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maxweb
Total Posts: 77
Joined 01-06-2004 status: Experienced |
Hi everyone,
In this period I’m having few problems with sustain pedal. Random it start, even if I don’t touch the pedal. I change pedal, clean the contacts, but the problem is still there! Can this two things be related? thanks for reply.
Max
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5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
Yes, that’s normal behavior. See:
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Does sustain randomly start if the pedal isn’t plugged in? Is it a Yamaha pedal, and if so, which one - FC3, FC4, or FC5? Is the Utility mode “Sustain Pedal” setting correct for the type of pedal? See pages 219-220 of the XF Reference Manual. |
maxweb
Total Posts: 77
Joined 01-06-2004 status: Experienced |
Yes, that’s normal behavior. See:
Good to know, thanks. I have to study.
Does sustain randomly start if the pedal isn’t plugged in? Is it a Yamaha pedal, and if so, which one - FC3, FC4, or FC5? Is the Utility mode “Sustain Pedal” setting correct for the type of pedal? See pages 219-220 of the XF Reference Manual. I never try to use motif with no pedal, I don’t know. I use a boss fs 5u So it’s better to use FC5 in setting of sustain right? Many thanks for answer! Max. |
5pinDIN
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Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
I suggest that you unplug the sustain pedal for a while and determine if the random sustain still occurs - there may be a problem in the XF. The BOSS FS-5U footswitch does require that the “Sustain Pedal” setting be “FC4/5”. Of course, it’s also necessary that the pedal’s polarity switch be in the proper position for use with a Motif.
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You’re welcome! |
maxweb
Total Posts: 77
Joined 01-06-2004 status: Experienced |
Thanks, I’ll test the “new “.settings. Max |
Mighty Motif Max
Total Posts: 317
Joined 04-30-2016 status: Enthusiast |
Your cable from the pedal to the Motif might be the problem. It was on my M-Audio sustain pedal I was using a few years ago. The wires had come away from the inside of the pedal and so it would randomly turn on and off. See my thread at the time here: http://www.motifator.com/index.php/forum/viewthread/477373/ That’s worth checking out for sure. Do you have another pedal you can try with the Motif? |
maxweb
Total Posts: 77
Joined 01-06-2004 status: Experienced |
Thanks for answer, I change several cables, but the problem was still there. At the momentous I’m testing the solution of 5pinDIN.
Max |
maxweb
Total Posts: 77
Joined 01-06-2004 status: Experienced |
Hi everyone,
Generally I switch on keyboards with all pedals already connected. I never had this problem with my motif ES and with the other old korg.
I was thinking if there is a sequence to switch on keyboards with pedals, for example switch on keyboards while I press the pedal, or connect pedals after I switch on my keyboards, or…
Any suggestions? Thanks for reply.
Max
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5pinDIN
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I repeat what I posted three months ago…
Let us know what happens. |
maxweb
Total Posts: 77
Joined 01-06-2004 status: Experienced |
As always, thanks for the reply, your availability is incredible.
I noticed one thing: the sustain yamaha pedals have the mono jack cable, except for FC 3, could that be the problem? Thanks again. Max |
5pinDIN
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Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
You’re welcome. Yamaha FC4 and FC5 sustain pedals indeed have a cable with a TS (not TRS) plug. These sustain pedals are just normally closed switches that open when the pedal is depressed. The XF’s SUSTAIN jack has switching contacts built into it - when no plug is inserted, the switch contacts are closed (just as if an attached sustain pedal was not depressed). The XF is likely OK if there was no sustain problem when nothing is plugged into the jack. While a bad solder joint at the XF’s SUSTAIN jack could cause an intermittent problem, it would be quite a coincidence if that was also happening on the MODX. It appears the problem you’re having is due to improper cabling or defective switches in the pedals you’re using, but do check the MODX with no sustain pedal to verify it’s also OK that way. |
maxweb
Total Posts: 77
Joined 01-06-2004 status: Experienced |
Hi,
Thanks again, 5pinDIN, you are really a guru for this forum.
Max |
5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
You’re welcome - I’m glad things are working correctly now, and I also hope they continue to do so. |