pax-eterna Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Lovely, that will do nicely...thx Scott D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemotif Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 The PX_5S does have the ability for an expression pedal via MIDI with the Behringer FCB 1010. Plug it into the MIDI port and set it to the right CC. Done and done. They can do other things too, like program change up/down, trigger notes from the 10 switches... plus it has two pedals so you can use one to control filter, resonance, etc. so you can simulate aftertouch. Scott Hamlin,Can u suggest a similar workaround to simulate half-damper effect with the FCB1010. If it's possible to achieve half-damping, then i'm in for PX-5S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leoaprilia2001 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hi,suggestion:I'm not that techie to know how much is difficult (and expensive) to make a device that can trasform the volume pedal (or expression pedal) potentiometer to a midi CC (ie. 11).If somebody can build such a board that has input for a STD expression pedal and a midi OUT with the proper CC (like a mini FCB1010) and this will cost in the range of 30-40 $ I guess there is a market for this. I found this Wheel Electronic but it's bit too expensive...what is needed it's a "downsize" solution... I own a FCB1010, it's a great product but it's bi and heavy and this is not good particularly for the small gig... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianomax Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 If you have a PC in your setup you may consider this solution that adapts any foot controller to USB MIDI http://www.midiexpression.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Null Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 $49??!?!?!?! WHOA!!! That;s STEEP for what's basically a USB A/D converter. I'd say spend the extra $60 and buy the Behringer FCB1010 instead. Much better value for the money. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Hi,suggestion:I'm not that techie to know how much is difficult (and expensive) to make a device that can trasform the volume pedal (or expression pedal) potentiometer to a midi CC (ie. 11).If somebody can build such a board that has input for a STD expression pedal and a midi OUT with the proper CC (like a mini FCB1010) and this will cost in the range of 30-40 $ I guess there is a market for this. I have found an Ardunio-based MIDI expression pedal. You basically strip an existing pedal and add a MIDI port and the new guts. Total price on a one-off is around $100-$150, depending on where you source the parts. Unfortunately there isn't a huge market for these, so getting the price down is tough. Here's the link with all the instructions if you are handy with sort of thing:http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/38203/Arduino-Based-MIDI-Expression-Pedal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I also penned this article for the PX-5S Newsletter describing all the different ways to add expression to the PX-5S:Volume / Expression Pedal Roundup There has been a lot of discussion in the FB Group and on other forums about adding volume or expression pedals to the PX-5S. There are a number of options out there, depending on your budget and preferences. Here's a brief overview of what's available:Analog Volume PedalThis is probably the easiest way to control the PX-5S volume with your foot. Here's how it works: You run the output from the PX-5S into the pedal, and then run the output from the pedal to your mixer, amp, FOH, etc. Several members are using the Boss FV-500L pedal (pictured above, approx $110.00), but there are others out there. Make sure your get a "low impedance" pedal!MIDI PedalI was somewhat surprised that I couldn't find a stand-alone pedal that connects via MIDI. It seems that the Behringer FCB-1010 pedal board ($150.00) is the only option for an all-in-one solution. The board may be a little overkill for some: It has 2 expression pedals, 10 programmable foot switches and a set of up/down buttons. The FCB-1010 can be a little tricky to program, but if you are a MIDI control freak this is the pedal board you have been waiting for! MIDI "boxes"Another method is using a "box" that takes an analog pedal and sends the data via 5-pin MIDI DIN. I have found 2, both are around $100. One is the MIDI Solutions Pedal Controller , which is the most popular and has been tested and found to work well with the PX-5S. The other is a new one to me and I don't have any info. on it yet, but it looks promising: the Source Audio Soundblox Hub V1 Another KeyboardIt may seem obvious, but if you have another keyboard that takes on expression pedal you can MIDI it to the PX-5S and send expression data that way. You would go MIDI OUT from your keyboard with the pedal input into the MIDI IN of the PX-5S.ComputerOne final method is to use a USB-adapter with an analog pedal and use a computer to send the expression data to the PX-5S. MIDI Expression makes such a device. I haven't tried it, but it looks promising.Let Us Know What Works for You!If you are successfully using a volume or expression pedal with your PX-5S, whether it's listed here or not, please share your story with the Facebook Group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choppin Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Seems realtime sysex and standard control messages can be transmitted through the MIDI ports of the Roland FC-300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherscott Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 On 10/13/2014 at 12:31 AM, Scott Hamlin said: Computer One final method is to use a USB-adapter with an analog pedal and use a computer to send the expression data to the PX-5S. MIDI Expression makes such a device. I haven't tried it, but it looks promising. Besides using a traditional computer, you should also be able to use an iPhone/iPad and the Midiflow app (and probably other apps as well). You'd need a way to plug the MIDI Expression device and the Casio into the i-device at the same time, so you'd need some kind of USB hub. But especially since so many people have their iPhones or iPads at gigs anyway, this can be more convenient than bringing a computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherscott Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Yeah, I know. But PX5S is still current, and this topic is still a concern... and a relevant google search easily brings you here. So where better to keep this info consolidated? While I'm here... On 10/13/2014 at 12:31 AM, Scott Hamlin said: MIDI Pedal I was somewhat surprised that I couldn't find a stand-alone pedal that connects via MIDI. It seems that the Behringer FCB-1010 pedal board ($150.00) is the only option for an all-in-one solution. You could also keep your eyes out for a used Digitech MC2. An issue with any directly attached MIDI pedal is that they will affect the sound of just one MIDI channel. Sometimes that's fine (or even specifically desirable), other times it can be a limitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 It was just that I didn't see what made you revive the thread, but I guess it was the idea of using an iOS device. My first glance was that you were replying to a previous post as if it were recent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokeyman123 Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Hey Joe-I will post a zombie reply sometimes-if nobody else ever answered a question on that post-or even as a follow-through to something I'd been trying to figure out for a long time, and finally did, and no-one else has figured it out either. It happens. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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