A pedal switcher, or loop switcher, is a routing unit that holds each pedal in its own loop so one footswitch can swap whole groups of effects in and out.
About Guitar Pedal Switchers
A pedal switcher, also called a loop switcher, takes the tap dancing out of a busy pedalboard. Each pedal sits in its own loop, and the switcher routes your signal through any combination of loops at the press of a single footswitch. Programmable models store those combinations as presets, so you can jump from a clean rhythm sound to a fully stacked solo tone in one step, and pedals in bypassed loops are removed from the signal path entirely for a cleaner sound.
The range covers simple and advanced rigs alike. JOYO's PXL series runs from the compact PXL-4 with 4 loops up to the 8 loop PXL-8, PXL-PRO foot controller and PXL-Live with MIDI out, while MOEN's GEC series includes the 5 loop GEC5, 8 loop GEC8 JR and 9 loop GEC9 V2 routing systems. For switching between two amps or instruments, see our AB-Y pedals. Power every loop from one supply with our pedal power supplies, mount it all on a pedal board, or browse the full guitar pedals range.
Pedal Switcher FAQs
Is a loop switcher worth it?
For a board with four or more pedals, yes. One press swaps an entire pedal combination instead of tap dancing across the board, programmable models store presets per song, and bypassed loops drop out of the signal path entirely for a cleaner sound. Smaller setups with only a pedal or two can manage without one.
What is the difference between a loop switcher and a looper pedal?
A loop switcher routes your signal through effects loops, while a looper pedal records and replays phrases of your playing. If you want to layer riffs live, you need a looper pedal, not a switcher.
How many loops do I need?
Count the pedals you switch during a set, then add room to grow. A 4 or 5 loop unit suits most compact boards, while 8 or 9 loop programmable switchers handle larger rigs and let you store complete presets per song.
