Feature:
The Roland PK-5 pedals are without a doubt the best of all midi pedals out there. They are designed to be used with the Roland "E" Series of keyboards, but will work with any MIDI-capable device. As most others have mentioned, there is no way to tell "where you are" with the octave, midi channel, or program number. Would be nice if they would include 3 separate LED's with this info...
Quality:
I have had my PK-5 pedals since 1993...and I have not had ANY PROBLEMS at all with the functioning of the pedals or the controls. I did have to replace the power supply a few years ago
Value:
I paid $495 for these pedals back in '93, and I would absolutely buy them again...these pedals rule!!!! I would DEFINITELY recommend the PK-5 over the Fatar crap...
Desirability:
If you need to add "color" to your 3-piece band...this unit, and a sound module or keyboard will definitely help. Add a double-neck bass/6-string, and you too can become a 4-piece band with 3 people in it...
Sound:
You need a sound source for this unit - no "built-in" sounds
Support:
I haven't had to deal with Roland with this...but my past experience has been very positive with them.
Overall:
If and when my PK-5 pedals die, I will absolutely replace them with the newer PK-5 - my pedalboard doesn't have the "bar" under the pedals like the new ones apparently do. Hopefully, Roland will (at some point) take the suggestions of those that that use these pedals on a regular basis, and incorporate them into the design.
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