Best Volume/Expression Pedals Under $200 2026

Affordable volume/expression pedals under $200 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: February 4, 2026 • Next update: February 11, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $50 Under $100 Under $200 Under $300

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Ambient For Post-Rock For Clean Tones For Swells For Dynamic Control For Professional Setup

BRANDS: Mission Engineering Ernie Ball Boss Hotone Lehle

Mission Engineering EP-1-BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Mission Engineering EP-1-BK

by Mission Engineering

Clean Tones Ambient Professional Setup

Key Feature:

• Can control external effects

✓ PROS

• Professional live performance tool
• Great for creating swells

✗ CONS

• Can be accidentally activated
• May introduce noise if low quality

Mission Engineering EP-1-BKExpression PedalCompatible with a large selection of digital amplifierseffects devicesMIDI...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 367868

$197

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Black Mountain Roller Volume Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Black Mountain Roller Volume Pedal

by Black Mountain

Swells Clean Tones Ambient

Key Feature:

• Professional live performance tool

✓ PROS

• Essential for ambient textures
• Can control external effects

✗ CONS

• May introduce noise if low quality
• Requires additional pedalboard space

Black Mountain Roller Volume PedalEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarVolume pedal with roller controlImpedance: 500...

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 601939

$197

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Mission Engineering EP1-L6-BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Mission Engineering EP1-L6-BK

by Mission Engineering

Professional Setup Clean Tones Dynamic Control

Key Feature:

• Great for creating swells

✓ PROS

• Professional live performance tool
• Essential for ambient textures

✗ CONS

• May need specific cable requirements
• Requires additional pedalboard space

Mission Engineering EP1-L6-BKExpression PedalIdeal extension for Line 6 amps and effectsThe EP1-L6 is the only Mission...

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 368258

$186

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Source Audio Dual Expression Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Source Audio Dual Expression Pedal

by Source Audio

Clean Tones Swells Post-Rock

Key Feature:

• Professional live performance tool

✓ PROS

• Hands-free volume control
• Essential for ambient textures

✗ CONS

• Requires practice to use effectively
• May introduce noise if low quality

Source Audio Dual Expression Pedal, Effects pedal, Passive operation, 2x Jack outputs, Output for connection to the...

⭐ 4.8/5 (42 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 282984

$142

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Ernie Ball MVP Most Valuable Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Ernie Ball MVP Most Valuable Pedal

by Ernie Ball

Clean Tones Swells Post-Rock

Key Feature:

• Professional live performance tool

✓ PROS

• Professional live performance tool
• Can control external effects

✗ CONS

• Requires additional pedalboard space
• Requires practice to use effectively

Ernie Ball EB6182, Mono Volume Pedal, Adjustable minimum volume, 20 dB Boost, Independent tuner output

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 312413

$197

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Crumar EXP-20-MS Expression Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Crumar EXP-20-MS Expression Pedal

by Crumar

Clean Tones Ambient Professional Setup

Key Feature:

• Essential for ambient textures

✓ PROS

• Can control external effects
• Hands-free volume control

✗ CONS

• May need specific cable requirements
• May introduce noise if low quality

Crumar EXP-20-MS Expression PedalExpression pedal with buttonsSuitable for Crumar Mojo 61 and Mojo ClassicWith 10 kOhm...

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 434248

$186

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Ernie Ball EB6110 VP Slate Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Ernie Ball EB6110 VP Slate Black

by Ernie Ball

Post-Rock Dynamic Control Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Can control external effects

✓ PROS

• Hands-free volume control
• Essential for ambient textures

✗ CONS

• May need specific cable requirements
• May introduce noise if low quality

Ernie Ball EB6110 VP Slate BlackGuitar / Bass Volume Pedal40th Anniversary limited editionAluminium casingRobust kevlar...

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 428572

$142

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Mission Engineering SP1-L6H-BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Mission Engineering SP1-L6H-BK

by Mission Engineering

Professional Setup Post-Rock Swells

Key Feature:

• Can control external effects

✓ PROS

• Can control external effects
• Hands-free volume control

✗ CONS

• May introduce noise if low quality
• Can be accidentally activated

Mission Engineering SP1-L6H-BKExpression PedalWith integrated switch ideal for use with the Line 6 Helix RackRack Floor...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 376098

$197

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Digitech DOD Mini Volume Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Digitech DOD Mini Volume Pedal

by Digitech

Post-Rock Swells Ambient

Key Feature:

• Professional live performance tool

✓ PROS

• Professional live performance tool
• Great for creating swells

✗ CONS

• May introduce noise if low quality
• Can be accidentally activated

Digitech DOD Mini Volume PedalVolume PedalGear driveTreble bleed for maintaining high frequencies at low volumePassive...

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 406282

$109

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Hotone Wong Press Volume Exp Wah - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Hotone Wong Press Volume Exp Wah

by Hotone

Dynamic Control Post-Rock Ambient

Key Feature:

• Great for creating swells

✓ PROS

• Hands-free volume control
• Professional live performance tool

✗ CONS

• Requires practice to use effectively
• May introduce noise if low quality

Hotone Wong Press Volume Exp WahEffect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric BassCory Wong signature pedal4-in-1...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 598698

$197

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Ernie Ball EB6180 VP-JR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 5.0/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Ernie Ball EB6180 VP-JR

by Ernie Ball

Swells Ambient Clean Tones

Key Feature:

• Can control external effects

✓ PROS

• Great for creating swells
• Professional live performance tool

✗ CONS

• Requires additional pedalboard space
• May need specific cable requirements

Ernie Ball EB6180 VP-JR, Volume PedalErnie Ball volume pedals have always been considered the Rolls Royce in their...

⭐ 5.0/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 160915

$120

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Hotone Tuner Press - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Hotone Tuner Press

by Hotone

Post-Rock Swells Professional Setup

Key Feature:

• Essential for ambient textures

✓ PROS

• Great for creating swells
• Hands-free volume control

✗ CONS

• Requires practice to use effectively
• Can be accidentally activated

Hotone Tuner PressEffect Pedal for Electric Guitar and Electric BassCombines the functions of volume pedalexpression...

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 586935

$147

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Boss EV-1-WL Wireless Expr. Pedal - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Boss EV-1-WL Wireless Expr. Pedal

by Boss

Clean Tones Swells Professional Setup

Key Feature:

• Can control external effects

✓ PROS

• Essential for ambient textures
• Hands-free volume control

✗ CONS

• May need specific cable requirements
• Requires additional pedalboard space

Boss EV-1-WL Wireless Expr. PedalWireless Expression PedalProvides wireless foot control for Boss Eurus GS-1 synth...

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 524485

$178

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Boss FV-500-H - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 5.0/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Boss FV-500-H

by Boss

Ambient Post-Rock Swells

Key Feature:

• Hands-free volume control

✓ PROS

• Hands-free volume control
• Can control external effects

✗ CONS

• Can be accidentally activated
• Requires additional pedalboard space

Boss FV-500-H, Mono Volume PedalThe BOSS FV-500 is the worthy successor of the volume pedal classic FV 300.The H...

⭐ 5.0/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 184382

$127

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Boss FV-500-L - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Boss FV-500-L

by Boss

Swells Post-Rock Ambient

Key Feature:

• Can control external effects

✓ PROS

• Hands-free volume control
• Essential for ambient textures

✗ CONS

• May need specific cable requirements
• Can be accidentally activated

Boss FV-500-LStereo Volume PedalAluminium housingLow impedanceInput and output jacks on the front sideExpression pedal...

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 184387

$131

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How to Choose the Best Volume/Expression Pedals

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced volume/expression pedals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Best Volume/Expression Pedals Under $200 2026

Mission Engineering EP-1-BK

Black Mountain Roller Volume Pedal

Mission Engineering EP1-L6-BK

Source Audio Dual Expression Pedal

Ernie Ball MVP Most Valuable Pedal

Crumar EXP-20-MS Expression Pedal

Ernie Ball EB6110 VP Slate Black

Mission Engineering SP1-L6H-BK

Digitech DOD Mini Volume Pedal

Hotone Wong Press Volume Exp Wah

Ernie Ball EB6180 VP-JR

Hotone Tuner Press

Boss EV-1-WL Wireless Expr. Pedal

Boss FV-500-H

Boss FV-500-L

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Budget Planning

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Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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