Can I control my Zen Touch by footswit

I use my Zen Touch for playing backing tracks for my band. Is there such a thing as a footswitch available to select tracks? I see that the iPod can be controlled in this way and was wondering if something similar is available for the Zen Touch?

I've got a 40 gig Touch and I want my $320 back.
Seriously. My Computer won't detect the player half the time. The interface is unergonomic and clunky. I've done multiple reinstalls of Nomad Explorer, and have already done a RMA on the player due to a backlight issue. I'm also shocked at the lack of accesories (like a small dockable boombox, wireless remote).
If there is to be a firmware release, It had better be soon and good. I want no brainer/intuiti've navigating. Perhaps upgraded software on the PC end too.....
I get sick thinking that for $4o dollars more I could have had an iPod 60G.
I've always supported the underdog, but now I wish I hadn't. Perhaps next election I'll vote Republican.

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    You are doing exactly what I do with my Zen Touch and a Pioneer stereo... I have no problems (using one of the Aux inputs). Is the cable possibly faulty? You can check the ground (common), left, and right leads with an ohmeter. If you don't have access to an ohmeter, a flashlight bulb, a battery and a piece of wire or two will allow you to check as well. Look for both an open line (one of the "hot" leads) or a short between the Left and Right leads.
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  • Where can I buy a Zen Touch

    Hi.
    I have been looking at the Zen touch for a wile now and am thinking of buying the 40GB model when it comes out.
    Today I went to Best Buy and Circuit City to look and test it out, but was disappointed to see that they don?t carry it yet? can anyone else think of somewhere to buy one that will have it out on the self with music loaded on it so I can test it's?
    Thanks in advance!!
    Torstein.Message Edited by Torstein on -03-2004 :43 PM

    GunsNRoses, I have looked at the I-ri'ver H340 and its VARRY nice. I would go for it right away.
    But the thing that bugs me is they took out most of the functions from the American version (some of the missing functions are: USB host to take pictures from digital cameras, UMM, there?s more but I cant think :P ) also they take most of the accessories out. They did this to make the player cost less and to be a better competitor with the I-pod.
    On the other hand (for a bit more $$$) they do have an international version (AKA World version) that has all the functions and just about all the accessories. So if I get one I will get the international one.
    But today I emailed their tech support to see what would happen if I sent the international one into the American repair center. They replied that if I sent the international one and it needed to be replaced they would only be able to replace it with an American one. So I am looking into being able to get the warrantee out of US.
    The H340 is a .8? hard dri've so its a bit more shock proof which is nice.
    The sound quality is vary good but I did not get to compare it to the touch.
    They did not have any pictures loaded on it so I did not get to see that side of the player.
    I also like that I-ri'ver based the hard dri've format on the FAT format, making the hard dri've plug and play compatible, although this makes the player have a bit longer start up time (the longest time I have head is 40 seconds.)
    The interface is a bit hard to use if you don?t know how to, but once you get used to it it'ss EZ.
    To be able to record from anything is vary nice.
    Having the color screen is cool to.
    I have heard rumors about the player having the ability to save song lyrics and allow the user to access them when listening to music, I would find this really good, I don?t know if it will do this.
    I have spent a little time on the I-ri'ver forms to see what people say about it. From what I have seen on the I-ri'ver forms most of what people that have a H340 are asking for new firmware and not so much talking about hardware problems.
    The I ri'ver is more expensi've than the touch but it has more functions and comes with more accessories.
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    I do like the other Zen models and a touch pad sounds nice. But I need to see it.
    I do not like that creative removed EAX from the player?s firmware and hope that creative will add that back with an update.
    It is nice to see that creative brought back the LCD wired remote with FM receiver.
    From the looks of the case creative supplies with the touch it looks good. Although others have said that its design faulty I think it will work fine.
    The touch is not plug and play, which can be annoying but it makes the player start up faster.
    The touch is also a .8? hard dri've, which is a bit more shock resistant than the 2,5?(other Zen models.)
    I don?t know much more on the touch, but I hope I do soon.
    I am still at a loss as which player I will buy, they both look so good. I hope when I can finally see them next to each other and test them I will know.
    The I ri'ver is more expensi've than the touch but it has more functions and comes with more accessories.
    If you have any questions post them and we can talk about it.
    Torstein.Message Edited by Torstein on -05-2004 06:00 AM

  • Where else can I buy the zen touch FM wired remo

    Hey,
    Does anyone from the UK know if I can buy the creative FM wired remote for the zen touch anywhere else apart from the creative website? As it is currently out of stock and I wondered if I could get it cheaper somewhere else?
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    I answered your post in the other thread
    http://forums.creative.com/creativel...ssage.id=24879

  • How Can I Ensure My Zen Touch Has The PlaysForSure Upgra

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    NM

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