The Hotone Patch Kommander is a loop switcher sporting four true-bypass loops and six programmable footswitches. These six switches can be used to switch individual effects loops on or off; though, they can also be configured to select among three banks with four preset effects patches apiece. As such, this pedal will let you engage up to four effects loops at any time and switch among pedal combinations with a click.

The Patch Kommander boasts two modes of operation: direct and preset. A dedicated tuner output can route dry sound to your tuner, so it’s not in your pedal chain. You’ll also note the TRS SW A/B output, which can be routed to compatible amplifiers in order to control channel switching.

This switcher is encased in aluminum and provides a quiet operation on stage. If you prefer buffered-bypass operation to true bypass, you can change bypass modes with a flick of a switch. A 9 VDC power supply is included with the pedal.