From james_eaton@btopenworld.com Mon Oct 21 05:47:06 2002
Subject:Re: Pedal My Clone!

--- In CloneWheel@y..., "ashorcat" wrote:
> Would like to hook up a 25 note pedalboard to a Korg BX3. I have
> some ideas about it from Speakeasy and BT Productions. I don't
know
> much about midi, so it's all not that clear to me anyway.
>
> Does anyone out there actually have a set up like this, or use
> pedals with their clone(s)? Would like the details of your rig.
> Would appreciate input from anyone who has knowledge about this
> subject.

Yes. I am using a VK-7.

> What are you using for amps? Are you sending pedal sounds and
> keyboard sounds through the same amp? How did you handle the
> problem of balancing expression/overdrive volume between organ and
> pedals? What kind of expression pedal set up do you have?

The pedal tone generation happens inside the VK-7. The organ tone
is mixed internally with the pedal tone and sent to the same rotary
amp. I use a small (50W) subwoofer in addition to beef up the
bottom end which is fine for the gigs I do

> What pedalboard are you using? What are you using for the pedal
> sound source? Does using pedals alter the function of the organ
> manual(s? What about cabling?

Hammond C3 pedalboard with homemade MIDI interface. plugs into the
pedal MIDI port on the VK-7. VK-7 has two MIDI in ports, one for
pedals one for manuals, although in sequencer (OMNI-OFF) mode they
can be used for any function. Using a standard MIDI cable.

MIDI out port has soft thru for both ins (independently switchable),
so in a MIDI rig, everything can go through the VK-7 meaning that
other sounds (bass, strings, e-piano etc) can be played from the
pedalboard or any connected keyboard.

>
> What are the specific pros and cons of this type of setup?
> Approximately how much did it cost to do this?
> Thanks.
> Tony Cat

Pedalboard was pretty cheap as it was not in 100% working order.
Pedal interface cost about £100-150 to build.

James