From bruce@ashbysolutions.com Mon Jan 28 08:46:26 2002
Subject:Re: CX-3 Leslie pedal help

Ed,

The CX-3 doesn't work this way. (BTW, the V3 doesn't either, and I suspect that the same is true of the VK-7.) The reason is that each preset can be programmed with a different initial speed setting, so an "absolute" foot switch will cause out-of-sync conditions from time to time; thus the CX-3 uses the "toggle" method: each press alternates the speed setting.

If you want to have the absolute style, the easiest way is to use your second keyboard. If it has an unused foot pedal input, set it to transmit MIDI on an unused CC#. Then set the CX-3's Rotary Fast CC# to the same number.

The down side is that every time you change presets, the Leslie setting could be out of sync. There is a setting in the CX-3 globals to select whether just the DB settings change in each preset, or all settings. If you select 'all settings', then calling a new preset will also reset the Leslie to the new preset's value, irrespective of how your momentary switch is set. In your particular case, setting all the presets to Slow should have minimal impact on your playing style.

Regards,

-BW

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At 09:48 A 1/28/2002 -0800, you wrote:
>Heloo CX-3 users,
>On a CX-3, I am trying to figure out how to program foot switch pedal #1 (or
>#2) to act as a momentary switch for the Leslie fast speed. For years I
>always had my Leslie F/S switching set up so that Slow was always on until
>you stepped down and held the foot switch, then when you let up it would
>revert back to Slow; this just seemed more comfortable to me and you always
>know what speed your on. With the CX-3, to make a speed change I have to
>actually press down and let up to toggle from slow to fast. I've tried this
>for a while now and it just isn't getting any more comfortable. 30 years
>ago I wired up a footswitch for my first Leslie 147 to behave this way (Slow
>always on, Fast only when pressing down) and if I'm remembering correctly,
>all the clones I've used worked the same way. Yes, I have read the manual
>and I can't seem to find an editable parameter to change how the foot switch
>behaves (although the answer is probably right in front of me). Help,
>anyone? Thanks.
>
>Ed Fliege
>k2mojo@groovedaddies.com
>www.groovedaddies.com