Expressionator Overview
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- Опубліковано 25 бер 2017
- Expressionator is the worlds first programmable multi-expression controller. Connect one expression pedal with up to three expression enabled effects and control them individually or simultaneously.
In this video I cover why you would need Expressionator vs just a switch, and explain exactly how it works. Then we connect one up and try out some of the features with different effects.
You can skip the technical stuff and go right to the demo here: • Expressionator Overview
For more technical detail on how expression pedals work, check out the basic concepts video here: • Basic Concepts - Expre...
Expressionator on missionengineering.com here: missionengineering.com/shop-2...
Bill Walkers video using Expressionator in a looping rig: • Mission Expressionator...
*THIS IS SUPER BRILLIANT!*
gnarly video! been wanting one of these, but the lack of useful videos about it online turned me off from going through with buying one. this video totally sold me on it.
Thanks. So glad to hear this was helpful.
this is what I've been looking for
If you guys ever do an update to this it would be awesome to have MIDI added to which options are enabled could be changed per preset
Okay, sold me on this for use on three EFX I got that are "expression pedal" friendly and all have a TRS expression input so this would work for me most excellent..
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Cool. Thanks for the feedback. Happy to hear this was helpful
I have to perform the factory reset every time I power the pedal up. Is this a glitch, or is there a way to have it save my settings?
If you are controlling 1 pedal, Can you still use the expression knob in the other pedals? so the expression of the other pedals are not locked?
I'm not sure what you mean by 'expression knob'. Expressionator can control multiple devices at the same time, or you can switch between them individually, but you can only connect one thing at a time to the expression input on most pedals. On most pedals you can still adjust the on board controls when you have an expression pedal connected.
@7:41 "howeveRRRR" sounds southern XD
I am from The South.......The south of England. :-)
Very cool, although I feel as though individual channel foot switches would be very handy for on the fly usage. Or a device like this for efx pedals with no expression but rather volume, selectable volume? Not sure. what I'm thinking is taking an echo out and bring an overdrive in without the a hard switch. Perhaps like a crossover volume?
I just realised you could achieve what im thinking by putting two volume pedals together with individually selectable directions one up and one down with an exp out as well. So like the korg vpx 20 but with far more control. 👍 Sounds like something that should exist, yet I haven't found.
Does the expressionator allow you to set presets in regard to which effect pedals you want to affect with the expression pedal? For example, preset a would be just delay mix, preset b would be just reverb mix, and preset c would be both. It seems like you can turn on and off one or more effects but you can’t save those “scenes” as a preset.
You are correct. There is no concept of 'scenes' or presets in Expressionator such as there might be in a digital multi-effects processor
hi, can I have a question?
does the Expressionator works with pedal, taht requires different ohms?
I have Moogeerfooger, that needs 50k and then another pedal, that requires 10k. Would it work with both of them? thank you
The passive expression outputs from Expressionator are 20K. In most cases something that requires 10K will work just as well with 20K and be fine with Expressionator. The only exception I have found is some EHX pitch products like the Pitchfork. They really need a 10K pedal to work best. The Moogerfooger will take a CV input, so if you find it doesn't work the way you want with the passive output, just use the CV. Expressionator has a switch that can enable a +5V CV on the output. It's documented in the user guide.
@James Lebihan Can I input CV into the Expressionator's input? For example, a Moogerfooger 0-5V CV output?
Or perhaps some suitably attenuated eurorack modules?
What I'd really like to do is somehow safely process MIDI data via an Arduino, into expression inputs on my pedals.
Is there any way to safely connect an Arduino to the Expressionator input?
Vactrols seem difficult to reliably source.
I've been reading up on digipots/resistor ladders, DAC's, PWM output, as options.
Seems like I'd need to be well familiarized with opto-isolating logic pins and a suitable galvanic isolation of the DC power of any IC's connecting to the Expressionator input.
I'd be keen for an Expressionator that also converts MIDI CC input and also can switch states via MIDI program change or CC.
This is cool, and I just received mine in the mail. But I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to tap those little plastic buttons with my foot.
I completely understood everything in this demonstration but my question is... Will output 2 and 3 from the Aero EP-25 Pro still function as they normally would? (For a total of 5 expression able pedals.) 3 controlled by the Expressionator and 2 more by the Aero EP-25 Pro alone because it has 3 outputs.
The EP25 Pro Aero has two expression outputs, one can be used for Expressionator and the second could be connected to another device. There is no third expression output. The additional jack you can see on the other side of the pedal is for the switch out on switching pedals only. It's unused on the EP model
Nice video, thanks for sharing it. I have a tech question. You mentioned several times that one of the advantages of your device is that it actually stores and locks the expression pedal value for any given channel, when you switch the input to a different output. This sounds really good and this is exactly what we need.
My question is what happens when you switch the input back to that channel? Will the value jump immediately to the new value at which the physical expression pedal is? Will it jump to the new value when you move the expression pedal?
Using your set up in the video as an example, say, you have moved the volume on your Helix patch to 75% by moving the pedal to 50% of its physical travel. Then you switched over to H9 and played with its dry-wet mix. And let's say, you ended up in heel down position of the physical expression pedal. And then you switch back to the Helix patch channel (which, presumably, still is at 75% of the volume (or 50% of your programmed span). What will happen (if any) with the volume level, when you switch to that channel? And when? Thanks!
When you switch back to a channel, Expressionator will continue to hold the output at the previous value until you move the expression pedal.
James Lebihan, cool, thanks a lot! This is exactly what I was hoping to hear! This is the best solution, in my view.
So.. If I leave volume at 50%, then switch to another effect where I finish use at 100% - if I return to volume, will it jump to 100?
No. Expressionator will hold the volume at 50% until you begin moving the pedal.
(constructive criticism) you don’t have to draw for 10 mins. we can just look at the pedals.
I think that drawing was absolutely exceptional and clear! Thank you very much. Some people learn in different ways, e.g. visual, audio, reading, seeing, etc. This was an excellent demo and instructional video!