what is this

[jonathanstewart]

I have come across an item called roland dp-2
damper pedal. What does it do and what does it effect? Is this a good thing?

[Arriguy]

It's a momentary contact switch, commonly used as a sustain pedal for keyboards. It could be used as a footswitch to change kits, patterns etc. You'd want to Y it and have a second one to go up and down.

[jonathanstewart]

so if I understand you correctly, I should get two of them or one and then split the line.

[Arriguy]

Yes, you need one pedal to go down and one to go up. Most of these pedals are very inexpensive, so it's not a big expense. I believe Roland sells a pre-made Y for this purpose, perhaps someone can help with a model number.

[MPCman]

Originally posted by Harlock:

From experience, DP-2s are not Y'able to use as 'ups & down' switches... Boss' FS-5Us are...

good luck

What's the difference?? A switch and a switch?