diff --git a/common/token.py b/common/token.py
index f9bd96e23..1e2b09d06 100755
--- a/common/token.py
+++ b/common/token.py
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@
 ACTION = 'action'
 ADC_INPUT = 'adc_input'
 ANALOG_CONTROLLERS = 'analog_controllers'
+AUTOSYNC = 'autosync'
 BANK = 'bank'
 BUNDLE = 'bundle'
 BYPASS = 'bypass'
diff --git a/modalapi/modhandler.py b/modalapi/modhandler.py
index 2eb0429c6..e677724ab 100755
--- a/modalapi/modhandler.py
+++ b/modalapi/modhandler.py
@@ -348,6 +348,9 @@ def set_current_pedalboard(self, pedalboard):
                 cfg = yaml.load(ymlfile, Loader=yaml.SafeLoader)
         self.hardware.reinit(cfg)
 
+        # Sync current state of analog controls (expression pedals, etc.)
+        self.hardware.sync_analog_controls()
+
         # Initialize the data and draw on LCD
         self.bind_current_pedalboard()
         self.load_current_presets()
diff --git a/pistomp/analogcontrol.py b/pistomp/analogcontrol.py
index 19a4b972e..5632a084a 100755
--- a/pistomp/analogcontrol.py
+++ b/pistomp/analogcontrol.py
@@ -37,4 +37,9 @@ def readChannel(self):
         return data
 
     def refresh(self):
+        """Read current value from hardware and potentially take action."""
         logging.error("AnalogControl subclass hasn't overriden the refresh method")
+
+    def initialize(self):
+        """Called when the pedalboard has been loaded, e.g. to sync current value."""
+        logging.error("AnalogControl subclass hasn't implemented initialize method")
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diff --git a/pistomp/analogmidicontrol.py b/pistomp/analogmidicontrol.py
index 9dab36b19..1fe7c04c9 100755
--- a/pistomp/analogmidicontrol.py
+++ b/pistomp/analogmidicontrol.py
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
 #
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
 # along with pi-stomp.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+from typing import override
 
 import adafruit_mcp3xxx.mcp3008 as MCP
 from adafruit_mcp3xxx.analog_in import AnalogIn
@@ -26,18 +27,23 @@
 import logging
 
 
-class AnalogMidiControl(analogcontrol.AnalogControl):
+def as_midi_value(adc_value: int):
+    """Convert a 10-bit ADC value (0-1023) to a MIDI value (0-127)."""
+    return util.renormalize(adc_value, 0, 1023, 0, 127)
+
 
-    def __init__(self, spi, adc_channel, tolerance, midi_CC, midi_channel, midiout, type, id=None, cfg={}):
+class AnalogMidiControl(analogcontrol.AnalogControl):
+    def __init__(self, spi, adc_channel, tolerance, midi_CC, midi_channel, midiout, type, id=None, cfg={}, autosync=False):
         super(AnalogMidiControl, self).__init__(spi, adc_channel, tolerance)
         self.midi_CC = midi_CC
         self.midiout = midiout
         self.midi_channel = midi_channel
+        self.autosync = autosync
 
         # Parent member overrides
         self.type = type
         self.id = id
-        self.last_read = 0          # this keeps track of the last potentiometer value
+        self.last_read = 0  # this keeps track of the last potentiometer value
         self.value = None
         self.cfg = cfg
 
@@ -47,18 +53,33 @@ def set_midi_channel(self, midi_channel):
     def set_value(self, value):
         self.value = value
 
-    # Override of base class method
+    @override
+    def initialize(self):
+        if not self.autosync:
+            return
+
+        # read the analog pin
+        value = self.readChannel()
+        set_volume = as_midi_value(value)
+
+        cc = [self.midi_channel | CONTROL_CHANGE, self.midi_CC, set_volume]
+        logging.debug("AnalogControl force-sending CC event %s" % cc)
+        self.midiout.send_message(cc)
+
+        # save the reading to prevent duplicate sends on next poll
+        self.last_read = value
+
+    @override
     def refresh(self):
         # read the analog pin
         value = self.readChannel()
 
         # how much has it changed since the last read?
         pot_adjust = abs(value - self.last_read)
-        value_changed = (pot_adjust > self.tolerance)
+        value_changed = pot_adjust > self.tolerance
 
         if value_changed:
-            # convert 16bit adc0 (0-65535) trim pot read into 0-100 volume level
-            set_volume = util.renormalize(value, 0, 1023, 0, 127)
+            set_volume = as_midi_value(value)
 
             cc = [self.midi_channel | CONTROL_CHANGE, self.midi_CC, set_volume]
             logging.debug("AnalogControl Sending CC event %s" % cc)
diff --git a/pistomp/analogswitch.py b/pistomp/analogswitch.py
index 813062ae2..df9c97d95 100755
--- a/pistomp/analogswitch.py
+++ b/pistomp/analogswitch.py
@@ -12,27 +12,28 @@
 #
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
 # along with pi-stomp.  If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+from typing import override
 
 import time
 import pistomp.analogcontrol as analogcontrol
 import pistomp.switchstate as switchstate
-import pistomp.taptempo as taptempo
+from pistomp.taptempo import TapTempo
 
 LONG_PRESS_TIME = 0.5    # Hold seconds which defines a long press
 FALLING_THRESHOLD = 800  # ASSUMES 10-bit ADC, can be changed for debounce handling
 
 class AnalogSwitch(analogcontrol.AnalogControl):
 
-    def __init__(self, spi, adc_channel, tolerance, callback, taptempo=None):
+    def __init__(self, spi, adc_channel, tolerance, callback, taptempo: TapTempo | None = None):
         super(AnalogSwitch, self).__init__(spi, adc_channel, tolerance)
         #self.value = None          # this keeps track of the last value, do we still need this?
         self.callback = callback
         self.state = switchstate.Value.RELEASED
         self.start_time = 0
         self.duration = 0
-        self.taptempo = taptempo
+        self.taptempo: TapTempo | None = taptempo
 
-    # Override of base class method
+    @override
     def refresh(self):
         # read the analog channel
         new_value = self.readChannel()
@@ -57,3 +58,9 @@ def refresh(self):
                 self.callback(switchstate.Value.RELEASED)
             elif self.state is switchstate.Value.LONGPRESSED:
                 self.state = switchstate.Value.RELEASED
+
+    @override
+    def initialize(self):
+        # no-op for stateless switches
+        pass
+    
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diff --git a/pistomp/hardware.py b/pistomp/hardware.py
index 27cb73eb5..bcc62a1d9 100755
--- a/pistomp/hardware.py
+++ b/pistomp/hardware.py
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@
 
 import common.token as Token
 import common.util as Util
+from pistomp.analogcontrol import AnalogControl
 import pistomp.analogmidicontrol as AnalogMidiControl
 import pistomp.footswitch as Footswitch
 import pistomp.taptempo as taptempo
@@ -46,7 +47,7 @@ def __init__(self, default_config, handler, midiout, refresh_callback):
 
         # Standard hardware objects (not required to exist)
         self.relay = None
-        self.analog_controls = []
+        self.analog_controls: list[AnalogControl] = []
         self.encoders = []
         self.controllers = {}
         self.footswitches = []
@@ -104,13 +105,15 @@ def reinit(self, cfg):
         # reinit hardware as specified by the new cfg context (after pedalboard change, etc.)
         self.cfg = self.default_cfg.copy()
 
-        self.__init_midi_default()
-
         # Global footswitch init (callbacks and groups)
         Footswitch.Footswitch.init(self.handler.callbacks)
 
-        # Footswitch configuration
-        self.__init_footswitches(self.cfg)
+        # Analog control configuration
+        for ac in self.analog_controls:
+            try:
+                ac.initialize()
+            except Exception as e:
+                logging.warning(f"Failed to initialize analog control {ac}: {e}")
 
         # Pedalboard specific config
         if cfg is not None:
@@ -239,6 +242,7 @@ def create_analog_controls(self, cfg):
             midi_cc = Util.DICT_GET(c, Token.MIDI_CC)
             threshold = Util.DICT_GET(c, Token.THRESHOLD)
             control_type = Util.DICT_GET(c, Token.TYPE)
+            autosync = Util.DICT_GET(c, Token.AUTOSYNC)
 
             if adc_input is None:
                 logging.error("Config file error.  Analog control specified without %s" % Token.ADC_INPUT)
@@ -248,9 +252,11 @@ def create_analog_controls(self, cfg):
                 continue
             if threshold is None:
                 threshold = 16  # Default, 1024 is full scale
+            if autosync is None:
+                autosync = False  # Default to False
 
             control = AnalogMidiControl.AnalogMidiControl(self.spi, adc_input, threshold, midi_cc, midi_channel,
-                                                          self.midiout, control_type, id, c)
+                                                          self.midiout, control_type, id, c, autosync)
             self.analog_controls.append(control)
             key = format("%d:%d" % (midi_channel, midi_cc))
             self.controllers[key] = control
@@ -299,9 +305,6 @@ def get_real_midi_channel(self, cfg):
             pass
         return chan
 
-    def __init_midi_default(self):
-        self.__init_midi(self.cfg)
-
     def __init_midi(self, cfg):
         self.midi_channel = self.get_real_midi_channel(cfg)
         # TODO could iterate thru all objects here instead of handling in __init_footswitches
diff --git a/setup/config_templates/default_config.yml b/setup/config_templates/default_config.yml
index 6f12f2d86..e0e836ef5 100755
--- a/setup/config_templates/default_config.yml
+++ b/setup/config_templates/default_config.yml
@@ -54,12 +54,14 @@ hardware:
   # id: <integer>                 The id and position on the screen (starting with 0 on the left)
   # type: <KNOB | EXPRESSION>     The control type, used to represent the control on the screen (optional)
   # midi_CC: <integer>            The MIDI CC message to be sent when the control is adjusted (optional)
+  # autosync: <true | false>      Whether to send current value on pedalboard load (optional, default: false)
   #
   #analog_controllers:
   #  - adc_input: 5
   #    id: 0
   #    type: EXPRESSION
   #    midi_CC: 75
+  #    autosync: true
 
   # encoders:
   # Each encoder definition is a list which starts with the id
diff --git a/setup/config_templates/default_config_3fs_2knob.yml b/setup/config_templates/default_config_3fs_2knob.yml
index 1e58c23b7..daf6c7421 100755
--- a/setup/config_templates/default_config_3fs_2knob.yml
+++ b/setup/config_templates/default_config_3fs_2knob.yml
@@ -48,12 +48,14 @@ hardware:
   # id: <integer>                 The id and position on the screen (starting with 0 on the left)
   # type: <KNOB | EXPRESSION>     The control type, used to represent the control on the screen (optional)
   # midi_CC: <integer>            The MIDI CC message to be sent when the control is adjusted (optional)
+  # autosync: <true | false>      Whether to send current value on pedalboard load (optional, default: false)
   #
   analog_controllers:
   #- adc_input: 7
   #  id: 0
   #  midi_CC: 77
   #  type: EXPRESSION
+  #  autosync: true
   - adc_input: 0
     id: 1
     midi_CC: 70
diff --git a/setup/config_templates/default_config_3fs_2knob_exp.yml b/setup/config_templates/default_config_3fs_2knob_exp.yml
index c7d6ddd2f..e6c95ad8a 100755
--- a/setup/config_templates/default_config_3fs_2knob_exp.yml
+++ b/setup/config_templates/default_config_3fs_2knob_exp.yml
@@ -48,12 +48,14 @@ hardware:
   # id: <integer>                 The id and position on the screen (starting with 0 on the left)
   # type: <KNOB | EXPRESSION>     The control type, used to represent the control on the screen (optional)
   # midi_CC: <integer>            The MIDI CC message to be sent when the control is adjusted (optional)
+  # autosync: <true | false>      Whether to send current value on pedalboard load (optional, default: false)
   #
   analog_controllers:
   - adc_input: 7
     id: 0
     midi_CC: 77
     type: EXPRESSION
+    autosync: true
   - adc_input: 0
     id: 1
     midi_CC: 70
diff --git a/setup/config_templates/default_config_pistompcore.yml b/setup/config_templates/default_config_pistompcore.yml
index 16eafcc02..fba746d71 100755
--- a/setup/config_templates/default_config_pistompcore.yml
+++ b/setup/config_templates/default_config_pistompcore.yml
@@ -48,12 +48,14 @@ hardware:
   # id: <integer>                 The id and position on the screen (starting with 0 on the left)
   # type: <KNOB | EXPRESSION>     The control type, used to represent the control on the screen (optional)
   # midi_CC: <integer>            The MIDI CC message to be sent when the control is adjusted (optional)
+  # autosync: <true | false>      Whether to send current value on pedalboard load (optional, default: false)
   #
 #  analog_controllers:
 #  - adc_input: 7
 #    id: 0
 #    midi_CC: 77
 #    type: EXPRESSION
+#    autosync: true
 #  - adc_input: 0
 #    id: 1
 #    midi_CC: 70
diff --git a/setup/config_templates/default_config_pistomptre.yml b/setup/config_templates/default_config_pistomptre.yml
index 6f12f2d86..e0e836ef5 100644
--- a/setup/config_templates/default_config_pistomptre.yml
+++ b/setup/config_templates/default_config_pistomptre.yml
@@ -54,12 +54,14 @@ hardware:
   # id: <integer>                 The id and position on the screen (starting with 0 on the left)
   # type: <KNOB | EXPRESSION>     The control type, used to represent the control on the screen (optional)
   # midi_CC: <integer>            The MIDI CC message to be sent when the control is adjusted (optional)
+  # autosync: <true | false>      Whether to send current value on pedalboard load (optional, default: false)
   #
   #analog_controllers:
   #  - adc_input: 5
   #    id: 0
   #    type: EXPRESSION
   #    midi_CC: 75
+  #    autosync: true
 
   # encoders:
   # Each encoder definition is a list which starts with the id