Marshall PEDL-90008 Footswitch Review

[@tjborekvideo]

Just picked up with foot controller with a secondhand MG30GFX, and this tutorial was way helpful.

[@DannyBinders]

Thank you so much, what a joy to have something explained so nicely and clearly! Just got mine and these instructions are simply brilliant. Peace and love.

[@jeffreyjhouser]

Nice instruction video. That makes this series very versatile!

[@pottedrodenttube]

Why does a user manual not exist? It's nowhere on the Marshall website.

[@thomasburkert2186]

ich habe gestern meinen Marshall MG 30 FX mit Pedal bekommen. das Video hat mir sehr geholfen, vielen Dank ;-)

[@Pablomi2024]

I have a question: I was going to buy an MG30 as long as I can use chorus and delay at the same time, but I dont know if the mg50 has delay.. does it?

[@luisandresfigueroavaqueran2367]

Awesome. Does it also work with the MG 30FX? Sorry just in case the question is stupid. Thank you guys.

[@sweetwater]

Buen dia, Luis! Thanks for your message, hope you're well and safe. The PEDL-90008 4-way momentary footswitch is compatible with the MG15FX, MG30FX, MG50FX, MG101HFX, MG101FX, and MG102FX. Not stupid at all, you don't know what you don't know. Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them! Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 2371, [e-mail]

[@rimaubintang4484]

@@sweetwater i know that it probably won't work with MG15G but i just want a confirmation here.. Will it work with the said model?

[@juanaguirre3702]

My MG30CFX has this constant hum going. Any advice?

[@TheComedyGuitarGuy]

I have the PEDL90008 but it doesn’t switch on/off FX when I change to different patches.. any ideas?

[@zionularwow1796]

When I switch to the tuner, there is a constant tapping noise coming from my amp. It's not my input and definitely the footswitch. Any ideas why? My amp is MG50GFX

[@EmerMcLaughlin]

But how do you use the tuner?. I don’t get it

[@mohzaher2000]

Thank you for the tutorial. Really helpful 👏👏

[@zandig666]

Good playing bro !!!!

[@chocopie_boiz4167]

to reset just hold down the "store" key on the amplifier and the "1" key on the foot controller right? :(((

[@Gopal7099]

can this effect be used other than the Marshall amplifier ?

[@sweetwater]

Good question! That particular pedal is not actually an effects pedal, but one that's simply controlling the features of the amplifier. It's designed to only work with those Marshall amps, and won't work with other brands. Thanks! Matt McGowen, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1702, [e-mail]

[@backplomer]

Does anyone know can you do any damage trying a foot switch that may not be the recommended one, ie I have a jmd 6 pedal sw and would like to try it on my dsl 40c .tia

[@andrelucas7855]

Can I combine the effects like OD2 in 1 + Cruch in 2 using this pedal as a set?

[@blakebowles6625]

no

[@nathanraposo7934]

When I save my settings after I store on one of the channels and move to a different channel the same settings Carey over

[@Maybe_Its_Keira]

same

[@anson1942]

Same here

[@nathanielhanson216]

Same here. I'm using a mg30cfx.

[@ianfeagan3980]

Does this work with the mghdfx100?

[@martinvota3543]

can this footswitch be used on the mg100hdfx head!!

[@andywijaya2725]

Where buy this pedal 9008 at Indonesian ... distributor

[@benkacanowski5605]

How Do you get the PEDL back to factory settings? like FS 1 to be clean/crunch, FS 2 to be distortion/Overdrive?

[@sweetwater]

Hi Ben, great question. It doesn’t look like there is a way to do a factory reset on that pedal - you will have to manually overwrite it back to the original settings by holding the Store switch and then holding down your chosen footswitch. Thanks! Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1281, [e-mail]

[@benkacanowski5605]

I found a video explaining how- Thank You for replying- Rock-n-Roll!!!

[@algrundau9441]

Cool video...Thanks Nik....One question...Say you save a "PRE-SET" to Switch 1 and it's CLEAN. If I press switch 1 a second time, will it jump from CLEAN to CRUNCH?....Or does it stay the same?....Likewise if I store a PRE-SET to switch 2 as OD1.....If I press the Switch 2 a second time, will it go to OD2?..........OR if I want that OD1/OD2 switchability or CLEAN/CRUNCH switchability I have to specifically program them as switches? ...Thanks in advance to anyone who answers my question. I hope I made that clear and understandable...Cheers.

[@Twiliite]

So it jumps from clean to crunch yes but I can’t figure out how to set a dirty/crunch/overdriven preset 1st? Every time I switch from red to another it goes back to green… HELP SWEETWATER WHAT DO I DO

[@algrundau9441]

@@Twiliite Yes, it is kind of confusing but you can only be in one of 2 places....Either CLEAN/CRUNCH.....OR.....OD1/OD2......They don't criss cross if that makes sense. It is easier to store one of each on the amp itself ....and THEN plug in the PEDL-9000 and set from there. Hope that helps.

[@Twiliite]

@@algrundau9441 hmm I have not tried storing the settings without it so I will have to try it that way. Thanks for the advice!

[@algrundau9441]

@@Twiliite One last VERY important thing...The amp has 2 "Modes" when setting..."Manual" and PRESET....You toggle between them by holding down the TAP BUTTON for at least 2 Seconds...the lights will change you will see. THIS is very important, because if you are in the wrong "Mode" you will be confused, with or without the footswitch. ...Good Luck. You can download the manual for free and it will explain everything even better....Don't get discouraged. I struggled a bit with it in the beginning too. They kind of laid out this amps controls weird, ...but once you get used to it you will have no problem. If you have any other questions...ask away. I will try to help. Cheers.

[@algrundau9441]

@@Twiliite You can also use a simple 2 switch stereo TRS cable switch to toggle just between the Amp presets...You can't program separate functions, tuner, other presets like you can with the PEDL--90008....but you can flip between whatever you stored in the Clean/cruch, Od1/OD2 sections. Cheers. Good luck.

[@art1co]

does it works for the "mg 50 Dfx" too?

[@sweetwater]

Hello! Thanks for your message, hope you're well and safe. The PEDL-90008 is a 4-way momentary footswitch specifically designed for the MG15FX, MG30FX, MG50FX, MG101HFX, MG101FX and MG102FX. You can fully program it via the amp. Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them! Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 2371, [e-mail]

[@acrainieri]

How can I reset it?

[@Klassen223]

@sweetwater If you plug a Boss Loop Station into the back of the amp in the Effects Loop, do you have to have it set to a certain channel to use the loop station? Or since its plugged into the back will it work on all channels? Thanks!

[@sweetwater]

Hi, Klassen223. The effects loop on most amps is global so anything in the loop would be accessible regardless of what channel you’re on. Thanks for your interest! Charlie Davis, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1320, [e-mail]

[@Klassen223]

@@sweetwater Hi Charlie, thanks so much for the reply! That's what I thought but just wanted to check. I did have one more question if I may about the footswitch presets.... Let's say I set the third switch to the digital effects... when I hit that switch will it go to which ever effect the knob is pointed to on the amp? For example, if I save the effects preset on switch 3 and it is set to chorus at that time, will it always be chorus when I hit the pedal? Or if I switch it to flange on the knob of the amp and hit the switch will it go to flange? To simplify, if I set the switch to the digital effects will it play what ever effect the knob on the amp is pointed at? Or does it save the one specific effect its on when creating the preset. I hope this makes sense! Thanks again!

[@sweetwater]

@@Klassen223 I believe if you have the pedal in Switch Mode and set one of the switches to just turn the effects on and off, it will be whatever you currently have the effect control set to. If you have the effect saved as part of a preset, it should go back to whichever effect you saved as part of that preset. Thanks for your interest! Charlie Davis, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1320, [e-mail]

[@Klassen223]

@@sweetwater Hey again Charlie, thanks again for your reply that makes sense! Sorry got one more question lol How would I make pedal 3 go to the digital effects as a "Switch Mode" instead of a "Preset Mode" ?

[@Klassen223]

@Sweetwater Nevermind I watched the video a few more times and got it now! to create a preset you hold the store button then the pedal you want it to go to, and for switch mode same thing but hold the channel button instead of store. One last question (I know I keep saying that lol) what is the difference between the FX Button and the External FX Button? I assume the FX Button if for he built in effects (chorus, flange etc.) if that is the case what does the External FX do? Thanks!

[@jimpowell8220]

Excellent video, Thanks

[@Douger318]

JUST GOT A CODE50 AND DECIDED FOR THE PEDAL ALSO AS IM JUDST LEARNING, MIGHT AS WELL HAVE A LITTLE FUN LOL

[@BrokenFox9]

Mine won’t turn on at all! Bought it used at guitar center today, first time ever been in a guitar center, got it home plugged it in my Marshall and nothing..it’s not my cables or my amp there brand new, took it apart and it looks fine. It won’t power on what soo ever I’m baffled. Same exact model as this one.

[@patricio97]

What is the name of your amp?, because this footswitch only works with gfx and cfx series

[@shelob12347]

@@patricio97 So this won’t work with the FX series ?

[@CarlosFerreiraOfficial]

Just one quick question. Is the external loop before or after the built in effects? I am asking this because I do not know if by putting a noise gate in the loop I would be cutting the repeats of the built in delay.

[@DarthGenax]

it is in the preamp, before the fx loop

[@jacksimo5943]

So can this pedal only be used for Marshall amps ?

[@sweetwater]

Hi, Jack! Thanks for your message, hope you're well and safe. Use with other manufacturers products is not warrantied or supported by Marshall. It is possible this footswitch triggers functions on other amps, however I don't have any experience to share. Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them! Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 2371, [e-mail]

[@mirkold79]

Compatible with as50d?

[@sweetwater]

Hi, mirkold79. That Marshall switch is only for the current generation of MG amps. This is the one you’d want for the AS50D: www.sweetwater.com/PEDL-91003 Thanks for your interest! Charlie Davis, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1320, [e-mail]

[@akuzwanz-7573]

I have a marshall amp MG30FX can it work for my amp

[@akuzwanz-7573]

Second question can i combine with my mooer ge100

[@MrHollywood611]

Why do so many people brag about being first or second to comment? The comment section isn’t reserved for bragging rights. It’s meant to be used to give criticism. But enough about my bitching. If I had any amps from the current MG series, I’d probably get this foot switch to match.

[@dionr1168]

Mr. Hollywood As Glenn Fricker says, only narcissistic assholes write "First".

[@bobbillnolan7644]

Can anyone clarify…. What does the word ‘SEDDING’ mean? He says it a lot….

[@Brookspirit]

Setting

[@ChingChingPao]

Today i picked up my 1st Footswitch to my surprise it Didnt work.. i just found out that every amp has a specific Footswitch model that works for it.. so i bought a PEDL-90010 instead of this one..

[@tr3ndkiller]

Chingching Pao Same here 😠

[@blobbercatman84]

Same here now trying to sell it lol

[@mikerennecker5623]

@@blobbercatman84 did you sell it yet?

[@blobbercatman84]

@@mikerennecker5623 no tried to, still stuck on marketplace.

[@jimls5334]

Wearing a Jean Jacket to strike the guitar ...

[@robertstewart4618]

Will this work for a MG100HDFX?

[@JuanJoHernz]

Did you find any answer yet? I have the same question

[@leamanc]

According to the listing on Amazon, it works for all the MG amps except for the MG100.

[@michaelslaughter6557]

Works on mine, I read the same thing, but it works on my half stack.

[@rimaubintang4484]

@@leamanc does it work on MG15G? I know officially Fender doesn't state this model.

[@leamanc]

@@rimaubintang4484 It won't work with the MG15G. The footswitch you need for that model is the PEDL-91003.

[@victordewilde8639]

Tunner way underated!!! Think about no Head tuners ugly!!! No Batteries!!! Cost and Consitancy. Always avlb and no sound for audence!!! Very cool yet underated!!! Hell you can mute to tunner and just set the guitar down between sets or moiving about. Cool!

[@Alfredo78666]

Hey guys isn't wonderful? If you want 2 change the configuration of your PEDAL, I repeat YOUR P-E-D-A-L, you have to press A BUTTON AT YOUR AMP! Thank you MARSHALL TECHNOLOGY 2013! PS: At the same time you have 2 press a swtich of your PEDAL, well if this guitar player gig doesn't work, you can always give Cirque Du Soleil a try:-7

[@Maybe_Its_Keira]

this guy is wrong

[@silverstone3228]

second

[@ericvalverderosado2046]

idk why updating their worst amp ever.....i had a MG15, and now my Katana 100 Combo in 0,5 W set just smashes the marshall

[@lowru]

First

[@WILFREDOTUBIERA-lf1im]

May I know if I can use this pedal on my marshal MG100fx?

[@jimnorthrup8373]

Following, I want to know that also.

[@sweetwater]

Hola, Wilfredo! Thanks for your message, hope you’re well and safe. Yes, the PEDL-90008 is compatible with the MG100fx! Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them! Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 2371, [e-mail]