SP-2 Universal Sustain Pedal

Such nice looking, feeling and working sustain pedal, a MUST for all keyboard/piano users

I bought this sustain pedal along with the Williams Legato 88 Key-Keyboard and I am so happy with it! Most importantly it works extremely well! Sometimes, when playing piano, I may adjust my seating and when the time comes to press the sustain pedal I have moved slightly out of position to press it down fully. But the pedal picks up the signal and it sets the sustain just as I would expect from a real piano. The reason I am mentioning this is because I do know of some plastic sustain pedals for keyboards that DO NOT set the sustain unless you press that pedal all the way to the base and I do not like that. This can get you in a bad habit of "stomping" the sustain pedal which will lead to damaging the pedal and it creates a subtle but none the less audible "thud" in grand pianos. However, this pedal is forgiving and it never get's stuck in a pressed position (again, like some plastic pedals I know of) The pedal has a rubber grip that covers the whole underside to prevent from sliding and it has weight to it which is really important. When I press down on the pedal it always remains stationary and the feel/resistance from the pedal is spot on with that of a baby grand piano (which Is what I play on when I'm at my mother's home - I grew up with the instrument.) Underneath the pedal (on the base, not the pedal) there is a raised rubber stopper which prevents the pedal from every touching the plastic base. This is fantastic because you will never hear "tap" sound when pressing the pedal down all the way. It also doesn't have noisy springs inside which make a subtle crackling/popping sound when compressing and expanding. I have heard these affects on other plastic sustain pedals. This pedal is excellent quality. Not only does it feel right, it also looks fantastic. The sturdy plastic case is a nice solid black and the chrome pedal itself is just gorgeous! It is a smooth round shape at the end which I prefer - it looks really nice. It comes with a small plastic cover for the chrome portion (doesn't cover the whole thing, just the majority). It is a sturdy cover, not just a cheap and flimsy one to keep it safe during shipping, it is part of the product. It fits snugly when attached, doesn't slide and is easy to remove. I have decided to keep it on just too keep the chrome shiny for as long as possible. It is a pedal to be proud of. The cable is long (~6ft), perhaps longer that necessary for any setup I can think of but regardless; I would much rather prefer too long than too short when it comes to cables. I am sure anyone else would obviously agree. The plug is the standard 1/4 inch and it too is well made. It isn't flimsy. The only issue I experience (know before reading the rest that it may not be an issue with the pedal) is having the sustain pedal invert when I turn on the piano. This means that pedal will set it's sustain while unpressed and shut of the sustain when pressed. This only happens rarely which is strange - might happen from pressing down the pedal while powering on the keyboard but I'm not sure. Either way, It really doesn't bother me so much. If this issue occurs for you it is easily fixed by powering off the keyboard, removing the plug, putting it back in and turning the keyboard back on. However, I can't say it is even the pedal's fault because it could just as easily be the keyboard's fault (which I think is more likely and makes more sense). I just thought this would be fair to mention just in case it is the pedal. To sum it up - I can't see any other pedal performing better, feeling better or looking better than this pedal at this price or even more! It is an excellent choice! I recommend it.

One reviewer highly recommended this pedal, but claimed that this pedal has "rudimentary 'guts'" including bare internal wires. This is not true. This pedal has a printed circuit board and uses conductive carbon pills -- the exact same sort of switch you'll find inside your calculators, remote controls, smartphones, and certain computer keyboards. There are no bare internal wires as the reviewer described. I've owned three of these pedals. They are very reliable; I'm just now replacing the one I purchased in 2019 (six years ago). These are simple to open up (just be cognizant of the pedal spring). I last opened my pedal to modify it to safely absorb the static electricity in my home in the winter, when the air is very dry. The pedal is often the first part of my keyboard that I touch, so any static I've accumulated gets passed into my delicate keyboard. Once, the static charge caused my keyboard to reboot! This was not a fault of the pedal, which was simply allowing the static electricity to follow it's own path. But I soldered an inexpensive MOV (S07K35 Metal oxide varistor, 35VAC) across the cable to protect the keyboard from any future static jolts. I also could have incorporated the MOV into a secondary cable, but it seemed simpler to just place it inside the M-Audio sustain pedal. This pedal is quiet, reliable and sturdy. Highly recommended.

This is a great pedal. The feel is perfect. The operation is correct, and it has a switch to change from Normally Open to Normally Closed, so it's adaptable to all keyboards. It is NOT a "half-damping" pedal. A half-damping pedal ALWAYS has 3 contacts on the plug; this one clearly has only two. If you want half-damping you need to get a pedal that explicitly claims half-damping. For gigging, especially if you need multiple pedals, there are lighter ones (I like the On-Stage pedal for my gig bag.) If weight isn't a concern this one is fine. I bought this to donate to a blues jam I frequent, and it's held up to a couple years of abuse. Failures: I've been playing keyboards for over 40 years and frankly, ALL pedals fail eventually. The old leaf springs would fail by one leaf breaking off due to repetitive use. (Gee, after only 5 or 10 years of regular use!) The current ones use carbon contacts, which can get schmutz on the contacts (especially if beer is spilled on it.) That can be fixed but it's finicky; simpler just to buy another and keep your beer away, lesson learned. For every pedal made, you will find some 1 star reviews due to this. I'm not aware of any that use optical or mercury switches that would last forever, and even if they existed I wouldn't bother paying extra. If you're a gigging pro or even a serious amateur like me, you carry an extra pedal. However, one flaw with this pedal is the strain relief on the cord as it comes out of the pedal: it's not up to pro use, sadly. (Unless they've changed it in two years or so.) I had to open it up, cut off the damaged cable, re-solder it, and add better strain relief, so that the blues jam could continue with a decent piano sustain pedal. Otherwise I'd give it 5 stars.

Love this pedal!... LOVE IT!... Ordered on April 29, 2009 with free super-saver shipping... Had it in my hands on May 4, 2009 (and the transit time included 2 weekend days!...). FINE JOB, AMAZON! M-Audio SP-2 US65010 Sustain Pedal Piano Style Sustain Pedal for Keyboards LET'S SEE, WHERE TO BEGIN?... I looked at several brands of pedals at local music stores but, none of them had the classic rounded pedal shape (like on a grand piano) that the SP-2 has. Most had squared-off pedals... I prefer the round pedal. The black plastic part of the unit has a simple, clean, elegant shape (I have a design background, so this is important to me...) with precise fitting parts. The rubber bottom plate is held in place by five phillips-head screws (count em'--FIVE!... Two, maybe three would be sufficient, I think...). The over-all impression I get is that this is a solid product. The pedal "maxed out" my 16 ounce postal scale, so I put it on my bathroom scale and it looks like it weighs about 1-1/2 pounds. Lift a 28 ounce can of vegetarian baked beans to get an approximation... It takes a fair amount of effort to depress the pedal, just like on a "real" piano so they got the "feel" just right, in my opinion. The pedal does not squeek and has no side-to-side play whatsoever. It is really a solid, solid product. Another reviewer gave a lower rating because they wrote that the pedal slips on the floor... I strongly refute this claim! Why?... I believe that if that individual would take a moment to wipe off the floor and the bottom of the pedal with a wrung-out soapy rag and let things dry, the problem would be solved. My floor was dusty (oh, the forced-air heat that blows dust into the air...) and transferred dust to the brand-new-out-of-the-box pedal bottom and it slipped a bit... But, once cleaned off, it stayed solidly put. Remember when, as a kid, you got brand-new sneakers and wore them for the first time on the freshly waxed gym floor at your school and tried to skid them along and they made that loud squeeking sound as they skidded to a halt?... It's like that!... NOW, there is something that I want to point out to potential buyers-- AMAZON left two (2) very important features off of the product description... FIRST, the SP-2 does (YES, PEOPLE, IT DOES!...) have a POLARITY SWITCH on the bottom sole plate. This makes the pedal compatible with ANY type, ANY brand of electronic keyboard with a 1/4" pedal jack (on my Korg M-1, the pedal is called the "damper"). Don't you dare let ANY manufacturer FOOL YOU and try to tell you that you must buy THEIR brand of pedal. They just want your money to go to THEM!... Enough said on this matter... SECOND, the SP-2 also comes with a PLASTIC COVER (it's kind of an opaque white color, sort of like old-school tupperware, if you can imagine what that looks like...) for the chrome plated part of the unit. I know, we want our pedal to gleam forever and never get scratched, but it still looks great even with the cover in place. For that recital, maybe just play in your socks and show off that shiny chrome plating!... I realize that I am writing a lengthy review and you may be thinking to yourself, "gee, this guy has too much time on his hands", BUT, I am actually VERY busy, but just felt compelled to give this excellent product a great review that it DESERVES... NOW, I will end by writing, THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, and "BUY IT!!!"...

There are so many affordable sustain pedals that are just so cheesy. These are built like tanks, extremely sturdy. And the nice heavy piano-style pedal action makes control so comfortable and natural. The oldest one I have is about 15 years old and it works perfectly. Also the polarity switch ensures it'll work with any device with a 1/4" TS sustain jack. I highly recommend this for anything that has a 'sustain'/'hold' port.

🌟 Elevate your piano playing and MIDI keyboard performances with the M-Audio SP-2 Sustain Pedal! This universal sustain pedal features piano-style action, providing an authentic and expressive playing experience. Compatible with MIDI keyboards, digital pianos, and more, the M-Audio SP-2 Sustain Pedal is a must-have accessory for musicians seeking to add depth and emotion to their music! 🌟 🌼 Top 5 Takeaways 🌼 1️⃣ Piano-Style Action: The M-Audio SP-2 sustain pedal is designed with piano-style action, replicating the feel and response of a traditional acoustic piano sustain pedal. 🎹🎵 2️⃣ Universal Compatibility: Whether you're using a MIDI keyboard, digital piano, or other compatible instruments, the M-Audio SP-2 Sustain Pedal seamlessly integrates with your setup. 🎹🎛️ 3️⃣ Expressive Playing: This sustain pedal allows you to sustain notes and chords, enabling you to create expressive melodies and enhance the emotional depth of your music. 🎵🎼 4️⃣ Durable and Reliable: Crafted with high-quality materials, the M-Audio SP-2 Sustain Pedal ensures durability and reliability during your performances and practice sessions. 💪🔧 5️⃣ Non-Slip Design: The pedal features a non-slip rubber bottom, providing stability and preventing unwanted movement during play. 🚫🚶 ⭐ Pros ⭐ ✅ Piano-style action for an authentic playing experience. ✅ Universal compatibility with MIDI keyboards and digital pianos. ✅ Enables expressive playing and emotional depth in music. ✅ Durable and reliable construction for long-lasting use. ✅ Non-slip design for stability during performances. ⛔ Cons ⛔ ❌ Some users may prefer additional features like adjustable tension or polarity switch for pedal compatibility. ❌ The pedal's size may require sufficient space on your keyboard setup. 🌟 In summary, the M-Audio SP-2 Sustain Pedal is an essential accessory for pianists and keyboardists looking to add versatility and expression to their performances. With its piano-style action, universal compatibility, expressive playing capabilities, durable construction, and non-slip design, this sustain pedal enhances your musical journey and brings a touch of authenticity to your playing. Elevate your piano performances with the M-Audio SP-2 Sustain Pedal! 🌟

For years I have been using a Roland DP-10 sustain pedal with my Nord Stage 3 until it finally stopped working. The DP-10 is fairly expensive and doesn't work with all my keyboards so I searched for something else. I decided to give the M-Audio SP-2 a try. You wouldn't expect a sustain pedal to make much of a difference in the sound of a keyboard but my Nord sounds better than ever with the SP-2. I wasn't always happy with the Nord piano sounds but somehow this pedal has transformed them. Fantastic pedal.

Très bon fonctionnement

Quality product. Work as intended.

Well made, perfect

O produto é robusto, com uma proteção plástica no pedal que deixa até mais bonito. Sem dúvida recomendo, e certamente compraria novamente

Ich habe mir dieses Produkt genauer angesehen und war wirklich beeindruckt von der Verarbeitung und Funktionalität. Die Materialien wirken hochwertig, und durch die rutschfeste Oberfläche bleibt alles sicher an Ort und Stelle – besonders auf glatten Böden. Das gibt mir ein richtiges Gefühl von Stabilität und Sicherheit in der Anwendung. Die Kabellänge ist sehr angenehm bemessen: Sie bietet genug Spielraum für Flexibilität beim Aufstellen, ohne im Weg zu sein oder zu trekken. Das macht die Nutzung deutlich komfortabler als bei kürzeren Kabeln. Ein kleiner, aber für mich persönlicher Wehrmutstropfen ist das Branding am Produkt. Es ist sichtbar und wirkt etwas präsent – aus meiner Sicht würde ein minimalistisches Design ohne Branding das Gesamtbild eleganter wirken lassen, insbesondere bei minimalistischer Einrichtung oder modernen Geräten wie dem Klavier. Vorteile: • Sehr gute Verarbeitungsqualität (hochwertige Materialien, solide und langlebig) • Rutschfest auf glatten Böden (kein Verrutschen, garantiert sichere Nutzung) • Angemessene Kabellänge (flexibel nutzbar ohne Kabelgewirr) Nachteile: • Sichtbares Branding, könnte für ein schlankeres, minimalistisches Erscheinungsbild stören Fazit: Insgesamt ist dieses Produkt eine rundum gelungene Wahl: Verlässlich, funktionell und gut verarbeitet. Die rutschfeste Unterseite und die komfortable Kabellänge sprechen für den Alltagseinsatz, und auch langfristig überzeugt die Qualität. Das Branding ist zwar kein Show‑Stopper, doch wenn du großen Wert auf ein cleanes, unauffälliges Erscheinungsbild legst (z. B. bei deinem Klavier), wäre ein Branding‑freies Design minimaler und eleganter. Ich kann das Produkt klar empfehlen – besonders für Nutzer, die Wert auf Stabilität und Funktionalität legen und das Erscheinungsbild weniger kritisch sehen.