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Hey Ted, I'm in Copenhagen - Denmark, so it should be okay, that one looks perfect for my needs. I'd actually only need a couple and not 4 inputs, but I'll probably just go with that one if I can find one at a good price. Or maybe get an additional controller that has two exp inputs (if such exist) and then I could also use that, for playing where traveling is concerned, and I could leave the keyboard at home. I assumed the EV-5 would be okay, so yah unless I get other advice I'll probably just stick with that model. Now I'm thinking if a pedal board with two built in expression pedals might be the best thing ? However, I think something like the Behringer FCB1010 is way too big, and I don't like the buttons. I'd want something more minimal, which is why I was thinking of going for a couple of EV-5's, but suggestions are welcome. It'd be nice to hear what you different multi-instrumentalistic folks are using. Thanks again man, great info :) /Torben Scharling On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 4:26 PM, Ted Killian <tedkillian@charter.net> wrote: > Torben, > > I do not know if this would be helpful to you or not > > I use a lot of EV-5 pedals in my hybrid software/hardware set up (a > dozen to be exact). > > I am aware of alternatives out there to the EV-5 but not aware of > anything that is particularly **demonstrably** better for the price. > > If you want to plug multiple EV-5s (or some other sort of CV pedal) into > your MacBook via USB to control software may I suggest one of these: > <http://www.eowave.com/instruments.php?prod=53> > > I've been using one for over a couple of years now and it really works > quite well. > > The 4 individual ports on it can each be programed to work with a CV > pedal (like the EV-5) or a momentary switch (like a Yamaha FC5 > footswitch or anything similar). > > The brand of pedal is not that important. > > So you can imagine that with this you could have 2 CV pedals to control > parameters of software FX and 2 momentary switches to turn the FX on and > off or to step through a menu of FX presets, etc. (depending on how > flexible and programable your software is). > > It's a pretty light weight little plastic box, simple to plug in and > operate. > > It's not cheap...but it is a really good, dependable solution. > > EoWave is a French company, and getting stuff shipped to the US adds to > the price. > > I'm sure others here will pipe up with other ideas, but that's mine. > > It works for me, and I bought one as a gift for my pal, Jeff Kaiser, who > now uses one as well. > > And, Oh yes, USB powered, no batteries. > > Best, > > Ted Killian > > On May 18, 2012, at 5:07 AM, Torben Scharling wrote: > >> Hello Y'all, >> >> I own a Roland EV-5 expression pedal, that works fine with both with >> my Boomerang III Phrase Sampler, and my Novation ReMote 61 SL midi >> keyboard. Now I wanna get one more (or two), so that I have one for >> both. Actually, I'd like to have 3 or 4 in total, one for the rang, 2 >> or 3 for the laptop. So that I can control different parameters with >> the expression pedals hooked up the laptop. So I guess this is >> actually a two part question. >> >> 1: Which additional expression pedal would you guys recommend ? (mind >> you I'm on a budget) I think the EV-5 is okay, so I wouldn't mind >> getting another one of those since they're cheap. But obviously there >> are better out there... >> >> 2: What would be the best solution in order to get some more >> expression pedals hooked up to my system? (So far I'm using a 15" >> MacBook Pro with the M-Audio FireWire 1814 soundcard, and obviously >> some sequencers with midi - the Novation keyboard is hooked up via >> USB, and the soundcard has got break out MIDI in/out if necessary) >> Btw. I'm trying to get as mobile and powerless system as possible >> >> I might as well ask a third question now that I'm at it: I wanna have >> my pedals etc. working using battery, and as few, but obviously some >> of the power, being drained from the laptop. So the Novation can use >> batteries, and bypass the laptop's usb power. My soundcard (and mic's) >> will get power through the firewire port. I'll be using a battery >> powered amplifier/speaker cabinet when necessary. My Boss LS-2 pedal >> can use a battery. However the Boomerang III only has power input. >> >> 3: So what would be the ideal "battery pack" for powering the Boomerang? >> >> Thanks guys :) >> >> http://torbenscharling.com > -- De Bedste Hilsner / Best Regards Torben Scharling - Mobile: +45 61 66 60 09 - e-mail: ts@torbenscharling.com