Engl Z-5 FOOTSWITCH 6 FUNCTIONS

A control pedal designed to get the best out of compatible amps

When playing on a multi-channel amp, everything depends on responsiveness: switching from clean to crunch, activating reverb for a solo, toggling to a second master to stand out in the mix... This 6-button footswitch is precisely designed for that: to offer direct, simple, and robust access to the switching functions of compatible heads and combos from the Screamer, Powerball, and Ritchie Blackmore Signature series. On a performance-oriented pedalboard, it is the essential link between your playing and the amp's versatility.

For whom, which styles, and in what contexts?

This footswitch targets guitarists who use their amp as a true "control center" for their sound, without necessarily multiplying overdrive pedals. In rock, hard rock, and metal, it allows seamless channel and output level changes without letting go of the neck, ideal for breaks, denser choruses, and solos. In blues-rock and pop, it facilitates clean and musical transitions between clean, crunch, and lead tones while maintaining a minimalist setup.

In live settings, the 7 m cable length offers real freedom of placement: in front of the pedalboard, center stage, or slightly off to avoid missteps. In the studio, it is also an excellent tool to keep a "performed" take: you control your channel changes and amp ambiance in real time, without interrupting the flow.

Features and controls: straightforward ergonomics, no menus

With its 6 buttons, this pedal puts essential controls of a compatible multi-channel amp at your feet. You have channel switching to move between registers, as well as Reverb or Contour activation (depending on the amp) to immediately adjust space or presence in the mix. The pedal also offers Master A/B or V.L.S. Lo/Hi switching (depending on the model): a highly effective solution to switch from a rhythm level to a lead level or to adapt your dynamics to the venue without touching the front panel settings.

Connection is via a 9-pin connector and a 7-meter multi-core cable, designed for a clean and stable setup. Everything is housed in a metal chassis : a key point for musicians who tour, transport, assemble, and disassemble their gear frequently.

Sound

A footswitch is not intended to "color" the sound: here, the promise lies elsewhere. By precisely controlling the amp's functions (channels, Reverb or Contour, Master A/B or V.L.S. Lo/Hi), this pedal helps you exploit the full sonic palette of your head or combo, with clear and immediate transitions. The feel is that of a more expressive rig: you play dynamics and intention in one gesture, without compromise or fiddling with settings.

Technical specifications

Effects	Remote Control, Selector	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedalboard	Color	White

Compatible models	Screamer, Powerball and Ritchie Blackmore Signature	Cable length	7 metres
Channel switching	yes	Connector	9-pin
Reverb or Contour activation	depending on the model	Included accessories	7-metre cable with 9-pin connector
Master A/B or V.L.S. Lo/Hi activation	depending on the model	Power supply required	none (controlled via 9-pin connection)
Housing material	metal	Power consumption	0 mA