Hey There Grandpa: When you visited me last summer I stated, that playin my Keyboard without the expression pedal was no fun for me. I use both aftertouch and pedal, of course, and feel I have total volume control. Aftertouch does not let you fade out an ending, or give volume changes throughout the song. Some songs seem to need quite soft passages, and others require big volume embellishments, at certain places. I don't know much about music, but I do know that volume control is very important in expressing your feeling about a certain song. When I listen to a large orchestra or band, I note that volume changes are frequent and significent. My expression pedal and foot pedal are attached to my plywood board that goes between the leggs of my keyboard stand, so no problem, just pick up the pedal board and walk away. Metal hooks allow me to wind their cords, and I can't think of an easier way to keep track of and carry these attachments. I know you own one of these, but our great conversations led me to believe you have never really seriously tried to get locked in on what it can do for your playing, besides giving your right foot a great resting place. Good thread, good disscusion, and good night..........ARJ