The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, "jonnywahahaa" 
<michael.dhondt@...> wrote:
>
> http://users.skynet.be/bk261256/an1x.jpg
> What's the difference between the foot switch, foot controller and
> foot volume inputs?
> 

The Footswitch (FS) socket is typically used for discrete on/off 
switch such as a sustain pedal, or contact switch/pedal (similar to 
your Boss FS-51 pedal.  I don't believe the Boss pedals output the 
correct polarity to be used with a Yamaha keyboard.  I don't recall 
off the top of my head whether the polarity can switch on the AN1x 
itself - check the manual.  Some pedals allow you to swap the 
polarity on the pedal itself.


> I once bought this behringer fcv-100, but never got it to work 
properly
> http://namm.harmony-
central.com/SNAMM03/Content/Behringer/PR/FCV100.html
> I think i have to connect it with a stereo jack (that i don't 
have),
> can anyone confirm?
> 
> I also have this boss fs-5l laying around. Can i use this one as 
well?
> http://www.roland.co.jp/products/boss/image/ABFS/FS-5L.jpg
> 
> Also will the an1x output a midi signal if i press a pedal? I'd 
like
> to use the pedals to control filters and record loops in Ableton 
live.
>


The Behringer pedal is a continuous contoller and can be used in 
either the Footcontrol (FC) or Foot Volume (FV) jacks.  Either can 
be reprogrammed unde the Utility Cntl menu item on the AN1x.  The 
default for the FV is MIDI CC #007 (Volume) which affects the 
overall volume level of the AN1x.  If memory serves, the default for 
FV is MIDI CC #001 for Modulation which would duplicate the function 
of the Mod Wheel on the front panel (I might be mistaken, it could 
default to something like Filter Cutoff...)  Again, either can be 
reprogrammed to any other MIDI CC value so you could use your 
continuous controller pedal as a foot switch, or you could connect a 
discreet on/off pedal to the FC or FV jacks without issue.


Jon