Re: midi foot controller theory

[MasterMuso <mastermuso@gmail.com>]

Hi Per,

I wrote to Xavier at Gordius the other day and asked whether I could drop by and see his units - I was on my way through Belgium. But it wasn't possible, and I haven't been able to see one, let alone try them.

So, I'd like to ask you a couple of questions about the Little (or Big Little) Giant ... 

Do you think it was worth the money? (It IS a lot of money for a midi controller.)

Did you find it especially complicated and/or time-consuming to get up to speed with?

Do you find it 'easy' to operate with your feet?

I think I understand many of the pros of the Gordius - any cons/negatives from your experience?

Thanks!

Lee

On Mon, Aug 6, 2012 at 11:49 AM, Per Boysen <perboysen@gmail.com> wrote:

The Behringer your mentioning is good. I've worn out three of them.
They worked for about exactly three years. After that I resigned and
invested in a Gordius Little Giant that is supposed to last longer and
take common repair parts when needed. So in the long run that will be
less expensive.

Your subject line says "midi foot controller theory", so here is my
answer to that:

The theory is to set up the MIDI foot controller board in a logical
way, then keep it like that and assign bindings in the software on the
receiving software side. Program your pedalboard in as many banks as
you need and set up each pad to send a MIDI Note, starting in bank 1
with Midi Note number #1. With both the FCB and the LG banks hold ten
pads so the note numbers will correspond to banks and pad numbers.
Neat. Then assign in the software whatever function you want to play
to those note numbers. The _expression_ pedals you may program to send
any #CC number.

Greetings from Sweden

Per Boysen
www.perboysen.com
http://www.youtube.com/perboysen

On Mon, Aug 6, 2012 at 12:40 PM, r williford <robinkicksass@gmail.com> 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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