What does an expression pedal do?

An expression pedal is a controller of sorts. Connecting an expression pedals allows you to control other pedals in your rig, usually reverb and delay pedals.

What are the different types of expression pedals?

Expression pedals are commonly designed to be compatible with a wide range of pedals, however there are specific brands such as Mission Engineering that make expression pedals designed for specific pedals like the Tonemaster Pro and Line 6 Helix.

What type of guitar player needs an expression pedal?

Expression pedals control other pedals - often reverb and delay pedals. They are used to creatively and organically move between settings hands-free. They are popular among ambient musicians.

Where should the expression pedal go in my effects chain?

Audio doesn’t pass through expression pedals, they send information to other pedals. This means you can place expression pedals wherever is most convenient as long as they have a cable long enough to connect to whichever pedal you’d like to control.

Are expression pedals universal?

Most expression pedals are universal. However some of the more sophisticated modelling units - such as the Kemper Profiler - require specific expression pedals.