I have the d-beam feature on my VP-550 and it can be used to control volume, filter, and expression. However, these same functions can be controlled by an expression pedal which feels more "natural" to me (as a former organ player). Plus, any hand goofing around with the d-beam is a hand not playing the keyboard .

chas
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