Detail 01
Expression pedal, not an effect
Contains no circuitry that changes tone. It sends a control voltage that tells connected gear how far you've pressed.
Product detailSKU #1274034492345
RolandEV-5 Expression Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Standard expression pedal for controlling volume, wah, or a parameter on compatible gear. For keyboard, synth, and multi-effects players.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Sweeping filter or wah on a multi-effects unit
- Controlling volume or rotary speed from a synth
- Riding a delay or modulation parameter hands-free live
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a true bypass volume pedal in a guitar signal chain
- Gear that expects a different expression pedal polarity or taper
- Players wanting a footswitch — this sweeps, it doesn't toggle
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Needs a host with an expression jack
Only works with gear that has an EXP input. It does nothing plugged into a standard instrument input.
Detail 03
0.88 lb
Light enough to toss in a gig bag, light enough to slide on a smooth stage floor under hard use.
Detail 04
No power connection
Draws what it needs from the host device. Nothing to add to your pedalboard power supply.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your device's manual — expression pedal wiring is not universal across brands
- 02Cable is attached; no separate TRS cable to buy or lose
- 03Won't work as a standalone volume pedal between guitar and amp
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work with my multi-effects unit?
It works with gear that has an EXP or expression input wired for Roland-style pedals. Check your unit's manual for the pedal type it expects before buying.
02Can I use it as a volume pedal for my guitar?
Only if your gear has an expression input assigned to volume. It can't sit inline between a guitar and amp like a passive volume pedal.
03Does it need power or batteries?
No. It's passive and draws everything it needs from the device it's plugged into.
04Does it come with a cable?
The cable is attached to the pedal, so there's nothing extra to buy to connect it to a compatible expression input.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 0.88
