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Fender SWITCHBOARD - User Manual

Fender SWITCHBOARD
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OWNER’S MANUAL
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Summary

Control Panel Overview

Footswitch Operations

Detailed functions of Footswitches 1 through FS, including loop control, preset recall, and menu navigation.

Display Window and Encoder

Explanation of the full-color LCD display and the multi-function rotary encoder for navigation and adjustment.

Rear Panel Connections

Loop Send;Return Jacks

¼" mono jacks for connecting pedals to effect loops 1 through 5.

Input;Output, Power, and MIDI

Instrument input, stereo output, power, and MIDI OUT jack functions.

Special Function Jacks

Mono/Stereo switch, EXP Pedal, and FTSW OUT jack details.

Basics and Setup

Signal Path and Loops Explained

How Switchboard manages signal routing and effect loop order.

Presets and Banks Overview

Storing, organizing, and recalling presets within banks.

Favorites Functionality

Using and managing favorite presets across multiple banks.

Setup Tips

Pedalboard Placement Guidance

Recommendations for physical placement on a pedalboard.

Signal Path and Loop Strategy

Advice on signal path placement and loop usage strategies.

Stereo Operation and Patch Cables

Using Loop 5 for stereo effects and patch cable recommendations.

Control Functions

Menu Navigation Methods

Using footswitches and the encoder for menu interaction.

Operating Modes: LOOP vs. BANK

Overview of LOOP MODE and BANK MODE and switching between them.

Edit Menu and Tuner

Accessing the Edit Menu

How to access editing parameters, saving options, and global settings.

Using the Onboard Tuner

Activating, using, and exiting the built-in tuner.

Loop Mode Operations

Entering Loop Mode

Procedure for activating LOOP MODE.

Understanding Loop Mode Display

Interpreting icons for loops, volume pedal, buffers, and FTSW.

Effects and FTSW Control

Toggling Effect Loops

Using footswitches 1-5 to turn effect loops ON or OFF.

FTSW OUT Jack Control

Using Footswitch FS to control external gear via the FTSW OUT jack.

Internal Volume Pedal

Volume Pedal Configuration

Controlling the internal volume pedal with an expression pedal or fixed level.

Loop Mode Editor

Accessing the Loop Mode Editor

Procedure to enter the LOOP MODE EDITOR.

Loop Mode Editor Screen

Editing Loop Order

Reorganizing the sequence of effect loops and the volume pedal.

Editing Loop Status and Position

Adjusting the ON/OFF status and placement of individual loops.

Editing Loop, Volume, and Buffer Settings

Editing Volume Pedal

Setting the volume pedal's location and ON/OFF status.

Editing Buffers

Toggling input (B1) and output (B2) buffers ON or OFF.

Editing Footswitch Configurations

FTSW OUT Jack Configuration

Selecting FTSW OUT jack conductor connections and behavior.

Edit Menu and Preset Creation

Accessing the Edit Menu

How to access the EDIT MENU from the LOOP MODE EDITOR.

Saving Presets and Favorites

Saving LOOP MODE parameters as a preset or favorite.

Saving to Presets and Favorites

Saving to Favorites

Creating and saving parameters as a favorite.

Saving to Bank Presets

Saving parameters to a specific preset slot within a bank.

Bank Mode Operations

Entering Bank Mode

Procedure to activate BANK MODE.

Bank Mode Screen Overview

Understanding the display and preset slot indicators.

Activating Presets in Bank Mode

Recalling presets using footswitches 1-4.

Bank Mode Scrolling

Scrolling Through Banks

Navigating between banks using the encoder or footswitches.

Bank Status Indicators

Active Bank Status Indicators

Visual cues for the currently active bank and preset.

Inactive Bank Status Indicators

Visual cues for inactive banks and their preset slots.

Preset Editor

Entering the Preset Editor

Accessing the PRESET EDITOR from BANK MODE.

Preset Live Control Functionality

Using the PRESET EDITOR for live loop and FTSW toggling.

Preset Editor Screen Details

Preset Naming and Indicators

Renaming presets and understanding the change indicator for unsaved edits.

Loop, Buffer, and Footswitch Editing

Modifying loop order, buffer status, loop on/off, and footswitch configurations.

Preset Editing and MIDI Control

Footswitch and MIDI Menu Access

Configuring footswitch behavior and accessing MIDI settings.

MIDI PC and CC Message Setup

Configuring MIDI Program Change and Control Change messages for presets.

MIDI and Channel Configuration

Expression Pedal MIDI Control

Assigning expression pedal to control MIDI CC parameters.

Renaming MIDI Channels

Customizing names for MIDI channels for identification.

Volume Pedal and Save Menu

Volume Pedal and Save Menu Options

Setting fixed volume pedal levels and accessing SAVE, COPY, FAVORITE, CLEAR options.

Creating New Presets

New Preset Creation Process

Steps to create new presets in BANK MODE via PRESET EDITOR.

Favorites Management

Favorites Editor Overview

Managing and editing favorites.

Creating New Favorites

Methods for creating new favorites.

Loading Favorites to Preset Slots

Transferring favorites into preset slots.

Favorite Conversion and Bank Editing

Converting Favorites to Presets

Unlinking a favorite by converting it to a standard preset.

Bank Editing

Renaming Banks

Assigning custom names to banks.

Bank Preset and Order Editing

Editing and Clearing Bank Presets

Modifying individual presets or clearing all presets within a bank.

Editing Bank Order

Reordering the sequence of banks on the device.

Global Settings

Pedal Calibration and Loop Color

Calibrating expression pedals and assigning colors to loops.

Screen Brightness Adjustment

Adjusting the LCD screen brightness for optimal visibility.

Global Display and LED Settings

Display Mode and LED Brightness

Selecting screen theme and adjusting LED brightness.

Momentary Options and Firmware Version

Configuring footswitch behavior and checking firmware version.

Firmware Updates and Factory Reset

Firmware Updates and Reset Procedures

Updating device firmware and performing a factory reset.

Specifications

Device Specifications

Technical details including power, impedance, dimensions, and weight.

Fender SWITCHBOARD Specifications

General IconGeneral
Phantom PowerYes
EQNo
TypeAudio Interface
Sample Rate48 kHz
Inputs2 XLR/TRS combo
Outputs2 TRS

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