Mission Engineering

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Overview

Mission Engineering designs and manufactures music equipment, specializing in expression pedals, volume pedals, power supplies, and full-range speakers for digital amps, effects, and modeling devices. The company holds the largest range of professional-quality expression pedals compatible with modern digital gear and operates a factory producing speaker and amp cabinets for itself and other boutique amp designers. Its products are used by professional artists, studios, and venues worldwide.¹⁴

History

Mission Engineering was founded in 2009 in a garage in Petaluma, California, starting with the SP-1, the first switching expression pedal for digital amps and effects. The company expanded to multiple locations and introduced innovations like the first programmable multi-expression controller and stereo full-range active speaker for modeling devices. In 2015, it acquired Stagecraft company, and established a factory in St. Louis for building speaker and amp cabinets.¹

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Expression Pedals	Professional pedals for digital amps and effects	$150 - $400
Volume Pedals	High-quality passive and active volume control	$130 - $300
Power Supplies	Pedalboard power solutions	$100 - $250
Full Range Speakers	Active speakers for amp modelers	$500 - $1,200
Controllers	Multi-expression and switching controllers	$250 - $600

Manufacturing

Products are designed in Petaluma, California, with a factory in St. Louis building speaker and amp cabinets for Mission Engineering and other boutique amp designers. Manufacturing involves both in-house cabinet production and likely outsourced component assembly for pedals and electronics.¹

Notable Products

SP-1 - First switching expression pedal for digital amps and effects, launched in 2009.
VM-Pro - Professional volume and expression pedal series.
Stereo Full Range Active Speaker - First stereo speaker designed for modeling amps and devices.
Programmable Multi-Expression Controller - Innovative controller for complex pedalboard setups.

Reputation

Mission Engineering is recognized among guitarists and professionals for reliable, innovative expression and volume pedals tailored to digital rigs, with strong adoption by top artists. The company's expansion and acquisitions reflect growing industry presence, though it lacks BBB accreditation. Enthusiasts value its specialized compatibility and cabinet quality from the St. Louis factory.¹³

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