That little toggle switch seems like it's going to get stepped on by accident and broken off. I'd also like to see the numbers off to the side so I could see them while my foot was on it. But a neat idea, especially since it doesn't use power!

I hate it when I unexpectedly really want something that I never knew I really needed! You've done it again!!!

It's a pioneering design, however IMO, it seems much harder and more effort to use than a standard volume pedal. It's like the foot version of using a pinky wrapped around a volume control.

Got one.....I've been using it as an expression pedal for my Fractal's volume for the last month. It's very nice. A big thing for me is being able to look down at the numbers and see what level it's set at...there's no guessing. It works perfectly as an expression pedal. Just plug a TRS cable into the output and calibrate your device.

Looks like a quality product and seems like it works extra nice for swells but it is massive overkill to use it as a master volume device in your effects loop when it costs $189 vs a basic volume knob box that costs like $20 or so.

Put a potentiometer volume pedal/knob/wheel in the effects loop of a tube amp and you can crank the the power amp to get tubes to deliver the tone you want and yet turn the sound level down to almost any enjoyable volume level you want. For one example that I know about first hand, the approach in this video completely transforms the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, which many people don’t enjoy the sound of at low levels but then it just gets too loud by the time its sounding nice. It becomes a great sounding amp at controllable volumes. And you don’t need to go into changing the tubes and pots. Put a volume knob in the effects loop and all of a sudden your HRD is a great-sounding amp at controlled volumes. I imagine there are a lot of other tube amps out there that such a volume potentiometer in the effects loop would also make much more tonally controllable. Great video! What you’re posting here is very good information! As usual… this is a solid channel.

I've used Black Mountain pics for several years now and have even made a couple videos my self on his guitar pics. I can't recommend them enough to anyone playing guitar. I did contact him a couple times, to let him know how I feel about his product and to ask for a couple additions to his line up of products. He did start making thinner pics (not from my input or conversations) which helped a lot. But what I was hoping for was a pic that was longer. My issue is, I've had 2 strokes, and can no longer hold a pic. His pics have got me back to playing guitar again. But what I really needed was an even longer pic (about 1/4" longer to it's tip). That's what I'm waiting for. For now I'm riveting another pic into his, to Gain that extra length and that's helping me immensely. Again, I can't say enough praises to the pics he's made and their quality. This man is a genius.

I hate loose volume knobs on a guitar too. My solution is to put a rubber o-ring or felt ring under the knob to add some friction.

My only small critique would be the location of that taper switch. In a live situation it would be pretty easy to knock it by accident, or stomp on it and break it. Otherwise though, really cool idea and it looks very robust.

As soon as you said that, it can be used as another master volume on your amp, that brought some more interest to me

I've shoved this ahead of me for almost 6 years but today i finally took the step and subscribed to the channel Philip. righteous channel mate. cheers!

I like the alternate tuner out usage idea for balancing volumes. And that the numbers provide an easy way to get back to the right spot

Looks and sounds great .

Cool and interesting design. The only thing I would worry about is the taper switch on the front. Doesn't seem like something you'd be switching back and forth.

You forget 1 major thing: it's not easy to use it standing up, because you need to keep balance because all your weight is then on 1 leg only. I don't see myself gigging a whole night like this. Sitting down is not a problem.

AUD$300 is a crazy price too.

That's a really cool idea!!! Could be a major trip hazard for the drummer, though... lol.

shoutout to that Firebird chilling in the back 👍🏽 great video

Pretty cool. Beats winding the guitar knob with your pinky.

I love these review vids on Phil's channel!

I really liked your review. If I ever need a volume pedal THIS will be the one I get. Thanks Phil.

Very cool concept. Seems intuitive

Really cool idea. I would have to play with one to see how it feels but the only thing that might bug me is that motion of kicking out might be a little awkward.

Oh i like this. I see at least two on my pedal. One to control how much boss sy1 synth is blended in without bending over live. Another to adjust how much is going to the subs durning songs. Maybey another to adjust other effects so the sonic wonder can evolve as the song mood makes changes. Excited!

I see the value in this and it's something I'd consider buying. I was expecting it to be about $100, even considering a non-powered mini volume pedal can be had on Amazon right now for $40. It's about $200.

Very cool!!! I can really see some very cool uses for this!!!

If you wear a vibram sole boot, does it become a tremolo-volume pedal?

One thing I really wish a pedal builder would make is a 2 button volume up / down pedal. It'd just work like your volume up / down buttons on a laptop keyboard. Maybe it'd have the option to set the increment size.

Reminds me about my Maestro "Total Foot Control" fuzz pedal you also control with your feet like that. It's a fun idea. Not sure how useful it's actually is, but it's fun.

very original, very suitable for volume purposes, and you can keep it static once you have reached desired volume!

Thanks for uploading. It's nice to see new product. The only question i have is, do you have to wear the right shoe? A flat bottom shoe like you have looks good, but what about boots, formal, etc...I might be wrong.

That copper git-axe sounds wonderful.

I have 3 volume Pedals..... thanks to Phil I will now have 4.

Truly love this pedal design

I think guitar pots are still audio taper, I think a better use for the linear taper is that you can use this as an expression pedal (that doesn't carry an audio signal)

Reminds me of those old Maestro pedals that had big wheels on the sides instead of regular pots

When I started watching this, I was ready to say how much I hate volume pedals, but it’s pretty cool. You can get the effect other ways, but some people might like doing it this way

Very cool. One of those devices you wonder weren't created a long while ago. I like this.

What a cool and almost obvious concept. Nice 👍🏼

Classic audio effects had a line of pedals with the roller including a volume and also a boost. Boomerang also has a roller volume.

I'd love for you to check out the new Fishman Modern pickups. This volume reminded me of it. They supposedly not only can they do a good single coil tone, but they can do it without a volume drop switching between single coil and humbucker sound.

Thanks this looks very usable. Can anyone help me remember the name of the volume pedal from 10-ish years ago that used 2 buttons for V up and V down?? I can’t find any info on it.

The thing about the tapers is cool, but you got them the wrong way around with the arrow.

not for everyone for sure, but absolutely love the creativity and practical aspect

I would have to try it, but it seems really cool.

Hey @2:10 you mixed up the linear and audio tapers on the Black Mountain volume roller. The linear taper would be the straight line on the left and the audio taper would be the rotated smile on the right.

I Need You -- The Beatles, with George Harrison on vocals. Hmmm, at BMP's website there is no mention of LEDs(?), that might have been nice except 'not sure how it would be visible to the guitarist playing. The profile is a great idea though, a bit pricey, maybe could work for keyboards and mics, idk. Thanks for posting this vid, Phillip.

Wow , I love it!

What about the all important I/O impedance ratings ? As a passive unit you probably don't want to use the tuner out and what are the buffer properties ? I went pretty far down the comments and didn't see any comments about these spec's. Thanks

Nice review, Phil. Very interesting unit and may pick one up soon! Need a volume pedal anyways.

A nice addition would be index markers on either side of the roller.

Applied lateral thinking. Brilliant.

Super cool!

Looks very cool but looks like a solution to a problem that either doesn't exist or can be solved much more cheaply. If you just need a volume pedal any used multi effects board will do and can be used as wah or expression as well. Vol on a pedal can be programmed with different minimums and maximums. If you want to add master vol to your amp an EQ pedal can do that and adds EQ too, all with full bypass. If it was 100 cheaper it may be a contender if I didn't already have both of the above. However I wish your buddy success!

Very interesting product!

I love this design. Did you say that it is an attenuator too ???

Darth Vader wants one

I just recently learned that Chase Bliss makes a product just like this, but this has a MUCH cooler housing.

I think a color pattern on the wheel would be great to see where the volume is at, instead or in addition to the numbers. So ten would be a full color and it could taper down to a thinner line for level 1 volume.

Awesome

Could we get all three dimensions? Would love to see if I can fit it on my cramped board.

I still have and used close to 30 years back and especially long time friend and former my advanced guitar teacher then a roommate gave me an Ernie Ball Stereo volume pedal. I learn to use it as an A/B switch. I have a way to use a different volume pedal placed on another pedal that still does the string/bowing with a pedal. I hope (whoever built this pedal) he's thinking a PAF?

I've never used a volume pedal. This looks like fun to try, and I like a couple of his modified picks! Thanks! 8) --gary

This is very similar to the Chase Bliss EXP roller pedal. I feel this is a better design though and easier to use.

I love it, but the jacks should be on the back, and the toggle should be between the jacks on the back (to give it some protection). Hopefully they’ll launch a V2 with these updates. It’ll sell really well with rear mount jacks for smaller boards.

Would've liked to see you stand and use it, I bet that's where this thing becomes a problem, how many are gonna step on it and roll forward on their foot and end up off balance and maybe bust their ass. I think it's a novel idea but the reason the traditional volume pedals work so well is they use the natural action of how your foot works and it provides a flat surface to balance on. A foot flexes up and down real easy, with this thing you're using an unnatural foot action like sliding across an ice rink. What would be nice on traditional volume pedals would be an LED indicator out in front or off to the side that shows you clearly what volume level you're at. There probably already is one like that but I am not a huge pedal guy so I wouldn't know for sure. But yeah, I'm thinking this thing would be a problem if you're standing up. And talking about volume knobs on guitars, I've always wanted to design a volume rocker to replace volume knobs, basically take the volume foot pedal design, a flat board that rocks up and down, and put it on a guitar. Imagine being able to rest your pinky like you do anyway on the guitar body when you're playing on a flat small panel that's flush with the guitar body and just push down on either end of the panel to raise or lower the volume, would be way smoother than trying to curve your pinky under a volume knob old school style. Would for tone knob too. Somebody do that and give me a cut!!!😂

Great video Phillip. Nice little gadget.

I like to see new designs like this. I wish there was a Wha pedal that worked like a piano pedal so your heel was on the floor and you just push down with your toe on the spring loaded pedal.

interesting concept!

Can it be used as an expression pedal?

Phil (or anyone else out there in KYGland), if I am using a volume pedal in the loop as an attenuator can I still run pedals and if so where does the volume pedal go in the cahin (optimally) and how does it affect the effects? Thanks!

Cool for a sit-down guitar player.

Thanx Phil, looks interesting, question, how strong is that little switch on the front of the pedal? It seems easy to hit when sanding on a dark stage …

Dunno why things need to be so aesthetically pleasing to me but I'd much prefer to see it without the oval rounding style base and rather an oblong style with very slightly rounded corners say to match the approximate size of a standard Boss pedal. Also to prevent sliding, maybe a pre-drilled hole in each corner to mount it on a pedalboard without needing to use the usual dual lock perhaps? JMO

I built a wah wah pedal that doesn't have a physical pedal, but works like a theremin with your foot. I can build and sell them if you like

Can key a noise gate off tuner out too :)

A volume pedal was my first floor effect 45 years ago, cuz I was totally into Steve Howe of Yes. I currently have a Lehle. I just don’t relate to this new idea. Seems unnatural, and probably awkward to use, especially standing up. But thanks for a good video to present this new product.

Expression mode function?

Hopefully,with 7 mil turns, it’ll be a great buy on the used market.

I've always just wanted a digital volume pedal. If I hit one side it slowly goes up, if I hit another side is slowly goes down; just like my phone buttons. Do they have such a pedal? Or why not? Does someone have a link? It seems like such an easy pedal to make.

I have their one finger slide, and they make quality stuff. This pedal looks hreat

Hey Phillip, is it bad to go high gain with a tube screamer on my MESA RA100 and turn down the volume in the effects loop? That amp has an attenuator but I find when I'm trying to max out my EL34s the attenuator doesn't do much really. Just muttles it like a tape effect.

Would sound good whit big sky .

One question - why is not both sides connected during the swell video?

Hey Phil……how do you keep your Vans so clean?????

Looks great but I can't see that toggle switch lasting long

So cool. Can it be used as an expression pedal as well or is it strictly volume.

Why would this solution be any better (or more comfortable) than a standard pedal?

I can't see using it live. Balancing on one foot while playing and trying to make fine volume adjustments? At least with a pedal you can rest your heel on the floor.

I have this purple colored foot pedal that i lost track of when I moved from Texas. It cost me $200 from Musicians Friend, it blew the speakers on 2 100W Fender combo amps. I forget what it's called and i still have not found it!

Cool bro🎉

Hmm. I have only recently started to want a volume pedal im not sure its that one but

Cool idea. But I noticed it took some wading through a pile of marketing verbiage on their website to finally reach the price tag. I think them doing that says something about their comfort level with regards to how this device is positioned price-wise against its functional competitors.

Small footprint nice

Great.... How much?

Sorry, but it really doesn't look like a more comfortable move to slide that wheel, then to push a pedal down with your'e foot... You have to move the entire leg instead of just your'e foot up and down... Just my observation tho, what u guy's think...?

I think something like this with a black ice or distortion mod

Isnt it just easier to use the volume knob on your guitar? They usually come free with most guitars too :D

Does the amp need an effects loop or can it be used like a pedal between the guitar and input jack?

I really need a good volume pedal, but the price is just too much for how little I use volume pedals. But this design is great, I hope this becomes a standard design, maybe even with wah.