Detail 01
Latching action
One press turns the function on, the next turns it off. It holds state instead of resetting when your foot lifts.
Product detailSKU #1274034492395
BOSSFS-5L Latching Footswitch
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A latching footswitch for remote-controlling amp or effects functions that stay on until you switch them off. Utility, not a sound source.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Switching an amp channel or reverb from the floor
- Controlling gear that expects a latching, not momentary, switch
- Keeping a hands-free toggle on a small pedalboard
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing momentary action, such as tap or hold functions
- Anyone expecting it to change tone on its own
- Gear that requires a proprietary multi-pin footswitch
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Footswitch, not a pedal
It sends a switching signal to other gear. On its own it does nothing to your sound.
Detail 03
Single switch
Controls one function. Two-channel or multi-function switching needs a second unit or a multi-switch controller.
Detail 04
BOSS build
Metal-chassis stompbox construction meant for repeated foot contact, unlike the plastic switches bundled with entry-level amps.
Detail 05
Around $52
Priced as a replacement or upgrade for a lost stock switch rather than a full programmable switching system.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check whether your amp or pedal needs latching or momentary switching before ordering
- 02A 1/4 inch cable is what connects it to your gear
- 03Some amps use proprietary multi-pin jacks that no generic footswitch fits
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between latching and momentary?
Latching stays in position after you press it, like a light switch, so it suits channel or effect on/off. Momentary is active only while held, used for tap or hold functions.
02Will this work with my amp?
It works with gear that has a standard 1/4 inch footswitch jack expecting latching operation. Amps using proprietary multi-pin connectors need the manufacturer's own switch.
03Does it come with a cable?
Plan on supplying your own 1/4 inch instrument or speaker-free patch cable of the length you need between the switch and your gear.
04Can it turn a pedal on and off?
Only pedals with an external footswitch input designed for latching control. It cannot switch a pedal that has no remote jack.
