Best expression pedal

faeflora · 20th January 2006, 05:20 PM

I bought a moog expression pedal to go with a moogerfooger and the pedal was a horrible overpriced POS. It was made entirely out of lightweight plastic and the pedal wasn't even mounted properly- it was crooked! Fuk them! WTF you'd think that for $40 they could have added some metal! I could flick it across the room with my finger!

Anyways

Can anyone recommend the best, most solid, most durable expression pedal?

Thank you.

Ruudman · 20th January 2006, 05:25 PM

Bumping for personal interest.

Threm, where are you???

ruudman

threm · 20th January 2006, 07:10 PM

I have two Toneczar modded Ernie Ball pedals that are rock solid, well worth the $150 each.
Cannot be compared to the Boss EV5, the FoxRox etc which I also have.

http://www.toneczareffects.com/sm-prod-exp.htm

After the Toneczar I would check a Roctron Hex ($69.00). Looks like solid plastic, but the great advantage compared to the other typical light weight expr pedals;

"An adjustable rocker tension screw allows you to adjust the pedal action for a lighter or heavier "touch".

(Taking the foot/heavy boots on/off many of the flimsy light weight pedals will easily mess with parameters; delaytime etc)

covert · 21st January 2006, 04:36 PM

The pedal Dunlop sells to go with the Roto-Vibe is built into the same case as a Crybaby. Pretty damn solid.

faeflora · 21st January 2006, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threm

I have two Toneczar modded Ernie Ball pedals that are rock solid, well worth the $150 each.
Cannot be compared to the Boss EV5, the FoxRox etc which I also have.

http://www.toneczareffects.com/sm-prod-exp.htm

After the Toneczar I would check a Roctron Hex ($69.00). Looks like solid plastic, but the great advantage compared to the other typical light weight expr pedals;

Ugh, the turnaround time for one from toneczar is EIGHT MONTHS.

Ruudman · 21st January 2006, 06:37 PM

Yep, I'd avoid Tonezar if you don't want to spend your time waiting.

ruudman

tubeman · 21st January 2006, 06:51 PM

so much for speedy service.

i just got a moogerfooger expression pedal. i also agree. it's a piece of shit, even for 35 bucks.

threm · 26th January 2006, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faeflora

Ugh, the turnaround time for one from toneczar is EIGHT MONTHS.

Did you mail Ed?
I believe that`s the present turnaround time for the Echoczar.
I would think he can do his expr pedal mods inbetween other jobs and with a short turnaround time.

faeflora · 26th January 2006, 06:37 PM

I did speak with him. Turnaround time for expression pedals is two weeks. I ordered two.

cuttooth21 · 26th January 2006, 07:00 PM

I bought a Moogerfooger low-pass filter and MF expression pedal and I had a similar experience. The pedal barely lasted a week. There's a little plastic part inside that gave the pedal tension and that just ripped right off by itself.

I took my FoxRox expression pedal and hooked that up to the MF. It works great and is built very, very well. It's about the same price as the MF pedal and is smaller too.

reflekshun · 11th June 2009, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threm

I have two Toneczar modded Ernie Ball pedals that are rock solid, well worth the $150 each.
Cannot be compared to the Boss EV5, the FoxRox etc which I also have.

http://www.toneczareffects.com/sm-prod-exp.htm

After the Toneczar I would check a Roctron Hex ($69.00). Looks like solid plastic, but the great advantage compared to the other typical light weight expr pedals;

"An adjustable rocker tension screw allows you to adjust the pedal action for a lighter or heavier "touch".

(Taking the foot/heavy boots on/off many of the flimsy light weight pedals will easily mess with parameters; delaytime etc)

Cannot be compared to the EV-5? Do you mean it beats the EV-5 hands down? or the other way round? Do you know anything about the EV-7?

owens311 · 9th February 2010, 07:55 PM

does anyone know if the M Audio EX-P expression pedal is good and will work with other controllers? more specifically, the Rocktron Midi-Mate? i know that its a cheapy pedal but im just doin research and trying to avoid buying the rocktron Hex.

20th January 2006, 05:20 PM	#1
faeflora Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: washington dc Posts: 2,014	Best expression pedal I bought a moog expression pedal to go with a moogerfooger and the pedal was a horrible overpriced POS. It was made entirely out of lightweight plastic and the pedal wasn't even mounted properly- it was crooked! Fuk them! WTF you'd think that for $40 they could have added some metal! I could flick it across the room with my finger! Anyways Can anyone recommend the best, most solid, most durable expression pedal? Thank you.

20th January 2006, 05:25 PM	#2
Ruudman Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 2,869	Bumping for personal interest. Threm, where are you??? ruudman __________________ Working Class Hero Visit this website of Noma Children Hospital Sokoto

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20th January 2006, 07:10 PM	#3
threm Gear maniac Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Norway Posts: 286	I have two Toneczar modded Ernie Ball pedals that are rock solid, well worth the $150 each. Cannot be compared to the Boss EV5, the FoxRox etc which I also have. http://www.toneczareffects.com/sm-prod-exp.htm After the Toneczar I would check a Roctron Hex ($69.00). Looks like solid plastic, but the great advantage compared to the other typical light weight expr pedals; "An adjustable rocker tension screw allows you to adjust the pedal action for a lighter or heavier "touch". (Taking the foot/heavy boots on/off many of the flimsy light weight pedals will easily mess with parameters; delaytime etc)

21st January 2006, 04:36 PM	#4
covert Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: capitol district NY Posts: 522	The pedal Dunlop sells to go with the Roto-Vibe is built into the same case as a Crybaby. Pretty damn solid.

21st January 2006, 06:51 PM	#7
tubeman Gear nut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: brooklyn Posts: 136	so much for speedy service. i just got a moogerfooger expression pedal. i also agree. it's a piece of shit, even for 35 bucks.

26th January 2006, 06:37 PM	#9
faeflora Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: washington dc Posts: 2,014	I did speak with him. Turnaround time for expression pedals is two weeks. I ordered two.

26th January 2006, 07:00 PM	#10
cuttooth21 Gear interested Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 28	I bought a Moogerfooger low-pass filter and MF expression pedal and I had a similar experience. The pedal barely lasted a week. There's a little plastic part inside that gave the pedal tension and that just ripped right off by itself. I took my FoxRox expression pedal and hooked that up to the MF. It works great and is built very, very well. It's about the same price as the MF pedal and is smaller too.

9th February 2010, 07:55 PM	#12
owens311 Gear interested Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5	does anyone know if the M Audio EX-P expression pedal is good and will work with other controllers? more specifically, the Rocktron Midi-Mate? i know that its a cheapy pedal but im just doin research and trying to avoid buying the rocktron Hex.