Nord User Forum

[RED IMPULSE]

I would like to boost piano volume (on/off) using a control pedal for solo. Is this possible without purchasing other equipment except pedal of course?
Thank you.

[Quai34]

Yes, d a morph on the Piano section volume with the control pedal....

[RED IMPULSE]

Quai34,
I have the morph working for control pedal but the 1/4 jack is not responding correctly - drove me nuts why it wouldn't work. Only works when the input is part way in maybe 1/4 in out. Never used before I hope input jack isn't defective . Tried other chords and same thing. Thanks for your help at least I know I can do it.

[jfenton]

1/4 inch plug needs to be TS (tip, sleeve) mono, non-balanced. Sounds like your 1/4 jack may be TRS (tip,ring,sleeve) either balanced or stereo.

[Mr_-G-]

What pedal make and model are you using?
And what is the label of the connector you insert the plug into?
Does the plug look like a "stereo" connector?

[RED IMPULSE]

I have a Boss FS-5L Foot Switch. Regular 1/4 jack input. Mono input. I tried the mono chord and still can't get it to work without pulling it out of the nord a little.

[jfenton]

Whoops the jack I'm talking about is your output jack. Control pedal jack needs to be TRS.

[Mr_-G-]

I have a Boss FS-5L Foot Switch. Regular 1/4 jack input. Mono input.

That is the wrong pedal for the Control Pedal input.
You need something like the Roland EV5 or Yamaha FC7 or similar. They have a stereo plug at the end and an potentiometer inside the pedal. As you move the foot it changes resistance.
Your current pedal has just a switch that opens and closes the circuit. It could be used as sustain or rotor controller, but for for expression.

[RED IMPULSE]

Thanks Mr G,
I was hoping I could just switch it on off but I can use the wheel instead. I have the FC7 for the swell on the organ side. No big deal.

[Quai34]

That's why I have two FC7, one for organ e for control, most of the time doing a morph on volume....