Re: midi foot controller theory

[Art Simon <simart@gmail.com>]

Hey Paul,

I think the xtempo POK has come up here before. Just so people know, it's a wireless usb controller with 8 buttons, but no pedals or pedal inputs. I have no issues or regrets with mine, but I wouldn't call myself a power user. Just a heads up, that if you are a student, teacher or have some sort of tie to academia, it's worth asking about the education discounts. Here's the url for anybody who is interested:

http://www.xtempozone.com/ 

On Mon, Aug 6, 2012 at 7:47 PM, paul <phaslem@wightman.ca> wrote:

Hey, Thanks Art,

This POK is exactly what I was looking for in my question a few days ago. This is brilliant!!!! Now I won't have to try and build something on my own although the video of building a pedal that would do that out of an old qwerty keyboard was very tempting to try.

Paul Haslem
www.dulcify.ca
Ontario, Canada

At 08:56 PM 8/6/2012, you wrote:

I'm currently using the IK Multimedia Stealth pedal and a POK. The Stealth pedal gives me inputs for two _expression_ pedals and the POK has 8 buttons. I previously had a Behringer FCB1010, which was a lot cheaper, but I'm happier with the current setup. For one thing, both devices are USB.

I would also look at Ted Killian's choice, the Eowave, which is also a direct usb connection and has four jacks that can each be used for switches or _expression_ pedals:
http://www.eowave.com/shop/products.php?prod=645

If I was buying something right now, I'd probably replace the Stealth Pedal with the Eowave and keep the POK.


On Mon, Aug 6, 2012 at 6:48 AM, Dennis Moser <sinsofmachaut@gmail.com > wrote:

Hey, Tristan —

Am looking at your Loopr app and had a couple of questions. I'll ping

you directly.

Best,

Dennis

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On Mon, Aug 6, 2012 at 5:43 AM, Tristan Zand <zzz@zzz.ch> wrote:

> Thought it hasn't got the two integrated continuous controllers, and thought I also use the FCB1010, I personally prefer Rolls' MP128, it's smaller, I prefer the feel of the switches, and cheaper. It doesn't have the complex programming stuff or that possibility to change the PROM (I'm mainly thinking about the EurekaPROM chip that enables you to control an AdrenaLinn, ..), but it's definitely my choice for all my looping apparatus (Loopr, Live, JamMan, ...). I've had mine since the mid-ninetees, and I use it everyday, in the studio or on the road. You can also power it through the MIDI cable, which can be a plus.

> Here's a picture I took of both side by side:

> http://blog.loopr.net/2012/06/rolls-mp128-vs-behringer-fcb1010.html

> Hope that helps,

> Cheers,

> z

>

> On 6 août 2012, at 12:40, r williford wrote:

>

>> I've been thinking of getting a midi foot controller for looping software.

>> I don't see many options besides the behringer fcb1010 which seems pretty cool and is about my price range.

>> Currently Ive been getting by with just one a sustain pedal  Using ableton's looper and cycler-looper

>> I've also modified a computer keyboard by taking off all the keys and putting a few back on.

>> Haven't actually tried it yet but I think I can hit  about 5 buttons independently

>> Any suggestions on midi foot controllers?

>> Thanks for the feedback.

>> Happy loopin

>> -Robin

>>

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>

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