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Motif ES8 Sustain Pedal Problem

by Rafael
(Connecticut)

Hi,
I just bought a Motif ES8 and i'm having trouble with the sustian pedal. When i play the keyboard the sound sustains forever, and when i press the pedal it cuts off. I have a backwords function going on, the thing is i looked in the system everywhere and i cannot see what is wrong. I tried most hints people told me like turning if on with my foot off the pedal, and plugging it in before turning it on. But none of that worked. Can i please have some help.

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Nov 14, 2007
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starstarstarstarstar 		Solving Yamaha keyboard sustain pedal polarity problems.
by: Mantius Cazaubon

The problem with Yamaha keyboards is the absence of a polarity switch. Also, the polarity on Yamaha keyboards is different to that of most brands. While the polarity on most keyboards is positive, Yamaha keyboards have negative polarity. This means that only certain sustain pedals will work with your Yamaha MOTIF ES8. You will need to get a specific Yamaha keyboard sustain pedal like the Yamaha FC4 or Yamaha FC5 sustain pedal. Or you can buy a pedal that has a tip negative polarity or a polarity switch.

Another option (worst case scenario) if you're up to it, is to get out your soldering iron and reverse the way the wires are connected to your jack. This will save you some money but you've got to be technically inclined to take on the challenge.
Nov 28, 2007
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by: Anonymous

Hey Rafael,

I have the same problem and have gone as far as purchasing another pedal. I think this is a known bug by Yahama. What has worked for me, it rotating the plug in the back of the keyboard. You will be able to test whether the sustain stops by pressing the pedal/releasing it after pressing a key.....Hopes this works for you too.
Jun 25, 2008
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by: Anonymous

In terms of the sustain peddle always sustaining, then not sustaining when you press it, often this happens when you insert the peddle after you turn on the keyboard... at least this is how it worked for me.

So, make sure its plugged in before you use the keyboard =) i use a DGX620 Yamaha and this happened when i first tried the keyboard.

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