From james_eaton@btopenworld.com Thu Jan 24 16:46:32 2002
Subject:Re: Hammonds and pedals - Love 'em or hate 'em

--- In CloneWheel@y..., melvinnich@a... wrote:
> Pedals increase options. Are those increased options worth the
effort of
> moving the damn pedals around? I vary on this last point

If you're looking for a very portable pedal solution, the PK-5 takes
up virtually no space and is very light yet very tough - roughly the
same size as the Pro-3T, so it is a good compromise (for a while -
see below). It also has "soft-thru" on the MIDI input so you don't
need to carry a merger to use it with an XB-2/V-5 etc (the VK-7 has
two MIDI inputs).

I used to take a PK-5 around but after one gig on console pedals I
knew the PK-5 would be relegated to the cupboard even though they
seem to fill the whole car - the console pedals changed the whole
feel of the instrument even though it is based around a single
manual clone.

Pedals do make sure you get extra attention on a gig if nothing
else. There is always a lot of interest around those funny bits of
wood on the floor, and that funny foot hopping across them.

Agree also on options - I covered for the bassist in a rock band one
night when he couldn't make the rehearsal without causing any grief
for the rest of the band - used the orchestral bass voices on the VK-
7 through a separate amp.

James