Expression pedals are probably the most underused pedals. With a simple flick of the foot, you can change any number of different parameters of your favorite effect units. Yeah, there could be one bit tweaking under the hood needed to get the full results, but trust me, it’s worth it.
Dunlop DVP4 Volume(x) Mini
Purely on a value-per-inch basis, this volume/expression is heavy. Half the size of its larger counterpart, the mini offers an internal potentiometer that controls minimum expression values, and the auxiliary output can also function as an always-on tuner output.
$139 street
Moog EP-3 Universal Polarity Expression Pedal
In some corners of the sonic-sculptor set, using a Moog pedal without expression control is almost criminal. This extremely affordable pedal is universally accepted among pedals, synths and more thanks to a polarity switch.
$59 street
Lehle Dual Expression Pedal
What if you need to control more than one pedal? This dual expression pedal offers a ton of features that include TS, TRS, or RTS inputs, switchable polarity, momentary or latching switching, and a USB port for MIDI capabilities.
$259 street
Electro-Harmonix Volume Pedal
This lightweight, rugged design from one of the most esteemed pedal manufacturers of all time features a polymer housing, range control, polarity switching, and a reverse switch that lets you change the direction of whatever parameter you want. control.
$72 street
M-Audio EX-P
Made of molded plastic, this expression pedal offers a non-slip surface, an integrated TRS cable and a polarity switch, allowing it to work with a wide range of controllers and pedals.
$29 street
Fender Tread Light
Created around an original Fender circuit, this volume/expression combo pedal uses top-mounted jacks to squeeze into tight spaces. It includes a switchable LED light and operates on
9V battery or center negative AC adapter.
$119 street
Boss EV-1-WL Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal
If wireless is your preferred routing solution, this expression pedal uses wireless MIDI in addition to Bluetooth, USB, and TRS to control every parameter you can think of. It also uses an iOS/Android app for even deeper editing capabilities.
$169 street
SP-1 Mission Engineering
The company’s most universal expression pedal is built to handle the rigors of rocking night after night. It’s designed to work with almost any digital amp, stompbox, or MIDI controller with a single TRS cable.
$149 street
Dual Audio Source Expression Pedal
This fully customizable pedal features two TRS outputs and a 3.5mm pickup output designed for the company’s SoundBlox line of pedals. It also includes a range adjustment knob that controls the sweep of the expression sent through the outputs.
$119 street
DOD Mini Expression Pedal
Space is never an issue with this pedal. It measures only 5″ long and 3″ wide and is constructed from solid steel. It also has selectable output modes (TRS, TS or RTS) to ensure it works with almost anything you can throw at it.
$119 street