Korg

Korg DS1H Damper Pedal - Piano Style Sustain

4.6 (559 reviews)
1.63 lbs

Professional-Grade Damper Pedal for Enhanced Piano ExpressionThe Korg DS1H Damper Pedal offers piano players a professional-grade sustain pedal with half-damper functionality. Compatible with instruments that support half-damper control, this pedal allows for nuanced and expressive playing. For i...

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Overview

Professional-Grade Damper Pedal for Enhanced Piano Expression

The Korg DS1H Damper Pedal offers piano players a professional-grade sustain pedal with half-damper functionality. Compatible with instruments that support half-damper control, this pedal allows for nuanced and expressive playing. For instruments without half-damper support, it functions as a standard full damper pedal.

Specifications:

  • Type: Damper (Sustain) Pedal
  • Style: Piano Style
  • Half-Damper Action: Yes (when supported by instrument)
  • Compatibility: Instruments with or without half-damper control

Key Features

Heavy-duty piano damper switch (sustain) for your KORG keyboard

Professional piano style damper pedal

Provide half-damper action when used with products that support half-damper control

Those without half-damper support will receive standard, full sustain from the pedal

Dimensions (W x D x H) 251 x 66 x 53 mm/9.88” x 2.60” x 2.09” Weight 740 g/1.63 lbs.

Specifications

Product Type
Damper Pedal
Style
Piano Style Sustain
Compatibility
KORG keyboard
Damper Action
Half-damper (with compatible products), Full sustain (without half-damper support)
Dimensions (W x D x H)
251 x 66 x 53 mm
Weight
740 g / 1.63 lbs

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Provides heavy-duty, professional piano-style sustain, offering a realistic playing experience.
  • Supports half-damper action when connected to KORG keyboards that are compatible with this feature.
  • Delivers standard, full sustain for KORG products that do not support half-damper control, ensuring universal functionality.
  • Robust build quality, indicated by its heavy-duty construction, suggests durability for prolonged use.
  • Specifically designed for KORG keyboards, ensuring optimal compatibility and performance.
  • Compact dimensions (251 x 66 x 53 mm) allow for easy placement and transport.

👎 Cons

  • Half-damper functionality is dependent on the connected KORG product's support, meaning it's not universally available.
  • At 740g (1.63 lbs), it is heavier than some other sustain pedals, which might be a consideration for frequent transport.
  • The pedal is specifically branded for KORG keyboards, potentially limiting its perceived compatibility or optimization with other brands.
  • The product description does not specify the cable length or connector type (e.g., 1/4" jack), which is important for setup.
  • It is a sustain pedal only, and does not offer other common pedal functions like sostenuto or soft pedal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the Korg DS1H Damper Pedal provides half-damper action when used with KORG products that specifically support half-damper control.
Yes, for KORG keyboards without half-damper support, this pedal will still provide standard, full sustain functionality.
The dimensions are 251 mm (width) x 66 mm (depth) x 53 mm (height), and it weighs 740 g (1.63 lbs).
This pedal is explicitly described as a heavy-duty piano damper switch (sustain) for your KORG keyboard, indicating it is optimized for KORG products.
"Piano style" refers to the design and feel of the pedal, which mimics the sustain pedal found on an acoustic piano, offering a familiar and professional user experience.
Yes, it is described as a "heavy-duty" piano damper switch, suggesting a robust construction designed for durability.
The product description does not specify the connector type. Typically, sustain pedals use a standard 1/4" TS jack, but it is not explicitly mentioned here.