BOSS - FS-1-WL | Wireless Footswitch

Wireless Foot Control for Digital Music Scores, YouTube, DAWs, Instruments, and Beyond

Ultra-compact and customizable, the FS-1-WL is an essential hands-free partner for all your creative needs. Control digital music score apps, YouTube videos, DAWs, and supported BOSS and Roland gear wirelessly over Bluetooth®. Or connect a MIDI cable to operate multi-effect processors, pedals, and other hardware. Expand your setup with external footswitches and an expression pedal. And use the dedicated editor/librarian to assign keyboard commands and a variety of MIDI messages to control nearly any software application or MIDI device.

Cable-Free Control for Your Creative World

The FS-1-WL flows smoothly into all your creative activities. Easily pair with devices over Bluetooth to operate a wide range of software apps and music gear.

Music Page Turner

Turn pages in digital music scores with the footswitches as you play. For example, you can move forward as you perform or page back to work on specific areas.

YouTube Learning

Take advantage of YouTube keyboard commands to learn faster with online lesson content. Keep your hands on your instrument and use your feet to control play/pause, rewind, playback speed, and more.

DAW Control

Stay focused on capturing great performances with hands-free control of music recording software. Operate record, play, and other keyboard commands in your DAW. Or use the software’s MIDI learn tools to configure setups on the fly.

BOSS and Roland Gear

Wirelessly change presets, control effects, and more on Bluetooth-equipped products like Pocket GT, Katana-Air, and Waza-Air, or the GX-100 via the Bluetooth® Audio MIDI Dual Adaptor. And control MIDI keyboards, hardware devices, and computers over Bluetooth using Roland’s WM-1 and WM-1D.

Customizable Command

Using the FS-1-WL editor app on your computer or smartphone, you can change up the pre-configured setups to operate many different software applications or MIDI devices. Assign keyboard commands to the footswitches, either single keystrokes or combinations with modifier keys like shift and control. Or call up MIDI mode and set up custom PC and CC messages for your devices. You can also create a library of configurations for different needs.

Built Like a BOSS

Backed by decades of BOSS design expertise, the FS-1-WL is comfortable to use and built to last. The footswitches are quiet and easy to press, with no click noises to interrupt your workspace or performance stage. Status LEDs provide high visibility and can be set to different colors with the editor app. Two AAA alkaline batteries offer up to 14 hours of operation on the move, and AC power is supported with an optional BOSS PSA adaptor.

Versatile Connections

Up to two external footswitches can be connected for expanded control with both MIDI messages and keyboard commands. And with an external expression pedal, you have continuous parameter control of devices that can respond to MIDI CC messages. The FS-1-WL also features a TRS MIDI jack for wired operation of MIDI hardware devices.

Features

Versatile wireless foot controller for software applications and MIDI hardware
Control devices wirelessly over Bluetooth or connect to MIDI hardware with a BOSS TRS MIDI cable
Rear-panel switch for selecting MIDI mode or HID mode (three onboard setups available in HID mode)
HID mode sends keyboard commands for controlling software on computers and mobile devices
MIDI mode sends PC/CC messages for controlling MIDI devices
USB port for use as a class-compliant MIDI input device (HID mode not supported over USB)
Dedicated editor (macOS/Windows/iOS/Android) to customize footswitch assignments and save setups for different applications
Three rugged footswitches with smooth and quiet operation
Jacks for up to two external footswitches and an expression pedal
Runs on two AAA batteries or an optional PSA-series adaptor

For optimal performance, stay up to date with the current FS-1-WL system software and editor.

Download “FS-1-WL Editor” for iOS
Download “FS-1-WL Editor” for Android
Download “FS-1-WL Editor” for Windows/macOS

BOSS and Roland Gear: Wireless Compatibility

The FS-1-WL can communicate wirelessly with a growing range of BOSS and Roland products that feature Bluetooth support. Refer to the owner’s manual for your product to learn more about configuration and supported functions.

Compatible products will be listed here as they become available.

BOSS Products

Roland Products

WM-1 Wireless MIDI Adaptor

For keyboard instruments and other MIDI hardware.

VIEW PRODUCT

WM-1D Wireless MIDI Dongle

For computers without built-in Bluetooth.

VIEW PRODUCT

Specifications
Controls: POWER switch
Bluetooth button (INSTRUMENT)
Bluetooth button (Smartphone/PC)
Pedal switchs (L, C, R)
Indicator: POWER
Bluetooth (INSTRUMENT)
Bluetooth (Smartphone/PC)
Pedal indicators (L, C, R)
Connectors: DC IN jack
CTL 1, 2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
MIDI OUT jack: stereo miniature phone type
USB port: USB B
Power Supply: Alkaline battery (AAA, LR03) x 2
AC adaptor (sold separately)
Current Draw: 65 mA
Expected battery life under continuous use (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.): Alkaline battery: 14 hours
Accessories: Owner's Manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
Alkaline battery (AAA, LR03) x 2
Options (sold separately): AC adaptor: PSA series
Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
TRS/MIDI connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535
Size and Weight
Width: 207 mm
8-3/16 inches
Depth: 77 mm
3-1/16 inches
Height: 32 mm
1-5/16 inches
Weight: 258 g
10 oz
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms