This has been bugging me lately....
Wanting to try using the Boss FS-5U unlatching footswitches as trigger inputs, instead of footswitch inputs. These pedals can attach like a puzzle piece, so I can get up to 6 in a row if I'd like. They run cheap, used and don't take up much floor space.
Recently bought a Roland SPD-SX, and it seems these unlatched pedals will not work, when using the trigger inputs... although they're fine connecting to the footswitch 1/2 input.
I still feel the Roland SPD-SX is a bit overpriced... and what's worse, my brand-new model.. the top right edge pad (pad #3) barely triggers at all. The other two are fine. Adjusting sensitivity and threshold makes no difference. I really have to wack that third pad. Thinking of returning it.
Anyway.. can anyone else chime in about using regular footswitches in any of these units? I was also thinking of picking up a Roland TM-2 instead... but I'd really prefer to use four small footswitches as the trigger inputs, instead of BT-1s or PD-8s.
Thanks!