Description
Saturnworks offers high quality A/B pedals to switch between two amps, two signal paths, to a tuner out, two instruments into a pedalboard, or whatever A/B switching application you can dream up. Select the switch that best suits your needs from the pulldown menu above.
If you’re looking for an A/B pedal that can work as an A/B or split one input to two outputs (Y), check out our selection of ABY pedals.
A/B, A/B Reversed, & Micro A/B
A/B
Reversed A/B
Most A/B pedals simply leave the unused signal open. Saturnworks A/B pedals ground the unused signal (on gear forums, this configuration is sometimes associated with guitarist Eric Johnson). This requires a more expensive switch and more wiring, but the result is a top-quality switch with less chance of unwanted noise.
The ‘reversed’ configuration simply has two jacks on the right and one one the left, versus one jack on the right and two on the right. Since both are passive, either can be run in either direction. However, if you would like to switch one inputs to two outputs, the reversed setup can make that configuration easier with a standard right-to-left pedalboard setup.
The black A/B adds a black enclosure and upgraded Switchcraft USA jacks.
The momentary A/B normally outputs the signal to the lower output jack. With the switch held down, the output switches to the upper jack. With the switch released, the signal switches back to the lower output jack.
A/B with a bi-color LED
Reversed A/B with a bi-color LED
Hermit A/B with a bi-color LED
The LED versions feature a bi-color LED that allows you to easily see which input is active. Our Hermit version features a unique Hermit graphic with the LED in the Hermit’s lantern.
Black A/B with a soft click latching switch
Our standard (not micro) black A/B with LED features a black enclosure, Switchcraft USA jacks, and a premium soft click latching switch.
A/B with a toggle switch
The toggle A/B switches with (you guessed it) a toggle, rather a footswitch. They are available in the 1590A or 1590LB ‘micro’ size.
Micro A/B with a bi-color LED
The micro version packs a quality A/B circuit in a tiny 2″ x 2″ (1590LB size) enclosure–the smallest A/B pedal out there. The micro version features high quality Japanese Lumberg 1/4″ TS jacks.
A/B with Volume, A/B Reversed with Volume, A/B Reversed with Volume + FX + A/B
A/B with volume controls
The A/B with volume features passive volume controls to trim the outputs’ levels. This configuration can be handy in a multi-amp setup if you want to switch from one amp to the other and not have to fiddle with knobs on the amps themselves.
A/B reversed with volume controls & A/B reversed + clean boost
The reversed A/B with volume controls features passive volume controls to trim the inputs’ levels. This configuration can be handy if you’re selecting between multiple instruments and would like to pre-set each instrument’s levels.
Our A/B reversed + clean boost provides a clean boost on one input channel and a volume trim/cut control on the other. This configuration can be useful if you want to boost one input relative to the other.
Stereo TS TS + TRS A/B
Stereo A/B with pairs of TS jacks
Reversed stereo A/B with pairs of TS jacks
The stereo A/B pedals feature pairs of TS jacks, for stereo switching applications.
Stereo A/B with TRS jacks
TRS A/B pedals, which use TRS jacks, are useful for stereo applications. They can also be useful for switching applications with TRS expression pedals.
Please note: Regarding using TRS A/B switches with expression pedal switching, some devices enter ‘expression mode’ when a cable is connected to their expression jacks, regardless of whether or not an expression pedal is connected or active. These devices may therefore perform unwanted functions, even if an expression pedal is not connected. In those cases, connecting an expression pedal to two devices with a TRS A/B switch may not produce satisfactory results. You can test how your device will behave with an expression connected but not turned on by simply plugging a patch cable into its expression jack with nothing on the other end. Whatever the device does in that scenario, will be what it does with the A/B connected but turned off.
A/B + Kill Switch
A/B + latching kill switch
The A/B + latching kill switch combines an A/B circuit with a latching kill switch. This pedal switches signal paths or turns your signal off altogether.
A/B Input/Output + FX Loop
A/B input/output + FX loop
The A/B input/output + FX loop switch is designed for a fairly specific but handy application. It switches between two inputs A/B style, sends the signal through a hardwired loop, and then to an A/B output–all on the same switch. This would be useful if you had two instruments, which you wanted to switch between two amps, but still using the same pedalboard. For example, it would be used if you switch between a guitar and a keyboard, and you want the guitar to go to a guitar amp, your keyboard to go to your keyboard amp, but you want both to share the same pedalboard.
A/B Crisscross Switch
A/B Crisscross switch
The crisscross switch has a latching switch with two inputs and two outputs. In one switch position, input A goes to output A and input B goes to output B. In the other switch position, input A goes to output B and input B goes to output A. A bi-color LED indicates the switch position.
XLR A/B
XLR A/B
The XLR A/B switches one XLR input between two XLR outputs. The input jack is a female XLR connector and the outputs are two male XLR connectors. The switch is passive, but features a bi-color LED powered by an external DC jack. XLR jacks are common connectors for mics. Check out our microphone switches page for additional switching options for mics.
Saturnworks A/B pedals include boutique-grade parts and features including:
- High quality switches.
- Heavy duty Neutrik, Switchcraft USA, or Lumberg 1/4″ jacks (where applicable).
- Passive designs that do not need power to function. For most of our A/B pedals, the power is only for the LEDs. One exception is our A/B + clean boost, which requires power to work.
- Handcrafted and bench-tested in Washington with US and imported components.
- A 1-year limited warranty against parts and manufacturing defects.
Upgrades and Customizations
Because we know you want your pedal to reflect you, Saturnworks offers a variety of premium upgrades. Customizations and upgrades include powder-coated enclosures, upgraded jacks, upgraded switches (including our incredible soft click latching switches), and custom graphics. Check out our graphics and customizations page for more information.
Please note: The pedals in the images are stock photos, not the actual pedals you will receive. The pedals you receive may vary in their graphics, knob colors, and/or LED colors, where applicable. We have our graphics options listed here.
