At the time of release (March 2019), all Strymon pedals that can accept a MiniSwitch via the EXP jack except BigSky, Mobius, and TimeLine are compatible with MultiSwitch Plus.  For these pedals, a firmware update is required for compatibility with MultiSwitch Plus.  Please visit strymon.net/update for instructions on how to update BigSky, Mobius and TimeLine.

There are several different modes of operation for MultiSwitch Plus for various uses with our products.  Please check the compatibility chart for details on which modes work with your Strymon pedals.  Also, check out the following FAQ for how to set your Strymon pedal to work with MultiSwitch Plus.

• To change the modes on MultiSwitch Plus, you must connect a TRS cable into any of the 3 outputs while holding down 1 or more footswitches. ***Note: The opposite end of the TRS cable MUST be already plugged into the EXP jack of a powered-up Strymon pedal.

 

Preset mode – Adds the ability to select and bypass onboard presets 1-2-3.

• Press and hold the A footswitch on MultiSwitch Plus while connecting the TRS cable.
• All three outputs carry the same signal to change the presets on up to 3 Strymon pedals.
  • For Iridium, set the EXP/MIDI jack to DIGITAL mode.
    • MIDI Channel must be set to Channel 1.
  • For Riverside, Sunset, set the EXP jack to MIDI mode.
    • MIDI Channel must be set to Channel 1.
  • For Volante, set the EXP jack to PRESET mode.
    • MIDI Channel must be set to Channel 1.

 

Custom mode – Adds remote control functionality unique to the connected pedal.

• Press and hold the C footswitch on MultiSwitch Plus while connecting the TRS cable.
• All three outputs carry the same signal.
  • For Volante, Custom mode is used for when the EXP jack is set to SPEED or TRANSPORT modes.

 

TimeLine, BigSky, and Mobius mode – Expanded preset selection control and dedicated looper controls.  Acts just like the original MultiSwitch.

• Press and hold both the B and C footswitches on MultiSwitch Plus while connecting the TRS cable.
• For TimeLine, BigSky, and Mobius, the EXP jack must be set to Bank, Preset, TAP, or Looper modes.
• Note:LED’s will not remain lit as there is no bi-directional communication on the EXP jack of these pedals.

 

TAP, FAV, BOOST, and SPEED mode – Each footswitch is paired with the closest output and its function can be independently assigned.

• Press and hold the B footswitch on MultiSwitch Plus while connecting a TRS cable.
  • Once the cable is connected, the B LED will blink and then all 3 LEDs will stay lit GREEN and/or RED depending on the current settings.
  • Press each footswitch to toggle between TAP (GREEN) or FAV/BOOST/SPEED (RED) modes.
    • For example, you can have 3 separate TAP switches, 2 Favorite switches and a Boost switch, or different combinations of the different modes.
  • Press and hold the any of the footswitches to save and exit configuration mode.

 

Combo mode – Footswitches A and B and output jacks 1 and 2 match the behavior of Preset mode. Footswitch C and output jack 3 match the behavior of TAP, FAV, BOOST & SPEED MODE.

• Press and old the A and B footswitches while connecting a TRS cable into outputs 1 or 2 on MultiSwitch Plus.
  • Once the cable is connected, the A and B LEDs will blink twice and then the C LED will stay lit GREEN or RED depending on the current setting.
  • Press the C footswitch to toggle between TAP (GREEN) or FAV/BOOST/SPEED (RED) modes.
  • Press and hold any of the footswitches to save and exit configuration mode.
• Connect an additional TRS cable from output 3 to the pedal receiving Tap, Boost, Fav or Speed signal.

 

This is a quick reference for setting up your connected Strymon pedals to work with MultiSwitch Plus.  Please see this FAQ for additional details on setting MultiSwitch Plus to different modes of operation.

PRESET Mode

Preset mode is compatible with Iridium, Riverside, Sunset, and Volante.

 

Custom Mode

This mode adds remote control functionality unique to supported pedals.  Currently compatible with Volante.

• Volante – Set the EXP jack to SPEED or TRANSPORT modes.
  • To configure the EXP jack, press and hold the TAP button while powering up Volante.
  • Release the footswitch when the pedal lights up.
  • Turn the ECHO LEVEL knob until the TAP LED turns PURPLE to control the SPEED switch or RED for TRANSPORT control.
  • Press the TAP footswitch to store the EXP jack assignment.
  • Connect MultiSwitch Plus to the EXP jack on Volante.

 

TimeLine, BigSky & Mobius Mode

MultiSwitch Plus works just like the original MultiSwitch with TimeLine, BigSky, and Mobius.  Please see the original MultiSwitch FAQs for additional info.

• TimeLine, BigSky, and Mobius
  • Press and hold the VALUE encoder for a few seconds to enter the GLOBLS menu.
  • Turn the VALUE encoder to select EXP MD and press the VALUE encoder once more to enter that parameter.
  • Turn the VALUE encoder to select TAP, BANK, PRESET, or LOOPER (TimeLine only) mode.
  • Press the TYPE encoder to exit the GLOBLS menu.
  • Connect MultiSwitch Plus to the EXP jack on the pedal.

 

TAP, FAV, Boost & Speed Mode

Allows you use MultiSwitch Plus as 3 separate MiniSwitches with each footswitch assigned to each corresponding output.

Boost switch compatibility:  Riverside

• Riverside – Set the BOOST jack to Boost mode.
  • Press and hold the FAVORITE footswitch at power-up.
  • Release the footswitch.  Turn DRIVE all the way to the right for the FAVORITE LED to light up PURPLE.
  • Press the ON or FAVORITE footswitch once again to store this setting and begin using Riverside.

 

Tap switch compatibility: BigSky, Deco, DIG, Flint, Mobius, TimeLine, Volante

• TimeLine, BigSky, and Mobius –  Set the EXP jack to TAP mode.
  • Press and hold the VALUE knob for at least 2 seconds to access the GLOBLS menu.
  • Turn the VALUE knob until the display reads EXP MD.
  • Press and release the VALUE knob again, then turn the VALUE knob to select TAP.
  • Press TYPE to exit the GLOBLS menu.

 

• Brigadier, DIG, El Capistan, and Flint –  Set the EXP jack to TAP mode.
  • Before powering up the pedal, set both of the toggle switches to the down position.
  • Press and hold down both footswitch and connect power to the pedal while holding down the footswitches.
  • Release the footswitches.

 

• Deco – Set the EXP jack to TAP mode.
  • Press and hold down both footswitch and connect power to the pedal while holding down the footswitches.
  • While holding down the footswitches, turn the SATURATION knob to the 12 o’clock position.
  • Release the footswitches.

 

• Volante – Set the EXP jack to TAP mode.
  • Press and hold the TAP footswitch at power up.
  • Release the footswitch and turn the ECHO LEVEL knob to the left until the TAP LED lights up AMBER.
  • Press the TAP footswitch to exit the setup mode.

 

Favorite switch compatibility:  Brigadier, Deco, DIG, El Capistan, Flint, Iridium, Lex, Riverside, Sunset

• Brigadier, DIG, El Capistan, Flint – Set EXP jack to FAVORITE mode.
  • Before powering up the pedal, set both of the toggle switches to the middle position.
  • Press and hold down both footswitch and connect power to the pedal while holding down the footswitches.
  • Release the footswitches.
• Saving a Favorite preset:  Press and hold BYPASS for a few seconds to save a new Favorite setting.
  • For Flint, press and hold the REVERB BYPASS to save a new Favorite setting.

 

• Deco – Set EXP jack to Favorite mode.
  • Press and hold down both footswitch and connect power to the pedal while holding down the footswitches.
  • While holding down the footswitches, turn the SATURATION knob all the way to the right.
  • Release the footswitches.
• Saving a Favorite preset:  Press and hold the TAPE SATURATION BYPASS for a few seconds to save a new Favorite setting.

 

• Lex – Set the EXP jack to Favorite or Speed modes.
  • Press and hold down both footswitch and connect power to the pedal while holding down the footswitches.
  • While holding down the footswitches:
    • Turn the FAST ROTOR SPEED knob full clockwise for Favorite EXP mode.
    • Turn the FAST ROTOR SPEED knob to 12 o’clock for SPEED switch EXP mode.
  • Release the footswitches.
• Saving a Favorite preset:  Press and hold BYPASS for a few seconds to save a new Favorite setting.

 

• Iridium – Set the EXP/MIDI jack to External Favorite mode.
  • Press and hold the FAV footswitch at power-up.
  • Release the footswitch.  Turn the LEVEL knob until the ON LED turns PURPLE.
  • Press the ON or FAV footswitch once again to store this setting and begin using Iridium.
  • ***NOTE:  The on-board FAV switch is disabled when set to External Favorite mode.***
• Saving a Favorite preset:  Press and hold FAV for a few seconds to save a new Favorite setting.

 

• Riverside – Set the EXP Jack to Favorite mode.
  • Press and hold the FAVORITE footswitch at power-up.
  • Release the footswitch.  Turn the LEVEL knob just past the 12 o’clock position for the FAVORITE LED to light up AMBER.
  • Press the ON or FAVORITE footswitch once again to store this setting and begin using Riverside.
  • ***NOTE:  The on-board FAV switch is disabled when set to External Favorite mode.***
• Saving a Favorite preset:  Press and hold FAVORITE for a few seconds to save a new Favorite setting.

 

• Sunset – Set the FAV Jack to Favorite mode.
  • Press and hold the A footswitch at power-up.
  • Release the footswitch.  Turn the A side LEVEL knob all the way to the left for the A LED to light up AMBER.
  • Press the A or B footswitches once again to store this setting and begin using Sunset.
• Saving a Favorite preset:  Press and hold the A footswitch for a few seconds to save a new Favorite setting.

Preset: LEDs A-C represent presets 1-3 in the connected pedal(s).  The LED states indicate which preset is loaded. If no LEDs are lit on Multiswitch Plus, then the connected pedal(s) are either bypassed or the onboard preset (preset 0) is loaded.

 

Tap, Fav, Boost & Speed: Depending on how MultiSwitch Plus is configured, the LED indicates that the FAV setting is activated, Boost is engaged, or Fast speed is selected.

 

Timeline, BigSky & Mobius: The LEDs do not function in this mode because communication with TimeLine, BigSky and Mobius via the EXP jack is not bi-directional.

 

Custom: The Custom setting functionality and LED behavior varies depending on the settings selected on the connected pedal.

 

Combo: In Combo mode, LEDs A-B indicate the selected preset for the pedal(s) connected to jacks 1-2. LED C indicates that the FAV setting is activated, Boost is engaged, or Fast speed is selected for the pedal connected to jack 3.

MultiSwitch Plus works in different ways with a variety of our products.  Below is a compatibility chart with how you can use MultiSwitch Plus with our current product line:

 

MultiSwitch Plus offers all of the functionality of MultiSwitch, but provides additional compatibility options to work with a great range of our products, three outputs for connecting multiple Strymon pedals, and LEDs.

To locate your nearest authorized Strymon dealer, please use the following link:

Authorized Strymon Dealers

You can also contact Strymon directly at (805) 468-8788 or (800) 980-8160 for help finding your nearest authorized Strymon dealer.

Strymon products purchased from an authorized dealer are covered by a manufacturer’s warranty.  A purchase receipt from an authorized dealer is required with any request for warranty service.

Please note that any Strymon products that have been purchased from an unauthorized dealer are not eligible for coverage under the manufacturer’s warranty. If you are uncertain, please contact Strymon directly at (805) 468-8788 or (800) 980-8160 before your purchase.

***NOTE: Warranties for Strymon products are non-transferrable.  Second-hand items, including sales from websites such as craigslist, Ebay, and Reverb are not covered by a manufacturer’s warranty.  Furthermore, there are no authorized dealers on Amazon, Ebay, or Reverb selling “NEW” Strymon products in the USA.***

 

Strymon Non-Transferrable Limited Warranty

 

Warranty

Strymon warranties its products and their varying components to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the following periods of time from the original date of purchase when purchased from an Authorized Strymon Dealer:

• Effects Pedals
  • 2 Years* – Compadre, Iridium, NightSky, Riverside, Sunset, Volante,
  • 1 Year* – BigSky, blueSky, Brigadier, Deco, DIG, El Capistan, Flint, Lex, Mobius, OB.1, Ola, Orbit, TimeLine
• Eurorack Modules
  • 2 Years* – AA.1, Magneto
• Power Supplies
  • 5 Years* – Zuma, Zuma R300, Ojai, Ojai R30
  • 1 Year* – Factory power supplies for pedals
• Accessories
  • 1 Year* – MiniSwitch, MultiSwitchPlus, original MultiSwitch, MIDI EXP Cables, DC Power Cables, EIAJ-05 Link Cables, 24V Power Adapter for Ojai/Ojai R30, Polarity Reversal Adapters, Voltage Doubler Adapters, Daisy-Chain Power Cables

*The warranty period applies to products purchased in North America.  For all other regions, please contact your dealer/distributor as different regions may have a different warranty period.

If the product fails within the warranty period, Strymon will repair or, at our discretion, replace the product at no cost to the original purchaser.

 

Exclusions

This warranty covers defects in manufacturing discovered while using this product as recommended by Strymon. This warranty does not cover loss or theft, nor does the coverage extend to damage caused by misuse, abuse, unauthorized modification, improper storage, lightning, or natural disasters. Damage caused by any of the above circumstances may result in a non-warranty repair fee.

Products that were purchased from an unauthorized dealer are not covered under warranty.  The warranty is non-transferrable and does not cover used or second-hand products.

 

Limits of Liability

In the case of malfunction, the purchaser’s sole recourse shall be repair or replacement, as described in the preceding paragraphs. Strymon will not be held liable to any party for damages that result from the failure of this product. Damages excluded include, but are not limited to, the following: lost profits, lost savings, damage to other equipment, and incidental or consequential damages arising from the use, or inability to use this product. In no event will Strymon be liable for more than the amount of the purchase price, not to exceed the current retail price of the product. Strymon disclaims any other warranties, express or implied. By using the product, the user accepts all terms herein.

 

How to Obtain Service Under this Warranty

For North American customers: Contact Strymon through our website at https://www.strymon.net/support for Return Authorization and information. Proof of original ownership may be required in the form of a purchase receipt.

For International Customers: Contact the Strymon dealer from which the product was purchased from in order to arrange warranty repair service.