hello. i got my little phatty about a week ago and i have a question:
if i want a note to play infinitely without having to hold down a key, can i do that with the fs-1 footswitch?
thanks!
I think I did this when I inserted a plug into KB Gate with nothing connected to the other end. So, I’d have to say any Normally-Open momentary footswitch should suffice in which you’d hold the switch down to close the envelope.
Hi 2xUel,
There’s a Performance Tip on page 16 of the Stage Edition User Manual that addresses this:
“Plugging a FS-1 footswitch into the KB GATE jack allows you to trigger or sustain a note using your foot without playing the keyboard – useful if you want to free-up both hands to modify two panel functions at once.”
Also related is another Performance Tip on page 20:
“…insert a dummy plug (or a patch cord with nothing connected to the other end) into the KB Gate jack. This will leave the keyboard gate open, and the volume envelope will remain at its Sustain level until the keyboard gate closes. Due to the design of the envelope circuits, you will need to turn the envelope Decay parameter down below 12:00 in order for the Sustain level to remain constant. If you notice that the volume of the external signal begins to slowly fade away, check to be sure the envelope Decay parameters are not set too high.”
Hope this helps.
Greg
boy that’s cool. looks like i’m just gonna plug a cord into it, thanks!