Re: Pedal Options

[Travis Hartnett <tiktok@sprintmail.com>]

The larger the buttons, the larger the foot controller, the more space 
required on the floor.  The current controller puts all the necessary 
functions into a controller that can be stored inside a rack if need 
be.  Like all tools, it requires that you learn the proper technique 
for using it--i.e. not using unnecessary force when pressing the 
switches, and learning how to use more of the toe of your foot rather 
than the ball or whatever part of your boot you can get to switch in 
time.  The same technique that may work for turning on your chorus may 
not work for EDP work.  I've used mine for 150+ shows for years, and 
have yet to break any of the switches and I've got size 12 feet.


A larger controller with bigger, heavier switches would drive the price 
up,and quicklly pushes you into the range where you can now buy a MIDI 
controller like the Behringer.

The switches themselves were chosen to provide accuracy in timing 
(short throw, no hard click point), not make a lot of acoustic sound 
(most of the heavier duty switches make a loud click when depressed) 
and be inexpensive to build/replace.

The foot controller is offered as a optional accessory, so you don't 
have to buy one if it doesn't fit your situation.  However, as I recall 
the JamMan switch that Lexicon included had two buttons, was made of 
plastic, and was $20, which I thought was about $18 more than it was 
worth, but everyone's got their preferences.  A lot of thought went 
into the button/foot controller design.
TravisH

On Oct 21, 2004, at 12:59 AM, 
Loopers-Delight-d-request@loopers-delight.com wrote:

> From: "john rush" <JOHNRRUSH@peoplepc.com>
> Date: October 20, 2004 11:46:49 PM PDT
> To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
> Subject: Pedal Options
>
>
> I use a Gibson Echoplex live in my solo act.  I tour constantly doing 
> over 200 shows a year.  I'm looking for a more durable and easier to 
> hit pedal.  I have a Roland VG-88 and I really like the buttons on 
> it.  Why does the Echoplex have such little buttons that are hard to 
> hit?  Is there anything that I can substite?  Preferably something 
> that can take a beating.  I'm on my 3rd pedal in just over 2 years.  
> My JamMan pedal never had a problem.  Any suggestions?
>  
> Thanks,
> John Rush
> www.johnrush.com
>