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ART CoolSwitch A/B-Y Switching Pedal

A/B-Y Switch with Parallel Common in/out Jacks
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ARTcessories - a full line of clever, affordable processing tools for live sound, stage, and studio. The ARTcessories line is designed to deliver solutions for a number of audio needs - like having phantom power, having one or two more mixing channels, testing cables, headphone processing, preamplification for microphones and turntables, and many more real-world applications. With their affordable prices and simple design, the new line of ARTcessories will satisfy the needs of working musicians and sound engineers everywhere.

The CoolSWITCH delivers full A/B-Y switching, plus parallel common in/out jacks. It lets you switch a common source signal (guitar, bass, or keyboard) between two amplifiers or amp channels. It also allows you to switch two source signals (like two different guitars) into the same amplifier. The CoolSWITCH features LED indicators to show whether A, B, or Y routing is in effect. The Y-routing combines the "A" and "B" outputs in parallel so two amps can be driven at once.

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Tech Specs

  • Type: I/O Selector
  • Inputs: 2 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 2 x 1/4"
  • Batteries: 9V battery
  • Height: 3.75"
  • Width: 1.5"
  • Depth: 2.5"
  • Weight: 1 lb.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: COOLSWITCH

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ART A/B Switch is Best Quality

Steel chassis, all high quality components,9v battery powered makes this a/b switch the best one to get and use.
by Sweetwater Customer from OR on

Awesome Switch

I wanted the ability to have two guitars (acoustic and electric) plugged into my church sound system's instrument cable. (I am provided one cable into the sound system) The CoolSwitch lets me plug each guitar into the two Output jacks. The instrument cable from the sound system plugs into one of the input jacks and now I can switch between the two guitars by pressing one button. No need to switch out the instrument cable between the two guitars. Awesome!
by Scott from Tyler on
Music background: Praise and Worship Team

Great little assistant

So, when using an A/B/Y switch there"s a few things to note:

Popping noise: this will happen if either of the sources are open, or, not plugged in. For example, using 2 guitars for one amp and one of the cables is not connected, you will get a pop when switching. Since I"m using this to switch between output of OC3 octave pedal"s bass out and my electric bass to feed the bass preamp, I put my TU3 tuner directly after the A/B/Y so I can mute the entire bass side of my rig and unplug my bass, which really eats batteries.

Routing: ART is really annoying when it comes to silkscreen markings on this unit. It seems like this is an active device requiring 9v power, but the power is only for the LED indicators. It should be labeled as "common" rather than input, and the A&B ports should be marked only as A&B so it"s more intuitive when making connections. A quick scan of the manual will prove helpful as it points out this unit can be used forward or backwards; 1 input to 2 outputs or 2 inputs to 1 output. Best to have just the one on the common side, but ART considers it a feature so you can hang a tuner on the other side of the common, which makes no sense as the purpose for most of us having a stomp-box tuner allows us to mute the signal while we tune. With tuner in parallel, everyone in the listening audience gets to enjoy the ancient song "tu-ning up."

Power: this can be REALLY annoying as getting into the unit to replace the battery is rather cumbersome. The screw on the battery door will find its way down a vent shaft if given half a shot at freedom. Since I"m using a pedal board, I"m using a 1spot to power everything. With the 1spot combo pack, they include a 9v adapter so you can power this unit using standard power like everyone else. This will eliminate that issue forever.

Summary: best unit for A/B/Y switching for your pedal for me because all the connections are at the top, not scattered around the box like a porcupine. Small footprint is great for dense pedal boards, but does require pretty good aim when switching. They are pretty close together, which is fine for me as I only switch between songs when switching instruments. Tuner after switch will really help to prevent popping sound when switching, especially with any open cables.
by TK Turbo from NC Coast on
Music background: Active performer

Art Cool Switch

This was great. I get a call right after I order letting me know it has shipped. Then it shows in 2 days with a bag of candy. Man who else does that . NOBODY. I will order from you folks every time. Thanks for the personal attention to me and all your customers. Now if I could just win one of your contests, but maybe Idaho not on your list for prize giveaways. Oh well I`m happy Thanks Sweetwater, Thanks Scott. The Art Cool Switch is the best a/b/y out there. To cool.
by Jim Bennion from Ketchum Idaho on
Music background: Guitar , Bass , Recording , Live Sound, Vocals

Simple as a dimple

An A/B-Y switch should be simple, and this one is. Glad it is 2x2, as I use two guitars in A/B connected to two amps "input". Backwards is good. A true 2x2 is surprisingly hard to find. (I don't want a "tuner" connection that bypasses the main circuit.) Seems rugged. Only complaint: LED stays on all the time.
by Elliott1921 on
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