. The currently active preset
appears in an enlarged blue box; inactive presets appear in slightly smaller gray boxes. Preset slots that are full
will show the user-generated preset name, while empty preset slots remain empty of text. Favorites are indicated
by a gold star to the left of the preset slot when inactive, and by gold highlighting when selected as the currently
active preset:
4
-
3
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK 1
- PRESET NAME 003
INACTIVE
PRESETS
Shown in gray
ACTIVE
PRESET
Highlighted
in blue
FAVORITE
PRESET
(Shown in
inactive state)
BANK NAME
AND NUMBER
BANK MODE: ACTIVATING PRESETS
In BANK MODE, footswitches 1-4 are used to select among the four preset slots available in the currently visible
bank; each footswitch corresponds to its identically numbered onscreen preset slot.
Activate a preset by pressing its corresponding footswitch. The LED above that footswitch will illuminate blue,
the corresponding onscreen preset slot will be highlighted in blue, and all parameters saved in that preset will
be recalled.

4
-
3
- PRESET NAME 003
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK 1
4
-
3
- PRESET NAME 003
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK 1
4
-
3
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK 1
- PRESET NAME 003
4
-
3
- PRESET NAME 003
2
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK 1
- PRESET NAME 002
4
-
3
- PRESET NAME 003
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK 1
4
-
3
- PRESET NAME 003
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK 1
4
-
3
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK 1
- PRESET NAME 003
4
-
3
- PRESET NAME 003
2
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK 1
- PRESET NAME 002
BANK MODE: SCROLLING
Scrolling through banks is done using the encoder or Footswitch 5 (down) and Footswitch FS (up). On scrolling
to a new bank, the screen will enter bank scrolling mode indicated by a blue color bar at the top with arrows
surrounding the bank name (right). The bank screen will remain in scrolling mode until a preset is selected.
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4
- PRESET NAME 004
3
- PRESET NAME 003
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK NAME 01
4
- PRESET NAME 004
3
- PRESET NAME 003
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK NAME 01
When an empty preset slot is selected, default parameters load in which all loops are bypassed, the volume
pedal is on and both buers are on. Empty slots can thus be used as “clean”bypassed presets.
Footswitches 1-4 feature momentary capability to trigger their respective presets. To do this, simply press and
hold the footswitch; the corresponding preset will be engaged while the footswitch is held down and will revert
to the previously selected preset when released.
Scrolling can be done at any time in BANK MODE without aecting the currently active preset. The currently ac-
tive preset will remain active until a new preset is selected. The bank scrolling screen and footswitch LEDs will
indicate the currently active bank (which houses the active preset) and inactive banks as shown below and on
the following page.

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4
- PRESET NAME 004
3
-
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
02 : BANK 2
4
-
3
- PRESET NAME 003
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK 1
4
- PRESET NAME 004
3
-
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
02 : BANK 2
4
-
3
- PRESET NAME 003
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK 1
ACTIVE BANK
INACTIVE BANK
Inactive bank status is indicated by:
• All four preset slots appearing in smaller gray boxes.
• Flashing LEDs above footswitches 1-4 (corresponding to full preset slots).
• Flashing cyan LED above Footswitch FS or Footswitch 5, indicating the fastest route (up or down) back to
the bank containing the currently active preset.
QUICK TIP: To quickly return to the bank containing the currently active preset, enter and then immediately exit
the PRESET EDITOR. This returns the user to the currently active bank with the currently active preset selected.
As seen above, active bank status is indicated by:
• The currently active preset slot highlighted in blue.
• Steady illumination of the corresponding preset footswitch LED.
• Steady illumination in cyan of Footswitch FS and Footswitch 5 LEDs.
4
- PRESET NAME 004
3
-
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
02 : BANK 2
4
-
3
- PRESET NAME 003
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK 1
4
- PRESET NAME 004
3
-
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
02 : BANK 2
4
-
3
- PRESET NAME 003
2
- PRESET NAME 002
1
- PRESET NAME 001
01 : BANK 1
ACTIVE BANK
INACTIVE BANK