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From turning sheet music to rolling the next take on your DAW, the BOSS FS-1-WL is a Bluetooth-enabled footswitch that teems with hands-free utility. Three fully programmable footswitches allow you to dial in the FS-1-WL with a trio of different functions, offering both MIDI and HID (keyboard commands) modes for compatibility with keyboards, software, mobile devices, and more. What’s more, the FS-1-WL can also be controlled with a standard BOSS TRS MIDI cable or USB connection (USB not compatible with HID mode) for the time-tested reliability of a cord connection. Three switches not enough? The FS-1-WL’s extra jacks enable you to connect two additional external footswitches, or even an expression pedal for instant and precise adjustments! Finally, the FS-1-WL is fully ready to take on any stage, backed by legendary BOSS reliability and a long-lasting 14-hour battery life.





Note: BOSS/Roland’s ever-growing catalog of Bluetooth-enabled products now includes amps, pedals, keyboards, and more! That being said, it’s always a good idea to check with your Sweetwater Sales Engineer at (800) 222-4700 to ensure compatibility.





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Limitless control options





So, what can you do with this little hands-free footswitch? Sweetwater musicians of all backgrounds found a variety of different uses for the FS-1-WL, including turning sheet music; controlling YouTube videos and other educational video content for easy playback; synchronization with a variety of different BOSS/Roland products; operating different facets of a DAW; and much more. Best of all, the FS-1-WL is completely customizable via the dedicated editor app, allowing you to tailor the controls to meet your exact needs.





Expand your setup





While the BOSS FS-1-WL comes with a trio of rugged footswitches to allow for a wide range of setup configurations, that’s only the beginning of the FS-1-WL’s utility! Additional jacks are available to add up to two more external footswitches for expanded functionality and control. Last but not least, the FS-1-WL also includes a jack to add an expression pedal, allowing for effortless, instantaneous fine tuning.





Send MIDI or keyboard commands





A rear-panel switch allows you to switch your FS-1-WL between MIDI mode and HID mode, offering versatile control over a variety of different devices: MIDI mode sends PC/CC messages for functionality with MIDI-compatible devices, while HID mode sends keyboard commands (or combinations of keyboard commands for use with macros) to control programs and devices. Besides the FS-1-WL’s built-in Bluetooth functionality, this wireless footswitch can also be set up with a standard TRS MIDI cable or USB (HID mode not supported with USB) if you’re looking to stick to an old-school wired rig.





BOSS FS-1-WL Wireless Footswitch Features:


Highly customizable wireless footswitch for BOSS/Roland products, software, and MIDI-compatible hardware


3 footswitches to offer a wide variety of different control configurations


Functions wireless over Bluetooth via BOSS TRS MIDI or through USB


HID mode sends keyboard commands for control of computers and mobile devices (not available over USB)


MIDI mode sends PC/CC messages for compatibility with MIDI-enabled devices


Dedicated editing program allows for full customization of footswitch functions and recallable presets


Extra jacks allow for an additional 2 external footswitches and an expression pedal


Requires 2 AAA batteries (14-hour battery life) or the optional PSA-series power adapter


Ever-growing catalog of wirelessly compatible BOSS/Roland keyboards, pedals, amps, and more