MIDI Pedalboard?

steve0211 · 07-31-2012, 03:31 PM

Anyone have experience with a MIDI Pedal board? My interest level is high, but I have yet been able to try anything out yet in a store.

I have been toying around with the idea of hooking up a MIDI Pedal board to my keyboard rig since the dawn of time. Actually, it has probably been close to 20 years tbh, and I think it is high time I do something about it.

Been playing since the 80s, and have been through a fair amount of gear over the years. I am open to hear any comments, preferably constructive ones of course.

Freebase Dali · 08-01-2012, 06:15 PM

I don't see how you could go wrong. Your best bet would probably be to pick up a used, older unit that's pretty rugged. They're fairly simple and hard to break. Just plug 'em into your keyboard and program your patches to your pedals and jam out.
My dad recently gave me one of his old midi boards (Peavey RMC 2010) that I'm considering hooking to my synth. This is what it looks like:

I saw one that sold on Ebay for 55 USD.
Asking price was something like 20 dollars. Either way, the older rugged units are what you'll want if you want something simple. Less likelihood of being messed up and not too many electronics on board. Cheapest solution as well.

Good luck!

Gretch7 · 02-11-2013, 06:45 PM

HI ALL

Could some one please tell me if any of these brands are reputable and what would be best? My daughter is only 2.10yr - we are getting her drums for her 3rd birthday and would love some feedback before purchasing...

DE ROSA
MENDINE
VIC FIRTH
GAMMON
ROLAND
GP55
HOHNER KIDS
FIRST ACT
GP PERCUSSION
REMO
BRIDGECRAFT
RHYTHAM CLUB
YAMAHA
X8 DRUMS & PERCUSSION
LATIN PERCUSSION
LUDWIG
PERFEKTION
MEINL
FIRST ACT INC.
PANYARD
HONER INC.
TKO
CB DRUMS
DRUM CRAFT
UNION
PERCUSSION PLUS
CANNON
EDMBG
SONOR
HOTSTIX
GIRL POWER
VIC FIRTH

THANX HEAPS!!

Gretch7!!

misspoptart · 02-12-2013, 04:19 AM

Wow, that girl has some lucky parents. Bravo, drums are a very therapeutic instrument and I'm sure your 3-year-old will channel all of her energy into learning them.

07-31-2012, 03:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
steve0211 Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Düsseldorf and Detroit Posts: 84	MIDI Pedalboard? Anyone have experience with a MIDI Pedal board? My interest level is high, but I have yet been able to try anything out yet in a store. I have been toying around with the idea of hooking up a MIDI Pedal board to my keyboard rig since the dawn of time. Actually, it has probably been close to 20 years tbh, and I think it is high time I do something about it. Been playing since the 80s, and have been through a fair amount of gear over the years. I am open to hear any comments, preferably constructive ones of course.

02-11-2013, 06:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gretch7 Groupie Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Western Australia Posts: 10	Kids drum kits HI ALL Could some one please tell me if any of these brands are reputable and what would be best? My daughter is only 2.10yr - we are getting her drums for her 3rd birthday and would love some feedback before purchasing... DE ROSA MENDINE VIC FIRTH GAMMON ROLAND GP55 HOHNER KIDS FIRST ACT GP PERCUSSION REMO BRIDGECRAFT RHYTHAM CLUB YAMAHA X8 DRUMS & PERCUSSION LATIN PERCUSSION LUDWIG PERFEKTION MEINL FIRST ACT INC. PANYARD HONER INC. TKO CB DRUMS DRUM CRAFT UNION PERCUSSION PLUS CANNON EDMBG SONOR HOTSTIX GIRL POWER VIC FIRTH THANX HEAPS!! Gretch7!!

08-01-2012, 06:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Freebase Dali Partying on the inside Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,584	I don't see how you could go wrong. Your best bet would probably be to pick up a used, older unit that's pretty rugged. They're fairly simple and hard to break. Just plug 'em into your keyboard and program your patches to your pedals and jam out. My dad recently gave me one of his old midi boards (Peavey RMC 2010) that I'm considering hooking to my synth. This is what it looks like: I saw one that sold on Ebay for 55 USD. Asking price was something like 20 dollars. Either way, the older rugged units are what you'll want if you want something simple. Less likelihood of being messed up and not too many electronics on board. Cheapest solution as well. Good luck!

02-12-2013, 04:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
misspoptart gimme gimme Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: istanbul Posts: 897	Wow, that girl has some lucky parents. Bravo, drums are a very therapeutic instrument and I'm sure your 3-year-old will channel all of her energy into learning them.