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ChrisDuncan Senior Member
Joined: 17 May 2018 Posts: 389
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Posted: Fri May 03, 2019 8:05 pm Post subject: Squeaky pedal? |
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I bought the Korg sustain pedal for the K2 and didn't have it for very long before it began squeaking noticeably.
I thought perhaps I just had a defective pedal but then happened to see a video of Jordan Rudess showing his Dream Theater stage setup. He went to his K2 and I could hear the pedal squeak in exactly the same way, so perhaps not an uncommon problem.
Of course, when you're on stage playing to thousands of people, it doesn't matter. Sitting in the living room playing piano, it's rather annoying.
Has anyone else encountered this with the Korg pedal, and if so is there any lubricant / treatment that you've successfully applied? _________________ Studio: Cubase 13 | Windows 10 | Yamaha TF5 | Mackie MCU | CMC AI, QC
Keyboard Station: Kronos 2 88 | Fantom 7 | JV 2080 | Cubase 13 | Windows 10 | Focusrite 18i20 | CMC TP
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DeltaJockey Senior Member
Joined: 27 Jul 2015 Posts: 303 Location: East Gippsland, Australia
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Posted: Fri May 03, 2019 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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I have 2 of these pedals, and have never had a problem. Do you live in a generally dry climate? From my experience in the past though, it's likely to be the return spring which is causing the squeak. Normally a bit of light grease or vaseline applied to the spring is enough to shut it up. _________________ The companions I can't live without: Kawai Acoustic Grand, Kawai MP11SE, Yamaha Montage8, Korg D1
Other important stuff: Kronos2-73, Studiologic NC2X, NI Komplete Ultimate 11, Sonuscore Elysion and Orchestra, Pianoteq, Experimenta Due. |
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ChrisDuncan Senior Member
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Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 12:40 am Post subject: |
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Thanks, man.
I'm in Atlanta, but my house humidity is typically pretty low so your observation is spot on.
I'll give it a little grease and then go back to enjoying what a great instrument the Kronos is. _________________ Studio: Cubase 13 | Windows 10 | Yamaha TF5 | Mackie MCU | CMC AI, QC
Keyboard Station: Kronos 2 88 | Fantom 7 | JV 2080 | Cubase 13 | Windows 10 | Focusrite 18i20 | CMC TP
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Chris Duncan
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19naia Platinum Member
Joined: 29 Nov 2012 Posts: 1216
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Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 2:24 am Post subject: |
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I have Korg’s DS-1H sustain pedal, and no squeaks that i notice.
Maybe there is if i get under the kronos and listen closely, but even at home, i turn the volume up while playing.
So, not worth it to me, to go down to the ground to listen for any minor squeaks. |
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dfahrner Platinum Member
Joined: 21 Jun 2008 Posts: 571 Location: Bend, OR
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Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 2:26 am Post subject: |
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...here in the high desert of Central Oregon, every pedal needs a lube job now and then...
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Zippydog
Joined: 06 Nov 2017 Posts: 46 Location: Chicago
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Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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A shot of WD-40 on any pedal is all it takes.
Works every time. |
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Badplaya
Joined: 28 Dec 2017 Posts: 17
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Posted: Thu May 30, 2019 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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Good to know I'm not the only one! Mine started squeaking after about only one month. And I'm in Florida so humidity is a waxy of life. Thanks for the fix recommendations guys.. |
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BobTheDog Platinum Member
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qqquartzzz Junior Member
Joined: 24 Apr 2018 Posts: 71 Location: Ontario Canada
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Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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I have a Roland pedal that does the same thing. Every now and then I give it a little "unsqueek" stuff. Ya..that's my tech term |
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