Fender Switchboard Effects Operator Loop Switcher Pedal Champagne

From clunky and overcrowded bird’s nests, to complex all-in-one boxes, pedalboards have certainly evolved over time. Always on the cutting edge, Fender has created a must-have solution for pedalboard aficionados the world over—the Switchboard Effects Operator. The process of defining your instrument’s sound was once as simple as selecting one single, carefully chosen stompbox. Famous musicians have used their effects to cement their place in music history with the iconic tones found on our favorite records. But modern players find themselves faced with a never-ending dilemma: How do I stand out, and how can my rig change and adapt to the demands of my songs—and furthermore, my ideas—require? With the Switchboard Effects Operator, Fender has made it easy for you to perfect your tonal workflow and tap into your creativity with a streamlined and compact effects-switching solution. It has never been simpler to take your tone from a lifeless one-trick pony to professional-grade powerhouse with this easy-to-use effects hub, capable of utilizing an array of stompboxes, processors and additional functions.

One Small Step for Man, One Giant Leap for Pedalboard-kind

Designed in collaboration with Ron Menelli, the leading loop-switching expert called on by professional musicians, Switchboard Effects Operator represents the culmination of years of research, problem solving and industry-leading technology. It utilizes five rearrangeable relay true-bypass effects loops in combination with a powerful processor to intuitively reroute your pedalboard. Throughout this process, it maintains a high-fidelity, completely analog signal path worthy of the most discerning audio purists. You can use the Switchboard to access any combination of your pedals in any order you wish. When you want to change things up, you can toggle multiple or individual effects on or off, and even control your amp’s footswitches and MIDI-enabled pedals.

Stellar Space Saver

To further meet the needs of musicians that are seeking serious pedalboard perfection, Fender designed the Switchboard Effects Operator with conservation in mind. The last thing your board needs is less space, so the Switchboard measures a mild 9.5" x 4.5" and packs a serious punch into this compact space. If you’re looking to further control your sound, you can connect an expression pedal to the EXP jack to take control of the internal volume pedal of the Switchboard Effects Operator. Plus, with an integrated tuner and easily accessible jacks, your pedalboard will have enough room for you to incorporate even more effects into your rig.