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Behringer FCB1010 MIDI Foot Controller
10 banks. 2 expression pedals. Includes power cable, other cables not included.
"Lots of fun. A must have for a MIDI studio."
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Feature:I think the features in this unit are pretty nice. There are 100 presets, and each preset can control multiple MIDI devices. For example, with the push of one pedal you could send 5 different program change signals to 5 different MIDI instruments, 2 different control signals to two MIDI instruments, and set the two expression pedals to send MIDI control values 0-127 for two different controls on two different MIDI instruments. Every once in a while I wonder why Behringer didn't give you the ability to send more than 2 controller signals instead of 5 program change signals with each preset - however it's really not limiting me yet.
Quality:
IN RESPONSE TO OTHER REVIEWS THAT CLAIM THE EXPRESSION PEDALS DON'T WORK: Out of the box, my expression pedals didn't seem to work. I calibrated the unit and they now work fine. Just do a search on the web for the words "behringer", "footpedal", and "calibrate", or something like that - the calibration directions are all over the web. Other than that, the quality seems pretty solid. The expression pedals feel a tiny bit flimsy, but I haven't had any problems with them.
Value:
For all the functionality you get in this product I think it's absolutely a good buy if you have multiple MIDI instruments that you'd like to use it with. I think it might be a bit overkill if you're only using it with one - however there's nothing else out there that seems better, so it's a good buy for that too. Understand that you should probably have an intermediate understanding of MIDI to get the most out of this and you'll have to spend a little time learning how to use it.
Desirability:
i dunno - it's not particularly ugly, so....
Sound:
Doesn't make any sound...
Support:
Haven't had to use it yet. All my questions have been answered by searching the web.
Overall:
I'll probably have this for a long, long time. Having two assignable expression pedals is great.
Behringer FCB1010 Pedal Customer Review
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Feature:Lots of features for the money. Despite the claims of other reviewers, the expression pedals on my unit work fine. I had to calibrate them the first time I used it and haven't had any problems since. Anybody whose having trouble with the pedals, read the manual and recalibrate them. My main complaint is that you can assign 5 program changes, but only 2 sysex sends (CC or Control Change messages) per pedal. I believe this is because the pedal is mainly designed to be used with guitar and bass amps that use MIDI to control effect settings. I use it as a MIDI controller for software on my computer and have far more use for CC messages than program change messages (CC messages are what you use for midi control of knobs, sliders and buttons on your music software). I suppose part of the blame goes to the software I'm using, as it won't allow one CC number to control multiple settings.
Quality:
Rugged, heavy. I spilled beer on it, and it still works fine.
Value:
Lots of features for the money. I bought B-Stock, so it was even cheaper.
Sound:
N/A - MIDI
Support:
Haven't needed to contact Behringer yet, which is a big plus. Their manual, on the other hand, is one of the worst I've seen. Behringer's Web site isn't great either.
Overall:
You get a lot of features for the money, which is why I bought it. On the other hand, programming it is more complicated than it should be and the documentation is horrible. A good buy if you're good at figuring things out on your own.
"FCB1010 footcontroller, great tool, lousy instructions!"
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Feature:Features are that it is programmable for just about any MIDI device. Operators manual was pretty much useless. Very Poorly written.
Quality:
Seemes relatively strong. Metal case. Foot switches encased in rubber. I have had it over 18 months and use it weekly. I don't move it around too often. No case with it so I had to purchase a Fender Instrument Midi controller case.
Value:
After corresponding with others that have tried other controllers, this one seems to have the consensus as best value for the money. Others may have a built in Tuner function, but this one is less expensive. Most bang for the Bucks.
Desirability:
Nothing "Magnetically appealing" about it. Just functional. Nothing to make one LUST after it.
Sound:
Doesn't generate sound. Foot switch controller for Midi devices. In this case, used with a Johnson J-Station
Support:
I had to email Behringer's USA office to get the new software chips. Have had no other issues so no further contact with Tech Support.
Overall:
Doubt if it will wear out. I doubt if I have the need to upgrade. Yes, it does help me meet my musical needs. If it were lost or stolen, yes, I would buy it again. I like it because it works. Once I learned how easy it was to program it, I liked it more. Again, the Operators manual, well, sucked big time. Completely useless.
"The Best Bang for your Buck in the MIDI controller dept."
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I picked one of these up to use in conjuction with my ADA MB-1 preamp. I NEEDED something to easily switch between my presets. I WANTED something that also had continuous controller capability. I looked far and wide for a foot controller that would do these two things for a reasonable price, and the FCB1010 won hands down. I've read nothing but good things about these controllers and for $120 you CAN NOT BEAT IT. Seriously. I was watching several ART X-15 controllers on ebay, but none were going for much less that what I could get an FCB1010 for BRAND NEW, with a WARRANTY (and most people prefer the FCB1010). There is a learning curve with figuring out how to program the FCB to work with your gear, but the mediocre manual does an adequate job of explaining the basics. There is also a very helpful online Yahoo community supporting these things if you get stuck. If you're in the market for a MIDI foot controller, GET AN FCB1010.-10 banks with 10 user-editable presets each
-Two expression pedals with freely assignable MIDI channel, controller number and range
-Five MIDI program change and two MIDI controller commands per preset (simultaneously transmittable)
-MIDI note-on commands transmittable for trigger and tap-tempo applications
-Two programmable relay-controlled switch jacks, e.g. for amp channel selection
-MIDI merge and sysex backup functions
-Easily programmable in a standing position
-Integrated power supply
"Great MIDI controller for the serious guitar player"
Wow -- you don't have to spend for a lexicon pedal or ground controll, or even for the Boss product, to get a great MIDI controller for your rack-mounted guitar amp setup. The pedals have a solid feel, and you get two continuous controllers... it's a little tough at first to program if you want to do MIDI mappings from the pedalboard instead of in your gear, but the manual did a decent job helping figure it out. Also, there's a good getting started PDF on the Behringer Web site that wasn't included with the pedal. I recommend downloading it when you get started with the pedalboard. I also like that there's no wall-wart -- power supply is built in. I do wish the pedals were about 1 inch further apart from each other, though...
"Great foot controller."
Feature:
Lots of pedals and two expression pedlas. Thats plenty.
Quality:
Built like a tank.
Value:
Its inexpensive for what you get.
Desirability:
I now need this for use with my Behringer amps. Without it would be tough.
Ease of Use:
I know first hand that it is a bear to figure out for most uses. However, if you use it with the Behringer Vampire series of guitar effects and amps or with the Behringer V-Tone amps it is super easy to use. It gives you so much more versitility with these amps.
Support:
Never need them.
Overall:
It works great and is reliable as can be. What more do you need?
Lots of pedals and two expression pedlas. Thats plenty.
Quality:
Built like a tank.
Value:
Its inexpensive for what you get.
Desirability:
I now need this for use with my Behringer amps. Without it would be tough.
Ease of Use:
I know first hand that it is a bear to figure out for most uses. However, if you use it with the Behringer Vampire series of guitar effects and amps or with the Behringer V-Tone amps it is super easy to use. It gives you so much more versitility with these amps.
Support:
Never need them.
Overall:
It works great and is reliable as can be. What more do you need?
"If you like a challenge.."
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Feature:lots of features, I can't imagine anything you could want to do with this thing that it can't *theoretically* be programmed to do
Quality:
Decent craftsmanship/solid as per usual with behringer products
Value:
Decent value, again what you would expect from behringer
"fcb1010 is a definate piece of my arsonal"
Desirability:
I LIKE THE FCB1010 DEFINATE PICE OF MY STAGE ARSONAL
Sound:
not used for my sound just to control my behringer vamp pro
Support:
support is not bad but i am having trouble finding an upgraded eprom chip 4 it
Overall:
if i could find the eprom chips for it it could keep me 4 ever
I LIKE THE FCB1010 DEFINATE PICE OF MY STAGE ARSONAL
Sound:
not used for my sound just to control my behringer vamp pro
Support:
support is not bad but i am having trouble finding an upgraded eprom chip 4 it
Overall:
if i could find the eprom chips for it it could keep me 4 ever
"Great Product. Why isn't there more competition??"
Feature:
a bit hard to program but i feed it into software so it's not a problem. it's got all the pedals i need!
Quality:
never had any trouble with it and i've used it for 3 years. I loan it out periodically to other musicians and i never worry it will be damaged. I'm only giving it an 8 because a good drop, or spilling liquid on it, would probably do it in.
Value:
I'm giving it a 6 because I wish it was around $100. However I haven't seen any other pedals with a continuous-controller pedal built in and that's what I really want.
Desirability:
People ask me what it is all the time. Gigs, carrying it around, they see it and they want it.
Support:
idk. never had any trouble so i've never needed to call support!
Overall:
I don't know anything that compares to this feature set but I feel it could be better (i.e. I'm not giving it a 10). I own it and like (might buy another to keep in my home studio).
a bit hard to program but i feed it into software so it's not a problem. it's got all the pedals i need!
Quality:
never had any trouble with it and i've used it for 3 years. I loan it out periodically to other musicians and i never worry it will be damaged. I'm only giving it an 8 because a good drop, or spilling liquid on it, would probably do it in.
Value:
I'm giving it a 6 because I wish it was around $100. However I haven't seen any other pedals with a continuous-controller pedal built in and that's what I really want.
Desirability:
People ask me what it is all the time. Gigs, carrying it around, they see it and they want it.
Support:
idk. never had any trouble so i've never needed to call support!
Overall:
I don't know anything that compares to this feature set but I feel it could be better (i.e. I'm not giving it a 10). I own it and like (might buy another to keep in my home studio).
"Good unit for a tech-head - manual is poor"
Feature:
Miriad of setup possibilities
Quality:
Rugged and self contained
Sound:
would help if I could understand it better!
Ease of Use:
Manual is poor in terms of going through the set ups - not easy for a MIDI newbie
Miriad of setup possibilities
Quality:
Rugged and self contained
Sound:
would help if I could understand it better!
Ease of Use:
Manual is poor in terms of going through the set ups - not easy for a MIDI newbie
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