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Recently had a project to assemble some pedal boards for compatibility testing with the Mission 529 which is a power converter that provides isolated 9V supplies from USB rechargeable Li-Ion battery packs like you use for your phone. I was searching around for different combinations of pedals to test, and I thought it would be a fun project to see… Read More »Cheapest Effects Pedals on Amazon
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Is there really a difference between isolated and non-isolated pedal board power supplies? Is there really such a thing as digital noise, or could we save some money and go with a low cost daisy chain? In this video we do a shoot out, and then analyze the results to help you make the most appropriate choice for… Read More »Analyzing Digital Noise in Pedal boards.
A digital multi-meter is a a useful piece of equipment for any guitar player. Even if you are not particularly technically inclined, there are a few simple tests that can save hours in set-up, tuning, and fault finding. The tests described here are all low voltage, and safe even if you get things wrong. Devices connected to wall power… Read More »Multi-Meter Tutorial for Guitar
Mission is happy to announce the arrival of the 529 power converter. Power your effects pedals from a USB charger, rechargeable battery, even a computer USB port. 9V DC from a disposable PP3 (6LR61) battery or an external 9V power supply has been the de facto standard for guitar effects pedals pretty much since they were first invented. In… Read More »The Mission 529 is Here
We are excited to announce the forthcoming Mission Power 529 USB pedal power converter. Power up to five effects pedals from any USB power source. The Mission Power 529 converts any 5V USB power source into five fully isolated 9VDC power outputs for your effects pedals. Power the converter from a portable USB battery, wall charger, car USB outlet… Read More »USB Power for Pedals
Interested in seeing and hearing the Mission Gemini Wedge full range active guitar cabinet? Cooper Carter did a great rundown. Check out the video review to see them in action. If you would like to find out more about the Mission Gemini Monitor Wedge, you can read more here.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We’re starting the New Year with another giveaway. We’ve teamed up with The Music Zoo to give away one of our most popular pedals, the Mission VM-PRO active volume pedal. The Music Zoo has been a destination for musicians around New York City since 1994. Their commitment to personalized service, custom instruments, and great prices have made them… Read More »Win a VM-PRO with The Music Zoo
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It’s the holiday season, and time for another giveaway. We’ve teamed up with EnterTalk Radio and Pitbull Audio to provide the most awesome of giveaways: a $194.00 Mission VM-PRO active volume pedal. With on board buffers, isolated tuner out, sparkle control and compatibility switches, the VM-PRO works perfectly with virtually any instrument, and any signal chain. Earn extra… Read More »Win a Mission VM-PRO
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s our only sale of the year. The Mission Black Friday Sale runs from now through November 29th. 15% off across the board on all items on the Mission web store excepting B-Stock and cables. Just apply the following coupon code to your cart. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Mission. Coupon code: friday [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”128px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Terms[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
If you are building an effects pedal, you are likely going to need a case, or enclosure to keep it in. Let’s face it, the varying names and colors on the boxes are often the only differences between certain types of pedal anyway. The gold standard for containment in the pedal biz is the die cast aluminum enclosure from… Read More »Boxing it up