I thought I'd start a new topic about the keyboard stands.

I've noticed that, in discussing various stand designs, no one seems to be bothered about the lack of floor space for "pedals." Is everyone forgetting the extra dimension that different pedals bring to your playing?

In the old days, I would use (under my A-frame stands) two volume pedals (one for my main keyboard (DX7)and one for MIDI connected Roland sound module), a wah-wah pedal for guitar sounds, a fill-in pedal for “variations and fills," and 2 misc on-off switches.

I don't even recall seeing live keyboard players...anywhere...using pedals (or even their hands to throw in regular fills and style changes).

Fact is, I don't even remember seeing guitarists lately that use pedals like they did in the 70's.

But......to be fair, as I think about it, I (me) don't even use them like I used to. Not even "like I used to"......I don't use them at all. I guess subconsciously, I'm realizing......no one even notices. Just like no one even noticed I used a "15 year old" Roland E-300 and not my new PA3x a few weeks ago.

I agree about some stands not having room for pedals, as I use them all the time. However, there are many that don't.

I come from an organ background, using my feet frequently on bass pedals or expression, in the case of a B3. As far as my other boards, I use a sustain pedal for piano and guitar, always a volume pedal, momentary switch for vocal harmony. and a 6 switch pedal for many functions.

I may be old fashioned, but I don't see how some, at least, are not necessary.

Bernie

I cannot play in arranger mode without my FC-7. I can't for the life of me understand why anyone would want to take their hands off what they are playing, simply to trigger a fill or variation change!

Hi guys...i use 2 fc-7 pedals along with 2 sustain pedals with an air turner...i've been thinking about using a pedal board to mount those pedals for sometime. Back in the day i had a board made up for several guitar pedals since i covered guitar parts in the group i played with a keyboard...having moved a B3 around for years i to am used to using several pedals to acquire the sound necessary for a performance.

Steve
Mox8, 2 pa600's, psr s910, cx3

Mark

For that very reason I've used Quiklok 695 stands for years. I have three and was just about to list one for sale if your interested. I also have the mic boom attachment and extra tier to make it a 3 level stand. Very sturdy and never a problem. I use them with all my pedals, including my bass pedals when I had the Blues Band going. You actually saw the stand when you visited me at the German club. I think their discontinued but thats why I buy extras when I find something I like.

On arranger, I use the 13 note Ketron control pedals. On any other combination of Keys,if possible, I use a 13 note bass unit(an old Krumar, believe it or not).

I have several old A frame stands....forgot the name. Even when I have a 2nd keyboard at 90 degrees, I have some effects pedals. Now, I often use a looper to record a part in real time; then play over on guitar.

FUN STUFF!

Russ

I use at least 2 pedals, one for expression and the other for Sustain or hold, In reality, I always use 3, the other is for assorted functions, sometimes for Break/Fill, others for S.A.2., ETC.
I use the Y stand by quick lock, I still have the M92 (Monolith) also QL.

I use two pedals, one for vocal harmony on/off and a sustain/effects pedal. I used to use a volume pedal, but I always was hitting it when I didn't want to, therefore it was eliminated from the setup. Beneath my X-stand there's more than enough room for bass pedals as well.

Cheers,

Gary

I dont use any pedals anymore....who wants to setup all that stuff.

Donny, one of my pedals stays plugged in all the time to the TC Helicon Harmony-M and is Velcro'd to the inside of my custom console. The Sustain/Effects pedal is the only one that gets unplugged. My hands are just too busy to do a lot of button pushing.

Gary