Zoom FP02M Expression Pedal Reviews

Not What I Expect From ZOOM

This pedal is cheap, nasty and over-priced for what it is. It's made from plastic and it's very light-weight. There is virtually nothing inside apart from a very small circuit board and a cheap looking potentiometer. I wouldn't expect it to stand up to much abuse. I definitely wouldn't gig with it as it's not a professional unit. I like ZOOM products and have been impressed by their multi-FX units. I've had the ZOOM G3 and the ZOOM G5, which are excellent units. I even bought their first multi-FX, the 9002, circa 1989/90, before buying the BOSS ME5 - what a pedal!

This pedal though is very poor, not what I expect from ZOOM, look elsewhere.

Does exactly what I wanted.

Bought this to work with my Zoom B3 for controlling various parameters such as volume, wah etc. For this job it works perfectly. Its actually very compact and made out of metal ,feels really solid. A good buy.

Great pedal

I use this with the following zoom pedals: G7.1, B2, B9.1ut, 506 and G1on. As you can tell, I'm a zoom fan! I've previously owned the original FP02 and it wasn't anywhere near this newer version in terms of build, smooth function and form factor.

It's compact shape lends itself well to smaller spaces, the treadle is smooth and consistent in operation and there's no sudden peaks or drop offs. All in all it works exactly how it should!

I've not tried the pedal with any non zoom equipment,msg can't comment on compatibility. But I can state if you are moving from the other version of this pedal it's a massive improvement. The build quality alone is MUCH improved over ther slightly bendy plastic of its predecessor.

Hard to get to work with a B3

Still struggling with getting this to work with my Zoom B3. wanted it so I would have a Wah pedal but can't get anything convincing out of the unit. Disappointing.

Zoom FP02M Expression Pedal

I use this expression pedal with my Zoom B3, which I would highly recommend to bass players. I have not used the expression pedal much, but it is certainly of good quality, it is made of metals and plastics but I am fairly certain it is up to gigging regularly. That said, it probably is less durable that say, a metal stomp box from the likes of Boss. Nevertheless, good product, does what it's supposed to do and is relatively inexpensive. What more can we really ask for?

Its not a bad pedal - it functions as its supposed to. I used it a lot fo controlling the volume on my guitar at various times and for that it was perfect.

Good handling and a great add on

I bought the FP02 after using my Zoom B3 for quiet a while. While most effects are fine without an Expression Pedal, Wahs, different kinds of Filters and some delays really need the option to adjust them by this pedal. The pedal can be used to control either Vol Input, Output, Balance, or a special parameter of a given Effect. Unfortunately you can't choose which parameter, so Filters are often only Freq, while other options would be nice, too. But that's a feature the B3 is lacking.

The shipping happened fast, as usual, and it came in a little box along with a cable to connect it to my B3. The Pedal itself is made of metal (I often got told it was made of plastic, I got a Metal one), and reacts fast to my movements, doesn't seem to loosen up or causes any nasty noises. Slipping won't be any problem, as it has a rubber sole to stand on.

Very good

The expression pedal works great.

Though Zoom mislead in the manual that the pedal can be assigned to other effects than volume.

The pedal can ONLY be used to control the main output volume, which in fact is very helpful.

When you are using the FP02 you receive another free slot in the Z-PEDAL to assign something to it.