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Pros

The fs-5u allows you to single-tap (instead of double) to stop loops, which is super helpful when gigging. It eliminates the need for double tap on my looper pedal. Recommended with the rc-3 looper.

The pedal is firm and the switch action is quiet. The design that transfers the heavier action of the pedal to the more fragile/delicate internal circuit-board push-button is the best i've seen. The internal circuitry is specifically designed to prope...  Read More

Boss is the best such device out there. Simple function. Very popular footswitch. Easy to use and set up. Simple device.



Cons

Switching the polarity does nothing. Boss support was less than helpful, they send some generic troubleshooting tips. These issues only occur when the fs-5u is connected to the rc-3.

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Highlights

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Quality


It’s sturdy and reliable and really helps me by not having to double tap to start the loop


Works great a great addition to controlling the boss products


To delete loops using the rc1 alone requires holding the pedal down for a few seconds at which point you and your audience are ...  Read More


The case is thick solid aluminum with a hard rubber base and is basically bombproof

Price


Buuuut remember that comes at a cost


Less expensive than the footswitch it replaced

Competitiveness


I have now looked at andor actually testedused three different brands of such footswitches philmore 3017090 hosa fsc502 and boss fs5u


All the makers have different versions of the same switch

Overview

  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    pedal, boss, great, little and solid.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 478 reviews as of our last analysis date on Apr 10 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Found my pedal really didnt need but kept


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    If not that a flatter plastic or solid metal bottom so that i could add my own rubber feet would be great


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Ill figure something out but in the meantime it so far keeps sliding away from me when i use it regardless the kind of surface material its on


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Apart from that issue its a basic switch that does the trick


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It requires a nonlatching doesnt toggle between 34on34 and 34off34 positions with each click momentary only goes 34on34 thats a 34normally openoff34 switch or 34off34 thats a 34normally closedon34 switch when you push the pedal footswitch


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I have now looked at andor actually testedused three different brands of such footswitches philmore 3017090 hosa fsc502 and boss fs5u

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