It's the best one out there.

Sound
Expression pedals and volume pedals are tricky, especially if you own a Nord Electro 3. If you have one, it behooves you to buy a pedal that can serve as both an expression and an in/out volume pedal. I prefer an extra large throw and something that is solid and large. This Boss pedal is all of the above---the best one out there. If you don't want a bulky pedal, don't buy this one. It's built like a tanks and is almost as big. I hate the small flimsy pedals, like the Roland EV5, or the ones that don't work properly, like the Alesis. If your serious about performance and don't mind a big foorprint, just buy this...you won't be dissapointed.

Features
It's both an expression pedal and/or an in/out volume pedal. It's nice to be covered both ways...actually it's essential. Also the minimum volume is an prerequisite feature, which it's got.

Ease of Use
If you can't figure it out, perhaps you're in the wrong field.

Quality
It's metal contruction, built like a tanks. I beat the crap out of mine for 3-4 years, didn't even keep it ithe box..just threw it around and into my gig bag....actually killed it. Then I tried a bunch of cheaper pedals----don't do that. They're mostly garbage. I finally just bought it again and now I take care of it. So if you beat the crap out of it, it will still give you 3-4 years. If not,… read more it might last forever.

Value
Yes, its not cheap. But it's worth it. One of those deals. If you're a gigging musician, it's a good value. Quality counts for a lot.

Manufacturer Support
not applicable

The Wow Factor
Looks pretty good, although Boss in general is not something that would typically produce that much wood. I generally prefer somthing with a more vintage look. But I would submit that this category is fairly moronic. Buy it because it does the job.

Musical Background:
Working Musician and Producer

Musical Style:
Rock, Country read less