Behringer FCB1010 MIDI Foot Controller

Running iFCB with Mainstage.At first I found it a really clunky to program, but then I did some googling and got the iFCB software, which made programming 1000x better/quicker/easier. That said, it still takes some effort to program and isn't going to be plug and play with almost anything. I don't like that it sends MIDI program changes (instead of control changes) by default, which is why many MIDI noobs will hate it, and another reason I got iFCB. It takes work to program it the way you like it, just like any other midi controller, and it works great as a guitar effects controller without the stompbox chip mods (unless you really want the lights to toggle). Once I got it programmed in iFCB to control parameters that make sense and dont conflict with my other devices, it went into a Mainstage show, it has been super stable and consistent. The overall build quality is much better than I expected from a Behringer product. I feel like the expression pedals are pretty flimsy feeling and I don't like that I have to hit a switch to activate effects, instead of there being a click switch on the top like a wah pedal. All-in-all, this thing is a great bargain and I would recommend it.

I tried to save a few dollars by purchasing a used fcb1010 and regretted it. Something was obviously broken inside the case of the unit (could hear something that sounded like a tic tac rolling around inside it) and there was a missing screw on the back panel. Indicators that someone had opened it up and messed around with the hardware. Needless to say, the controller didn't work at all. Not sure how something like this was sold to me, but GearNuts made it right! The refund/return process was quick and easy, and I decided to take another chance by ordering a new (non-used) fcb1010. I'm so glad I did! This midi controller works flawlessly! I'm very happy with the new unit!

There are no viable alternatives for a foot controller at or near this price point with the flexibility that this thing has.Yes, it can be fairly challenging to program, but I spent a couple days simply researching online how others are using it with Ableton Live, and now the programming is not only easy, but fairly intuitive. I am controlling all aspects of Ableton Live (arming of tracks, navigating the session view, launching and stopping clips and scenes, etc.) completely hands free. As a guitar player, this is an essential piece of gear to truly get the most out of the app.The previous reviewer who stated that it's useless for Ableton simply didn't understand how to program it to work with the software. What he was looking to do is easily done by configuring the pedal to send midi note information instead of CC messages. These behave exactly as he needed, allowing you to toggle anything on and off at will. Also, no need at all to get the 3rd party firmware (UNO) upgrade. Everything I'm doing with Ableton, I'm doing with the stock firmware. I have ordered the UNO firmware only because I want to experiment with some of its features, but it's NOT needed to control Ableton at all.Build quality is very good. Expression pedals are a bit flimsy feeling, but all else seems solidly put together.5 stars if the expression pedals were a bit nicer, but at this price it's a no-brainer. There's nothing else out there that gives you this much control.

OK here is yet another example of why I buy from Amazon. I knew I wanted this pedal board for my Axe FX II Mark 2. I also already knew that this pedal board had a known defect in the ability to calibrate the Expression Pedals. I got a lemon, I tried everything and they (the Expression Pedals) were so inconsistant, I again gave up and went to return this product. Again I was greeted with the exchange policy, sure, I wanted this to work. In 2 days I got a whole new unit that immediately calibrated with a pre paid (no cost to me) filled out UPS label. Walk to the head of the line at UPS, set it down, they thank you for having a pre paid label and smile at you. I then followed it online and within 2 days you can see in your Amazon account that they received your return and all is good to move forward without wondering that you might get charged twice. Plus they beat all others with the price and shipping cost let alone the also beat everyone with delivery time. Another sale saved buy Amazon.If you own an AxeFXII Mark 2 this pedal accesses all 8 scenes in each pre set…food for thought. It works for me and it also works with the Eleven Rack from Digi Design or Pro Tools which I also use this with. It also works with the Kemper Profiling Amp and many more, you just have to understand MIDI CC's and you are set. This is competition for the Fractal Footswitch, just the money makes it a good option, then add the learning part it's a good way to outgrow the pedal and learn slowly what you can not get done with this pedal and then find a used Fractal Footswitch on eBay people are giving up on those pedals. I have seen them as low as 560.00. I got this with the new Eureka Sound E-PROM-enabled FCB1010 Chip that will make using this pedal so much easier than how they are delivered to you from Behringer. Maximum Respect LWLink here: http://www.eurekasound.com/eurekaprom/fa

Kind of a learning curve. But very awesome stuff. Watch some YouTube videos and get a manager program to program it with. I love this unit.