Choice of Cable To Connect an Expression Pedal

[TSJMajesty]

So in the Fractal manual, it says you need a TRS-to-TRS cable to connect an EP to the unit. I'm assuming this cable need not be super-high quality, right?

 

[ian_dissonance]

So in the Fractal manual, it says you need a TRS-to-TRS cable to connect an EP to the unit. I'm assuming this cable need not be super-high quality, right?

I probably wouldn’t buy the MUUVSOUND brand on Amazon, but as long as it’s made right it shouldn’t matter a lot.

 

[Chocol8]

You want well made (durable) but don't need special cryo-treated oxygen free copper from Venus or any other horse shit.

 

[DrewJD82]

Rock Stock 1/4" Stereo TRS Flat Patch Cables - 12" Ultra-Thin, Right Angle, Low Profile, Gold Plated, Braided Shielding - Maximize Pedalboard Space, Eliminate Noise, Connect Guitar Effects Pedals https://a.co/d/e9ICrGv

Just got this for my VP4, they have a bunch of different lengths available. Perfect for pedals, I gained a half inch I needed on the new board due to how flat it is.

 

[TSJMajesty]

Man I HATE searching for this kind of stuff. You'd think, or at least I DO, that a site like SW would at least have intelligent FILTERING, like, oh, I don't know... BY LENGTH, for starters!!

 

[TSJMajesty]

And if I check the box that is 'TRS to TRS', then WHY does it return TRS to XLR?

Maybe instead of wasting time calling me to see how I liked the bag of picks, they could spend some time making a more user-friendly website!

 

[DrewJD82]

Man I HATE searching for this kind of stuff. You'd think, or at least I DO, that a site like SW would at least have intelligent FILTERING, like, oh, I don't know... BY LENGTH, for starters!!

Or if it just displayed the available lengths right there in front of you, with the shipping dates!

 

[TSJMajesty]

Or if it just displayed the available lengths right there in front of you, with the shipping dates!

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That's great, but I'm looking for one in the 10' range. Not for a pedal board.

 

[Chocol8]

I have a bunch of cables from these guys. Looks like pricing has gone up, but thats an issue in many places.

https://www.tourgeardesigns.com/collections/flat-pedal-trs-cables

 

[FuzzyAce]

That's great, but I'm looking for one in the 10' range. Not for a pedal board.

Try Sweetwater.

https://www.sweetwater.com/c1222--T...6eyJDb25uZWN0b3IgMSI6WyJUUlMgTWFsZSAxLzQiXX19

 

[Alex Kenivel]

I'm using a super cheap, super long Donner TRS cable for my Katana's foot controller

 

[Dez]

I'm using a super cheap, super long Donner TRS cable for my Katana's foot controller

It’s all just metal and rubber

 

[Alex Kenivel]

It’s all just metal and rubber

Eh, good cables can have some heat shrink over some plastic casing that pulls on the metal of the connector instead of just bare wire pulling on the connectors like this cheap Donner one does

 

[FuzzyAce]

I'd just spend a bit extra and get a sturdier cable. Get a pair even. Inevitably you may want to use them for audio purposes too.

 

[hippietim]

Whatever you get, buy two.