Half-Damper sustain on One Smart Piano

Fabio Zinno

• December 23, 2015 19:43

Hi all,

I bought the One Smart Piano and overall I liked it.

Unfortunately my enthusiasm got completely killed when I discovered that the sustain pedal is just an on/off switch.

In my opinion this is a huge deal breaker and a really cheap choice, not justified at all since all of the digital pianos in this price range have AT LEAST a half-pedal support, if not a completely analogic controller.

It's a shame really because the idea of using a tablet/phone with interactive app is great.

Unfortunately the sustain issue will probably make me get rid of it soon and prevent me from recommending the product.

 

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  Support

  • December 23, 2015 19:48

  Hey Fabio!

  Thanks for writing! As with most 61-key keyboards, a sustain pedal is not included in the purchase of our keyboard. However, there is an input for an accessory pedal in the back, also like most keyboards of this type. Unlike most keyboards, we added a sustain button that should add a little extra texture to your playing. This is not meant to replace a pedal, but to temporarily improve your sound until you've reached a playing level that requires such a pedal. 
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  Fabio Zinno

  • December 23, 2015 19:54
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  Hey Matthew,

  I'm actually talking about the piano, not the keyboard.

  The piano has a sustain pedal, but it's just an on/off switch.

  To play a piano, modulating the pressure of the sustain pedal is essential, especially with classical music. Most digital pianos, even cheaper than The One Smart Piano, have at least 3 levels, on-half-off.

   

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