Is there any provision for sustain with this keyboard? Update - thanks to all for the answers. There are some smaller keyboards that have a sustain button, at least, so this (and the 61) seem lacking. I appreciate the responses. Is there any provision for sustain with this keyboard? Update - thanks to all for the answers. There are some smaller keyboards that have a sustain button, at least, so this (and the... » Read More Is there any provision for sustain with this keyboard? Update - thanks to all for the answers. There are some smaller keyboards that have a sustain button, at least, so this (and the 61) seem lacking. I appreciate the responses. « Show Less
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No, there is no input for a sustain pedal, unfortunately. Overall, I like the keyboard - very nice feel for something so small. Much better than the m-audio version.
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Nope. In addition to all the solder-based solutions, you could probably make it respond to the sustain from another device by SW routing. Or if you want to be extreme, set up your iPad as a pedal and route the midi from that through your DAW :-).In all seriousness, this really isn't a big-keyboard replacement. More of an item that you would have at your computer workstation so that you can reach your computer keyboard while also having some keys to input notes (i.e. composition rather than performance). Also you might think about the 61-key version (also no sustain).
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As a micro-key keyboard it would be nice to have a sustain jack included but unfortunately there is none. If you want micro-keyboard with sustain try the Korg microstation or the Korg microarranger.
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Yes for this to have a sustain paddle will be really great...I do recommend that it should have a sustain paddle.
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No. No jack for a sustain pedal. There is a warranty-voiding how-to available online (do a search for sustain microkey mod) for installing one if you're handy with a soldering gun.
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Yes you can set the modulation bar to control sustain! I dont think you can set the touch pad to control it though. This will defiately add to your group, it really added to mine, and it looks cool on stage/camera! You can also plug in an actual sustain pedal and have it control sustain while the modulation bar is free to modulate. Also, i forget what it is called, but you can set it to a different kind of sustain where it only sustains the notes you are currently playing while you squeeze the modulation bar. This allows you to play a chord, and hold it while you play a melody over it without the melody also getting sustained. It is one of my favorite features of this instrument Yes you can set the modulation bar to control sustain! I dont think you can set the touch pad to control it though. This will defiately add to your group, it really added to mine, and it looks cool on stage/camera! You can also plug in an actual sustain pedal and have it control sustain while the modulation bar is free to modulate. Also, i forget what it is called, but you can set it to a different kind of sustain where it only sustains the notes you are currently playing while you squeeze the modulation bar. This allows you to play a chord, and hold it while you play a melody... » Read More Yes you can set the modulation bar to control sustain! I dont think you can set the touch pad to control it though. This will defiately add to your group, it really added to mine, and it looks cool on stage/camera! You can also plug in an actual sustain pedal and have it control sustain while the modulation bar is free to modulate. Also, i forget what it is called, but you can set it to a different kind of sustain where it only sustains the notes you are currently playing while you squeeze the modulation bar. This allows you to play a chord, and hold it while you play a melody over it without the melody also getting sustained. It is one of my favorite features of this instrument « Show Less
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As of today, the keyboard doesn't seem to be listed on the Dell site anymore.... maybe they're going to release it to Amazon soon? Luckily my wonderful G15 classic (18 button) keyboard is serving me just fine until this new one comes out. :)
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I was wondering the same thing. This looks to be a very good keyboard. I may buy it. If I do, I'll be sure to post a review.
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It has fewer keys probably because of manufacturing costs. It is pretty common for a manufacturer to go through and cut costs when they create a v2 or v3 of anything. A lot of people are ticked about it because they bought it for the keys. If I didn't use the macro keys I certainly wouldn't have spent 80+ bucks on a keyboard. I could just use a $10 keyboard if I didn't need those. The G11 still has all the keys at least. No LCD on the G11 but I guess you can't have everything (since Logitech decided to cheap out on this).
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I have never had any problems with this keyboard. At all. None. I love it. I am using it to answer this question. ;)!
1602607
It's ridiculous that they didn't include it with the keyboard, I know! I was shocked too. You have to buy it separately.I HIGHLY recommend it too-otherwise you'll be eating up batteries like crazy (especially if you forget to switch it off).
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You have to set this thru damper calibration.If you have a Global setting, you can find this setting .It will explain how to set the pedal up for sustain.Double check your plug in on back of keyboard.It should have a sustain jack.
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I have only recently "needed" a capo, when I wanted to play and sing a song that was lower in key. I also wanted to practice with the original song played from my computer, and realized I couldn't change the key on my own to play the exact note, but to use the capo. Does this make sense? So unless you encounter in such situations, I don't think you "need" it. I've owned ukulele for 8 years and never needed until I encountered this one song this year.
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Yes you can set the modulation bar to control sustain! I dont think you can set the touch pad to control it though. This will defiately add to your group, it really added to mine, and it looks cool on stage/camera! You can also plug in an actual sustain pedal and have it control sustain while the modulation bar is free to modulate. Also, i forget what it is called, but you can set it to a different kind of sustain where it only sustains the notes you are currently playing while you squeeze the modulation bar. This allows you to play a chord, and hold it while you play a melody over it without the melody also getting sustained. It is one of my favorite features of this instrument
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"J. Chin says: Any updates? Does this keyboard now allow for the mapping of a "Start" and "PS" button?! Please advise, I'm thinking of getting a keyboard but I don't know which one to buy for the ps3. The $80 doesn't seem to work that well (well, it's imperfect without any way to overcome its flaws)."J.Chin,Is the $80 keyboard that you refer to the Playstation 3 Logitech Cordless Mediaboard, or the newer Playstation 3 Logitech Cordless Mediaboard Pro (with the PS3 keys)?
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I'm trying to make the same decision. Does anyone know? I am a fast typist, and I don't like what I hear about the wireless keyboard dropping strokes.
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It didn't occur to me to try but I would have thought that most of the issues would lie with Android i.e. they would be independant of the keyboard itself. Does android have a key assigning function? I haven't seen one so you migth need an app. Sorry.
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It's ridiculous that they didn't include it with the keyboard, I know! I was shocked too. You have to buy it separately. I HIGHLY recommend it too-otherwise you'll be eating up batteries like crazy (especially if you forget to switch it off).
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I purchased this keyboard a while ago and mine seems to be working fine . I don't believe there is a function for enabling that , but I'm not 100% sure . Most likely something is wrong .
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The answer is the key board quits working and it's hard to get re-started. I'm not very satisfied with the keyboard. The case is nice and serves as some good protection but the keyboard just doesn't work for me. I've only been able to get it to work a couple of times and it takes too much time to bring it back into service once it stops working (probably due to a low battery).
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I have the same problem despite trying several times. The instructions say 4 digit code but it always shows a 6 digit code. I enter the code and it pairs but still the keyboard will not work. Has anyone figured out a solution or is it a defective keyboard?