Nord EP-15 Expression Pedal — Steel, 15° Travel
Nord expression pedal with a short 15° travel, built from heavy-duty steel with a non-slip rubber surface. Its friction adjusts from a light to a firm feel, and it connects to any Nord instrument equipped with a control pedal input.
Raising an organ's volume or opening a filter by hand means one hand off the keys. The Nord EP-15 is a steel expression pedal with a 15° travel: your foot takes over the volume or the assigned parameter, and both hands stay on the keyboard. Nord designed it for all of its instruments equipped with a control pedal input.
Highlights
- 15° travel: a short ankle movement covers the whole range.
- Steel construction: rugged, built to last on the road.
- Rubber surface: your foot keeps its grip.
- Adjustable friction: from a light to a firm feel, to suit your preference.
- Broad compatibility: Nord instruments and, according to Nord, a wide range of other brands.
Specifications
| Type | Expression pedal |
|---|---|
| Travel | 15° |
| Construction | Steel |
| Surface | Non-slip rubber |
| Friction | Adjustable, from light to heavy |
| Nord instruments | All models equipped with a control pedal input |
EP-15 or EP-30?
Both pedals in Nord's EP series share the steel construction, the rubber surface and the adjustable friction. Only the travel differs: 15° on the EP-15, 30° on the EP-30. A short travel needs less movement and responds quickly; a long travel spreads the same range over a wider motion, for finer nuances. On a Nord Stage 4, for example, the control pedal input is a ¼" stereo TRS jack.
Alternatives from other brands
| Model | Type | Distinctive feature |
|---|---|---|
| Nord EP-15 | Expression pedal | Steel, 15° travel, adjustable friction |
| Roland EV-5 | Expression pedal | Minimum volume knob |
| Yamaha FC7 | Expression pedal | Adjustable angle and spring point |
| Moog EP-3 | Expression pedal | Polarity switch, output scale knob |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the Nord EP-15 work with another brand's keyboard?
- Nord states that it is compatible with its own instruments and with a wide range of other brands. Check your keyboard's manual to confirm that its expression input accepts this type of pedal.
- What is the difference between the EP-15 and the EP-30?
- The travel: 15° on the EP-15, 30° on the EP-30. The rest of the construction is the same.
- Can the pedal be made stiffer or looser?
- Yes. The friction adjusts from a light to a firm feel.
- Where does it plug in on a Nord Stage 4?
- Into the control pedal input, a ¼" stereo TRS jack on the back of the instrument.