Although I never used them I would think Bass pedals are much easier ergonomically then tiny buttons.

Different strokes, I guess...I used an MFC10 for some time and had no problems with hitting the right buttons.

I have a buddy who's visually impaired who uses one as well...doesn't seem to be an issue with him either.

If you've been practicing using a blindfold, then using an MFC-10 shouldn't present much of a problem....you'll be surprised how proficient you'll get.

Ian

I use 1 pedal for VH on/off all else is done with split second button finger action on deck, works for me.
How your feet get inbetween all those buttons without "doubling" is beyond me.....but godspeed to whoever enjoys using them it just aint for me..

Is it technically necessary to use an mfc10 for this? Will a couple of simple pedals eg. on/off type not work?

John

Hi John. The MFC10 was more than I needed or wanted to haul around to gigs, so I ended up selling mine. Any on/off type pedal switch will work fine. It's just got to be the momentary 'unlatched' style. Though I use and prefer my self modified 4 pedal Technote controler, I've used and recommend the Boss FS-5U



because it's very compact, lightweight, and rugged, and its interlocking design allows you to chain multiple units together to form a single multi-pedal unit. - Scott

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or try this one....




http://www.bosscorp.co.jp/products/en/FS-6/

Keep in mind that some metal pedals, particularly those that physically connect with another pedal, and have a standard 1/4-inch phono jack (TS), will not function properly with some keyboards. This is particularly true with many of the Yamaha PSR series boards that uses a floating ground system. When the two pedals are locked together physically, both footswitch ground connections become a common ground, which causes a polarity problem. However, they work just fine when not physically touching each other.

I'm not sure if this has any effect on the SA button assignment, but it would be worth investigating before investing in expensive pedals.

Cheers,

Gary

Gar . . .thanks for refreshing my distant memory on this. Thinking back again, this is what happened to me upon linking 3 individual Boss FS-5U's units together. Alone they worked fine, but when linked them together, one of the pedals started acting flaky. Now I know why I spent the time & work modifying my Technote 4-pedal Foot Controller to work with my Yamaha arrangers. This said, I retract my original recommendation of linking individual Boss FS-5U's together. - Scott

Earlier in this thread there were a couple of recommendations for use of the Korg EC-5.

Quote: "EC5... five buttons? No controls. $100 http://www.musiciansbuy.com/KORG_EC5.html "

How would it be used with Yamaha keyboards? It doesn't appear to be a midi footswitch and I didn't think there were that many inputs available with the Tyros. If it will work I can think of several alternatives. . .

Bob,

That particular pedal is specifically for Korg boards and there are no provisions for plugging it into any other brand of keyboard.

Gary