# DSM Humboldt's Chilean Floorboard Pedal

> DSM/Humboldt's absurd Chilean Floorboard pedal mocks pedalboard space with 12 footswitches and 40 dials.
- Title: DSM Humboldt's Chilean Floorboard Pedal · Guitar World
- Summary: DSM/Humboldt's absurd Chilean Floorboard pedal mocks pedalboard space with 12 footswitches and 40 dials. DSM/Humboldt created a fictional digital pedal…
- Keywords: dsm humboldt, chilean floorboard, digital pedal, footswitch, dial, effects, DSM, Humboldt's, Chilean, Floorboard, Pedal, Guitar World
- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-pedals/dsm-humboldt-the-chilean-floorboard
- Published: 2026-10-04T20:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dsm humboldt, chilean floorboard, digital pedal, footswitch, dial, effects
## Chilean Floorboard Announcement
DSM/Humboldt announced a fictional digital pedal called the Chilean Floorboard, described as the longest and narrowest digital pedal ever created.

> the longest and narrowest digital pedal ever created
## 12 Footswitches and 40 Dials
The Chilean Floorboard features 12 footswitches and nearly 40 dials to control effects like overdrive delay, compression, modulation, and a looper.

> 12 footswitches and nearly 40 dials
## Chilean Geography Homage
The pedal is a homage to Chile's geography, with a disclaimer that it must be operated sideways following Chile's longitudinal orientation.

> When in Chile, The Chilean Floorboard must always be operated sideways, following the longitudinal orientation of Chile
## Fictional Product
The Chilean Floorboard does not exist and is a joke, confirmed by its absence from DSM/Humboldt's website and the absurd design.

> the chilean floorboard doesn't actually exist
## Absurd Design Details
The pedal includes an endless signal chain, an unreasonable amount of controls, and enough footswitches to cover every possible situation.

> an endless signal chain, an unreasonable amount of controls, and enough footswitches to cover basically every possible situation
## Why It Matters
The Chilean Floorboard is a humorous take on pedalboard space, offering internet-breaking moments in a world of lawsuits and stolen gear.

> in a world of lawsuits and stolen gear, internet-breaking moments like this are very welcome
## Key takeaway

DSM/Humboldt created a fictional digital pedal called the Chilean Floorboard with 12 footswitches and 40 dials to humorously address pedalboard space.