Footpedal controllers for synth?

[ihateusernames]

Not sure how to title this to get the responses I'm after.

We're adding more and more songs that are too empty without synth parts. Does a programmable footpedal based unit exist, similar to the pedals on an organ but programming to replace keys/synths? The guys won't wear in ears, nor will the drummer wear headphones so clicktracks and midi are not an option - I need real time playability with me feet!

While true keys/synth is the best solution for sound and ease, we'd rather not add another musician to the mix for 5 songs in a 30 song night!

 

[Ely]

The best option is right here. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

Other than that, look up something called the Basyn (I think?)

Or pick up any synth that has MIDI inputs and a Roland PK-5 (basically organ footpedals without a sound module)

 

[Lefty Geek]

Or pick up any synth that has MIDI inputs and a Roland PK-5 (basically organ footpedals without a sound module)

I just jammed with a couple of guys with this setup. PK-5 into a MicroKorg, played by the drummer.

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[GingerConor]

I just jammed with a couple of guys with this setup. PK-5 into a MicroKorg, played by the drummer.

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so ur drummer controled settings/sound while u played the notes???

Conor

 

[fightthepower]

On the myspace page it says the drummer is playing a floor tom, snare, cymbal etc, while playing the PK-5 pedals with his feet (as opposed to a kick drum and hi hat). The PK-5 is controlling the microkorg.

 

[GingerConor]

On the myspace page it says the drummer is playing a floor tom, snare, cymbal etc, while playing the PK-5 pedals with his feet (as opposed to a kick drum and hi hat). The PK-5 is controlling the microkorg.

ahhh, i see!!! very cool!!

 

[almix12]

not exactly sure what you're after
but i know roland makes a foot pedal controller (like hammond organs, actual pedals)
or if you want pedals for patch changes and expression pedals, Behringer FCB1010
(one of behringer's actually good products) very well made

 

[ihateusernames]

the taurus is exactly it! now, how to do that for something under a few hundred dollars?

 

[Ely]

the taurus is exactly it! now, how to do that for something under a few hundred dollars?

http://basyn.com/

That's the cheapest you'll find. I really don't like the look of those buttons as opposed to the organ pedal style controllers, though.

I'd recommend the Roland and a cheap synth.

 

[GingerConor]

http://basyn.com/

That's the cheapest you'll find. I really don't like the look of those buttons as opposed to the organ pedal style controllers, though.

I'd recommend the Roland and a cheap synth.

whats the model name of the roland one?

Conor

 

[brstma]

This might be worth a look
http://cgi.ebay.com/DIGIKICK-FOOTAR...|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:10|294:50

 

[Ely]

whats the model name of the roland one?

Conor

The Roland PK5 has 13 keys and goes for about $500.

 

[The Mock Turtle Regulator]

This might be worth a look
http://cgi.ebay.com/DIGIKICK-FOOTAR...|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:10|294:50

I've been watching the demonstration vids for the Footar-


a very interesting concept- especially the ability to programme chords for each button.

 

[ihateusernames]

that footar is quite an impressive controller. i still prefer an organ pedal layout, it's easier for me to look at and know i'm on the right note than a fretboard layout. great controller though, i'm considering it.

 

[The Mock Turtle Regulator]

Studiologic/Fatar do a couple, 13 and 17 note- Link Removed

although the transposing range is limited at only 2 octaves.

a list of others-
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Basyn do a kit for building your own too-
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