Sustain pedal M-Audio SP-2 — piano-style sustain pedal, 6.35 mm jack, 1.83 m cable, silver/black

The M-Audio SP-2 is a piano-style sustain pedal designed for use with keyboards, digital pianos and MIDI controllers. It connects via a standard 6.35 mm (1/4") jack and includes a 1.83 m cable for flexible placement. The pedal combines a silver footplate with a black housing and provides universal compatibility with most instrument brands, enabling sustained notes, extended decay and expressive control for practice, rehearsal and performance.

Advantages

The SP-2 replicates the feel and response of an acoustic piano sustain pedal, offering reliable mechanical action and stable foot traction on the silver plate. Its long 1.83 m cable allows convenient positioning on stage or at a workstation without repositioning the instrument. The 6.35 mm jack ensures plug-and-play connection to a wide range of keyboards and digital pianos, and the durable black housing resists everyday wear.

Suitable for

• Keyboardists and pianists using digital pianos or stage keyboards
• MIDI controller users who need expressive sustain control
• Home practice and studio recording where piano-style sustain is required
• Live performers needing a reliable, floor-mounted sustain pedal

Key specifications

• Connection: 6.35 mm (1/4") jack
• Cable length: 1.83 m
• Pedal style: Piano-style sustain pedal with footplate
• Footplate colour: Silver
• Housing colour: Black
• Compatibility: Works with most brands of keyboards, digital pianos and MIDI controllers

How to use

Place the SP-2 on the floor in front of your keyboard or piano bench and connect the 6.35 mm plug to the sustain pedal input on your instrument. Press and hold the pedal with your foot to sustain notes; release to stop sustaining. The pedal functions as a simple on/off sustain switch that mimics an acoustic piano pedal and requires no configuration on instruments with a standard sustain input. For some keyboards you may need to enable sustain pedal input or adjust polarity in the instrument's settings if sustain behaves inversely.

Usage recommendations

Use the pedal on a non-slip surface or under a mat to prevent movement during performance. If sustain response is reversed, change the pedal polarity setting in your keyboard’s control menu or consult the instrument manual. Avoid stepping directly on the housing edge to prolong the life of the mechanical components, and store the pedal in a dry place when not in use.