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Full Control of Your Blackstar ID:Core





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The Blackstar FS-12 5-way footswitch unlocks a world of control over your Blackstar ID:Core 100 and 150 electric guitar amplifiers. The five switches allow instant access of the amplifier's 36 user-definable presets, as well as the looping functionality, effects on and off, and much more. You can even customize the FS-12's functionality via your amp's USB feature. And a simple 1/4" patch cable connects to the FS-13 that came with your amp, giving the Blackstar FS-12 5-way footswitch even more powerful control.





Customizable 5-switch layout





Right out of the box, the Blackstar FS-12 5-way footswitch will instantly recall the 36 presets that you've programmed into your ID:Core amplifier. Buttons D and E default as control over the amplifier's inspiring looper feature. And by plugging the amplifier into your computer via USB and accessing Blackstar's Insider software, you can program these two switches to handle a bevy of duties. Control is available over reverb and delay on/off, tap tempo, activating a noise gate, and so much more.





Expandable for even more power





One of the best features of the FS-12 is its ability to interface with the FS-13 2-button footswitch that came with your ID:Core 100 or 150 amplifier, adding even more customizable control to your rig. Simply connect the FS-13 to the FS-12's Ext. jack with a standard 1/4" instrument patch cable. The FS-13's two switches become completely user-definable, just like the FS-12's D and E buttons. Now, not only do you have access to your 36 favorite presets, but you have four controls that you get to customize.





Built for the gig





The Blackstar FS-12 5-way footswitch offers an amazing amount of control while remaining streamlined and convenient for crowded stages. It's constructed from durable aluminum that can handle years of stomping while continuing to perform. And Sweetwater guitarists especially appreciate the FS-12's easy-to-read display. It offers great visibility of the preset numbers as well as the ID:Core amp's onboard chromatic tuner.





Blackstar FS-12 5-way Footswitch Features:


5-button footswitch for ID:Core 100 and 150 amplifiers


Buttons A-C offer instant access to 36 user presets


Buttons D-E are configurable to control a wide array of parameters


Controls amplifier's looper function


Expandable with addition of FS-13 2-button footswitch


Built rugged


Easy-to-see display for patch numbers and chromatic tuner