Comments
G-System user: "Mine just arrived in the mail, and they really do deliver as advertised. I was very unimpressed with the wah performance on my g-system before, but I am totally in love with it now." Axe Fx user: "actually the ernie ball vpjr, and your harness, works better than the (unnamed expression pedal)"11 Rack user: "Did a studio recording the week I got it. Great idea, fast personable service, and worked without a hitch."
Question?
Have you ever used a volume pedal for expression and didn't like the way it worked? Looking for an expression pedal and would rather use a well built volume pedal? The Easy Expression Converter will make a volume pedal act like a real expression pedal. Simply put two plugs in the volume pedal, one plug in the expression jack and you're done.
Most volume pedals have high resistance potentiometers with log tapers. When used for expression the effect can act funny going from heel to toe. First there is little change for a large pedal angle change. Then there a huge change for a small amount of pedal angle. And then a big dead space at the max value. The Easy Expression Converter will make the signal more even and give the full range of pedal motion.
In the video below we use the Ernie Ball VP Jr. 250k Volume pedal with a tc electronics Nova System. By using a "Y" adapter connected to the Nova System there is still unused pedal motion and sudden value changes. With the Easy Expression Converter the full range of motion is realized and the values are evenly distributed.
So, if you have a good volume pedal and want to make it a great expression pedal, the Easy Expression Converter can help.
Will this work for me?
Scroll down to the bottom for a list of some verified pedals and effects.
The Easy Expression Converter transforms high impedance volume pedals into 50k tip positive expression pedals. There are two types of volume pedals, High and Low impedance. High is a resistance of 250k and above. Low is 25k. The Easy Expression Converter works on high impedance pedals. Your effects unit must be able to use a 50k tip positive expression pedal. If you tried to use a high impedance pedal for expression and it has a dead spot near toe down or weird response, then the Easy Expression Converter should help.
Consult your volume pedal manufacturer to be sure of the type pedal you have. Also, consult your effects unit manufacturer/manual to see if 50k will work.
The Easy Expression Converter DOES NOT work on Line 6 HD500 or HD400. They require 10k exactly.
Also note that most Roctron effects and controllers are ring positive and can't be controlled with the Easy Expression Converter.
Specs
The Easy Expression Converter is 6.5 feet or 2 meters long. The cable can bundle up tightly for short runs. The plugs are straight 1/4". If angled connectors are needed we recommend the Hosa GPP-151.
Installation
The TRS plug goes in your effect unit. The plugs labeled "INPUT" and "OUTPUT" go to those jacks on your volume pedal. Your done!
Where can I get one
The Easy Expression Converter is only available here. Direct from the source. Click the "Add to Cart" button below and you will go to the paypal order page. A paypal account is not required to order and you can use a credit or debit card. Once you start the order process you can change the quantity or country.
The price is $19 Now $13.95 plus shipping.
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Verified Volume Pedal List
Ernie Ball - 6180 / 6166 / 6168
Visual Sound - Visual volume in passive mode
Dunlop - DVP1
Boss - FV-50H / FV-500H
Verified Effect List
tc electronics - Nova System / G-System
Digidesign - 11 Rack
Fractal Audio - Axe FX
Eventide - Timefactor / Pitchfactor / Eclipse
Strymon - El Capistan
Melleko - Echo
Pigtronix - EP-1 / Echolution
Electroharmonix - Deluxe Memory Boy
* Ernie Ball and VP Jr. are trademarks for Ernie Ball; tc electronics and Nova System are trademarks of tc electronics. AxeFX and 11 Rack are trademarks of their respective owners. All the rest are property of their owners.
