Notes
-First, make sure to always plug the pedal before powering ON the unit to ensure that it will be properly handled.
-If your pedal is on the list below but is not working as expected, it may require some specific adjustments as explained in the following article:
My sustain pedal acts reversely. How to invert it?
-If you are looking for an Expression pedal, make sure to refer to this article:
Which expression pedal should I use with my Arturia keyboard?
You will find below a list of the recommended Sustain pedals (TS & TRS) to use along with our MIDI Controllers depending on your controller model:
Standard TS pedals (On/Off toggle)
- KORG PS-1
- M-Audio SP-1
- M-Audio MGEAR SP-2 (Switch needs to be set to Position 1)
- Nektar NP-2 (Switch needs to be set to Position 1)
- Yamaha FC-4A
- Lead Foot LFD-2
Damper (Half-damping) TRS pedals (Continuous)
- Roland DP-10
- Yamaha FC-3A
Note
KORG DS1H pedal is known to be leading to compatibility issue with MicroLab mk3, make sure to avoid this model when looking to acquire a Sustain pedal for your Arturia controller.
Standard TS pedals (On/Off toggle)
- KORG PS-1
- M-Audio SP-1
- M-Audio MGEAR SP-2 (Switch needs to be set to Position 1)
- Nektar NP-2 (Switch needs to be set to Position 1)
- Yamaha FC-4A
- Lead Foot LFD-2
Damper (Half-damping) TRS pedals (Continuous)
- Roland DP-10 (Requires to invert polarity, refer to: My sustain pedal acts reversely. How to invert it?)
- Yamaha FC-3A
Note
KORG DS1H pedal is known to be leading to compatibility issue with MiniLab 3, make sure to avoid this model when looking to acquire a Sustain pedal for your Arturia controller.
Standard TS pedals (On/Off toggle)
- KORG PS-1
- M-Audio SP-1
- M-Audio MGEAR SP-2 (Switch needs to be set to Position 1)
- Nektar NP-2 (Switch needs to be set to Position 1)
- Yamaha FC-4A
- Lead Foot LFD-2
Damper (Half-damping) TRS pedals (Continuous)
- Roland DP-10 (Requires to invert polarity, refer to: My sustain pedal acts reversely. How to invert it?)
- Yamaha FC-3A
Note
KORG DS1H pedal is known to be leading to compatibility issue with KeyLab Essential mk3, make sure to avoid this model when looking to acquire a Sustain pedal for your Arturia controller.
Standard TS pedals (On/Off toggle)
- KORG PS-1
- M-Audio SP-1
- M-Audio MGEAR SP-2 (Switch needs to be set to Position 1)
- Nektar NP-2 (Switch needs to be set to Position 1)
- Yamaha FC-4A
- Lead Foot LFD-2
Damper (Half-damping) TRS pedals (Continuous)
- Roland DP-10
- Yamaha FC-3A
- KORG DS1H
Note
The KeyLab MK3 allows for more flexibility and supports a more extended range of pedals however for all continuous pedals to operate properly, you will have to first proceed with a calibration from the unit itself for both the range and polarity to be handled properly (This applies for both Sustain and Expression TRS continuous pedals).
To do so:
-Press "Settings" button
-Open "Global" menu
-Select "Pedal Calibration"
-Select either "Sustain" / "Expression" / "Aux 1" or "Aux 2" Calibration menu
-Then follow onscreen instructions.