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This Expertly Engineered Volume Pedal Deserves a Light Show





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With an LED base that can light up in three selectable colors, the Mission Engineering VM-1 Aero volume pedal simply looks cool on your pedalboard or under a keyboard. Speaking of keyboards, the VM-1 Aero's curved heel position makes this pedal very natural to play when sitting down. And just like the all-black VM-1, the Aero won't suck your tone thanks to expert point-to-point wiring and a completely isolated tuner output. With a sealed mechanism that's rated for over one million operations, you can expect years of reliable volume control from the Mission Engineering VM-1 Aero.





LED base with three selectable colors





When you've got a piece of premium engineering such as the VM-1 Aero volume pedal, it's OK to be flashy about it. In addition to its surfy Sea Green paint job, this volume pedal has an LED base that can illuminate in three different colors. Once you see it on your pedalboard, you'll wish all your other pedals glowed too.





Tuner output is isolated for sonic excellence





We've tried countless volume pedals here at Sweetwater, and we've found that how a tuner output is wired can have a big effect on your tone. The tuner out on the VM-1 Aero is completely isolated via a mute switch accessed at the toe position ? like a wah pedal's switch. The mute switch isolates the tuner output, eliminating the additional resistance and capacitance that would otherwise rot your tone.





Curved heel position for seated players





Unlike most volume, expression, and wah pedals, the Mission Engineering VM-1 Aero doesn't feel awkward to play while seated. Its curved heel position allows your foot to rest more naturally and feels better for your ankle when you're trying to make subtle movements.





Mission Engineering VM-1 Aero Volume Pedal Features:


Volume pedal with LED base


Can illuminate 3 selectable colors


Passive design is optimized for guitars with passive electronics


Fully isolated tuner output eliminates tone suck


Curved heel position for a better feel when playing seated


Sealed potentiometer rated for over 1 million operations ensures a long, reliable lifespan