Using MIDI Controller FC300 as a Sustain pedal also

john.jackson1982 · Post by **john.jackson1982** » Thu May 28, 2015 11:26 am

Hi,

I am planning to buy a Roland FC300 MIDI Controller to controll my Korg Kronos and I would love to avoid using an extra Sustain pedal. My question: is there a possibility to use a pedal of the F300 MIDI Controller also as a sustain pedal? How can I adjust the Kronos to make that work?

Thanks for your answers

Derek Cook · Post by **Derek Cook** » Thu May 28, 2015 7:26 pm

Hi, I use an FC300 with a Kronos and you can program it to do whatever you want! I use the FC300 with an external variable pedal and three foot switches, so that gives me 5 switches and 3 pedals in total (with the 5 front switches) selecting patches in program mode). Works a dream.

Simply program the FC300 so that one of its pedals is transmitting the MIDI CC for sustain (can't remember what it is right now) - the Kronos will be quite happy with that.

I am away on business right now, so no access to synths or documents to advise further, but repost when you get the FC300 and hopefully I will be back home to post some specifics

Cheers
Derek

Derek Cook · Post by **Derek Cook** » Thu May 28, 2015 7:27 pm

Hi, I use an FC300 with a Kronos and you can program it to do whatever you want! I use the FC300 with an external variable pedal and three foot switches, so that gives me 5 switches and 3 pedals in total (with the 5 front switches) selecting patches in program mode). Works a dream.

Simply program the FC300 so that one of its pedals is transmitting the MIDI CC for sustain (can't remember what it is right now) - the Kronos will be quite happy with that.

I am away on business right now, so no access to synths or documents to advise further, but repost when you get the FC300 and hopefully I will be back home to post some specifics

Cheers
Derek

Derek Cook · Post by **Derek Cook** » Thu May 28, 2015 7:30 pm

Hi, I use an FC300 with a Kronos and you can program it to do whatever you want! I use the FC300 with an external variable pedal and three foot switches, so that gives me 5 switches and 3 pedals in total (with the 5 front switches) selecting patches in program mode). Works a dream.

Simply program the FC300 so that one of its pedals is transmitting the MIDI CC for sustain (can't remember what it is right now) - the Kronos will be quite happy with that.

I am away on business right now, so no access to synths or documents to advise further, but repost when you get the FC300 and hopefully I will be back home to post some specifics

Cheers
Derek

john.jackson1982 · Post by **john.jackson1982** » Fri May 29, 2015 6:18 am

Thank you very much, Derek!

I just ordered the Roland FC300 and looking forward to combine it with my Kronos! Would be great to find out more specs, when you will be home again.

Regards

Derek Cook · Post by **Derek Cook** » Fri May 29, 2015 6:11 pm

Sorry for Al the duplicate posts, I was having connection problems last night!

You've made a good purchase. I will be back home next weekend for a few days before a much deserved holiday!

StephenKay · Post by **StephenKay** » Fri May 29, 2015 6:57 pm

Yes, you can easily do it - the CC for damper (sustain) is #64.