I was talking to Scott Yee over the phone, and he mentioned a feature of the PSR2000 that I didn't realize existed.

The PSR2000 has two footpedal inputs As of now, I've been using one for sustain and the other to activate the keyboard harmony feature (not vocal harmony) because the harmony button is so far from the keys.

I didn't know until talking to Scott that you can configure a footpedal to activate a drum fill with whatever MAIN style control button you are currently using. I have been lifting up my left or right hand and pressing the style control button to get the fill, but sometimes my fingers are too busy to do this.

So what do I do if I want all three functions? Do I hook up one of those bulky pedal boards like the MFC2000 or whatever the model is? You know the midi controllers with seven pedals and a volume pedal. I don't think so. They're too heavy and I would either not use half of the pedals or I would be too busy figuring which one to use to connect with the audience.

I found a programmable midi controller from MIDI Solutions for $99: http://www.computersandmusic.com/xcgi/SoftCart.exe/store1/midisolutions/footswitch.html?E+mystore1 (I list the place that has the best price). You plug a footpedal in and you plug the controller into your midi input. It is easily programmed to relay a sysex message to your keyboard. I figure you can find a way to stick both the controller and the footpedal together on a piece of plywood.

This is a way you can get that extra function in without spending a ton and without having to purchase an entire pedal board.

I'm mulling whether to get this, but I'll wait to find out if anyone has any better ideas ... besides buying a Tyros.

Beakybird