Fender Switchboard Effects Operator
Professional Pedalboard Control Made Simple
Unleash the full potential of your pedalboard. The Switchboard Effects Operator is a streamlined and compact switching solution that offers complete control of your signal path, multi-pedal preset recall and effortless effects switching – all with a remarkably intuitive interface.
Developed in collaboration with Ron Menelli, a renowned expert in loop switching for professional musicians, the Switchboard combines five fully rearrangeable relay-based true bypass loops with a powerful processor. This gives you precise control over the routing of your effects while preserving a completely analogue, high-fidelity signal path. Toggle individual pedals, switch multiple effects at once, change pedal order on the fly, and control amp footswitch functions or MIDI-enabled gear – all from one intelligent unit.
The graphic user interface, large full-colour LCD screen and simple encoder knob make crafting presets in real time both quick and enjoyable. You’ll always have a clear visual of which pedals are active and which preset is in use. With 500 user presets, a professional-grade tuner, built-in volume pedal, stereo support and high-fidelity buffers, the Switchboard delivers professional-level pedalboard control in a user-friendly package.
Key Features
5 relay true bypass effects loops
400 user-accessible presets and 100 favourite preset slots
Large full-colour LCD screen with easy-to-use encoder knob for intuitive graphic user interface
Completely rearrangeable effects loop order for flexible signal routing
Programmable footswitch and MIDI outputs for controlling external gear
Integrated professional tuner, accessed via footswitch hold
Built-in moveable volume pedal, controllable via connected expression pedal
Switchable high-fidelity input and output buffers
Loop 5 supports stereo-capable effects
Electronics
Input Impedance: 1 M
Output Impedance: 150
Power Consumption: 500 mA
Power Requirements: 9V DC, Centre Negative (AC adapter not included)
Designed for Modern Pedalboards
With its compact size and easily accessible jacks, the Switchboard fits comfortably onto most pedalboards. Its modest 500 mA power draw makes it compatible with a wide range of pedalboard power supplies.
Rearrangeable Effects Loops
Discover fresh new tones from your existing pedals by simply changing their order in the signal chain. Try placing your reverb before a fuzz, or move your chorus to the end of the chain. No unplugging required – just experiment, save, and play.
Integrated Volume Pedal & Tuner
Connect an expression pedal to the EXP jack to control the built-in volume pedal. You can move it to any position in your signal path or bypass it completely. Press and hold the FS footswitch to mute your signal and instantly engage the precision tuner.
Modes of Operation
Loop Mode
Offers performance-focused control, consolidating all five effects loops and external footswitch into one accessible location. Quickly turn loops on or off, eliminating the need for “tap dancing” during a performance.
Editor Mode
Gives full control over all parameters in each preset using a clear graphic menu. Change loop order and on/off status, assign footswitch conductors, enable or disable buffers, configure MIDI messages, and rename your presets with ease.
Bank Mode
Designed for simple organisation and recall of presets. Access 100 banks of user presets, with footswitches 1–4 recalling four presets per bank, and up/down footswitches used to scroll through banks.
