All user reviews for the Behringer FCB1010 Midi Foot Controller

All the standard features are a MIDI pedal and much more. vraiement can do many things that other do not, at least not in this price range. I refer you to the advice below to get an idea of ​​these capabilities.

I buy a single goal: to use the "Note on" to drive my K2600. basically, it is possible to assign a score to each switch, so that I can in a ox with another musicos change the arrangement Live (preprogrammed in advance) or to a part of low or make a tablecloth .... this opens up many possibilities. I used 1 1/2 years and then sold for more time beufer. He has done a very good use even if the programming was not easy (even with the utility supplied with). the wasp, the velocity of each switch is frozen, can not have a full octave (lack of switch) and another low point for me, the model I had, the transformer's purring pedal / buzzait and that I thought it was swelling.

If tomorrow I had a bit more time to get back to me, I would lean more towards a roland organ pedalboard, certe more expensive, but more matching what I want (Velocity / full octave)

a good product in all.

I no longer have this pedal, I sold everything I had midi hardware.
I bought it to check the following things:

Equipment Bass V AMP FOR behringer: thanks to the pedal, it was possible to use the small sampler / looper in the V amp. 40 seconds of sound.
Jem'en servais also to launch the Yamaha QY70, a small sequencer.

Software: I used it to drive Tracktion.

The manual is particularly rotten. J4ai had to write a little tutorial at the time. It took me days to figure out that was not the preset configuration of all peédales, but the settings stored for the pedals.

Once configured, the limit is thru MIDI, leaving messages sometimes go, sometimes not. I had some problems, I had sometimes double tap pedal. But I think it came from the configuration.

After this long grip, I ended up dipping how it worked, and it is something quite versatile. The expression pedal was working.

That was not so bad is that we sent several messages apopuyant pedal. You could put a note message, and another parameter.

I have tried other aps foot controller.

To summarize this opinion a little lousy:

The -: manual rotten, not very intuitive configuration, noon thru the strange behavior.
Pros: lots of things can be programmed, the animal is strong.

If I was recovering at noon with a guitar, I would probably try it first, before looking if others exist.

I used to control a preamp presets PSA1 and gmajor just to change the sound banks live

very effective scene especially with the two expression pedals, you can assign control vloume and the effects on the other

Against by means of a buzz when the power is on but not annoying when playing. It is updatable by eprom.

It is metal (ie solid), changes are fast patches with 10 presets per bank

The price / quality ratio is excellent compared to other brands or types rolaand yamaha example ....

I use actuellemenet in spare pedal if my POD PRO fails ....... So he sleeps in a cardboard box!!

I use it for a year in a manner not very regular.
It controls my Electrix Repeater, I configured to handle around 18 parameters on the 80 proposed by the machine. I could go further in the config, now I have to change banks to have access to my 18 functions, because I decided to put a Control Change or Program Change switch. That makes the organization, reflection and work to make the fold but it is necessary with this type of gear: it is not plug-and-play must think has what you want to do and its config before launching. On the size of the FCB1010 and the number of switch I think that put more on one foot would have a product too large or with switch too close to each other. FCB is already rather beefy and heavy.
This is my first midi controller pedal form. Otherwise I synth, and bliptronome PADKONTROL.
The +:
- Earn more changes on the same switch: each pedal can simultaneously run multiple control change, program change and control footswitch. eg reverb and distortion activate simultaneously.
- The number of configurable switch 10 + 2 for banks
- The robust metal chassis
- Power chouco
- Complete: function merge, midi in and out connectors din, sysex, midi note, expression pedal, footswitch in output jack.
- The space between the switch which is sufficient not engage in both simultaneously.
- The config and banks: the FCB1010 is autonomous and does not foolishly sends information to which the controlled machine must adapt.
The -:
- The size / weight
- The number of banks (10 is a bit light for those who have a lot of parameters)
- The limited number of cc and pc simultaneously on a switch (to be honest there is enough for my use, but there is a limit when it is negative, is not it?)
- The pedals are a bit special expressions must make his own tests and do not hesitate to schedule its setting on a smaller race.
The value for money is excellent, this is the kind of product that is indestructible 80 euros buys used without too much fear of being cheated. Other products are more expensive for the same or more expensive ultra when they offer more.
If I lose mine I think I would do this choice, you can control everything with this product, amp presets, reverb, ableton live sampler and any machine accepting Midi cc and pc.
A final note to say that the configuration is not as complicated as what is said on some forums / sites. Once we understand the same thing is quite simple.

How long you use it?
2006 (I think)

What is so special that you love the most, least?
+ It is robust
+ Easy to program (in knowing)
+ Easy to program with programs such as FCB1010editor or FCB1010PCeditor (connection via a MIDI port in this case. I use for MIDI M-Audio port for that).
+ Ability to control multiple devices simultaneously (eg: Boss GT-Pro and Digitech Whammy. And then just one pedal on the floor).

- When I was at the beginning, I had to spend at least one month to tear myself away their hair to set.

Did you tried many other models before buying it?
I used a Zomm4040, but the effects are integrated ...
We will say that I have not had the opportunity to test other "pedals midi".

How would you rate the quality / price?
Very good value for money (to taste it)

With experience, you do again this choice?
Definitely yes!

The Behringer FSB1010 is a Midi Floorboard that can fulfill anyone's midi footswitch needs. With 10 banks of 10 customizable presets each, two expression pedals will customizable midi channel, control, and range, two programmable external relay switches, midi in, midi out, and midi through, this footswitch is very midi powerful!

For each preset, you can program 5 different program changes (on 5 different channels), 2 control changes, 2 expressions, and a direct midi note output. You can also set the two external switches on and off; these are perfect for controlling amp channels, such as on Mesa Boogie guitar amplifiers. The hardest part is going through the manual to figure out how to program the unit; it can get very confusing, very fast! Behringer always makes budget, affordable items, and this item is no different. Functionally, it is great, but it is obvious that the ease of programming the unit suffers from cheap development. You have to know your midi very well, which is usually the case anyways with most midi applications. There are lights on each of the pedals, which helps decipher how the preset is programmed (while in the edit more), so that can be helpful.

Depending on what version the software is on the FB1010, some of the system features are different. For example, the newer software has an easier, faster way to recalibrate the expression pedals. On the older software, you have to run though an entire diagnostics test, which includes checking the function of all the pedals.

I've used this pedal for multiple bands, multiple applications, and although I haven't used it in years, I keep it around, because one day I'm sure I'll need it again. Whether you simply need to change channels, or it you want to use the expressions, or just play some midi notes, you can't go wrong with this midi floorboard. Just don't expect it to be easy to program.

The Bhringer FCB 1010 is definitely worth your money. Not that it cost a lot either! it’s a mdid foot controller that has 10 bank presets and you can edit each one. There are also two expression pedals that can be assigned to a midi channel. The FCB1010 is a really good investment. This is the first kind of midi foot controller I have every used. Since then I have used a few but must say that this one is probably best when it comes to money spent and quality.

Its very easy to set up , it can pretty much be set up in any program with a global or generic midi option. But once you do that you will be able to save and create your own presets so that each time you turn it on all of your favorite stuff is saved so you wont have to go through setting it up each time you want to use it. Which comes in handy because doing that every time would give you quite a headache.

The Behringer FCB 1010 has a built in power supply and it is built to last. Although I wouldn’t be stopping on this thing to much just because I wouldn’t want to take the chance in damaging something internally. But that doesn’t mean you have to step on it like its an egg. You can put some weight and pressure on it. Just don’t be jumping up and down on it!

I have to say I am impressed with the FCB 1010. It actually made me check out some other foot controllers out of curiosity just to see how good this one actually is. Like I saw before its better than a lot of other models that I have tried. Its German made so you know it will last a long time! Give it a shot, you wont be disappointed with your purchase.

How long you use it?
I use it for three years

Did you tried many other models before buying it?
This is the first pedal of this type (just MIDI) that I bought if you do not count the multi-effects pedal in the batch (y 'had a package)

What is so special that you love the most, least?
the +: easily adjustable, large memory bank, two control pedals,
two output jack for switching amp channels (that's really top)
the -: not very strong at the connectors (I had to pick one that was broken, because the setting of I / O is not solid plastic and ...

How would you rate the quality / price?
At the sight of the price we can say that this is a good value nonetheless

With experience, you do again this choice?
If I had the same budget at the time (ie limited ...) I would do the selection again but if I had a little more I would take a BOSS pedal (or Roland I know), which would much more robust.

How long you use it?
2 years

What is so special that you love the most, least?
flexibility, the number of config as possible and ultimately the strength!
The least that is clearly the expression pedals that are not specific enough (with Eleven Rack) for the volume Wha.En okay.

Did you tried many other models before buying it?
No, not really

How would you rate the quality / price?
Unbeatable, he does what he asks, solid.
For my part I have replaced the eprom to drive an eleven rack and this is happiness, it works without any problem, may have to assign any parameter to pedal stompbox modes ... etc ... the same with a Vodoo .. pff 4x more expensive ... not really for the price no complaints, was not afraid of damaging it and it does!

With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Yes if I still have the same price at time of purchase no doubt.
After, it's always a question of investment in terms of using it to do.
For my part I think it's a tool at a rate pro super interesting.