M-Audio EX-P Expression Pedal

I've been playing guitar for passion from many many years now. Using the foot midi controllers now that interact with computers and laptops softwares for guitar, I needed to have a exp. pedal to try some wah or volume (this do perfectly both), depending on the patch and chain of the effects. I opted for this one looking as one of the best in the selling list. The price also was very reasonable. Very very good! I'm really satisfy with the precision and how great this respond to what is asked for to do on the feet. Yes, don't forget it is plastic so press it carefully. I kept the switch at Others for the connecting. The pot it has allows to find the perfect max. and min. you need. Beyond this, it is a very good build pedal. Rubber on the top makes it feel very comfortable. It has rubber on the back and it never slides on any surface you put it. Honestly I am really surprised. I recommend this to all the guitar players that are looking to purchase a EXP pedal without breaking the bank. Thank You Thomann!

For the price it is okay. And this gives you an opportunity to connect multiple expression pedals at low budget. I never tried to put my hole weight on it and I would not advice that, but it will survive some occasional abuse I guess. Had to re-solder jack over 5 year usage.

Pros:
* Cheap
* Reliable
* Lightweight
* Switch to change 'modes' actually helped me to get desired curve along with the adjusting wheel, that sets the lower limit.

Cons:
* Plastics, that, I think could brake if abused. (It did not yet though :))
* Straight jack and soldered-in wire. (Angled jack could be one's preference and detachable wire would allow to choose wire length and type.)

When this first arrived I thought it felt a bit flimsy, but I've had it a couple of years now and it's still going strong, no issues at all.

The action, is not quite as nice (in my opinion) as the Moog EP-3 pedal, but I'm not quite sure if I can describle how. It might be the weight of the action, or it might be the angle of the base, but that could just be personal preference.

It works absolutely fine, and has lasted the test of time (though I didn't use it very heavily and didn't gig with it).

I'm taking one star off just because of the slightly lighter/cheaper feel, but in terms of function and value, it's bang on.

The M-Audio EX-P Expression Pedal is a high-quality expression pedal that offers guitarists and keyboardists a wide range of expressive performance options. This pedal has become a popular choice among musicians due to its reliability, ease of use, and versatility.

One of the key benefits of the M-Audio EX-P is its superior build quality. This pedal is made of durable and sturdy material, which ensures longevity and stability in use. It can withstand intense pressing and use on stage or in the studio, making it a reliable tool for professional musicians.

In addition, the M-Audio EX-P provides a wide range of expressive possibilities. It allows musicians to control various sound parameters such as volume, tempo, or effects in real time, allowing them to add more expression and dynamics to their performance.

It does look and feel a bit light and plasticky, which I expected for such a low price, but I've been taking it out to rehearsals and gigs for a couple of months now, and I've had no problems at all. The travel seems smooth, the grip on the pedal works and the reversible polarity means it works with everything else I've tried it with.

I have to assume it won't last as long as some much more expensive pedals would, but then, even if I have to replace it once a year, it'll take several years before I've spent more money than they cost, so I'd say this is a very good deal.

I've had this expression pedal for 2 months now. Having used it continuously over close to 60 days, it is still operational as if was back when it arrived at my door (and, once again, thomann does a great job with its delivery time), even though I feared that because of it being plastic and so cheap it could stop working it no time. It hasn't. I mainly use it to record at my home studio and pratice, but I have already used it in some shows as well, altough I wouldn't reccomend it because I do believe that it may one day die on me during a live concert. I use it on my reverb and pitch-shifter pedals and it works well, but it's advisable to treat it with caution

To summarise:

- Good expression pedal for a home studio
- Good as well for home pratice
- Not reliable enough for playing live and on the road, in my opinion
- You get what you pay for in such a cheap expression pedal. A pedal of this price tag isn't really meant to be played live and to be on the road in a long term
- Light enough to take on the road as a backup