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"However, this pedal is forgiving and it never get's stuck in a pressed position (again, like some plastic pedals I know of) The pedal has a rubber grip that covers the whole underside to prevent from sliding and it has weight to it which is really important."
"I've had other pedals that slide, it's a serious pain to chase a pedal while you're playing."
"The only thing that may cause a problem for some users is that the pedal plus its housing is 10 inches in length, which means there must be enough room under your keyboard stand for the pedal to be where your foot wants it to be (see Amazon's photo of the SP-2)."
"The finish on the pedal appears to be bright nickel-chrome, but it comes with a removable plastic protective cover for those concerned about smudging."
"Maybe it'll work, but there's a good chance you'll get one like mine (and the other one-star reviewers') and it will stop working after a few short months."
"If you find that the pedal actually works backwards, as the sustain is up and damped is down, easily fix that situation with the built-in polarity switch on the bottom (floor side)."
"I don't think it's so big I have to move my keyboard; maybe that's because I'm one of those people who doesn't sit super close to the keyboard."
M-Audio SP-2 Sustain Pedal with Piano Style Action for Keyboards (Compare Deals from $19.95)
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"The reason I am mentioning this is because I do know of some plastic sustain pedals for keyboards that DO NOT set the sustain unless you press that pedal all the way to the base and I do not like that... However, this pedal is forgiving and it never get's stuck in a pressed position (again, like some plastic pedals I know of) The pedal has a rubber grip that covers the whole underside to prevent from sliding and it has weight to it which is really important... The cable is long (~6ft), perhaps longer that necessary for any setup I can think of but regardless; I would much rather prefer too long than too short when it comes to cables."
"I've had other pedals that slide, it's a serious pain to chase a pedal while you're playing... Keep the bottom and the floor clean and free of dust, that will reduce the sliding... When it starts sliding around too much, I know it's time to clean the dust off the bottom, and the floor."
"This sustain pedal is really a quality product: well made, good looking, and works just like a pedal in a fine grand piano... The only thing that may cause a problem for some users is that the pedal plus its housing is 10 inches in length, which means there must be enough room under your keyboard stand for the pedal to be where your foot wants it to be (see Amazon's photo of the SP-2)... So I recommend that you throw away that little black plastic so-called pedal that came with your keyboard and get the SP-2 while supplies last at this great price."
"The finish on the pedal appears to be bright nickel-chrome, but it comes with a removable plastic protective cover for those concerned about smudging... Conclusion: If you want a top quality sustain pedal at an amazing price, I doubt that you'll find another value like this anywhere... PS, to those readers who might assume that I'm just gushing, a quick glance at some of my other reviews will reveal that I am by no means all that easily pleased, much less easily thrilled."
"I was excited because it had good reviews on Amazon and it looks/feels like a real piano pedal... After reading some of the one-star reviews, however, I see a lot of other people have had the same problem as me... Maybe it'll work, but there's a good chance you'll get one like mine (and the other one-star reviewers') and it will stop working after a few short months."
"If you find that the pedal actually works backwards, as the sustain is up and damped is down, easily fix that situation with the built-in polarity switch on the bottom (floor side). If you are considering to up grade from that plastic square thing you are always having to retrieve back to the spot where you put it in the first place, then this is the pedal once and for all... I have one for all my boards, and will never or have to use any other pedal."
"This time I decided to shell out the extra money for a pedal that would feel like I was playing my piano... I don't think it's so big I have to move my keyboard; maybe that's because I'm one of those people who doesn't sit super close to the keyboard... UPDATE: It's been seven years since I purchased this pedal and I'm still using it."
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"The reason I am mentioning this is because I do know of some plastic sustain pedals for keyboards that DO NOT set the sustain unless you press that pedal all the way to the base and I do not like that... However, this pedal is forgiving and it never get's stuck in a pressed position (again, like some plastic pedals I know of) The pedal has a rubber grip that covers the whole underside to prevent from sliding and it has weight to it which is really important. When I press down on the pedal it always remains stationary and the feel/resistance from the pedal is spot on with that of a baby grand piano (which Is what I play on when I'm at my mother's home - I grew up with the instrument... The cable is long (~6ft), perhaps longer that necessary for any setup I can think of but regardless; I would much rather prefer too long than too short when it comes to cables... This only happens rarely which is strange - might happen from pressing down the pedal while powering on the keyboard but I'm not sure... However, I can't say it is even the pedal's fault because it could just as easily be the keyboard's fault (which I think is more likely and makes more sense)... To sum it up - I can't see any other pedal performing better, feeling better or looking better than this pedal at this price or even more!"
"I've had other pedals that slide, it's a serious pain to chase a pedal while you're playing... It may not be fixed in place, but it doesn't slide uncontrollably... Keep the bottom and the floor clean and free of dust, that will reduce the sliding. Place your foot directly over it, not at an angle... The M-Audio SP-2 is solid construction, has a pleasing weight, and the foot part is made of metal. The resistance has a similar feel to an acoustic piano pedal... When it starts sliding around too much, I know it's time to clean the dust off the bottom, and the floor."
"This sustain pedal is really a quality product: well made, good looking, and works just like a pedal in a fine grand piano. My electronic keyboard came with one of those black plastic pedals that never worked all that well and finally just quit. The cost of a replacement from the keyboard distributor was 3 times the very reasonable cost of the SP-2. And the SP-2 is so much better at producing a genuine sustained sound... The only thing that may cause a problem for some users is that the pedal plus its housing is 10 inches in length, which means there must be enough room under your keyboard stand for the pedal to be where your foot wants it to be (see Amazon's photo of the SP-2)... I just got mine, but other reviewers have indicated that it's very durable as well. So I recommend that you throw away that little black plastic so-called pedal that came with your keyboard and get the SP-2 while supplies last at this great price."
"For what I paid for this item, I expected a lightweight cheapie foot-switch that would suffice as an electronic sustain pedal... The unit itself is much heavier than it looks... The construction is very heavy duty, with the pedal piece itself being a solid piece of heavy cast metal (I had rather assumed it would be shiny plastic). The finish on the pedal appears to be bright nickel-chrome, but it comes with a removable plastic protective cover for those concerned about smudging... The underside of the unit is a thick solid piece skid-proof rubber tread that runs from one end to the other, covering the entire underside... Conclusion: If you want a top quality sustain pedal at an amazing price, I doubt that you'll find another value like this anywhere... PS, to those readers who might assume that I'm just gushing, a quick glance at some of my other reviews will reveal that I am by no means all that easily pleased, much less easily thrilled."
"For five years I had an old pedal that came with my keyboard... I was excited because it had good reviews on Amazon and it looks/feels like a real piano pedal. There's only one problem: after a few short months it stopped doing its one and only function... I can usually fix the problem if i pump my foot once and reset the pedal, but it's extremely annoying to constantly have to do this when I shouldn't have to. Overall it seems to have good reviews so maybe mine is just a defect. After reading some of the one-star reviews, however, I see a lot of other people have had the same problem as me... Maybe it'll work, but there's a good chance you'll get one like mine (and the other one-star reviewers') and it will stop working after a few short months."
"Received this pedal on time and in the original unopened box and plastic wrap. After inspecting the pedal, I found it to be defect free and a plastic cover attached to the chrome foot control. All you need to do is insert the 1/4 inch plug into your keyboard and sustain forever as long as you hold it down! If you find that the pedal actually works backwards, as the sustain is up and damped is down, easily fix that situation with the built-in polarity switch on the bottom (floor side). If you are considering to up grade from that plastic square thing you are always having to retrieve back to the spot where you put it in the first place, then this is the pedal once and for all. It stays where you put it, it works with any keyboard, and it has a great feel underfoot. I have one for all my boards, and will never or have to use any other pedal."
"Years ago I used the flat, boxy-looking sustain pedal and had to play barefoot to really feel it under my foot. This time I decided to shell out the extra money for a pedal that would feel like I was playing my piano. I'm glad I went with this pedal because it feels great under my foot. I don't think it's so big I have to move my keyboard; maybe that's because I'm one of those people who doesn't sit super close to the keyboard... but I am enjoying it and think it was worth the extra money. UPDATE: It's been seven years since I purchased this pedal and I'm still using it. Previously it was used with a keyboard, now it's used with a Yamaha digital piano."
