@empresseffects Sorry for the confusion. I understand that the FV-500 can't be used as an exp. and volume pedal simultaneously. What I mean is, with the FV connected to the phaser's control port, is it still possible with the phaser off to operate the FV as a volume pedal or would I need to re-locate it inbetween my guitar and amp? Either way, basically, what is the advantage of the L version if the H can fulfil both functions?
@Uberloinvongenchler You would have to relocate the volume pedal between the guitar and amp. You're right, the H version can do both volume and expression on the phaser, so I'd go with that. I think the reason they offer both version is because some pedals/products require an expression pedal with a lower pot value.
Final questions. obviously it would be nice to be able to use the pedal for expression or volume but I am only likely to use it in the exp. out. on the phaser. Could the H version work as a volume pedal when plugged into the exp. out on the phaser or would it need to be moved 'in the chain'? Also, if this is not possible, would the L have a better sweep/'feel' (a bit like log vs. linear pots for volume?) Many thanks, and sorry to ask so many questions but this is an expensive purchase for me!
@Uberloinvongenchler I'm not sure exactly what you mean. You wouldn't be able to use the FV-500 as both a volume pedal and an expression pedal at the same time, if that's what you're wondering. When using the FV-500 as an expression pedal, there would only be one cable coming out of the FV-500, and that would be a TRS going from the expression out jack on the FV-500 to the control port on the phaser.
The L and H versions will have the exact same sweep/feel.
@Uberloinvongenchler If you want to use the FV-500 as both a volume pedal and an expression pedal, I'd say get the H version, otherwise get the L version.
Higher pot values are good for volume pedals, because they don't load down your guitar as much.
Hi again, you say a 10k pot expression pedal is ideal. I'm looking at a Boss FV-500H and 500L as these seem to be robust, tried and tested pedals - I'm not sure which is best though as they don't specify which pot they contain. I know these are easy to change but I'd rather not have to...which pedal should I get, if either?
@empresseffects I have heard that for the general use as a volume pedal, the H version is usually preferable for use with electric guitar. Can you just clarify this as I want your expert opinion over hearsay. Obivously if pot value doesn't really matter then I'll probably get the H, but I understand one has a 25k pot and the other 500k - significant differences. Thanks, Charles
This is a great explanation for beginners who want to understand the reasoning behind phasers. Thank you.
relbinhas 2 days ago
Hey, isn't that Andy Roddick?
icecreamforcrowhurst 8 months ago
Great video! Hope you make more like it.
qubei 9 months ago
@empresseffects Sorry for the confusion. I understand that the FV-500 can't be used as an exp. and volume pedal simultaneously. What I mean is, with the FV connected to the phaser's control port, is it still possible with the phaser off to operate the FV as a volume pedal or would I need to re-locate it inbetween my guitar and amp? Either way, basically, what is the advantage of the L version if the H can fulfil both functions?
Uberloinvongenchler 1 year ago
@Uberloinvongenchler You would have to relocate the volume pedal between the guitar and amp. You're right, the H version can do both volume and expression on the phaser, so I'd go with that. I think the reason they offer both version is because some pedals/products require an expression pedal with a lower pot value.
empresseffects 1 year ago
@empresseffects (i'm assuming yours doesn't need the lower value pot in the exp. pedal) - excellent - i'm ordering your pedal and a boss fv500H now.
Uberloinvongenchler 1 year ago
Final questions. obviously it would be nice to be able to use the pedal for expression or volume but I am only likely to use it in the exp. out. on the phaser. Could the H version work as a volume pedal when plugged into the exp. out on the phaser or would it need to be moved 'in the chain'? Also, if this is not possible, would the L have a better sweep/'feel' (a bit like log vs. linear pots for volume?) Many thanks, and sorry to ask so many questions but this is an expensive purchase for me!
Uberloinvongenchler 1 year ago
@Uberloinvongenchler I'm not sure exactly what you mean. You wouldn't be able to use the FV-500 as both a volume pedal and an expression pedal at the same time, if that's what you're wondering. When using the FV-500 as an expression pedal, there would only be one cable coming out of the FV-500, and that would be a TRS going from the expression out jack on the FV-500 to the control port on the phaser.
The L and H versions will have the exact same sweep/feel.
empresseffects 1 year ago
my mistake, the high impedence pedal has a 250k pot, not 500k
Uberloinvongenchler 1 year ago
@Uberloinvongenchler If you want to use the FV-500 as both a volume pedal and an expression pedal, I'd say get the H version, otherwise get the L version.
Higher pot values are good for volume pedals, because they don't load down your guitar as much.
empresseffects 1 year ago
Hi again, you say a 10k pot expression pedal is ideal. I'm looking at a Boss FV-500H and 500L as these seem to be robust, tried and tested pedals - I'm not sure which is best though as they don't specify which pot they contain. I know these are easy to change but I'd rather not have to...which pedal should I get, if either?
Uberloinvongenchler 1 year ago
@Uberloinvongenchler The 500L should work fine. The pot value actually doesn't really matter with an expression pedal.
empresseffects 1 year ago
@empresseffects I have heard that for the general use as a volume pedal, the H version is usually preferable for use with electric guitar. Can you just clarify this as I want your expert opinion over hearsay. Obivously if pot value doesn't really matter then I'll probably get the H, but I understand one has a 25k pot and the other 500k - significant differences. Thanks, Charles
Uberloinvongenchler 1 year ago