M-Audio SP-1 | Sustain Foot Pedal or FS controller for Synthesizers, Tone Modules, and Drum Machines
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It is affixed to the pedal indefinitely.
This appears to be a straightforward on/off switch. In the description of a sustain pedal, look for phrases like "half-speed" or "gradient" if you're looking for continuous or gradient performance. "half-damper" or "damper" are terms used to describe a device that pedaling. "If the manufacturer does not specify one of these descriptions, the pedal is simply an on/off switch." If your digital piano or electronic keyboard has a half-step function, you can use it. damper, followed by a half-damper Depending on how far down you depress the pedal, the nature of the sustain effect changes. The only half-hearted attempt I've discovered that the Yamaha FC3A and Roland DP-100 are excellent damper pedals. 10, as well as the Korg DS1H. The half- The damper effect imitates the action of lifting the felt damping pads only partially off the strings on an acoustic piano.
Because the pedal's polarity is reversible, it can be used on any keyboard.
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This pedal has been in my possession for about 5 months and has performed admirably. I've probably used it three times a week (I know, I need to practice more!). Anyway, the pedal began squeaking within the last week, which was extremely irritating because I could hear it while playing! So, today, I decided to disassemble it and figure out how to fix it! It's actually quite simple, and the manufacturer should have done so because metal rubs and squeaks over time. This is how you go about it. Remove the 5 screws from the bottom of the pedal and the top of the pedal. The spring will fall out, but you will be able to replace it later. Pull the pedal away from the hinge bracket by removing the two pivot screws on the hinge. Vaseline should be applied to the inside of the hinge base as well as the outside of the pedal. Return the pedal to its original position and tighten the pivot screws (if you have loctite, now is the time to use it). Replace the top and adjust the spring to its proper position. First, tighten the single base screw in the front, then tighten the. The back two, followed by the middle two. The Vaseline will spread and the squeak will disappear after a few presses on the pedal.
Audio! Audio SP- 2 | Universal Sustain Pedal with Piano Style Action for Electronic Keyboardsbr>br>I'm not sure why, but after using this pedal for a little over a year, I felt compelled to write a review of it. I've been playing piano and keys for more than 20 years. primarily in churches - I also bring a sustain pedal with me to every gig in case something goes wrong. I discovered the importance of a pedal the hard way. Even when I was in India for ten months, I needed my own sustain pedal in case something went wrong. The tiny ones that come with keyboards are a joke and rarely work. br>br>I always go for the universal sustain pedals, which have a polarity switch on the bottom and can be used with any keyboard. With my Casio Privia PX-100, I use my pedal. I use the pedal with the Yamaha MO-300 at church, but at home, I use the 300. I've also used it with a Korg and an Alesis (can't remember which models). br>br>I'm a huge fan of the classic-style movies. Since I first learned to play on an upright piano, I've used the slip-through style sustain pedal. In my opinion, the resistant rubber bottom does not work well on carpet. I prefer to play standing up, and I have to constantly re-adjust the pedal in the middle of a song. I'm sure it'd stay in place better if it weren't on the carpet. Because it has half-tones, the pedal works exactly like the sustain pedal on an acoustic piano. The ability to express yourself through the pedals can be very useful. br>br>The 6-figure figure The foot cable has a 1/4-inch connector. br>br>I usually leave the plastic covering on the pedal to protect it and it works fine. br>br>I highly recommend this pedal.
I've been purchasing and using the SP-2000 for quite some time now. Since I started music school years ago, I've had two pedals. Over the years, they've been used on a variety of shows and sessions. I'd given up on them only a few months ago. There's a lot to like about them, but they do have a few issues. Advantages: br>br> It's inexpensive and of good quality for the price, with a sturdy build. At the bottom, there's a polarity switch. Yamaha, Roland, Korg, Nord, Kurzweil, and other professional keyboards are all compatible. Either the sustain is instantaneous, or it only takes one flip to get it to work. On the foot, it has a firm grip. On the ground, he has a good grip. If you're paying this low for a pedal, you're probably not concerned with half-assed construction. You shouldn't use damper/soft controls, for example. It accomplishes the task for which you have paid. On the keyboards for live performance or in the studio with your keyboards or midi controllers, this is an excellent choice for all types of contemporary music. Again - It is compatible with any keyboard. br>br>Cons: DURABILITY is an important factor. For such a strong-willed individual, It's amazing how quickly a good design can become obsolete. If you're a hobbyist or simply want your pedal to sit in a corner of your house, this may not be an issue. But beware if you're a touring keyboardist or a session musician who needs your gear to work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I went through five different types of books. In the last two years, I've made six of these. During various performances on stage, my sustain pedal would suddenly stop working in the middle of songs or sets. Alternatively, the polarity may be reversed. I keep extras in my rig just in case, but it happened so frequently that it became a real pain. This thing can't be kicked around (gently) without breaking, which is borderline unacceptable for something you use with your foot. It's gotten to the point where if I'm playing a show where the backline company provides the gear and I see them handing out those pedals during soundcheck, I demand they take them away. No joke. The pedal also squeaks after a while; the squeak is usually at "I can ignore it" levels for live shows, but it's a no-no in the studio; I once had it hooked up to a Nord Stage 88 EX for a recording session, and this pedal couldn't stop squeaking. Since I was going DI, it didn't seem to bother my piano tracks, but it irritated the vocalist to no end - That day didn't go well for me. br>br>Overall, it's a good value for the money; you get what you pay for. Spend $10 more and get the Yamaha FC4A if you need a professional, dependable pedal that won't break down on you without warning.
Despite the fact that it appears to be heavy-duty, it is not. I only had this pedal for three months. I gig 3- It's moved five times a week, so it's always changing. However, it should be handled with care and stored in a hard case. The wire coming out of the pedal's back has caused it to work on occasion - Not all of the time. M is the most common letter. The audio quality is excellent. I have some older, less expensive-looking sustain pedals that still work. The M- was a letdown for me. Audio SP-.
A spring inside the housing, beneath the pedal, pushes it back up. The pedal began to squeak after about a month. The noise was coming from the spring against the bottom of the pedal, so I removed the cover to figure out what was causing it. The pedal was quiet again after a few sprays of lithium grease where the metal parts made contact. Note that you don't have to remove the cover to do this. br>br>Aside from that, the pedal feels solid and has been performing well. br>br>Update: The pedal had broken down. When I disassembled it, I discovered that the pedal works by pressing down on rubberized pads that press against a circuit board (much like the keypad on a garage door opener). I've fixed those before, and I have a bottle of Keypad Fix solution that has helped me with other issues. That, however, did not resolve the issue, and the pedal remains unresponsive. It's a bummer, because my previous Korg keyboard lasted 25 years and is still going strong.
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