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Lightweight, decent low-price sustain pedal
The Lead Foot LFD-10 is a decent pedal for the price. If you're looking for a lightweight pedal to throw in your backpack or use occasionally at home, it certainly does the trick. It's not the most robust construction - so wouldn't necessarily recommend it as a pedal to rely upon for frequent performances. If you slam your foot on it a little too enthusiastically while performing, it WILL eventually break.
That said, it's a very inexpensive pedal. Considering what it costs, I think the somewhat lower quality is an acceptable compromise.
One other small dissatisfaction is that there is not an enormous distance between the pedal being pressed fully and released, and the spring holding it open is not especially strong. Because of this, it is not always immediately apparent solely by feel whether the pedal is pressed or not. By contrast, other pedals which have a wider range of movement or a stronger spring to push back against your foot allow you to feel immediately if they're pressed.
I use it as a backup pedal to use temporarily if any of my other pedals happen to break.
In summary, it's perfectly fine for the price. If you're using it heavily, I would invest in something with a bit more physical feedback and more sturdy construction.
That said, it's a very inexpensive pedal. Considering what it costs, I think the somewhat lower quality is an acceptable compromise.
One other small dissatisfaction is that there is not an enormous distance between the pedal being pressed fully and released, and the spring holding it open is not especially strong. Because of this, it is not always immediately apparent solely by feel whether the pedal is pressed or not. By contrast, other pedals which have a wider range of movement or a stronger spring to push back against your foot allow you to feel immediately if they're pressed.
I use it as a backup pedal to use temporarily if any of my other pedals happen to break.
In summary, it's perfectly fine for the price. If you're using it heavily, I would invest in something with a bit more physical feedback and more sturdy construction.
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Lead Foot LFD-10 Foot Switch
Great pedal switchable polarity great for start stopping recording, or on off,
and it comes with interchangeable top rubber red /grey, a handy little pedal
I bought two and would buy again.
and it comes with interchangeable top rubber red /grey, a handy little pedal
I bought two and would buy again.
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basic form, sheer delivery
Small and basic form factor, definitely out of the ordinary for someone accustomed to a piano pedal. For myself, a non-pianist venturing into the world of midi controllers, the pedal does it's job elegantly. Fantastically portable and suitable for travel, and is as accurate as expected for the cost. Definitely would reccomend to anyone unless you're looking to emulate a piano pedal closely, in that case seek elsewhere.
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KP
This one does what's promised. Good build, responsive and you can switch the rubber pad to match your gear or make it more or less visible. The built in chord seems resistant and it's long enough for my rig. Just a nice, useful sustain pedal. I use it with my Boss RC-3 as a stop button for play and record because its way more silent than the boss pedal itself, if you're recording with a microphone it avoids the pedal sound leaking into the recording.
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JM
Chunky, works perfectly and design is +++
I use 3 of these, mainly because the interchangeable colour tops make them instantly recognisable.
Plus,they do everything from piano sustain to FX in/off.
Plus,they do everything from piano sustain to FX in/off.
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Good Enough for my Mobile Unit
I like to record things every now and then when I'm on the road, and my MIDI controller has a sustain pedal jack. Size and portability were obviously important to me since I was looking for 'road gear', and this little guy does the trick.
I've had this for a bit over a year now and it's still working as intended, but I do notice some level of deterioration. The replaceable rubber foot plate is a nice touch, though, and it can be changed out if worn down.
The cable seems to be pretty good quality and the whole unit doesn't slide around too much when I'm using it on the go (despite the sometimes dirty surface underneath it).
If you're just looking to snap up a quick sustain pedal for the road or home for a really tiny price, this one should satisfy you.
I've had this for a bit over a year now and it's still working as intended, but I do notice some level of deterioration. The replaceable rubber foot plate is a nice touch, though, and it can be changed out if worn down.
The cable seems to be pretty good quality and the whole unit doesn't slide around too much when I'm using it on the go (despite the sometimes dirty surface underneath it).
If you're just looking to snap up a quick sustain pedal for the road or home for a really tiny price, this one should satisfy you.
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Simple and it just works!
I bought this to use with my metronome, to stop/start it during band rehearsals (My drummer borrowed my metronome) and it works great. You kick it in just before a song, kick it again afterwards. Simple as that, it works like a charm.
I wouldn't depent on it for too long though, it is made of plastic and feels like it would not take abuse too well, but if you're just taking it easy with a piano at home, you will like this one!
I wouldn't depent on it for too long though, it is made of plastic and feels like it would not take abuse too well, but if you're just taking it easy with a piano at home, you will like this one!
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you get what you pay for
I don't think I'm that heavy on my pedal when playing piano, however within a few months I had snapped the small tabs which act as a hinge on the rear of the main pedal.
Thomann replaced it, but I've brought one of the more expensive versions since and keep this as a spare for second keys if needed.
Thomann replaced it, but I've brought one of the more expensive versions since and keep this as a spare for second keys if needed.
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Does The Job At A Great Price
I was sceptical about getting one of these pedals as the price was so low I assumed it was cheap rubbish. This is not the case. It is sturdy and will survive under the heaviest of feet. I can see it lasting for a long time yet. Great product, don't look any further and just buy one now.
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It's cheap
You get what us pay for, it's cheap. And plastic.
However, it does what it should do.
Because it's so light, sometimes can be hard to feel the action of the pedal, especially with heavy shoes.
However, it does what it should do.
Because it's so light, sometimes can be hard to feel the action of the pedal, especially with heavy shoes.
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