Blackstar FS-10 - Guitar Amp Footswitch Manual

Features

The FS-10 is a multi-function footcontroller that allows access to all 128 patches plus the tuner function. It operates in three modes:
Patch Mode – This mode allows you to switch between the three banks of four patches accessible on the front panel of the amp (patches 1-12) in addition to patches 13-128, plus access to the tuner function and the ability to change to the other modes.
Effects mode – This offers individual switching of the effects within a patch, operating more like traditional effects pedals. In this mode the fourth switch is used to control the tap time function.
Navigation mode – Enables access to the complete set of 128 patches stored on the amp. These can be stepped through one at a time, or in banks. Whilst in this mode you can also store patches.

Patch Mode

1. Switch 1
   Press: Select Channel 1 on the front panel of the amp.
   Hold: Change Mode (Patch/Effects/Navigation).
2. Switch 2
   Press: Select Channel 2 on the front panel of the amp.
   Hold: Change down a Bank.
   Note: The first three banks correspond to the green, orange and red banks accessible from the front panel of the amplifier.
3. Switch 3
   Press: Select Channel 3 on the front panel of the amp.
   Hold: Change up a Bank.
4. Switch 4
   Press: Select Channel 4 on the front panel of the amp.
   Hold: Enter Tuner Mode.
5. Switch LED 1
   On when Patch 1 selected.
6. Switch LED 2
   On when Patch 2 selected.
7. Switch LED 3
   On when Patch 3 selected.
8. Switch LED 4
   On when Patch 4 selected.
9. Patch Mode LED
   On.
10. Effects Mode LED
    Off.
11. Navigation Mode LED
    Off.
12. Display
    Shows the patch number currently active.
    Note: the patches accessible from the front panel of the amp are:
    Green bank = Patches 1-4
    Orange bank = Patches 5-8 Red bank = Patches 9-12
13. Multi function LED
    Green = Green Bank active
    Orange = Orange Bank active
    Red = Red Bank active
    Off = Patch loaded is over 12

Effects Mode

1. Switch 1
   Press: Turns Reverb effect on/off.
   Hold: Change Mode (Patch/Effects/Navigation).
2. Switch 2
   Press: Turns Delay effect on/off.
   Hold: Change Tap (Switch 4) to set Delay speed.
3. Switch 3
   Press: Turns Modulation effect on/off.
   Hold: Change Tap (Switch 4) to set Modulation speed.
4. Switch 4
   Press: Tap to set the time function (Delay time by default).
   Hold: Enter Tuner Mode.
5. Switch LED 1
   On = Reverb on.
6. Switch LED 2
   On = Delay on.
7. Switch LED 3
   On = Modulation on.
8. Switch LED 4
   Flashes in time with Tap rate.
9. Patch Mode LED
   Off.
10. Effects Mode LED
    On.
11. Navigation Mode LED
    Off.
12. Display
    Shows current patch number.
13. Multi function LED
    Off = Delay tap active.
    On = Modulation tap active.

Navigation Mode

1. Switch 1
   Press: Store the current patch.
   Hold: Change Mode (Patch/Effects/Navigation).
2. Switch 2
   Press: Browse down a patch.
   Hold: Browse down a Bank.
3. Switch 3
   Press: Browse up a patch.
   Hold: Browse up a Bank.
4. Switch 4
   Press: Load the patch that is shown in the Display (12).
   Hold: Enter Tuner Mode.
5. LED 1
   Off.
6. LED 2
   Off.
7. LED 3
   Off.
8. LED 4
   Off.
9. Patch Mode LED
   Off.
10. Effects Mode LED
    Off.
11. Navigation Mode LED
    On.
12. Display
    Solid number = current active patch number.
    Flashing number = patch number browsed to.
13. Multi function LED
    Flashes green twice to indicate a patch has been stored.

Selecting Patches

To switch between non-consecutive patches (e.g. if you are on patch 19 and you want to select patch 26) browse to the patch number required and then press Recall (Switch 4).
While searching for the patch you want, the display number will flash to show a mismatch between the patch currently shown and the active patch. The number will be solidly lit once the patch is selected.

Storing Patches

To store a patch press Switch 1. The LED above Switch 1 (5) and the patch number on the display will flash and the LED above Switch 4 (8) will be lit.
Navigate to the patch number you wish to store into using Switches 2 and 3, and press Switch 1 again to store the patch at the number displayed. Multi function LED (13) will flash green twice to indicate that the patch has been stored.
Pressing Switch 4 (4) at any point will cancel the process.

Tuner Mode

1. Switch 1
   Press: Return to previous Mode.
2. Switch 2
   Press: Return to previous Mode.
3. Switch 3
   Press: Return to previous Mode.
4. Switch 4
   Press: Return to previous Mode.
5. Switch LED 1
   On = note played very flat.
6. Switch LED 2
   On = note played slightly flat.
7. Switch LED 3
   On = note played slightly sharp.
8. Switch LED 4
   On = note played very sharp.
9. Patch Mode LED
   Off.
10. Effects Mode LED
    Off.
11. Navigation Mode LED
    Off.
12. Display
    Closest note to that played.
13. Multi function LED
    On = string tuned to note shown on display.

Note: In all modes, holding Switch 4 will activate the tuner and holding Switch 1 will change the mode of operation.
The table below shows a summary of the switch functions:

Rear Panel

Connect the footcontroller to the rear of your ID:Series amplifier where indicated. Always use a good quality guitar lead (as supplied).

Technical Specification

FS-10
Dimensions (mm): 160 x 119 x 80
Weight: 1.2kg

Important safety information

Read the following information carefully. Save all instructions for future reference.
Do not open the equipment case. There are no user serviceable parts in this equipment. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Unauthorised modification of this equipment is expressly forbidden by Blackstar Amplification Limited.
Never push objects of any kind into ventilation slots on the equipment casing.
Do not expose this apparatus to rain, liquids or moisture of any type.

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