BOSS FS-5U

Roland/BOSS sturdy metal footswitcher for different applications. The FS-5U (silver) is a momentary "unlatch"-type footswitch. It is on only while pressed and connects with an ordinary guitar cable with a 1/4-inch plug.

The BOSS FS-5U is a sturdy metal momentary "unlatch"-type footswitch. It connects with an ordinary guitar cable with a 1/4-inch plug and controls instruments, effects, amps and other gear with a footswitch input.

The classic BOSS momentary switch

Silver metal body, switching only while the pedal is held down, and connection with an ordinary guitar cable.

Momentary (unlatch)Metal body1/4-inch jackPolarity switch

On only while you press

A momentary switch stays on only while you hold the pedal down and returns when released. BOSS offers the latch-type version as the black FS-5L with an LED.

Metal construction

A sturdy metal body and a wide pedal stand up to everyday use on stage and in the rehearsal room.

An ordinary guitar cable

The FS-5U connects to your gear with a standard instrument cable with a 1/4-inch plug. Check the owner's manual of the connected device for compatibility.

Expansion for other BOSS controllers

The FS-5U can be connected to the FS-6 dual footswitch for extended control, and BOSS also lists it as an optional external footswitch for the FS-1-WL wireless controller.

Unlatch type

On only while pressed; the contact returns when you release it.

Polarity switch

Polarity matches the requirements of the connected device.

1/4-inch jack

A standard mono instrument cable is all you need.

Silver FS-5U

The black FS-5L is the latch-type version with an LED.

How the switch works. The FS-5U switches on (or off) only for as long as the pedal is held down. It suits devices that expect a short pulse from a footswitch.

Compatibility. Which functions can be controlled with a footswitch and which polarity the device requires is described in the owner's manual of the connected device.