Boss footswitches for roland cube amps

[piebaldpython]

Thinking strongly of getting a Roland Cube Amp and from what I read, having a footswitch(s) makes life easier.

There are latching and non-latching footswitches and I know nothing about any of this stuff. Would some of you be so kind to explain this in layman's terms and possibly advise which way to go?? Thanks.

http://www.music123.com/search/search.jsp?sB=r&question=boss+footswitches

[DeanEVO_Dude]

Most amps require a latching style footswitch. The non-latching are for (typically) keyboard sustain pedals and the like. However, the Behringer line of amps with digital effects use a non-latching style, so it is not always cut-and-dry. Basically, the difference is the same as the difference between a switch on a floor pedal effect (e.g. MXR effect pedal) which is latching and a button on a game controller which is non-latching or momentary. I hope this helps you in your quest for "tone."

Scott

[Spudman]

The Behringer AB200 can be configured for either latching or non-latching operation.
http://www.zzounds.com/item--BEHAB200

[markb]

Current modelling Cubes use non-latching footswitches. Here's a link to a guy who makes custom footswitch solutions and sells on ebay. I had one for my Cube 60. It was well made and worked perfectly.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Roland-Cube-80xl-6-Button-Footswitch-Voodooman-/320783148124?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ab02a645c#ht_2029wt_1730