What Footswitches will control my Digitech GSP21?

[Bryan29]

I pulled this unit out of the closet for fun but my footwswitch doesn't work 100%. Not all of the switches work.

Is there a compatible MIDI footswitch out there that will get the job done? All I need it to do is change patches.

[drewl]

Probably any standard midi switcher will work.

Get some DeOxit or other contact cleaner and clean the little pc mounted switches on your footswitch.
Is it a Control One?
The little switches also may need to have their connections to the board reflowed (resoldered)

[Bryan29]

Originally Posted by drewl

Probably any standard midi switcher will work.

Get some DeOxit or other contact cleaner and clean the little pc mounted switches on your footswitch.
Is it a Control One?
The little switches also may need to have their connections to the board reflowed (resoldered)

I think you're right about the switches. I opened it up and the board looks ok. I think the switches might be loose or need to be replaced.

Do you have any idea who could do this for me? I'm ok with a soldering iron but I'm not circuit board good.

[guitarnet70]

Originally Posted by Bryan29

I think you're right about the switches. I opened it up and the board looks ok. I think the switches might be loose or need to be replaced.

Do you have any idea who could do this for me? I'm ok with a soldering iron but I'm not circuit board good.

If you find one, a TV-Radio repair guy should be able to solder on PCB without problems...

[uitar99]

I've got a proper 9 pin footswitch for the amp but I understand that I can use an alternate footswitch system through the banks in the rear. 1/4 inch jacks.

Just asking in case my footswitch breaks

Channel reverb and contour

I've never used any type of controller. Any suggestions

[drewl]

I "think" you can use the Digitech FS300 or something similiar.
It's just three momentary footswitches to toggle up, toggle down patches and bypass I believe.

When I got my ValveFX some idiot had modded (hacked) the Control One midi port for use with one of these.

I got the schem and wired it back to stock many years ago.

[Bryan29]

Well I got some good news today. On a whim I called Digitech Customer Support. The guy who answered was super nice. He found the switches I needed and dropped them in the mail today free of charge! I've got to say I'm super impressed with Digitech after this.