Bob Rinker Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Hi - Can anyone tell me if the EXP100A expresssion pedal is compatible with a Hammond XB-2 keyboard? Sorry to bother, but someone just asked me about this, and I would like to provide the correct answer. Thanks. - Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Hi Bob. Yes, indeed. It's not just compatible, it's the stock pedal that Hammond-Suzuki makes to be used with the XK-2. There is also the new EXP-100F pedal for the XK-3. Although it's identical to (and interchangeable with) the EXP-100A, it features a built-in Leslie speed switch that you can nudge with the left side of your foot. It's exhiliarating to use on those big ol' two-handed chords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave The Rave Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 I find that I have to give the EXP100F more than a "nudge" with my foot to get the Leslie to switch. Eight times out of ten the pedal moves on the floor and I don't get the speed change I wanted. I'm gonna have to nail that thing to a board or something.... :DTR Cambrian Guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Dave-O! : Gaff(er's) tape! Man, you're up early. Oops, sorry. I guess you're workin' "graveyard" shift! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rinker Posted October 23, 2004 Author Share Posted October 23, 2004 Originally posted by Jeep: Hi Bob. Yes, indeed. It's not just compatible, it's the stock pedal that Hammond-Suzuki makes to be used with the XK-2. Yes, but what about the older XB-2? That's the one I'm interested in. I just upgraded to the EXP100F, so am selling the EXP100A, and someone asked if it works with the XB-2. I think not, but thought I would ask here to be sure. Dave - I agree with you about the F pedal - takes a bit of a jerk to make it work. I think I have become better with a little practice, and I am beginning to like it a little better than chasing the separate footswitch all around the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 Quote from Bob Rinker: "about the F pedal - takes a bit of a jerk to make it work." Thanks alot, Bob. Got mine workin' fine! So that makes me a jerk?!?!? Re: my XB-2/XK-2 confusion: (Scheiße! I knew I was goin' blind! ) Sorry, Bob. I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rinker Posted October 23, 2004 Author Share Posted October 23, 2004 Originally posted by Jeep: Quote from Bob Rinker: "about the F pedal - takes a bit of a jerk to make it work." Thanks alot, Bob. Got mine workin' fine! So that makes me a jerk?!?!? Re: my XB-2/XK-2 confusion: (Scheiße! I knew I was goin' blind! ) Sorry, Bob. I don't know. Oh jeez - I guess I don't need to call people names over this Of course, I was talking about the motion required, not the personality involved. - Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcS Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 The little finger on the switch (on the underside of the pedal) can be "formed" to actuate the switch a little sooner, or a small spacer can be glued to the tab that presses the finger to trigger the switch a little quicker. There doesn't seem to be any way to adjust the position of the switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Federico78 Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 Since you guys are talking about the EXP-100F I want to ask you if you have noticed that near the end of the pedal's stroke the volume doesn't increase. My EXP-100F has this characteristic, I wonder if this is a defect or it's normal. Thx Fed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentle Giant Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 In can really recomend Boss FV300L, I use this together mith my Nord Electro ...it is super. http://www.roland.com/products/en/FV-300L/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcS Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 On mine the display shows I've reached a volume of 127 with about 1/4" of travel left. It is an optical sensor with a light bulb and receiver. Maybe they design a little leeway into the circuit for when dirt accumulates on the bulb/sensor. Mine works fine, and now I know I don't have to try to push it through the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Federico78 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 So my pedal it's ok...that's a good new, thx JMcS Fed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave The Rave Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Originally posted by Federico78: Since you guys are talking about the EXP-100F I want to ask you if you have noticed that near the end of the pedal's stroke the volume doesn't increase. My EXP-100F has this characteristic, I wonder if this is a defect or it's normal. Thx FedHey Fed, read the manual again. I think you'll find there's a calibration mode for the (any) pedal. You can set it to be max vol anywhere you like on the footpedal travel. :DTR Cambrian Guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMcS Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 I checked mine just to be sure. If the parameter (#15 on pg. 60, it is adjustable in 10% increments) is set to 90%, the volume reaches ~116 with the pedal all the way to the floor. If I set it at 110% it reaches 127 with about 3/4 > 1/2 inch of travel to go. At 100% there is about 1/4" of travel left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Excuse me for a sec, guys. Just to get back to Bob R.'s original question, six weeks later..... Originally posted by Bob Rinker: Can anyone tell me if the EXP100A expresssion pedal is compatible with a Hammond XB-2 keyboard? A bit of "Googling" will confirm that: The EXP-100A expression pedal is compatible and functionally correct with any of the Hammond-Suzuki X-series organs, including, of course, the XB-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nightime Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Sorry to bring back an old subject, but I just bought the EXP 100F pedal to couple with the XB-2. Yes, it does work as a volume pedal, but not as smoothly as the EXP 100A. I've found that the lower 1/8 of the travel does nothing. My old 100A would continue lowering the volume to virtually nothing, where the 100F won't do that. It's taking some getting used to, and some adjustment in playing. And, no, the Leslie switch on the pedal does not work. Just as well, I hated the internal Leslie in the XB-2 and have disabled it in favor of a Pro3TM. "In the beginning, Adam had the blues, 'cause he was lonesome. So God helped him and created woman. Now everybody's got the blues." Willie Dixon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rinker Posted January 20, 2006 Author Share Posted January 20, 2006 Originally posted by Mr. Nightime: Sorry to bring back an old subject, but I just bought the EXP 100F pedal to couple with the XB-2. Yes, it does work as a volume pedal, but not as smoothly as the EXP 100A. I've found that the lower 1/8 of the travel does nothing. My old 100A would continue lowering the volume to virtually nothing, where the 100F won't do that. It's taking some getting used to, and some adjustment in playing. And, no, the Leslie switch on the pedal does not work. Just as well, I hated the internal Leslie in the XB-2 and have disabled it in favor of a Pro3TM. This is an old thread! I ended up finding out that the XB-2 can use exp pedal part of 100F, but not the Leslie switch, as you say. However, the exp pedal part should function the same on both pedals. I think you can tweak the response at least somewhat - I can on my XK-3 anyway. BTW, I make box that can let you control your Pro3 using the switches on your XB-2. Sorry for the spam, but if interested, please PM me. - Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loving Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Bob, Can you rig up an 11 pin connector on my xk3 so I can use the Exp pedal to slow/fast a pro-3t? I e-mailed youalready! "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rinker Posted January 20, 2006 Author Share Posted January 20, 2006 Originally posted by daviel: Bob, Can you rig up an 11 pin connector on my xk3 so I can use the Exp pedal to slow/fast a pro-3t? I e-mailed youalready! I emailed you back. The answer is yes - hope it meets your needs. - Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rinker Posted January 20, 2006 Author Share Posted January 20, 2006 Originally posted by Bob Rinker: Originally posted by daviel: Bob, Can you rig up an 11 pin connector on my xk3 so I can use the Exp pedal to slow/fast a pro-3t? I e-mailed youalready! I emailed you back. The answer is yes - hope it meets your needs. - Bob WooHoo - just got to 100 posts! I felt pretty good about that until I noticed you just got to 900, Daviel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Loving Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I guess I have a lot more spare time than you do! "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eskridge Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Along this same line of discussion: I have an EXP100A with a burned out (or more likely, dropped) light bulb. I would like to buy a replacement bulb AND buy a side-kick switch like the "F". (I'll wire the side kick swith up to a 1/4" jack.) Anyone know of a place I can by these things? The local electronics shop didn't have a bulb with the correct wattage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nightime Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 You might try Goff Professional www.goffprof.com I know when I was considering having my 100A repaired (broken wires) they told me they could do repairs on the pedal. They should have the bulb in stock. "In the beginning, Adam had the blues, 'cause he was lonesome. So God helped him and created woman. Now everybody's got the blues." Willie Dixon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eskridge Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Thanks, bro I took a quick look at your "Fat City" website.... I lived on the Florida panhandle for a year and gigged in an Alman Bros. cover band with a guy named David Goldfies, who played bass with the Alman Bros. for a half dozen years or so. It was fun, and a very different experience from my usual Funk/Jazz/R&B type thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eskridge Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 sorry, misspelled...David Goldflies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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