Behringer FCB1010 Ultra-Flexible MIDI Foot Controller with 2 Expression Pedals and MIDI Merge Function

Running iFCB with Mainstage.At first I found it a really clunky to program, but then I did some googling and got the iFCB software, which made programming 1000x better/quicker/easier. That said, it still takes some effort to program and isn't going to be plug and play with almost anything. I don't like that it sends MIDI program changes (instead of control changes) by default, which is why many MIDI noobs will hate it, and another reason I got iFCB. It takes work to program it the way you like it, just like any other midi controller, and it works great as a guitar effects controller without the stompbox chip mods (unless you really want the lights to toggle). Once I got it programmed in iFCB to control parameters that make sense and dont conflict with my other devices, it went into a Mainstage show, it has been super stable and consistent. The overall build quality is much better than I expected from a Behringer product. I feel like the expression pedals are pretty flimsy feeling and I don't like that I have to hit a switch to activate effects, instead of there being a click switch on the top like a wah pedal. All-in-all, this thing is a great bargain and I would recommend it.

I tried to save a few dollars by purchasing a used fcb1010 and regretted it. Something was obviously broken inside the case of the unit (could hear something that sounded like a tic tac rolling around inside it) and there was a missing screw on the back panel. Indicators that someone had opened it up and messed around with the hardware. Needless to say, the controller didn't work at all. Not sure how something like this was sold to me, but GearNuts made it right! The refund/return process was quick and easy, and I decided to take another chance by ordering a new (non-used) fcb1010. I'm so glad I did! This midi controller works flawlessly! I'm very happy with the new unit!

This does take a few moments to learn how to use. Unfortunately, there is VERY little documentation that teaches you how to use this packed with the board. It can definitely be found online though!If you are a guitar player, you likely won't need to learn about EVERY option this pedalboard has available. Most likely, you'll program 2 or 3 buttons for clean, rhythm, lead, a few pedal options (i.e.-overdrive, compression, chorus, etc.), then of course the wah, and perhaps the volume rocker. I feel the buttons could be just slightly easier to press. If not wearing shoes, the buttons may find their way in-between your socked feet/toes, yielding no button pressed. It does require the use of a somewhat rigid AC power cable (included) that could be a bit longer and not as rigid.VERY COOL.. two buttons can be used to increment-step my virtual tuning up and down with my Neural DSP plug-in. E standard, can easily be B standard with five simple button presses!Rocker pedals are fairly smooth and have a good sweep range. You WILL NEED a midi-to-USB cable for this if wishing to plug into a PC to control your plug-in(s). Price is actually not unreasonable for this type of product.MY biggest gripe... Wah and volume on the right need to be able to be swappable to the left.. or, provide an option with it on the left.

OK here is yet another example of why I buy from Amazon. I knew I wanted this pedal board for my Axe FX II Mark 2. I also already knew that this pedal board had a known defect in the ability to calibrate the Expression Pedals. I got a lemon, I tried everything and they (the Expression Pedals) were so inconsistant, I again gave up and went to return this product. Again I was greeted with the exchange policy, sure, I wanted this to work. In 2 days I got a whole new unit that immediately calibrated with a pre paid (no cost to me) filled out UPS label. Walk to the head of the line at UPS, set it down, they thank you for having a pre paid label and smile at you. I then followed it online and within 2 days you can see in your Amazon account that they received your return and all is good to move forward without wondering that you might get charged twice. Plus they beat all others with the price and shipping cost let alone the also beat everyone with delivery time. Another sale saved buy Amazon.If you own an AxeFXII Mark 2 this pedal accesses all 8 scenes in each pre set…food for thought. It works for me and it also works with the Eleven Rack from Digi Design or Pro Tools which I also use this with. It also works with the Kemper Profiling Amp and many more, you just have to understand MIDI CC's and you are set. This is competition for the Fractal Footswitch, just the money makes it a good option, then add the learning part it's a good way to outgrow the pedal and learn slowly what you can not get done with this pedal and then find a used Fractal Footswitch on eBay people are giving up on those pedals. I have seen them as low as 560.00. I got this with the new Eureka Sound E-PROM-enabled FCB1010 Chip that will make using this pedal so much easier than how they are delivered to you from Behringer. Maximum Respect LWLink here: http://www.eurekasound.com/eurekaprom/fa