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Expression Pedals

Matty Koff

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Aug 21, 2014
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Ok so, this isn't particular to bass effects but.. I recently received a Mooger Fooger, and I'm loving the potential of the use of multiple expression pedals to control it.

That being said I've never really had to shop for expression pedals before. I initially ordered the Moog EP-3 because it's $40 and came with a TRS cable.. but I can get right angled cables for like $3 a piece elsewhere. But, I wouldn't mind a step up if there's one available, perhaps with more general range.

It has a polarity knob, which I assume sets the pedal to different ranges of it's spectrum. (if this term even applies). But it's plastic..it doesn't have very much play imo and I was wondering if what other people used.

I was looking at this guy Invalid Link Removed which I'm imagining is mostly metal. But I've never used a Morley pedal (was thinking about one of their wahs).

I don't know.. maybe people could give me ideas on the "best expression pedal bang for the buck" and their reasoning. I can still take the moog ep-3 back..which it does what it's supposed too, I just don't know if maybe other pedals have more play in mechanical travel, and how the range of voltage is applied to whatever it's controlling. I'm internet shopping atm so I may answer my own questions but.. if anybody thinks there's a great deal out there for something near unbeatable speak your peace.
 
The Moog EP-3 has quickly become an industry standard because of price and flexibility and durability.

Mission makes expression pedals in crybaby enclosures. Pricy tho, 3x the price of a Moog.

Boss has the FV series that work well. They are all aluminum & strong.

Ernie ball makes them too.

The Moog has a wide range, the knob on the side sets how wide it is, full on to only a short sweep. The polarity switch flips the heel and toe position.

An expression pedal is only as good as what you plug it into. They all use the voltage supplied by the pedal, and thus the range that voltage changes the effect. If the expression pedal doesn't sweep the full panel knob range, it's usually not the expression pedals fault. If you use an EP-3 on a moogerfooger it may not sweep the full range.

The Moog will work for just about all expression pedal inputs from any vendor.

A solution to double the range of the expression pedal is to plug it into a "multiple" and sum two outputs together.
 
The Moog EP-3 has quickly become an industry standard because of price and flexibility and durability.

Mission makes expression pedals in crybaby enclosures. Pricy tho, 3x the price of a Moog.

Boss has the FV series that work well. They are all aluminum & strong.

Ernie ball makes them too.

Does Ernie Ball make expressions pedals now? I'm using one, but it had to be modded. Although you can use one with an insert cable... but you won't be having a great sweep...

I think you'll find most people using Moog, modded EB or Mission Engineering ones.
 
Does Ernie Ball make expressions pedals now? I'm using one, but it had to be modded. Although you can use one with an insert cable... but you won't be having a great sweep...

I think you'll find most people using Moog, modded EB or Mission Engineering ones.

Invalid Link Removed - I don't think this fits the bill.

However I did come across these:
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I like that they have switchable dual TRS outs @50kohm. The only real problem I have is the price. I don't personally feel a huge loss @ $40 for a pedal, and that's what the Moog EP-3 is going for new atm. Otherwise the Source Audio DEP has an adjustable range from heel to toe...aluminum instead of plastic. I think I may order one and see if it works with the Mooger Fooger. @ that price however I don't see myself acquiring them as quickly.