Blackstar FS12 FOOTSWITCH

The Dedicated Controller to Fully Exploit the ID:CORE High Power

The Blackstar FS-12 was designed as the natural extension of the ID:CORE 100 and ID:CORE 150: where the amplifier offers a wide palette of sounds and effects, the FS-12 provides immediate foot access. The result: you navigate your presets, activate/deactivate effects, and control key functions without letting go of the neck, with ergonomics tailored for real playing conditions (rehearsal, studio, stage).

Its "low profile" format avoids the "pedal sticking out" effect on a pedalboard while offering switches spaced enough to remain precise, even with stage shoes. It's the kind of accessory that transforms a modeling amp into a true live rig: everything is underfoot, exactly when needed.

Who Is the FS-12 For, and In What Contexts Does It Make a Difference?

The FS-12 is aimed at guitarists using an ID:CORE 100/150 as their main platform who want reliable and fast control over their sounds. Whether you're an ambitious beginner, a band musician, or a home studio regular, the benefit is immediate: fewer manipulations on the amp panel, more fluidity in playing.

In rock, pop, blues, modern metal, or even ambient music, the interest is the same: chain changes (clean + reverb, crunch + delay, lead with noise gate) while staying focused on timing and dynamics. In rehearsal, it's also an ally for clean work: the tuner becomes readable at a glance, and tap tempo control helps precisely lock modulation and delay effects to the song's tempo.

Controls, Operating Modes, and Expansion: The Blackstar Approach

The FS-12 provides access to all amplifier patches (up to 36), and its dot matrix display shows essential information to avoid any confusion live. The core of the system relies on two configurable function switches : you assign them according to your playing style to have the truly useful commands underfoot during your set.

Depending on your setup, these two switches can be used to activate/deactivate modulation, delay, and reverb effects, manage tap tempo (modulation and delay), control the looper, toggle the effects loop on/off, engage "Super Wide Stereo" mode (particularly appreciated on stereo setups), or activate/deactivate the noise gate for tight rhythms and clean breaks.

Finally, the FS-12 includes a dedicated extension jack : you can connect a 2-button FS-13 footswitch to add two additional programmable controls. The entire setup is configured via the Blackstar INSIDER software, allowing you to optimize the controller for your repertoire (stage functions, patch organization, switching logic, etc.).

Sound

The FS-12 is not an effect that colors the sound: it is a controller that lets you access, by foot, the sounds and processing already present in the ID:CORE. Its "impact" on tone is therefore practical: cleaner transitions between patches, better-timed tap tempo, noise gate triggered at the right moment, and smoother looper management. In short, you achieve a more professional output, not by changing your tone, but by mastering your rig with precision.

Technical specifications

Effects	Selector, Switch	Number of tracks	36
Format	Pedalboard	Use	electric guitar

Type	foot controller / multifunction footswitch	Expansion	extension jack for 2-button FS-13 footswitch (adds 2 programmable switches)
Chassis	aluminum	Advanced configuration	via Blackstar INSIDER software
Number of switches	5	Connection to amplifier	6.35mm Jack
Display	dot matrix screen	EXT (extension) jack	6.35mm Jack (for FS-13)
Compatibility	Blackstar ID:CORE 100 / ID:CORE 150	Dimensions (W x H x D)	336 x 37 x 73 mm
Patch access	36	Weight	0.66 kg
Tuner	optimized visibility via screen (amplifier's chromatic tuner)	6.35mm Jack connection cable	not included
Configurable controls	2 user-assignable switches	Power supply	9V DC (provided by the amplifier via the connection)
Controllable functions	modulation on/off, delay on/off, reverb on/off, tap tempo (modulation and delay), looper, effects loop on/off, "Super Wide Stereo" on/off, noise gate on/off	Consumption	150 mA