Pedal questions

andyw · Joined: Jun 09, 2009 Posts: 3 Location: uk

Hi folks

Had a Stage 88 for about a year, mainly for the rhodes and wurli. Lovin' it.

Just started delving into the world of the hammond. To my untrained ears it sounds awesome.

so.... what make/model pedal would you recommend buying for the organ swell? Preferably something cheap but also well built - i seem to get through about 3 sus pedals a year.

All thoughts/suggestions much appreciated. I know Exclamation

all about pedals

thanks

andy

seraph · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 6:43 am Post subject:

Hi Andy
welcome to electro-music.com
Very Happy

I use a Roland DP10, it's the only damper pedal worth buying IMO
Very Happy

andyw · Joined: Jun 09, 2009 Posts: 3 Location: uk

Hi Seraph,

thanks for your reply, and for the welcome!

Now, i could be completely wrong here, - and its probably my fault for not explaining myself properly - but for the Organ Swell function on the Nord, a damper pedal wouldn't do - I think I need an 'expression pedal' with a more variable resistance control (I've tried my sustain pedals and they dont work!!!)

Something like a Roland EV-5 / Roland EV-7 / Yamaha FC7 ... I Think ... Have you had any experience with them?

Cheers!

seraph · Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:33 am Post subject:

peterkadar · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 2:30 am Post subject:

I say get the Yamaha FC-7. They have the largest sweep to them, and feel most like the pedal on a B3, compared to the other, popular options from Roland, Korg, etc.

seraph · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 2:56 am Post subject:

peterkadar · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 5:26 am Post subject:

the cables short on mine from time to time, but there's usually always a few kicking around at my local store... The only drag about them is you have to replace the cable with THEIR part... no other part will work.

andyw · Joined: Jun 09, 2009 Posts: 3 Location: uk

Thanks for the advice guys, Ive just ordered one. I'll let you know how I get on with it.

Cheers

Andy