I need a tap-tempo switch

[thumbo]

Where can I get a decent quality, relatively compact tap-tempo switch to use in the 'control out' on my Boss DD-20? It'll take quite a regular kicking so it needs to be sturdy!

Ed

[Hamster]

I reckon a Boss FS-5 footswitch would do the job - but you'll have to read the DD-20 manual to see if it requires a latching or unlatching footswitch.

[dlloyd]

[quote name='Hamster' post='421405' date='Feb 27 2009, 11:14 PM']I reckon a Boss FS-5 footswitch would do the job - but you'll have to read the DD-20 manual to see if it requires a latching or unlatching footswitch.[/quote]

It should be an unlatched switch. The FS-5U is as sturdy as they come... and they stick together like lego.

[thumbo]

change of plan! I've decided to just make one instead. That way I can have the size of casing I want and exactly the kind of switch too. Cheers for the suggestions though chaps.

Edited February 27, 2009 by thumbo

[BassMunkee]

Just get a non-latching footswitch from Maplin.
It's all you really need.
The Boss ones are extortionate.

[EBS_freak]

[quote name='thumbo' post='421422' date='Feb 27 2009, 11:42 PM']change of plan! I've decided to just make one instead. That way I can have the size of casing I want and exactly the kind of switch too. Cheers for the suggestions though chaps.[/quote]

Good lad. Hammond box, non-latching footswitch, mono jacksocket, a bit of solder and you are away! Probably six or seven quids worth... cheaper if you source pots off the bay maybe.

Edited March 2, 2009 by EBS_freak

[Higgie]

Surely it should be a non-latching switch?

[EBS_freak]

[quote name='Higgie' post='423474' date='Mar 2 2009, 06:03 PM']Surely it should be a non-latching switch?[/quote]

True. Non-latching. I'll change the above to avoid confusion

[Higgie]