Which Mission pedal for Helix floor unit?

[Zodiaq77]

I am wanting to buy an additional expression pedal or two for my Helix floor unit, which Mission expression pedal is used for the floor unit?  I see the one that is made for the rack but I do not know if that one is compatible or not?  Thanks.

[spikey]

I think you want the EP1-L6, because that one does not have the toe switch. The SP1-L6 does have the switch, but I don't think the floor unit has a port for the switch cable. I'm running the rack version with a controller (that does have the EXP toe cable port) so sorry if I am wrong about the floor unit not having that port. 

[jbuhajla]

The one without toe switch.

[PeterHamm]

Many EXP and Volume pedals will work, too. If you already have an VP Jr., for instance, try that before buying something.

[jbuhajla]

I use the cheap plastic EP1s. They are fine as long and you don't jump on them. You can get 3-4 of them for the price of one Mission pedal.

[spikey]

I use the cheap plastic EP1s. They are fine as long and you don't jump on them. You can get 3-4 of them for the price of one Mission pedal.

 

And you'd need 3 or 4 of them to last as long as one Mission pedal too...  ;)   :lol:

[jbuhajla]

And you'd need 3 or 4 of them to last as long as one Mission pedal too...  ;)   :lol:

Yeah, probably but I have had good luck with them. I've had one for a few years now. Used it a long time with my M13 and M5. Still works like a champ. 

[jclarkguitarist]

I have two of the mission pedals, they look nice but I prefer the feel and taper of the Ernie ball better for tweaking volume in the middle of a set. Much easier to make slight adjustment. 

[phil_m]

And you'd need 3 or 4 of them to last as long as one Mission pedal too...  ;)   :lol:

 

I have two EX-1s still, and they both still work. I think I got the first one in 2000, when I got my MM4. I bought another in 2002 or so... They've been mounted on pedalboards, thrown in gig bags, stepped on, kicked, etc, and they're still working fine. I did buy two Mission Engineering pedals for the Helix, but mainly for the stability of a heavier pedal. The EX-1 are much-maligned, but they aren't really fragile. I actually think those EX-1s might be some of the oldest pieces of gear I own. They've been used with multiple generations of other Line 6 gear that's been sold off or put in storage.

[mattw137]

If black is ok, you can buy right from Line 6:

 

http://store.line6.com/mission-expression-pedal-for-line-6-products.html

 

I went to the Mission site because I wanted a red spring-loaded pedal and a green normal pedal.

[spikey]

The EX-1 are much-maligned, but they aren't really fragile.

 

 

I'm sure they are great. I was Just comparing the wear and tear of hard plastic versus metal. Other than in water metal usually wins.