Moog EP-3 Reviews

Does what it's meant to do

I guess there's not too much to say about an expression pedal as long as it does what it's meant to do, and the Moog EP-3 surely does that... I'm using it switching between a SubDecay Prometheus DLX and a Minifooger Ring and it works excellently with both. Apart from being very well built and sturdy and working seamlessly the EP-3 has the extra function of the range trim pot, particularly usefull for limiting the sweep with either of the pedals I'm using it with. The pedal action is smooth and suitably resistant i.e. not loose. Does what it's designed for and also it looks like it will outlive western civilisation, what more can you ask for?

Budget expression pedal that just about does the job

After some fairly long and tedious searches for a good multi purpose expression pedal that would not break the bank I decided on the Moog EP-2. First impressions were good, it is quite a sturdy and robust design in heavy plastic. I've owned the unit for 3 years now without any breakages or need to do the fiddly work of replacing the string within the mechanism.

Despite its sturdy design and durability I would say the main issue for me is quality. The heel down to toe down sweep did not remain smooth for very long, and sitting on a pedalboard next to a high quality pedal like an Ernie Ball volume pedal, it feels rather creaky and stiff. The nut that holds the foot plate in place also regularly needs tightening as otherwise it has a tendency to creep up on its own when putting it in the heeld down position.

My verdict: a good budget expression pedal, but don't expect too much!

Does the job

It works fine and seems well built, but is perhaps taller/bulkier than it needs to be. It also suffers from the issue that I've had with all other MIDI expression pedals, where the sensitivity increases exponentially towards the upper end of the curve. Hoped it would be flatter.

nice feeling - proper Moog

The pedal is exactly as described in the catalog, just in addition is the nice feeling - proper Moog product.

Well built

First off, this is well made, the case is plastic but it is strong thick plastic that doesn't creak as you use it. The action of the pedal is smooth and weighted allowing you precise control. This is helped by the trim pot which allows you to set the maximum range of the pedal. The captive lead is of good quality and the pedal is powered via the tip - ring - sleeve 6.35mm jack. The pedal remains in the position you left it when you lift your foot meaning you have to be careful to reset it between songs. The chunky rubber feet mean the entire unit stays firmly on the floor where you left it, allowing you to concentrate on playing and not wondering where your pedal slid off to. All in all this is a quality bit of kit that is over engineered and will give a lifetime of good service.

The best expression pedal to buy, not only for Moogerfooger!

I bought this expression pedal for the use with my Soundblox Pro Bass Envelope Filter. A passive expression pedal with tip ring sleeve was needed and found with the EP-3. It is constructed really great. It appears you might even drive it over with the soul train, and it will work fine afterwards ;). The cable is fixed on the pedal, so if its broken, I think it is hard to exchange. But as I said, it is very well constructed, so there shouldn't be any problem. The knob at the side works fine to adjust the amount of "effect changing" you want to deliver with moving the pedal up and down. One of the best things I noticed is, that the way you go from minimum to maximum while stomping on the pedal is pretty long. So actually you have a more distinctive possibility to accentuate your town and a more delicate way to change your parameter with the pedal, because of the longer scale! Maybe thats why it is one of the most popular expression pedals ever made, as well for guitarists, bassists or keyboarders! The price is unbeatable as well!

Bang for the buck!

The pedal is really good and easy to use.

It is plastic and that could be a bit scary but it actually feels quite sturdy, not rock'n'roll sturdy but i would definitely use it live.

The metal plate on the bottom gives it a nice weight witch is good when using it as a "freestanding" pedal but used on a pedalboard it just gets too heavy.

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Just add some expression!

Definitely worth spending the extra few franks on this expression pedal. The build quality is just perfect. It should last for years.

It also has an additional adjusting potentiometer on the side that allows make significant changes in control and feeling. I use mine with a Moog Minimoog Voyager Old School and Moogerfooger CP-251 and it works great!