M-Audio SP-1 | Sustain Foot Pedal or FS controller for Synthesizers, Tone Modules, and Drum Machines
Before you buy a pedal, ask yourself this: do I know the polarity of my piano? You’re probably thinking something like, “Yeah, sure I do — it’s filed in my brain right between my social security number and my bank PIN.” But seriously, this is important. Now, you could run off in search of your manual, or you could do yourself a favor and just buy an M-Audio SP-1 Sustain Pedal in the first place and save yourself the trouble. The SP-1 Sustain Pedal has a switchable polarity, so it will work with both your Yamaha and your Roland synth — no problem.
Product Features
- Compact and sturdy sustain pedal for use with any electronic keyboard
- Designed for synthesizers, tone modules, and drum machines
- Ideal for applications that require non-latching momentary switches
- Plugs into 1/4-inch keyboard input; includes 5-foot cable
- Slick black styling; 1-year warranty
A decent choice…
Solid and sturdy but can be unreliable 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…