Re: FCB 1010--step by step guide

[Henry Heine <henry@bagend.com>]

Three cheers and a little dance for this proposal.

Henry

Stuart Wyatt wrote:

> I was chatting with someone off-list about what could be done to help 
> new users with the FCB1010. One idea I had was to be able to provide 
> downloadable SysEx files with basic layout templates for the 
> Repeater/EDP, as well as simple instructions on how to transfer the 
> midi data across from computer to pedal (with links to PC/Mac software 
> that will do this).
>
> The only problem that I foresee is that not everyone has a midi 
> interface on their computer.... What does everyone think?
>
> I had a hell of a lot of problems getting my head around the FCB1010, 
> but now, it does seem really simple once you take your time to dissect 
> and analyse everything. Maybe what we do need is simple instructions 
> written by loopers and formatted as html (with images) or PDF..... Its 
> been discussed before I think....
>
> I know that a lot of information already exists in the archives, but 
> its difficult to find what you are looking for - especially if your 
> brain is fried with 8 hours of failed FCB programming.
>
> I'm willing to help create an FCB guide (time permitting) with info 
> geared for the Repeater. Is anyone else willing to help out - 
> especially with regards to the EDP? I'm looking at creating step by 
> step, easily navigable guide with everything that a looper would 
> need... tips... full programming charts.... etc. etc.
>
> Just a thought....
> -- 
> Stuart Wyatt - Solo String Project
> http://www.solostring.com
> stuart@solostring.com