The DVL-1EX-100C is an expression pedal from Free The Tone, described by the maker as a direct volume expression pedal. It is not a general-purpose expression pedal: Free The Tone states that it is a dedicated expression pedal for the RING MODULATOR II / RM-2S, so it is intended for players using that unit who want foot control of its expression function. It sits in the wider family of expression pedals, which are used to control a parameter of an effect in real time with the foot.1
How it connects and how it is built
The pedal carries a single 1/4-inch standard TRS phone jack as its output, which is the connection that runs to the RING MODULATOR II / RM-2S. Inside, the control is a variable resistor rated at 100K ohm, the component that the pedal's movement varies to send the control signal.1
The enclosure is built for foot use: the pedal section uses 5mm thick aluminum, and the body uses a composite chassis of aluminum and iron. At approximately 1.15 kg it has some weight to it, which is typical of a pedal meant to stay put underfoot.1
Free The Tone states that the DVL-1EX-100C is a dedicated expression pedal for the RING MODULATOR II / RM-2S. It is not presented by the maker as a universal expression pedal for other effects.1
Price and availability
The maker's product page lists the DVL-1EX-100C at 41,250 yen, tax included. That is the Japanese list price as stated by Free The Tone; no US dollar price is given.1
