I not only like to use the multipads to trigger loops, but also use them for spontaneous hits & fills which add spark and realism to a performance.

My only complaint (but a BIG one at that) is that the multipads (on both the PSR2000 & PSR9000/9000pro) are 'not' supported via midi System EX messages, so cannot be triggered by the Yamaha MFC10 remote midi foot controler. This is extremely unfortunate because being able to trigger multipads via a mulitple foot control pedal unit will allow you to devote BOTH your hands (at all times) to PLAYING the keyboard. I spoke to Yamaha about this and they agreed, and promised to speak with their R&D dept about the possibility of adding midi 'sysex support' to the Multipads in the future. This would then allow you to trigger all 4 multi pads from the MFC10.

An even better (lighter/cheaper) approach would be for Yamaha to manufacterer a multi pedal (4-8 pedals) foot control unit which could plug into the keyboard via a din plug (not via midi). The PSR2000's support of ONLY two single foot switch controlers is simply not enough, and the Yamaha MFC10 is bulky & heavy, expensive, and probably overkill for most people (including myself). The only reason I purchased it was because there is currently no other option available. Designing a programable PSR arranger dedicated multi-foot pedal unit to support all it's arranger controler functions would be the best approach to me.

Technics, Roland, and Ketron-Solton have been supporting dedicated external multi pedal foot controlers units for years. I'm surprised that Yamaha has not. As far as I know, the only Yamaha keyboard multi pedaled foot controler option is the bulky heavy and expensive 'midi programable' MFC10.

- Scott

[This message has been edited by Scottyee (edited 02-17-2002).]