What are the differences between expression pedals?

[db2112]

I have 1 Huge Fractal and 1 mini dunlop volume.

I use both at home, recording. Mini dunlop goes travelling with me. I wouldn't buy the EV-1 again in my case, since basically it's uncarriable for me.

The large form factor is what drove me to select the EV-1 instead of smaller pedals - matches up well to my very large feet

 

[Cem]

The large form factor is what drove me to select the EV-1 instead of smaller pedals - matches up well to my very large feet

It's not about the size of your feet tho. It's about being comfy with it and useful. If that's the case, ax-8 should be 10 times bigger so you can fit your feet to the footswitches, right?

 

[philipacamaniac]

As some others have mentioned in previous posts, there is also the new Fractal Audio EV-2 to consider.
(I don't have a release date yet, but production is underway).

This new product takes what people love about the EV-1 ... smooth linear action, built like a tank, Fractal logo ;-) ... and puts it in to a smaller form factor. I'll be able to fit two of the new EV-2 pedals in my backpack with an AX8.

You drive a hard bargain. With this coming up and the FX8 being on sale I might just go broke lol.

 

[db2112]

It's not about the size of your feet tho. It's about being comfy with it and useful. If that's the case, ax-8 should be 10 times bigger so you can fit your feet to the footswitches, right?

Well, I wouldn't say 10x bigger, but I wouldn't complain if there was a little more space between the buttons ;-)

 

[Patzag]

For me, having tried MANY pedals, the PURPOSE is that made me settle on my choices. I wanted a short travel for wah, so I got a mission. I consider it expensive but it does the wah thing (think "feel") perfectly.
But to control effect depth and volume, I wanted a longer travel, a pedal that stays put, with no dead spots and smooth travel all the way. I used to use VPjr for that but broken wires mid show cured me of that particular brand, despite years of good service. So Now I use the fractal EV-1. I like the big form factor so I don't have to guess where to put my feet down.
For a portable rig I'd be interested in trying the EV-2, but for my main rig, portability is secondary to comfort. So I'm really happy with my choices.

 

[mr_fender]

Yeah the strings will eventually break on the Ernie Ball pedals, but they do last a long time (made of Kevlar). If it's going to be used for gigging, I would proactively replace the string once a year or so. The string kit only costs like $4.