Re: Most programmable midi foot controller

[andy butler <akbutler@tiscali.co.uk>]

Per Boysen wrote:

> The Little Giant Module supports expression pedals, though. But this 
> module seems to be targeted as an "add-on" to a Behringer FCB1010 pedal. 
> It's just that most musicians don't have a problem with the FCB not 
> having enough functions but simply with the FCB being too big. Too bad 
> this company did not research the market properly. Great products except 
> for that.
> 
> However, eventually you may be able to run the Little Giant Module as an 
> extension to their own Little Giant, something I can't find out by the 
> web site? The closest is this hint: "Obviously, this module can serve 
> equally well with other foot controllers". If those two can be run in 
> tandem it might provide expression pedals with the Little Giant. I'd 
> like such a set-up ;-)
> 

The standalone Little Giant has 2 expression pedal inputs.
Essentially it's the module with some switches added.
The Big Little Giant has 4 expression pedal inputs, but it's big.
Not possible to calibrate the expression pedal inputs.

It's possible to re-assign the expression pedals with a button press,
but not clear if (like with Behringer) you have to then program the exp 
peds
for every button press you want to use.

All 3 products are based around the same "brain", which is the LG Module.

It's not easy to find the info for looping suitability on the site, 
needs reference to the downloadable manual.

It's possible to program each press (and each release) to send whatever
stream of midi commands you'd like. 
...but Sysex is not available until it's added in a future update.

Firmware updates should be available for free download.
(but unclear if this only works with pc)

Device works as a midi interface on mac pc linux

Editor software for pc only (so far, a ports are promised).

prices and weights
Module $500  0.7Kg
Little Giant standalone $700  2.25Kg
Big Little Giant $1000       3Kg

No figures for latency available ( that's a deal breaker)

A weight in KG would

Not cheap.
.................but looks really good


Anyone want to weigh and FCB1010 for comparison?

andy butler