Just thought I'd share this one.
I have been using a X Keys Foot switch
http://xkeys.com/XkeysFootPedals/index.phpI use it to Advance playlist/start and stop playback in Win Amp. It can be programmed to any keystroke. Including I have a saving for Sonar with W/R and spacebar. Cool. Hands free transport control.
Anyhow it's 14 years old and started acting up. 5 years ago they sent me new mirco switches free! But now it's the hinge is binding so I find I'm stomping on it a few times to get it to work.
I almost ordered one for $129 but they punish Canadian customers with $80 shipping, (only $14 in the US) . plus they won't ship to my US depot which is less than a mile from me so I can deal with duty. I've e mail support to plead my case.
In the mean time I looked at other offerings.
I ordered a Cheapo double for $40 Can coming (free shipping) direct from China.
https://www.amazon.ca/YobangSecurity-Customized-Control-Keyboard-Action/dp/B073GT43RH/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1520466665&sr=8-15&keywords=pc+usb+foot+switch+keyboard+pedal It won't last but until I hear back from X Keys I needed something to get me by.
But then I stumbled on this and it has me very exited as this solves a few issues with USB foot switches.
First it uses 5 switches, and it can use any foot switch with a 1/4" jack, something I already own, cheap to by and easily replace if it wares out.
This also allows for custom placement of the foot switches on the already overcrowded floor around my mike stand.
The box itself can be put at table height in my rack box.
https://www.amazon.ca/StealthSwitch3-USB-Foot-Controller-Programmable/dp/B00NUFCR9Y The reason I'm sharing is not only for live performers looking for hand free operation of anything you can imagine in a PC. ( or tablet) but for in the studio controlling your DAW with your feet is handy for when you need your hands on your instrument.
The sky is the limit on how you can program these foot switches to do any keystroke or even mouse clicks. It's a little pricey compared to others but it would seem it would last forever or until an unsupported OS came along.
I use Win Amp for playback and 3 switches has been mostly all I need. But with 5 I could say add volume up and down or Playlist back one song and Pause.