This is an extremely satisfying volume pedal to operate, with the string mechanism provided just the right amount of resistance to ensure smooth swells but still allow for the pedal to be moved quickly, for example to mute the signal completely. The tuner output on the back is very convenient, with my only minor gripe being that due to the passive nature of the pedal, plugging a tuner into this output slightly affects the tone being sent from the main output, but only in a very minor way, and I would definitely say that it is a trade-off I am willing to make.