I REALLY wanted to consider this board. That said, I HAVE TO have an expression pedal. I work splits need it to effect only one zone. If I have to pay an extra $150 for a MIDI Solutions controller box, then I have to expand my search to other keyboards. I find it hard to comprehend why this was excluded, given the I/O layout. If it had an expression feature, given the reviews, I would have likey bought it; sight unseen. Cheers, TJ