volume pedals

[Cowfingers]

hi, for my organ (OB3-2), i really need a volume pedal for swells. does anyone know if i have to use a dedicated volume pedal, or can i buy a plain foot pedal and connect that to the volume socket (ive tried a plain footswitch, but that just turns the volume on and off)

thanks

[Dave Pierce]

Originally posted by Cowfingers:

hi, for my organ (OB3-2), i really need a volume pedal for swells. does anyone know if i have to use a dedicated volume pedal, or can i buy a plain foot pedal and connect that to the volume socket (ive tried a plain footswitch, but that just turns the volume on and off)

thanks

I don't know that particular organ, but if you have a 1/4" input for "foot volume" or some such, then you can buy a volume pedal that plugs in there.

 

Another option is an in-line volume pedal. I have one made by DeArmond that works great. I believe it sells new for about USD100.

 

--Dave

[Cowfingers]

thats great,thanks

there is a 1/4" socket so i'll just go out and buy one and see. i guess i can always swap it if it doesnt work.

[keyoctave]

I use a Roland EV-5 volume pedal with my OB-3/2 organ. It interfaces well with the keyboard. The pedal is built very sturdy and has a volume knob on the side so you can set a minimun level.

[Slowly]

If you can get an "expression pedal". it would be much better than a volume pedal. The expression pedal of an Hammond actually changes the gain of an internal pre-amp. This gives a sound that can`t be duplicated with a volume pedal. Will cost lots more but worth it. Kcbass

[keyoctave]

Kcbass is correct. Use an expression pedal. The Roland is one. Sorry for calling it the wrong thing .