Sanwa Arcade Buttons: The Best Buttons In The World For Finger Drumming.


They are:
  1. Super responsive: offering industry leading latency for ultra fast playback.
  2. Play just like a drum: bouncing back (spring loaded) for easy triplets + drum rolls
  3. Crazy durable: rated to last 5 million presses
"These buttons are the fastest, smoothest and easiest to play in the world. I have literally tried every kind manufactured and the Sanwa switches are the best" - Ean Golden 

"I love these buttons so much, I don't want to use anything else. I love the lights. I love how it feels. The arcade button is such a good button for playing things" - Shawn Wasabi

Our Buttons

Their Buttons 



  • Cost $2.50 each                                            
  • Rated to Last 5 million presses                        
  • Full 1mm of Travel
  • Bounces back like a real drum                         
  • Made in Japan                                                 
  • Ball bearing contacts work every time              
  • Clear Audible feedback                                   
  • Only on the Midi Fighter    
  • Ultra low latency (industry leading, due to unique button design)

  • Cost 5 cents each
  • 40,000 presses before failure
  • No travel
  • No bounce back
  • Made In China
  • Metal Dome contact is prone to errors
  • Minimal feedback is barely audible
  • Inside every controller in the world, including your TV remote.
  • Slower (not optimized for rapid fire playback)

No other company would even consider putting arcade buttons in their hardware because they are just too expensive. While, other companies focus only on profit, we aim to enable performers and fill the world with music. Since these are the buttons buttons for finger drummers, they are in our hardware. It's that simple. 

Don’t let your buttons stop you from FEELING the music. Try an arcade button for yourself and feel the difference

Great with LEDs

These buttons make it easy to create eye popping lightshows. In our Midi Fighters, we actually place two LEDs under each arcade button so lightshows look extra great. Light up the night.

Super Responsive

These buttons use the ultra sensitive SW-68 microswitch, offering industry leading latency and an incredible feel. It's the only button for the serious finger drummer. They bounce back like a real drum for ultra fast playback, easy triplets & rapid drum rolls.

Crazy Durable

These button were forged in hell: made for non-stop, 24/7 button-mashing in busy arcades. Unlike your average controller button, Sanwa's are built like tanks. Rated at 5 million presses it will easily outlive anything else out there.

"Never been disappointed with DJTT and I can tell you that this place is the best to buy arcade buttons for your DIY midi controllers."

August 27, 2018

"The best and only option if you are considering getting anything with these buttons. You truly can't quite appreciate just how amazing these buttons are until you try one"

May 08, 2018

Technical Details


These are high performance Sanwa OBSC-24 buttons direct from Japan. They are the same type used in the top Japanese performance games, our VCI-100 Arcade and in the Midi Fighter 64. Fast and amazingly accurate - the Sanwa 24mm is the ideal button for any serious controllerist. Buttons are sold individually.

Keep in mind that soldering experience is required to replace the buttons on your Midi Fighter and any modifications to them would void it's warranty. All mods are done at your own risk.

DJTT is the best place to buy SANWA Arcade Buttons. We provide: 

Key Features

  • Rated to Last 5 million presses
  • Full 1mm of Travel
  • Bounces back like a real drum
  • Ball bearing contacts work every time
  • Clear Audible feedback
  • Ultra low latency (industry leading, due to unique button design)
  • Made in Japan

Specifications

  • Button Size: 24mm
  • Model: OBSC-24
  • Mounting Type: Snap-in
  • Contact Type: Momentary NO





Why DJ TechTools?


  • Every order directly supports the DJ community
  • Free shipping on most products to the US
  • Fast inexpensive shipping options to Europe
  • Every purchase is backed by the DJ TechTools "way cool" guarantee with easy returns
  • Professional DJ staff is online and ready to help
  • Best price guarantee

Customer Reviews



"Never been disappointed with DJTT and I can tell you that this place is the best to buy arcade buttons for your DIY midi controllers."

August 27, 2018

"The best and only option if you are considering getting anything with these buttons. You truly can't quite appreciate just how amazing these buttons are until you try one"

May 08, 2018

"You need to touch and use them once say to finger drum to instantly fall in love with their quality and responsiveness. The only downside is the 'plasticy' sound they make."

August 15, 2017

"this is the 2nd time I've purchased these Sanwa buttons from DJTT! best service, best buttons hands down! I used these to build my custom HitBox and custom xbox joystick controller."

January 06, 2014

"This is the best place I've found to buy these."

December 02, 2013

"DJTT is my go to place to buy arcade buttons for my DIY projects"

December 01, 2013

"Great buttons, I've used these in several projects now! I really like that they are fairly shallow as opposed to many other arcade buttons that need a deep space for mounting."

November 15, 2013

"Really solid buttons. I've used them in several custom MIDI controllers so far and I love how quickly I can finger-drum on them. Totally recommend them for any controllerist who wants some buttons for their next project."

August 25, 2013

"These things are great, super-responsive and a lot of fun for finger drumming"

July 23, 2013

"Awesome little buttons. I drilled a hole in some acrylic with a 15/16 inch drill bit and they fit perfectly for my controller I am building!"

June 27, 2013

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