The new Switchblade 8F is the perfect system for musicians that need a pedal switcher on their pedalboard or rack drawer. This unit is our Switchblade-8 rackmount system reduced in size to a compact package without any sacrifice in audio quality or features. In addition, the 8F has some remarkable new features making it perfect for pedalboard use. Be sure to check out the 8F owner's manual on our download page for more insights. You know you've been wanting to build your own pedal board and this is the unit that will bring it completely together.
FEATURES COMMON TO THE 8F AND SWITCHBLADE-8
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All analog audio path with superb audio quality and silent preset changes
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Top quality buffers on each input and each output to overcome cable and effect deficiencies
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Route effects in series (in any order), in parallel, or in complex series/parallel combinations on a preset by preset basis
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Select combinations of instruments and amps and select among them, combine them, or separate them into independent systems on a preset by preset basis
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Program fixed gain levels from -48dB to 0dB at every input to output connection (not just the inputs or outputs) for complete control over effect level ratios and overall gains on a preset by preset basis
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Control the switching of the channel and reverb on your amp either on a preset by preset basis or directly using MIDI using the 2 internal contact closure relays
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Use Control Change on/off messages (instant access switches) to intelligently remove and re-inset effects, instruments, and amps within a preset using our "Smart Insert" feature
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Monitor each input level using the VU meter function
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Easily copy presets to other preset locations
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2 expression pedal ports allow pedals to be used as controllers to add volume, crossfades, and panning to connections
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3 fully independent Autosweep (LFO) controllers to add tremolos, crossfades, and panning to connections
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8 MIDI controllers can be used to add volume, crossfades, and panning to connections
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Any 8 of the above 13 controllers can assigned to individual or groups of input-output connections on a preset by preset basis and scaled to each individual connection
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FootSwitch jack allows connection of a triple momentary footswitch to scroll through presets, select presets randomly using a Preset Manager function, boost/cut gains, tap tempo any or all of the 3 Autosweeps, toggle relay functions, transmit up to 4 on/off Control Change messages to external effects, or normalize preset levels
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Use the Switchblade as a MIDI controller to transmit Program Change, on/off Control Change, and continuous Control Change messages to additional MIDI devices
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USB port for programming and remote control using our BladeEdit editor
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Enhanced input and output levels for extra headroom. Maximum input and output levels now over 11dBv
Warranty & Returns
All New products are covered by the manufacturers new warranty. Please check their website for the length of warranty and warranty conditions. If an item you receive is faulty get in touch with us ASAP. Second Hand products come with a 4 week warranty from us. If there is an issue let us know ASAP! This covers normal use and does not cover accidental damage, misuse, wrong power plugged into it, modding, water damage or any other damage caused by mistreatment. Just treat it nice and all will be good!
Shipping
We send A LOT of packages every week so don't worry about the shipping side of things!
We've never lost a thing and your awesome new gear will be packed up really well to avoid any damage in transit.
If your order comes in before 2pm we will ship it same day. Most of the time we pack things up all the way to 4pm so just call if you need it to leave same day after 2pm.
We ship mainly with Australia Post but may use a courier depending on location and size of the package.
Free Post ships with Australia Post standard and expected shipping times are between 4-6 business days depending on location. It will be longer to outside of metro and rural areas.
Express Post will usually be with you next business day in metro areas of QLD, NSW, SA, VIC and TAS. WA will take 2 days to metro and extra days after that to out side metro and rural areas.
Everything we ship has a tracking number with the exception of some power cables and smaller envelope packages. You will be emailed tracking once your order has been shipped!
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The new Switchblade 8F is the perfect system for musicians that need a pedal switcher on their pedalboard or rack drawer. This unit is our Switchblade-8 rackmount system reduced in size to a compact package without any sacrifice in audio quality or features. In addition, the 8F has some remarkable new features making it perfect for pedalboard use. Be sure to check out the 8F owner's manual on our download page for more insights. You know you've been wanting to build your own pedal board and this is the unit that will bring it completely together.
FEATURES COMMON TO THE 8F AND SWITCHBLADE-8
-
All analog audio path with superb audio quality and silent preset changes
-
Top quality buffers on each input and each output to overcome cable and effect deficiencies
-
Route effects in series (in any order), in parallel, or in complex series/parallel combinations on a preset by preset basis
-
Select combinations of instruments and amps and select among them, combine them, or separate them into independent systems on a preset by preset basis
-
Program fixed gain levels from -48dB to 0dB at every input to output connection (not just the inputs or outputs) for complete control over effect level ratios and overall gains on a preset by preset basis
-
Control the switching of the channel and reverb on your amp either on a preset by preset basis or directly using MIDI using the 2 internal contact closure relays
-
Use Control Change on/off messages (instant access switches) to intelligently remove and re-inset effects, instruments, and amps within a preset using our "Smart Insert" feature
-
Monitor each input level using the VU meter function
-
Easily copy presets to other preset locations
-
2 expression pedal ports allow pedals to be used as controllers to add volume, crossfades, and panning to connections
-
3 fully independent Autosweep (LFO) controllers to add tremolos, crossfades, and panning to connections
-
8 MIDI controllers can be used to add volume, crossfades, and panning to connections
-
Any 8 of the above 13 controllers can assigned to individual or groups of input-output connections on a preset by preset basis and scaled to each individual connection
-
FootSwitch jack allows connection of a triple momentary footswitch to scroll through presets, select presets randomly using a Preset Manager function, boost/cut gains, tap tempo any or all of the 3 Autosweeps, toggle relay functions, transmit up to 4 on/off Control Change messages to external effects, or normalize preset levels
-
Use the Switchblade as a MIDI controller to transmit Program Change, on/off Control Change, and continuous Control Change messages to additional MIDI devices
-
USB port for programming and remote control using our BladeEdit editor
-
Enhanced input and output levels for extra headroom. Maximum input and output levels now over 11dBv
Warranty & Returns
All New products are covered by the manufacturers new warranty. Please check their website for the length of warranty and warranty conditions. If an item you receive is faulty get in touch with us ASAP. Second Hand products come with a 4 week warranty from us. If there is an issue let us know ASAP! This covers normal use and does not cover accidental damage, misuse, wrong power plugged into it, modding, water damage or any other damage caused by mistreatment. Just treat it nice and all will be good!
Shipping
We send A LOT of packages every week so don't worry about the shipping side of things!
We've never lost a thing and your awesome new gear will be packed up really well to avoid any damage in transit.
If your order comes in before 2pm we will ship it same day. Most of the time we pack things up all the way to 4pm so just call if you need it to leave same day after 2pm.
We ship mainly with Australia Post but may use a courier depending on location and size of the package.
Free Post ships with Australia Post standard and expected shipping times are between 4-6 business days depending on location. It will be longer to outside of metro and rural areas.
Express Post will usually be with you next business day in metro areas of QLD, NSW, SA, VIC and TAS. WA will take 2 days to metro and extra days after that to out side metro and rural areas.
Everything we ship has a tracking number with the exception of some power cables and smaller envelope packages. You will be emailed tracking once your order has been shipped!
