How To Choose A Keyboard Sustain Pedal

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Looking for the best keyboard sustain pedal? Here are some pointers that you want to look out for when looking for a new digital piano pedal for the studio or a sustain pedal for live shows.
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[@flootguy1674]

Thanks a lot, it helped me buy a sustain pedal. Now I need a keyboard

[@animarcs]

🤣

[@twitofu1885]

Lmao 😂 i was rollin when i saw this comment 😂😂😂😂

[@angieroxy7550]

If you have a Computer then you already have a Keyboard.

[@davenik1999]

“I got no car, and it’s breakin’ my heart, but I got a driver and that’s a start...”😆

[@angieroxy7550]

@@davenik1999 I don't know that song .

[@samuraidepapete2386]

I can switch the polarity of my pedal without the polarity switch(even having one). Just press and hold the pedal before turning on the keyboard. That worked for me.

[@reubenchng]

cool, never knew that worked.

[@bapubapu9376]

Great! Your advice just helped now me. I thought my new device is out of order. Thank you, sir.

[@bapubapu9376]

Great! Your advice just helped now me. I thought my new device without any polarity switch is out of order. Thank you, sir.

[@akemdam9824]

yup

[@zainmalik1872]

makes the most sense

[@steadyeddie7]

Excellent straight to the point informative video. Thank you so much.

[@MarciesChannel]

Thank you for info, my friend! I've been wondering what type to get for my keyboard piano. God Bless You!

[@fahmifauzi-work4550]

Thanks, man, This is really help. I'm currently using Korg PS-3 which is similiar to Casio SP-3. You're right, light pedal made of plastic always slip forward when I play with it on the stage, lol.

[@reubenchng]

haha I get frustrated trying to fish it back with legs all the time

[@iLiekLemonade]

Thank you for the quick and informative video. I'm now more informed than before watching this.

[@thebackyardguru3785]

Short ,simple and informative... Thanks

[@Lindaguitar2]

Thank you, Reuben! This was very helpful!

[@bucklag]

Im planning to buy a sustain pedal for my casio keyboard. Based on this video, I like the third one. I'm buying it. Thank u for this video.

[@felixhephaestus3739]

Hi. Which of these pedals has the function of half-damper pedal? Greetings...

[@karabipaulchoudhury1505]

thanks...u have made an amazing video it helps me a lot😊😇

[@rudypospisil4094]

How do you like Samson keyboard that you have on your desk?

[@ze4314]

Hi do you know whether roland fa08 can use a damper pedal?

[@dion.Ph.Tv84]

i am looking a pedal for my yamaha dgx 660 but some pedal are not compatible on my keyboard any suggestions?

[@ginises83]

It's possible to have just one substain pedal with the Pedal unit connection like Yamaha ? No jack 6,35 ....or pedal unit work only Ith 3 pedal ?

[@jennalai5246]

Hi, what do you think of the Nektar sustain pedal xD

[@PtylerBeats]

This helped me out a ton

[@imiejanemutiasayson2269]

What pedal is to be used for Yamaha 61keyboard piano?

[@beratsamil]

thanks for the quick vid!

[@favourdickson8291]

it is not working on my psr-sx700 will it even work if I press it down before oning it

[@phayik]

thank you very much that was really helpful !

[@sahandanushka7371]

This is very helpful. Thanks

[@alobpreis]

Let me clarify something: there's no actual polarity in these pedals. They just open or close the circuit, so the switch is to select "normal open" (N.O.) or "normal closed" (N.C.). Nothing is positive or negative here. You just switch between having both terminals open or closed by default (unpressed). Update: however, everywhere this is indeed called polarity switch, as it refers to two opposite behaviors. Apparently, this usage is acceptable though.

[@reubenchng]

Thanks for pointing that out. :)

[@richieknight5423]

Someone doesn't understand the term 'polarity' in different contexts........

[@DarkLightKisame]

Could somebody help with a Problem that i currently have? I have an Yamaha E432 and I use a FC05 Yamaha Pedal. I wanted to play Piano after a long time but now the Pedal just doesn't work anymore even tho I never changed anything on the Piano nor the Pedal. Appreciate your Ideas...😢

[@Kaisiilerite]

Which one should i buy?

[@Axxetto]

I think the Casio one is supposed to work with the polarity of Casio pianos only and may not work for others

[@anuraghaldarmusicmantra5730]

Please tell me which is the best....

[@Toppitmanilikeit]

Thank you! Very useful!

[@hannahduer]

Hi! Great video. Thank you..

[@MMM-rw6bl]

Thanks! Really helpful

[@judesantillan]

thanks for this man

[@rordrom3234]

thank you, good tips!

[@hiremathajay4755]

Thank you. Reuben. Video was very informative.

[@reubenchng]

Thanks Hiremath. Your Innunu Bekagide cover was beautiful.

[@hiremathajay4755]

@@reubenchng Thank you very much 👍

[@AdamKemplay]

Thank you brother!

[@march17546]

yow help me mY sustain pedal is like yours M audio its not working properly bruh huhu

[@sonickmoon]

Thanks for the demo. FYI for anyone thinking if m-audio EX-P expression pedal or even any sustain pedal with trs jack will work on novation launchkey series, it does not. I have tried it and it doesn't work..neither do any pedals that have a TRS jack. Novation support mentioned the launchkey works with a regular non TRS jack input. Hope this helps someone . Cheers.

[@Autotrope]

TRS jack may indicate it's an "expression pedal" which is a continuous linear value rather than a simple on and off. It acts as a voltage divider. It's not compatible with something expecting a simple on/off, UNLESS the pedal has a switch allowing you to switch it to a simple on/off action instead or it is otherwise designed to be compatible as an on/off switch. A controller with a socket labeled "expression pedal" should be able to cope with either but if the socket is labeled "sustain" or "damper" or says it's a switch it will only cope with the on/off switch.

[@LevinaRecords]

please can you help on my sustain pedal its not working dont know why..i have the 3rd pedal that you showed..is there a reason why its not working..I plug it in play some vst instruments but its not sustaining..cheers

[@johnflynn4923]

Have you plugged it into your keyboard? If yes, and it is still not working then it is probably because it is broken...

[@iOmarYGY]

Excellent!

[@rogeliorodriguezhuerta4596]

Thank you so much!

[@user-ue2rg9sn8c]

Thank you. 🌻

[@paulgee8113]

Where do you plug the pedal in the back of the keyboard . Have 4 holes ?? Got a casio WK 200

[@reubenchng]

Plug into the one that says 'sustain pedal'

[@TimVolkovPhD]

Awesome stuff! Xiexie, Reuben!

[@reubenchng]

xiexie

[@philipsudron]

Good video. Do you have any advice how to cure a squeaky Stagg Universal Pedal? The squeak interferes with recordings.

[@reubenchng]

WD40 for a quick fix. Grease for a longer-term fix

[@asifsyed8593]

hell sir how ru pls tell me which keyboard is the best yamaha psr i1455, psr e453 or casio 7300 in

[@reubenchng]

that would depend on what you plan to use them for. Best is very subjective for different people with different uses. Ask yourself what do you really need in a keyboard?

[@nirnaya13]

Good to hear a Singaporean accent after some time if I am not mistaken :) hehe

[@hannesc.9823]

Hey could you answer my following question in chase you know an answer: Does every pedal or pedal unit work with every keyboard/digital piano? I am currently looking for a pedal unit that is rather cheap, and with casio i think i am on the wrong track here. Can i just buy another brand instead?

[@bgdy4ever]

yes you can buy another. it is a very simple circuit, very compatible

[@aaisyahsyah8327]

Thank you!

[@jennalai5246]

Awesome review! Im trying to find one like the third option which doesnt have clicking sounds. Please do recommend me !

[@MrPantherBH1]

You can get one from Guitar Center. Be warned though. After repeated use, the spring inside gets very squeaky

[@jennalai5246]

@@MrPantherBH1 Thanks for the tip👍👍

[@lilysthapit2222]

Great video with straight to the point guide. But does the 3rd pedal shown in the video (the one which looks like a piano's pedal) work for Casio 3500 keyboard? Or does the other ones work as well? I'm planning to buy one so I need as much information.

[@reubenchng]

Yes, the pedals will work for any type of keyboards, as long the keyboard has a sustain pedal jack. A sustain pedal's circuitry is quite simple actually.

[@lilysthapit2222]

@@reubenchng thanks a lot for your quick reply. Your video helped a lot too. Keep making more quality videos! Thanks again.

[@shiroiame2452]

thank you alot!!

[@PilatomahawK]

I made one pedal with a small stapler. Polarity is not important since you can switch polarity in the synth menu

[@OryxDJ]

hello, is there something like a 'sustain knob' ? i'm using a Akai LPK25 on the go, imagine on the train or in the park or on a café. then i will not use a sustain pedal but i still want to be able to use sustain. for example a small on/off knob or a push button. This exists ?

[@bryantorres1439]

sven van bavel z hmm it seems like something you could make

[@vanessad2873]

Hold it in your armpit?

[@thecubingduck]

Thanks for this video Reuben but I need your help right now. I already had a piano style sustain pedal for my previous keyboard and when i bought my new piano (yamaha p125) I got another pedal with it (a footswitch style-yamaha fc5) and now im wondering upon whether i should use that piano style sustain pedal or the sustain footswitch that came with my piano. What's your opinion?

[@reubenchng]

Definitely the piano style sustain pedal.

[@thecubingduck]

@@reubenchngokay, thanks

[@tatoloperas.7748]

Thank You.

[@FERMUSICA]

Thanksssss!!!!

[@Autotrope]

Many controllers and keyboards now will auto-detect polarity by sampling the pedal state when the keyboard is turned on and assuming that to be the "off" state. Tip: if you plug in a pedal and it turns out to be the wrong polarity, you can try turning the keyboard / controller off and on to see if it picks up the correct polarity. In other controllers/keyboards this may be a setting that is controlled either on the device or in software. Check the manual for your device as it should be described in there. That said, buying a pedal that is switchable will remove any concern about being able to use it on any device including controllers or keyboards that do not include such a setting or autodetection.

[@markalbrecht6989]

Correct. The Casio CT-S500 doesn't seem to have either the ability to change the setting in the software, or to autosense the pedal polarity. So we seem to be stuck buying another pedal instead of being able to use it on two different keyboards.

[@crazygoblin959]

Really appreciate it

[@reubenchng]

😎

[@willo7979]

Thanks! I do encounter sustain pedal in reverse mode. Your vids triggered me to look for the switch, and then on the manual, and look what I’d found; Yamaha’s sustain pedal can be switched back and forth by software!

[@ninaluonq]

this is so off topic but you should do asmr 😌✨

[@ArdianUmam]

Hi Sir, I have Roland A49 midi-controller. And I plan to buy sustain pedal. Do you know which type of sustain pedal that A49 used? Reverse or not reverse.

[@reubenchng]

Ardian Umam it should accept any sustain pedal. Just make sure to get a pedal that has a polarity switch. Most has it. Use my links above to get it right. ;)

[@ArdianUmam]

I ever went to music store near here and they don' have a sustain pedal with switch. But, they sell two type of sustain pedal (reversed and not reversed version). And I already try to find info in Roland website and still not found which type that A49 suits? 😄

[@ArdianUmam]

I ever went to music store near here and they don' have a sustain pedal with switch. But, they sell two type of sustain pedal (reversed and not reversed version). And I already try to find info in Roland website and still not found which type that A49 suits? 😄

[@wyattshook2775]

Can you connect it to a guitar?

[@reubenchng]

Haven't tried! But no, you wouldn't want to connect it to a guitar.

[@ehdoojee]

Very good and helpful information. But it kinda sounds like you downgraded a Casio product. Now I use a homemade sustain pedal (made with wood, metal, cable jack and a bit of God's love😌). This basically has no polarity switch and very little weight. But what I do is that for the polarity, I press down the pedal before plugging it in. And also for the weight I either taped the end of the wire close to the pedal to the ground, or I put something quite heavy on the wire. Once again this is no criticism but a humble opinion.

[@moguluniverse]

thank you

[@reubenchng]

No Worries!

[@josh.online]

i have squeaking sound on my pedal. how can you stop it?

[@reubenchng]

use some sewing machine oil on it i guess. Should do

[@josh.online]

Reuben Chng Tysm

[@DEVANSHAZAD]

which is th cheapest one

[@reubenchng]

Links are above.

[@Axxetto]

A+ voice

[@reubenchng]

I'll rate it B-

[@Axxetto]

@@reubenchng no its sexy men's don't say that often to other mens (no homo)

[@PrickStanda]

1:57 '...and penis would appreciate this...' lol ! On a serious note - there's still hope for pedals with no polarity switch but working in reverse - plug it in, press it and while pressed unplug it, release the pedal and then plug it back in. I don't know if it works with every model but it did for mine.

[@joshthebear4210]

Why does his voice kinda remind me of you jackie chan🤔🤔

[@pighater951]

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[@reubenchng]

Three threes stood by each other infront of Mr. Treedy's Treehouse

[@Perun42]

Thank you!