M-Audio EX-P Expression Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this pedal along with an Axiom 61 keyboard. The Axiom had to go back to M-Audio within a couple of weeks because certain keys were putting out full velocity at all times.
The pedal lasted a little longer, but eventually failed - during a gig. I opened it to see if a repair was possible. The pedal is generally well designed for a product at this price point, with one major weakness: The linkage between the treadle and potentiometer is made of flimsy plastic that is destined to fail under even the most optimistic conditions.
This is planned obsolescence of the worst sort. Because my pedal was (just) out of warranty, and M-Audio doesn't stock parts for it, I was told that "it would be most cost-effective for you to just buy another pedal". Ha....fat chance, lesson learned. Bought a Boss FV500L, never looked back. The Boss will probably outlive me.

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Feel the need to express yourself fully? M-Audio's EX-P expression controller pedal works with all M-Audio MIDI controllers that have an expression pedal input. A built-in polarity switch insures compatibility with most other brands of controllers and keyboards. Use the EX-P to control any assignable variable MIDI controller value including volume, modulation, panning, filter sweep and more. Durable molded construction with integral cable.
EX-P Features
Polarity switch
Hardwired 1/4-inch cable
Molded construction

What's in the Box M-Audio EX-P Pedal, User Guide

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Yamaha GO MO DVD Instant Guide for Making Music on the MO6/ MO8 Review

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(More customer reviews)After purchasing my MO8 I was quite impressed with the poower and capability of this keyboard. However, being new at programming, sequencing etc. I was intimidated by the complexity of how to take advantage of what it could do.
I was pleased to find "Go Mo Instant Guide to Making Music With the Mo", so I gladly spent the $35 to order it. It helped me to see what the Mo was capable of and to dig into the manual, step-by-step to find out how to do it. The video does not give you that step-by-step instruction but it does show you how to use some of the keyboard's functions and programs.
I would recommend this to someone, like myself, who needs that extra push, or someone that wants to get an insightful look at what this keyboard does before making the purchase.

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M-Audio SP-1 US65000 Sustain Pedal for Keyboards Review

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(More customer reviews)The M-Audio SP-1 US65000 is a sturdy and solid pedal. The case is metal, not plastic, so it'll hold up well over time. The rubber pads on the top and bottom keep it from moving around, though the pads have a tendency to come loose.
The main reliability issue with the pedal is the low-cost construction inside. Instead of having the pedal actuate a switch inside, there's just a stiff bare wire that presses down against another bare wire to make contact. It works and is cheaper to manufacture than using a real switch. However, if the pedal goes unused for a few days, oxidation forms on the bare wire, which results in unreliable contact and flaky pedal response. Depressing the pedal a dozen or more times clears off the oxidation. If it doesn't, opening the pedal and cleaning the wire resolves any inconsistent/noisy pedal signals.
If you're handy with a soldering iron, replacing the pseudo-switch with a real momentary contact switch would yield a really great pedal.

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Compatible with all electronic keyboards, the SP-1 sustain pedal from M-Audio offers a simple, compact, and sturdy means of prolonging a chord or note. The pedal is particularly ideal for any application that requires a non-latching momentary switch. The SP-1 also works with tone modules and drum machines, and comes with a 5-foot cable with a 1/4-inch phone plug.
What's in the Box Sustain pedal, 5-foot cable (1/4-inch plug), user's manual.

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Keywear Pro Keyboard Cover Small Review

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(More customer reviews)perfect fit for axiom 49, dust cover only will not protect your gear other then from getting dust

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Casio SP-3R Sustain Pedal for Casio Keyboards Review

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(More customer reviews)I tried to work with this pedal for several months, but found it very frustrating. It slips all over the place!! Why does Casio not put more effort into a pedal that comes with such a nice keyboard -Privia PX-100? I later purchased the M Gear elongated silver pedal, which is wonderful.

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On Stage KSP100 Universal Sustain Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a good foot pedal. It works on my casio and is actually a better quality and price than the casio brand foot pedal. It doesn't slide around, either.

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Yamaha FC3 Dual Zone Piano Style Sustain Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)This pedal is really worth the price. I can't imagine not having it. I use it with a Yamaha P70 digital keyboard. I grew up playing a normal piano, and was skeptical about how this would work. The control is very precise. It is indespensible for anyone who is used to using a pedal. At first I thought it was a little high of the ground, but I got used to it.

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Yamaha FC4 Sustainpedal edler Klavierlook Review

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(More customer reviews)We got a Yamaha DGX-230 and the FC4 floor pedal for Christmas. My son recently started lessons, and he and my wife reported that when they tried to use the FC4, it didn't work, and they had disconnected it.
I plugged it in and tried it, and indeed, it was backwards. When it wasn't pressed, it sustained. When it was pressed, it didn't. There was no polarity or mode switch.
However, after about 20 minutes of Googling, I found an online PDF of the model 220 owner's manual that contained this snippet:
"Make sure that the footswitch plug is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack BEFORE turning on the power."
It turns out I hadn't bothered to turn off the DGX-230 before plugging it in. When I followed the instructions, everything worked fine.
I also noted this caution as well:
"Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on. Doing this changes the recognized polarity of the footswitch, resulting in reversed footswitch operation."
So, although the FC4 apparently doesn't have a polarity switch, the DGX-230 can switch its OWN polarity.
Other models of course may work differently.
So far I'm quite pleased with both Yamaha products and I'm impressed with the thought Yamaha has put in to them.


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For those electronic keyboards with an input jack labeled "SUSTAIN," the FC4 model is used in the same manner the sustain pedal on an acoustic piano is used. Designed to work and feel just like an acoustic piano's sustain pedal, its specially designed rubber bottom grips the floor and stays put while you play.
The FC4 can also be utilized as an FS controller for synthesizers, tone modules and drum machines.
The FC4 features a 6-foot cable and standard 1/4-inch plug. Works with any keyboard utilizing a sustain pedal with a 1/4" connector.
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M-Audio SP-2 US65010 Sustain Pedal Piano Style Sustain Pedal for Keyboards Review

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(More customer reviews)I had been using the 'pedal' which came with the keyboard for the Privia px-100 keyboard which is nothing like a pedal on a normal piano. I purchased the M-Audio pedal to replace it.
At first I was thrilled with this pedal, but when I bought a stand for my digital piano I discovered a problem. This pedal is very long, 10.5". With the stand against the wall there was no room to push the pedal far enough back to place into a normal playing position. I had to move the stand about 8 inches from the wall to put the pedal into place.
Before buying just beware of how you have/want to arrange your keyboard and be sure you'll have the room to use the pedal comfortably.

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M-Audio SP-2 Sustain Pedal--Play as Passionately as You Want
The M-Audio SP-2 Sustain Pedal is the perfect product for keyboard players who want the most realistic pedal action. The SP-2 model is used in the same manner as the sustain pedal on an acoustic piano. This classic-style pedal works with any M-Audio keyboard. Designed to work and feel just like an acoustic pianos sustain pedal, it has a specially designed rubber bottom that grips the floor and stays put while you play.
Feels as good as an acoustic piano pedal.

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