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| | Features | Volume control of one stereo or two individual musical instrumentsDedicated modulation function for direct connection to keyboard's modulation control inputVCA control for utmost reliability and smooth audio performanceAdjustable minimal volumeStandard 9 V battery or 12 V DC adapter operation (not included)
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| | Description | Ultra-Flexible Dual-Mode Foot Pedal for Volume and Modulation Control | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 4.88 inches | | Product Width: | 2.8 inches | | Product Height: | 10.28 inches | | Product Weight: | 2.2 pounds | | Package Length: | 10.3 inches | | Package Width: | 5.0 inches | | Package Height: | 2.8 inches | | Package Weight: | 2.65 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 19 reviews |
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17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
 Good Value Versatile Expression Pedal with one Major drawback Jan 02, 2011
By N. Lockhart
I added this to my wish list based on my want to have a volume pedal and an expression pedal for other guitar pedals, the positive reviews on this site, and the low cost. I was hesitant to add it based on what I have been told and seen others type about the quality (rather lack there of) of Behringer products, especially effects pedals. I want to address a few areas of this pedal to debunk a few myths possibly about the OEM, explain the versatility of the pedal at the price point, and its problem points.
1. Construction
When I recently received this as a gift, I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and construction. One of the major complaints on build quality refered to plastic cases versus metal construction like a BOSS, MXR, Electro Harmonix or other pedal OEM. This pedal is made of a surprisingly decent thickness metal base plate and lever plate, both of which are covered in a hard rubberized plastic covering and the mid section which houses the electronics and serves as the fulcrum point, is a thick plastic shell. The pedal functions smoothly as intended, the input/output jacks are inset to extend approximately 1/8th of an inch and the minimum volume know is smooth and nice quality. The only component that I would have wanted to be designed differently is the normal/CV mode switch. This switch is for operating the pedal either as an in-line volume pedal or as an expression pedal. The switch itself is a slide type switch with raised portion on the face of the switch to grip your finger tip; however, the switch sits flush with the side of covering so it can be difficult to engage for someone with large fingertips or without long fingernails. A slight issue, but ideally your not going to be using that switch repeatedly, so maybe the thought was to keep it from accidentally being engaged during operation, so it is a good and bad thing.
2. Features
As described, the pedal features stereo inputs and outputs for controlling the volume of up to two instruments at once in normal mode, or using as an expression pedal in CV mode. There is also a minimum volume knob so that when rolled off you can setup the pedal for rolling off enough volume to keep the amp from saturating to overdrive but still be audible (a pseudo clean to dirty channel type setup). The pedal can be run off of a 12V AC adapter (not included) or a 9V battery. Unfortunately, none of my other pedals use a 12V AC adapter (nor are many other pedal made that require a 12V AC adapter) only 9V AC and 18V AC adapters. Another issue is changing the battery is more cumbersome than need be. The base plate has to be removed by loosening a screw on the bottom surface, sliding a metal tab out at least partially and then sliding the rest of the pedal out from the base plate. Once the battery has been changed, I have had to attempt putting back together the pedal a few times in order to get it to line up correctly into the base plate. Not a big problem by no means, just kind of frustrating when there was more than enough room to put in a battery door either on the bottom or side of the pedal.
3. Operation
The pedal functions great in either mode. I have primarily used the pedal as an in line volume pedal so I will be reviewing that mode of operation primarily. I do not hear the tone loss that others have commented on; but then again I am not obsessively picky about tone to every little particular nuance like some out there are. I believe the vast majority of guitarists out there would not notice any appreciable tone loss from this pedal, my signal is as clear as it is without it. The pedal is noiseless as would be expected of an expression/volume pedal. One major drawback for me with this pedal, the main negative and why I had to rate the pedal 3 stars, is the range of the pedal is excessive to where it is uncomfortable to play the full range. The angle appears to be between 25 and 30 degrees with in the "toe up" position, which is uncomfortable to my foot to play sitting and standing. While it is great that as much of a range was provided, it is a drawback for me, would have liked a slightly lesser angle. The pedal is still well usable for me, I just have to adjust my foot when operating it near the "toe up" portion of the range.
Summary:
This is an incredibly versatile pedal at an incredibly low price, with a few drawbacks that, at least for me, are liveable.
Pros:
Stout Construction
Stereo Inputs/Outputs
Dual Mode operation
Minimum Volume Knob
Light Weight
Slide Switch inset to prevent accidental engagement
Price, Price, Price
Cons:
Battery Change more difficult than should be
Non standard AC adapter (12V)
Uncomfortable Range of Operation
Slide switch maybe difficult for some to operate
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 Great for midi rigs! Jan 21, 2009
By Rojago
For the price, this pedal is extremely hard to beat. Works really well for controlling the Rocktron gear in my guitar rig. One caution, my use for this is just as a CV controller... none of my guitar signal goes through the pedal. I've heard complaints elsewhere that this pedal can suck tone in a big way, so if you are planning on using it as an in-line device between your guitar and an amp do your homework before buying. For my app, (sending a voltage signal to the Voodu Valve), this works great. It doesn't require a battery to run as a CV controller, and it has a lot more metal on it than I expected for the price, reasonably weighty and stays put while you're using it. Pedal feel is just fine for volume swells or working the sweep of the wah. Treadle stays put, so if you are going for the half-cocked wah sound, this'll do it just fine. Highly recommended for this particular application.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Good for modulation! sucks for volume Jul 25, 2010
By Gabriel
I bought thins pedal a few months ago. I wanted it for modulation with my Zoom 505II guitar pedal, it works great. The only thing is that you'll need a stereo cable to connect it to the pedal, besides that it is great!
On the other hand, this pedal sucks the tone out your guitar! if you use a guitar-to-pedal-to-amp configuration, the pedal will lower your volume to a ridiculous level!
Finally, it works great for what I wanted it in the first place. Perfect for modulation, sucks for volume. For that price, I think there's no other pedal on the market as rock solid as this one. It has taken use and abuse, and still goes on like the first day! I highly recommend this thing for modulation purposes only.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Good Pedal - one gripe Mar 22, 2010
By Brock Martin
I got this pedal recently. All in all, it's a pretty nice device, expecially for the price. Seems solid and well-made. It has a nice big pedal for big feet. It works smoothly. I have found no drawbacks to the operation or quality of this pedal. My only gripe, is that the power for the pedal is either by an internal 9V battery, or a 12V plug in power supply. Why the difference? The really bad part (for me) is that I bought this to install in a newly-purchased Behringer pedal board, which comes with a 9V power supply. So, in order for me to use this pedal in the board, I will have to run two different power supplies, or run the pedal on battery and everything else off of the pedalboard's power supply. [Behringer...this was not thought out very well.] I'm now in the process of making myself an voltage adapter, but finding all the right parts has proven so far to be a hassle. Bottom line: the pedal itself is great, but the power supply thing could be a frustration to you.
One final note about Behringer...they seem to get bad marks now and then. I really don't understand why. I have two Behringer amps, two of their stomp boxes, the above-mentioned pedal board, and the volume pedal just discussed. I really like all of them. I have never had any problem with any of these items. They perform well, are well made, and certainly, all came at a reasonable price. Behringer's full range of products is so extensive, that I see little reason to buy any other brand. I'm sticking with them.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Performs well and is very versatile Feb 06, 2010
By Mr. Amazed
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I have always wanted a volume pedal but thougt they were too expensive. I recently started playing electric guitar again, so I unpacked my effects (a digitech RP50). I needed a passive volume pedal to exploit the digitech's whammy, octave and wah effects but since my plaing needs don't require to spend 80 to a 100 bucks on an on-the-go rig, I opted for this unit. I am very comfortable with this pedal, it has the same size as my old Dunlop Crybaby wah and I can use it in many ways! I can plug it into my keyboard and use it as a modulator or volume pedal, thus having more control of it when I play or compose.
It is very rugged, made of plastic and rubber but I still have to use it some more to see how it withstands the test of time.
To install a nine-volt battery you have to dissasemble the bottom of the pedal by unscrewing a single screw, which goes through a small metal piece. (Note the way this piece is assembled though, or you'll have to figure out how it all goes togheter again). I was very pleased with its performance as soon as I figured out how to hook it up to my effects processor(RP50) but still, I have to test it in recording.
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